Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Weekends, Federal Holidays, and AFMC Family Days
The LOAN LOCKER opens weekdays at the same time as the M&FRC and closes at 3:00 PM
Office Hours
Address Information
Building 205
502 West Van Matre Avenue
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Military & Family Readiness Center
The Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) is the cornerstone of the Eglin family support system, helping Armed Forces personnel and families enhance their readiness and quality of life. Active duty military members from all services and their family members, Guard and Reserve members and their dependents, retired military personnel and their family members, and Department of Defense civilians are eligible customers. All services are free. The M&FRC also helps commanders and base leaders meet their responsibilities for the health and welfare of military families and single members.
There is a direct relationship between a member’s ability to successfully accomplish a mission, and the quality of life their family experiences. Because of this relationship, many programs and policies are available to promote a positive family environment.
The M&FRC offers workshops and information on financial management, relocation assistance, employment for family members, special family member needs and military transitions. Their services are aimed at making each user of the center feel valued and supported. An essential aspect of creating a comfortable and non-threatening environment is the staff’s protection of privacy of what individual users disclose to them within the parameters of Air Force regulations.
The M&FRC also operates the Loan Locker — one of the first stops for Eglin newcomers, especially when arriving ahead of household goods. Staffed by a band of dedicated volunteers who understand the difficulties of relocation, M&FRC provides small household items such as cookware, dishes, silverware, futons, small appliances, microwaves, TVs, etc. The M&FRC welcomes new volunteers desiring to provide this helpful service to their community. For more information call 850.882.9060 during business hours.
Personal and Work Life Program
LGBTQ+ Support Group
Support to reduce isolation, stress, and stigma in a safe affirming environment while connecting with others. Each month will be different topics relevant to the participants.
Offered in-person and virtually.
Grief & Loss Support
A safe, welcoming environment where people understand the difficult emotions of grief and give encouragement and support for different seasons of life.
Couples Connect
Each month learn skill building tools that successful couples do to overcome arguments, remain fulfilled and happy, and cultivate lasting love. Each month a new topic of discussion will be introduced.
Heart Link
After a loved one joins the military, their spouse and family members may need assistance in learning how to navigate through the unique aspects of a military lifestyle. Heart Link helps to empower spouses and family members by providing community and base wide resources to enhance mission readiness. Heart Link provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, network, and to have FUN!
Before You Say, “I Do”
Start building the foundation for a healthy, long-term marriage with the Eglin Military & Family Readiness Center’s “Before You Say ‘I Do!'” workshop. Designed to provide helpful information, tools, and resources to couples who are considering that next step in their relationship, this workshop addresses such topics as expectations, roles, communication, conflict, finances, intimacy… and even in-laws! Participants will leave with an improved awareness of compatibility as well as a fuller understanding of the foundations of marriage. Everyone on the Gender Spectrum is welcome to attend. Participation is available in person or virtually via ZoomGov. Please call the M&FRC to register.
Adulting 101
Insightful life resources to help students transition from high school to college, the military, etc. to independent adults.
Navigating the Divorce Process
Divorce is a difficult process. Even when both parties want to cooperate, emotions run high, making it difficult to make objective decisions. Simple suggestions on the do’s and don’ts can help keep the divorce process running smoothly for everyone involved.
Couples Care Services
Eglin’s Military & Family Readiness Center welcomes all couples to take advantage of their Couples Care Services. A variety of resources can be provided to help couples strengthen their relationships and effectively deal with the challenges of military life. Issues addressed include: coping with stress, discussing differences, strengthening your relationship, difficult topics, keeping the spark alive, and navigating the deployment cycle. For more details, contact the M&FRC at 850.882.9060.
Time Management
Discover practical techniques for managing time and increasing your professional and personal effectiveness. Learn how to devote time to the most important tasks and goals, how to organize yourself and how to organize your environment.
Commander’s Key Support Program
Commander’s Key Support Program (KSP) Initial Training
KSP training is thorough, continuous, and critical to the KSL and Mentors in effectively carrying out official duties. The KSP Initial Training consists of eight (8) standardized modules and training time is approximately six (6) hours.
Key Support Liaison Annual SAPR/Suicide Awareness Training
Suicide Awareness and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training is an annual training requirement for all Key Support Liaisons and Mentors.
