We can never thank you enough for you and your family’s service to our country. You have helped shape our nation to be strong and independent, and because of that, we thank you! We know you look forward to this yearly newsletter, so we have some exciting news for you! In order to provide you with more up-to-date information, The 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron’s (1 SOFSS) UP + About magazine and website, has dedicated an entire page to you – The Retiree Connection.

The 1 SOFSS at Hurlburt Field is commanded by Lt. Col. Jonathan L. Mizell and provides programs, services and events to the Hurlburt Field community. The UP + About magazine is published monthly by 1 SOFSS Marketing. 1 SOFSS is dedicated to supporting not only our Active Duty members and their families, but also the Retiree community.

The Retiree Connection page will include the information you need to stay updated on all things Hurlburt! We will also provide information from the Retiree Activities Office, Medical, Insurance, DoD ID cards, VA Benefits, Legal Services and more. 1 SOFSS will keep

you up to date about all of our upcoming Community Events, Programs, Specials, and Club Membership events! Become a Club Member today and SAVE, visit https://www.memberplanet.com/account/usaf. You are always welcome to our fun events at Hurlburt Field and we love having you join us!

Stay connected, be informed, through the UP + About magazine and our www.myhurlburt.com website! We love having you as part of our Hurlburt Field community! So, pick up next month’s UP + About magazine or check out the Retiree Connection page on www.myhurlburt.com to stay connected!

Hurlburt Field

FALL 2018

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE

NEWSLETTER

WEB ADDRESSESAir Force Personnel CTR

AFPC.Randolph.af.mil Defense Finance Service

DFAS.milDept. of Veterans Affairs

VA.govExpress Scripts

Express-Scripts.comForce Support Squadron

MyHurlburt.comMedicare

Medicare.govRetiree Activities Office

MyHurlburt.comSocial Security Administration

SSA.govTRICARE

TRICARE.mil

INSIDE THIS ISSUEStay Informed; 1 SOFSS 1

Commander’s Invite 2

Retiree Appreciation Calendar of Events 3

BX & Commissary Corner 3

Air Force Village 4

Commando Library 4

Legal Corner 5

TRICARE Info Corner 5

Medication/Pharmacy Info 5

Med Group Renovations 6

Guest Access Update 7

LZ, Velocity, Library Renovations 7

Gator Lakes Golf Course 8-9

Influenza - Quick Facts 10

Survivor Benefits 10

Hurlburt Field Directory 11

RAO Director’s Corner 12

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Commissary Case Lot Sale

27-30 September • 9am-7pm

Base Exchange Sidewalk Sale

27-29 September • 9am-7pm

Hurlburt Clinic Free Flu Shots and

Blood Pressure Check 27-28 September • 9am-3pm

Hurlburt Mall Delta Dental, TRICARE, FLTCIP,

and Finance reps available 27-28 September • 9am-3pm

Hurlburt Lanes Special Free Bowling and $1 shoe rental Friday, 28 September • 9am-5pm

Shingles Shots Hurlburt Clinic Immunizations Office

27-28 September • 9am-3pm

Gator Lakes Golf Course Special

FREE green fees – cart required $15

Tee times requested (850) 881-2251

27-28 September • 6am-Dusk

Blood Mobile The Base Exchange

Friday, 28 September 10am-3pm

RETIREE APPRECIATION

EVENT DAYS 27-28 SEPT

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Serving those who have served is an honor and privilege at the Exchange. The Hurlburt Field Exchange proudly salutes the 53,000 local men and women who have retired from the armed service and we are excited to share our newly renovated store and expanded food options in the food court. Under one roof, you will now find the Exchange with Popeye’s Chicken, Charleys Philly Steak and Subway. In addition, the Exchange will house Starbucks®, GNC®, Patriot Outfitters™, Alterations and Cartouche Jewelry and Coin Shop. In an effort to bring all operation under one roof, the Milirary Clothing Sales will now be collocated inside the Main Store with all of the same great selection.

For the annual “Still Serving” event, the Exchange will offer the annual sidewalk sale, vendor demos and special offerings throughout the store. We are excited to show off our new Be Fit Center

with expanded selection in athletic shoes and clothing, new additions in our Prestige Cosmetics, expanded selection of men’s and ladies accessories, a brand new Out Door Living and Garden Shop and our expanded sporting goods department with the addition of a full Firearms Shop.