Commander’s Key Support Program Coffee Connection
Key Support Liaison will share best practices, networking opportunities, and receive additional resources from on- and off-base organizations.
Key Support Liaison Quarterly Training
Insightful life resources to help students transition from high school to college, the military, etc. to independent adults.
Military Family Life Counselor
Eglin’s Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) program works directly with Military & Family Readiness Center staff and acts as a liaison with the local community to provide behavioral health support services—including one-on-one individual support—to service members and their families.
Each MFLC is available for casual, even spontaneous outreach opportunities for discussing issues experienced within the military community, and also delivers presentations on deployment stress, reintegration, couples communication, coping skills and building resiliency.
To contact a counselor, please download the MFLC Directory (PDF) containing phone numbers and email contacts for the counselor(s) associated with your unit.
Employment Assistance Program
Tips for Federal Employment
Get ready to learn tips and strategies for crafting a standout federal resume that will get you noticed by federal employers. This class will explain the federal hiring process, how to navigate USA Jobs, veterans’ preference, military spouse preference, special hiring authorities, and how to begin writing your federal resume. Offered in-person and virtually.
Leveraging Your LinkedIn Profile
Bring your laptop to learn all things LinkedIn! By the end of this class, participants will know how to create an effective profile, how to optimize contacts, create tag lines, how to utilize LinkedIn to find employment opportunities, and the importance of networking. Offered in-person and virtually.
Small Business Administration (SBA) – Military Spouse Pathway to Business
Facilitated by the SBA. Spouses will gain an introduction to key elements of entrepreneurship and the foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan and how to evaluate business concepts. Offered in-person and virtually.
Mastering the Job Interview
Without preparation, interviewing can be stressful. Learn what to do before the interview is scheduled, interview questions likely to be asked, how to ask questions related to the interview, how to follow-up afterwards, and how to handle the interview with confidence. Offered in-person and virtually.
Creating an Effective Private-Sector Resume
Studies indicate that recruiters spend an average of only 5-7 seconds reviewing resumes. Learn how to give employers a feel for your past experiences, skills, and accomplishments to ultimately land and interview. Offered in-person and virtually.
Spouse Relicensure Reimbursement Program
The Air Force Spouse Relicensure Reimbursement Program provides financial relief up to $1000 to Airmen whose spouse must transfer state occupational licenses or certifications. Offer is effective for fees incurred during PCS/PCAs authenticated on or after Dec. 12, 2017.
Exceptional Family Member Program
EFMP 101 Orientation
Designed to give both newly enrolled and newly arrived EFMP families an overview of the program and to hear from the subject matter experts from EFMP Medical, Family Support, and Assignment. Perfect for all new, prospective, and current EFMP families.
EFMP Parent Support Group
Among the many challenges of parenting, coping with the emotional and physical demands of caring for an individual with a disability can be challenging. The stress not only impacts the parents, but also the entire family. Come together to gain support through education, as well as connecting with other families enrolled in the EFMP.
Direct Step eCourses
Direct Step classes explain legal requirements and best practices for behavior management, autism, IDEA eligibility, IEP’s and more. Training also teaches parents and educators how to handle critical education issues to obtain positive outcomes. Call 850.883.4342 to register.
EFMP Pony Rides
Saddle up, EFMP families! The Eglin Sand & Spur Riding Club is hosting free pony rides for EFMP children. All ages are welcome to visit, touch, groom, and children 5+ can ride the ponies. For safety, please bring closed-toe shoes and a bicycle helmet (limited supplies).
Special Education Workshop
Subject matter experts offer insights about the distinct features of exceptional student education, highlighting student accommodation plans (IEP / 504).
Respite Care for EFMP Families
Calling all Eglin EFMP families! — Did you know that the Air Force provides FREE short-term childcare for EFMP families? This specialized care is designed to help reduce the stresses associated with caring for an exceptional family member (EFM). Respite Care cannot be used for work or school purposes, including before- or after-school care. It is only intended to be used for R&R (rest and relaxation) time for the main caregivers of the EFM and eligible Typically Developing siblings.
Those wishing to utilize Respite Care must be enrolled in the Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program. Eligibility will be determined upon submission of the following documents:
- MFR Medical Letter / Proof of Q-Code Enrollment
Can be requested from the EFMP Medical Office via email or call 850.883.8556/-9452 - EFMP Respite Child Care Verification Statement (PDF) signed by Medical Provider
- Respite Care Registration Form (PDF)
Non-Air Force personnel or any caregivers with questions are welcome to contact the Eglin Family Child Care office for assistance. Call 850.882.2994 or email 96FSS.FSYS.FamilyChildCare@us.af.mil
EFMP Play Date
This play group is a great way to help improve social, cognitive, and motor skills while having fun with a group of peers. Open to service members and their EFMP Family members.
Transition Assistance Program
Pre-Separation Briefing
The pre-separation briefing provides a complete rundown of your transition and veteran benefits, including education assistance, using your Post 911-GI Bill, employment help and medical benefits. You’ll also be given information about financial planning, VA home loans, mental health support and creating a transition plan. Initial counseling is a prerequisite.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Retirees
2-day workshop for retiring service members that have an exemption from the DOL TAP Workshop. Topics covered are Veterans Administration, Military Occupational Code Crosswalk, and personal finance. (VA, MOC Crosswalk, Finances) Pre-separation briefing is the prerequisite.
DOL Vocational Track – Career & Credential Exploration
Offers an opportunity to complete a personalized career development assessment of occupational interest and ability and be guided through a variety of career considerations, including labor market projections, education, certifications, apprenticeships, and licensure requirements.
3-Day Department of Labor (DOL) TAP Workshop
3-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshop for separatees & retirees that includes building resiliency by managing your own transition (MyTransition), a Military Occupational Code Crosswalk to help define and translate military skills, and the financial plan for transition module, which fulfills the mandated financial literacy requirement. Pre-separation briefing is a prerequisite.
DOL Employment Track
Covers emerging best practices in career employment, including in-depth training to learn interview skills, build effective resumes, and use emerging technology to network and search for employment. Pre-separation briefing is a prerequisite.
Small Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track – Boots to Business
Provides an introductory understanding of business ownership. Pre-separation briefing is a prerequisite. Offered in-person and virtually.
Volunteer Resources Program
The Eglin Military & Family Readiness Center collaborates with other base volunteer agencies to recruit, train, place, and recognize volunteer service. More information can be found in the Volunteer Resource Services brochure (PDF). Local off-base volunteer opportunities can be found at www.allforgood.org. For national volunteer opportunities and initiatives, visit www.serve.gov. Please call 850.882.9060 for more information.
Personal Financial Readiness Program
Bundles for Babies
Designed to teach soon-to-be and new parents basic parenting skills, as well as financial skills to help them budget for their new baby – from birth to college. Air Force Aid Society and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides a $100 gift card to participating Air Force/Navy/Marines/Coast Guard members.
Empowering Military Spouses
Nutrition on a Budget
Eating on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice nutrition or even taste! With a little know-how and meal planning, enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank.
myFICO® Available FREE
Through partnership with Eglin’s Military & Family Readiness Center, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation is pleased to make FICO® Scores—as well as additional product tools and information—available FREE of charge to all DoD cardholders! With the myFICO® tool, you can:
- See your credit score at-a-glance
- Visualize what’s hurting (and helping) your score
- Simulate how different actions will raise or lower your score
- Develop an action plan to put you on the road to a higher score
Ready to get started? Contact the Eglin M&FRC today!
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Mastery- Unlocking the Potential of Your Thrift Savings Plan
The TSP is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal government employees and uniformed services members, including the Ready Reserve. Learn the different tax advantages, how to maximize contributions, and how to make informed investment decisions.
Retiring with Confidence
Financial information and guidance for federal employees. Get exposed to resources to make informed financial decisions surrounding retirement and the next phase of life.
First Duty Station Officers Personal Financial Readiness Touchpoint
This is a mandated Financial Readiness workshop for fist duty station officers. Topics include basic money management, investing in the Thrift Savings Plan, credit, and debt management, and more.
Keys to Your Dream Home
Finding the right home is an exciting milestone in life, and there are many important factors to consider along the way. This course offers educational tools and resources to help assess housing needs, learn how to build and manage credit, navigate the steps to homeownership, and more.
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
For voting assistance please contact the Installation Voting Assistance Officer at: vote15@us.af.mil or 850.885.8683.
Relocation Assistance Program
Team Eglin Newcomer Orientation
Location: Enlisted Heritage Hall.