Retirees have the privilege to shop in store and on line at ht tps://w w w.shopmyexchange.com/ for an expanded selection of what might not be available in all Exchange locations. On 10 November 2017, the Exchange expanded our on line shopping privilege to veterans of all branches of service. To register as a Veteran go to https://www.vetverify.org. We are happy to welcome home all who have served with our new Veterans Online Shopping Benefit.

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The Hurlburt Field Commissary is under new management since Mr. Jack Spence has joined the ranks of the retired. He will be dearly missed, but your new store director is Ms. Kim Jackson. Ms. Jackson is from this area since her father retired from Eglin AFB. However, after she graduated from Niceville High School, she moved to Panama City where she started her career at the Tyndall AFB commissary, and has worked at NAS Jacksonville, Orote NS in Guam, and NAS Whiting Field. She has 30+ years of experience in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Business. She is very proud to be back home and plans

to provide you with the exceptional service you deserve and expect at your commissary.

There are a lot of new programs going on at your commissary and if you haven’t

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AIR FORCE ENLISTED VILLAGEThe Air Force Enlisted

Village (AFEV) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides a safe, secure home for surviving spouses of retired enlisted airmen.

AFEV operates Bob Hope Village, an independent living community in Shalimar, Fla. in close proximity to Hurlburt Field and Eglin AFB, and Hawthorn House, an assisted living and memory support residence located on the Bob Hope Village campus.

Residents enjoy worry-free living while sharing memories of military life, as well as a multitude of activities and other conveniences. For residents in financial need, AFEV offers a benevolence fund program.

For more information about AFEV, Bob Hope Village or Hawthorn House, please call (850) 651-3766, email info@afev.us, or visit www.afev.us.

The Library is moving! While our building is being renovated to better serve you the library will be temporarily located at 552 Hamby Pl. (the old arts and crafts space). We can still meet all of your recreational reading and viewing needs with the latest books, audio books, movies, and TV shows as well as local newspapers, magazines, and the NY Times best sellers. What we don’t have we can get for you with our Interlibrary loan program. And it’s free for all military ID card holders regardless of status or branch of service.

Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find what you need and to ensure you are able to access all the resources available to you including e-books and databases such as Ebsco’s small engine repair, A to Z Databases (great for researching people and companies) or Heritage Quest for genealogy research.

We also have Wi-Fi, laptops, and desktop computers for you to use. You can scan, fax and print for free (limited). If you need some technology help, just ask. You can bring in your devices and our computer tech will help you during one of our “Appy” Hours or you can call and set up a one on one appointment.

Stop by and see us at 552 Hamby Pl. or give us a call at (850) 884-6266. We are open Monday thru Thursday, 8am to 7pm, Fridays 8am to 3pm, and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. You can also check us at out at www.commandolibrary.com.

HAVE YOU VISITEDCOMMANDO LIBRARY LATELY?

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been in a while, it’s a good time to come and check them out. The newest program just started 1 June of this year and is called the “YES” campaign. This is an initiative that points out Your Everyday Savings “YES”! We are lowering prices on many of our most frequently purchased items. Our goal is to improve your everyday savings on the products that are most important to you, the patron. There is an assortment of items throughout the store which can be identified by an orange YES! Label beneath the item. These are not promotional items, they are in addition to the promotional items that are placed at the end of each aisle on what we call EndCaps. Plus, if a YES! item does go on promotion, it will be reduced even further! While you may find off-base grocers with lower prices at times, we have set these prices so they will be lower year-round. Over the course of a year, the savings will be over what you can find in the market.

Another program for all of us who have to take care of their health. It is called the “GNP” campaign. The “GNP” General Nutrition Program has small plastic signs underneath the items that show you the nutritional information you may need, such as “Low Sodium”, “No added Sugar”, “Low Fat”, “High Fiber”, “Organic”, and “Gluten Free”, depending on your personal health needs. It makes finding the nutritional items you need a lot easier.

Your commissary has also added “Store Brand” products to the assortment. Many patrons requested that the commissary carry items like the off-base store brands, so DeCA went the extra mile to have items made specifically for the commissary. These brands are “Freedom’s Choice”, which are food items, “Top Care”, for Health & Beauty items, and “Home Base”, which are non-food items such as paper towels, and plastic baggies for example. These commissary brands are sourced directly from our suppliers, so DeCA can buy the items at a lower cost than national brands and pass the savings on to you.

We also offer bulk items for those who like to buy in bulk. We get a new assortment to choose from each month so there are always new things to try in this area. We have the bulk items located on the first aisle after the produce department. These items are bigger packages of everyday items, such as detergent, candy, vegetables, spices, canned goods, and a lot more. If you like to buy in bulk, you have to try this section.

For Retiree Appreciation Event Days, your commissary will hold a sidewalk sale with items reduced to great prices to show how much we appreciate you. It is like the “CASELOT SALE” with the deals and the coupons, but you don’t have to buy items in cases anymore. You can get “case lot” prices on individual items so you can get a lot more for your money. Mark the dates on your calendar so you don’t miss this event, 27 thru 30 September. We appreciate our retirees for their service.

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The Hurlburt Field Legal Office provides free legal assistance to Active Duty, Active Reserve, Active Guard, retirees and dependents. In honor of Retiree Appreciation Day, the Hurlburt Field Legal Office will offer Legal Assistance and Wills by appointment only for retirees on 27 September from 8-10:30am and Will Appointments for retirees on 28 September from 9-11:00am.

The Hurlburt Field Legal Office provides the following:

Walk-in Power-of-Attorney and Notary Services• Mon-Wed: 9am-3pm• Thu: 8am-2pm• Fri: 9am-1pm

Scheduled Legal Assistance (Non-Will)• Mon: 1-3pm

Scheduled Wills & Health Care Agency• Wed: 1-3pm

Walk-in Legal Assistance (Non-Will)• Thu: 8-10:30am

Military attorneys cannot represent clients in state courts or provide criminal law advice. Military attorneys may not interfere with an attorney-client relationship when a member is already represented by civilian counsel.

Prior to any will appointment, clients should complete the will worksheet from http://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. Select “Legal Worksheets” and fill out the requested information. Once the form is completed, the website provides a ticket number. Call the legal office (850-884-7821) to schedule your will appointment. The full will appointment takes about 90 minutes.

The legal office is located on the second floor of building 90210, 212 Lukasik Ave, Suite 255.

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Do you know what services are available via TOL? Access the website at www.tricareonline.com - click the login button; select the TRICARE On-Line feature and then explore the following:

• Book an Appointment• Instantly Cancel an Appointment• View Future and Past Appointments• Set Up Text and E-mail Appointment Reminders• View, Download and Print Lab Results, Radiology

Results, Medication Profile, Allergy Profile, Problem List, Immunizations and Vital Signs (By Simply Using the “Blue Button”)

• Prescription Refills and Check Prescription Status• Also Have Access to the TRICARE Mail Order PharmacyCheck out the website today to see what TOL has.

DID YOU KNOW?TRICARE ON-LINE (TOL) SERVICES

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE 1 SOMDG THRU SOCIAL MEDIA!

1st Special Operations Medical Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1SOMDG

1st Special Operations Medical Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/1SOMDG

Also, check out our new text message program: Text the key word 1SOMDG to 99000

NURSE ADVICE LINE (NAL)Want your urgent medical questions answered

by a Registered Nurse?Call the Nurse Advice Line (NAL) 24/7 at

1-800-TRICARE (874-2273)

Hurlburt Clinic has a new Medsafe© (royal blue box just inside entrance door) located in the pharmacy waiting area for you to safely dispose of medications. Please follow the guidance below:1. Leave medication in original

container(s) when possible and remove all labels with personally identifiable information

2. Place all liquid containers in a sealed bag; nothing over 4 oz.

3. No sharps containers, needles, syringes, batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical devices, chemicals or other hazardous material.

DISPOSE OF YOUR MEDICATION SAFELY

Great News! Your 1st Special Operations Medical Group will receive a much needed update to our facilities. We have secured funding for a $49.9M renovation which includes almost all of the departments that serve you. And we are excited to announce all of our construction projects are currently on time. We ask for your patience as we implement these improvements to provide you with a more modern, functional, and safe environment to facilitate your care.

What does this mean for you and your family members? Some of the clinics or departments you use may move to a temporary location during the renovation, while some will remain in place. Other departments will move to a new location altogether.

Please review the time-line below for the moves planned for each department:

Remaining in place (not moving)• Laboratory• Radiology (X-Ray)• Family HealthJanuary 2018• Pharmacy moved to Temporary Phasing Facility (TPF)October 2018• Pediatrics moving to TPF• Immunizations moving to TPFFebruary 2019• Immunizations moving back to original location in

main clinicApril 2019 • TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration

(TOPA) moving to new locationMay 2019• Pediatrics moving back to original location in main

clinicSeptember 2019• Pharmacy moving back to original location in main

clinic Please keep in mind, even though some of the departments are remaining in place they will still be affected by the renovation. There may be inconveniences during construction, however, your MDG team will maintain your access to care as our highest priority. We will keep you informed and we ask for your patience as we build a better facility for you.