Supplemental Sponsor Training
This training is a supplement to the required Electronic Sponsorship Application and Training (eSAT) and includes how to support and connect the newcomer to the unit and provides the incoming member and family with the first link to their new community and support services. Sponsorship serves as the foundation for newcomers to feel connected, welcomed and at ease during their PCS.
Smooth Move
Are you PCSing to a new base? The Eglin Military & Family Readiness Center’s “Smooth Move” program is designed to assist members with a smooth transition to their gaining base. Smooth Move provides a handy checklist of moving tasks, plus links and information to help you and your family with finding a new home and getting to know the gaining base facilities and local area sites.
All members PCSing must review the PowerPoint slides located at eglinlife.com/mfrc in the “Downloads & Links” column under “Relocation Resources”.
“Team Eglin” Sponsorship Program
Becoming a “Team Eglin” sponsor is an opportunity to connect with incoming active duty military members or DoD civilians as they transition to Eglin AFB and its surrounding community. Sponsor training is available online through Military OneSource.
Visit www.militaryonesource.mil and click on the “My Training Hub” icon at the bottom of the page to navigate to the eSponsorship Application & Training (eSAT) video.
Pre-Arrival Orientation – Virtual
An optional orientation geared towards pre-setting information related to Eglin and the surrounding community. This orientation can provide answers while easing PCS stress before members and their families arrive. Individual appointments available upon request.
Empowering Military Spouses
Air Force Aid Society FREE PCS Child Care
Eligibility Requirements:
- Member of the Air Force, active duty or active duty retiring
- Obtain PCS certificate/voucher from M&FRC
- Copy of PCS Orders
Certificates are good within 60 days of departure and arrival date from/at Eglin AFB.
Army, Marine Corps, & Navy Members: Click Here [link to the FREE PCS Child Care: Army, Marine Corps, & Navy]
FREE PCS Child Care: Army, Marine Corps, & Navy
Army, Navy and Marine families assigned to, living on, or working on Eglin AFB who PCS in or out of their duty station are eligible for 20 hours of free childcare per child. Families may use the childcare within 60 days before departure or 60 days upon arriving at the new installation.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Active duty or active duty retiring military member
- Copy of PCS Orders
- Family Child Care (FCC) Expanded Child Care Form (PDF)
Air Force Members: Click Here
Squadron/Unit Requests
The Military Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) promotes military family well-being by offering educative and preventative programs and services that enhance family readiness, resilience, and quality of life. The M&FRC is postured to collaborate with units to create plans that promote readiness.
The M&FRC is postured to provide services, briefings, and workshops in your work-center as requested. For more information on scheduling an appointment with your Community Readiness Consultant (CRC), please call 850.882.9060.
Deployment Support
Deployment Readiness offers workshops, briefings, and resources to enhance mission preparedness and self-reliance throughout the phases of a deployment cycle.
Heart’s Apart Program (HAP) Play Date
Takes place every third Saturday at Eglin’s Unity Park. This is a great opportunity for spouses and children to relax and enjoy the company of other deployed families.
Empowering Military Spouses
Pre-Deployment Briefing
Life in the military is about being ready for deployment. You may be duty-ready, but don’t overlook preparations on the home front. Briefing covers topics and steps to be taken for an effective successful deployment for singles and families. Families are encouraged to attend. Held every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Deployment Readiness Center (DRC).
Empowering Military Spouses
Casualty/Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
Casualty Assistance Representatives (CAR) ensure all military families are provided compassionate assistance and support when a service member is declared deceased. Additionally, 1:1 SBP briefings are provided to retiring service members and spouses on all program election options. SBP is a monthly, cost-of-living-adjusted payable annuity for qualifying family member(s). Individual appointments available upon request.
Reintegration Briefing
Coming home after a deployment is an exciting time for everyone. It’s been a long time coming and you deserve to celebrate. But it’s important to know what other adjustments you might face post-deployment. Families are encouraged to attend. Held every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Deployment Readiness Center (DRC).
Empowering Military Spouses
Car Care for Deployed Military
Deploying? The Eglin Auto Hobby Shop has a Car Care Program for deployed military personnel, providing an option for active duty and reserve members to store their personal vehicles safely and securely during deployment. Additional services include flat tire prevention, engine inspection, drive within the secure area, battery maintenance, and more. For details on pricing, call 850.882.2484 or visit the Auto Hobby Shop in Bldg 721, behind the Thrift Shop
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