MEDICAL GROUP RENOVATION PROJECT

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NEW DENTAL INSURANCE CHOICES COMING THIS FALL

FOR ALL RETIREESCURRENT TRICARE DENTAL DELTA BENEFICIARIES MUST MAKE AN ELECTION TO STAY COVERED PAST 31 DECEMBER 2018.

Anyone with the TRICARE Dental Program this year, or those people who would have been Eligible for the plan, will be able to choose a Dental plan from among 10 dental carriers in The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP. Retirees will not be automatically enrolled in a FEDVIP plan for 2019. If people want coverage, They must enroll during the federal benefits open Season this fall. Beneficiaries can begin reviewing program options now at www.opm.gov/fedvip. Final costs will be available in OCTOBER. People will be able to enroll in FEDVIP during the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season, which runs NOVEMBER 12 TO DECEMBER 10, 2018.

COVERAGE BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2019.

Previously, FEDVIP wasn’t available to Department of Defense beneficiaries, but it will now be available to those who would have been eligible for TRDP. As an added bonus, beneficiaries will also be able to enroll in FEDVIP vision coverage. More than 3.3 million people are currently covered by FEDVIP. To enroll in FEDVIP Vision, people must be enrolled in a TRICARE health plan. Beneficiaries can decide if one of the four plans meets their needs.People may only enroll in a FEDVIP plan outside of open season if they experience a qualifying life event that allows them to do so. Any election in FEDVIP plan remains in effect for the entire calendar year. For more information, visit the FEDVIP website at tricare.benefeds.com and sign up for email notifications. Beneficiaries can sign up to get an email when new information is available and as key dates approach.

IF YOU WANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS NEW DENTAL/VISION PROGRAM COME OUT TO THE RETIREE APPRECIATION DAYS AT THE HURLBURT B.X. 0900-1500 ON 27 & 28 SEPTEMBER 2018

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Hurlburt Field submitted a Community Commons project funding request for a renovation of the current Community Center, Velocity Café, and the Commando Library. The submitted floor plan (pictured on the right) makes alterations to the current Commando Library, Velocity Café kitchen and interior corridor, adds a Rickenbacker coffee café, outdoor dining area, and relocates the children’s multipurpose room. We are awaiting confirmation of secured APF funds to begin the construction. Once started, construction is projected to take approximately 9-12 months. During the construction period, the Library will be moved to the Auto Hobby Shop and Plaque & Trophy Shop building (552 Hamby Place, Bldg. 90612).

CHANGE is COMING!

HURLBURT FIELD GUEST ACCESS

LANDING ZONE, VELOCITY CAFE, & COMMANDO LIBRARY

NEW RULES FOR GETTING YOUR GUESTS ON HURLBURTDue to recent changes in policies, Hurlburt Field has suspended

the Trusted Traveler program. This applies to all individuals desiring base access. We are no longer allowing a person to vouch for all the occupants inside the vehicle, therefore all installation gates are now conducting 100 percent hands-on ID checks of all vehicle occupants.

Here are some helpful hints to better assist you with getting your guests on base in a reasonable time. If you have a government email account you may send the Visitor Control Center an email to our distribution list 1 SOSFS/VCC located on global or 1SOSFS.SFOXI.DL@us.af.mil. Large parties will be provided with an Entry Authorization List (EAL). This list is for 10 or more people that the approved sponsor vouches for. The EAL will allow your guests to go directly to any gate and bypass having the Visitor Center. The guests will provide proper identification, and the Security Forces personnel will verify that they are on the EAL. The Visitor Center will also provide you with the documents to generate the EAL. If you do not have access to a government email you can always stop by the Visitor Center and we would be able to provide the same assistance as long as you possess the credentials to sponsor someone on base. We ask that you give us your guest information no less than a week in advance. We are open Monday through Sunday from 6am to 10pm. Once all of your guests have been vetted and cleared, we will call you to let you know that everything is good to go.

Our primary job at the Visitor Control Center is to allow authorized personnel base access by properly verifying their identity. We can give out two types of passes, one is a visitor’s pass that is good for up to 30 days and the second is a long term care provider badge good for up to a year. Prior to issuing a visitor pass here are four easy steps to follow to help your guest gain access to Hurlburt Field:

STEP ONE: Either you or your guest can go to http://dbids.dmdc.mil website. Then click on pre-enroll and enter all the guests’ information. Once all the information is entered, your guest will receive a six digit code or scan bar. Either print the scan bar or write down the six digit code, bring that into the Visitor Control Center and we will verify all the information.STEP TWO: Have the sponsor present while issuing the pass.STEP THREE: Have a valid State issued ID or approved government documents.STEP FOUR: Have valid vehicle registration and proof of current insurance if your guest is driving on base.FINALLY: You and your guest can go on base and play a round of golf, bowl, visit the beach and dine.

The second type of pass is a long term care provider badge which can be good up to a year. Eligible personnel are those who are identified by the sponsor to provide any life care assistance. Some examples are medical, driving, grocery shopping and any other disabilities you may need help with. For further assistance on the long term care provider badge please call us at 850-884-2310; our office hours are 6am to 10pm seven days a week.

Finally, once your guests are properly identity proofed and enrolled into DBIDS, the process is made easier to issue a visitor’s pass. If you plan on traveling around the country or visiting family and friends who live near a military installation, just by following the four steps listed above, your information will always be in the DBIDS system. It’s just that easy.

For more up-to-date information, please pick up a copy of the UP + About magazine or visit us online at myhurlburt.com.

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EXCLUSIVE AIR COMMANDOS

Gator Lakes Golf Course

take a bucket of balls to the driving range to work on your golf swing.

An exciting new era arises for our base as the revitalized green continues its stride toward professional grade—this time, from the inside-out. Golf Course manager, Jason Woodling describes the makeover as a complete demolition of the aged irrigation system. “It’s been replaced by a double valve system with rough lines running through the entire course—allowing us to provide routine maintenance that will ensure a long-lasting foundation and constantly improving greens,” Mr. Woodling said. It’s the perfect complement to the salt-water tolerant paspalum grass that very few courses in this region offer but is preferred by the pros.

The full renovation process began in February 2017 by tearing up and replacing the landscape little by little to replace each valve under the course. As a convenience to their loyal members, the golf course avoided full closure during the nine month construction by closing only 9 holes at a time alternating weeks so the avid golfers would be able to get their fix seven days a week.

Remodeling of the indoor area is now complete for a full-spectrum fresh start for Gator Lakes. From floor to ceiling, the Pro Shop is the perfect place to get anything you need to improve your look, or your game!

Story: Isabel Ramento

Are You Golf Ready?Gator Lakes was redesigned in hopes of gaining

golfers of all skill and age levels. If you need to learn the basics of golf, the lingo on the course or the proper etiquette expected on the greens, “Get Golf Ready” is a program offered on base to get you comfortable with your new-found hobby. You can take lessons from golf pro Randy Stevens right on our course. Whether you are picking up a club for the first time or need a few pointers on your swing, Randy will be able to help you reach your golf goals.

C ommandos have spoken, and leadership has listened. After much anticipation and over $2.3 million in renovations, Gator

Lakes Golf Course is ready to be your new favorite course. Our revamped greens will now be exclusive only to all DoD ID cardholders to ensure that our military community isn’t waiting in line for tee time with the general public. Come take a look at the new Pro Shop, sign up for the next tournament, or just

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Gator Lakes Golf Course

(850) 881-2251Mon-Sun | 6AM-Dusk

403 Walkup Way

Don’t worry, our on-site Pro Shop will help you look the part. We can supply you from brand-named cleats on your feet to the proper golf ball cap on your head. While you and your friends are trying on your new ensemble for the day, the other half of your group can get fitted for their perfect club by the qualified staff. Whether it’s your first day out on the course or just need an upgraded wardrobe for an upcoming tournament, the Pro Shop at Gator Lakes is a one-stop shop.

on-site golf pro over two years ago. When her husband deployed shortly after, she decided to take a swing at things, and she’s been addicted ever since. “To me, it’s about meeting new people and sharing a hobby no matter what skill level you’re at.” Knuth said. “You can be having the worst day, but we always end up laughing together and having the best time.” Knuth explains the golf game on Hurlburt as a nature walk—almost always seeing a gator, bear, or deer sharing the property with fellow golfers.

Another golf newcomer and fellow Gator Gal, Lisa Haggett, had great things to say about Oasis Café. “Before or after our game, we always make it a point to stop in.” Haggett said. “The staff is so friendly and we can actually choose healthy food!” The on-site restaurant offers a mouth-watering menu for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. With a view of the flight line and the option to sit inside or out, you will want to make time to visit Oasis Café. You can find their menu on our website www.myhurlburt.com to see their monthly specials and plan your meal for tee time.

For Gator Gal Pod Frease, a veteran golfer from Colorado, the changes at Gator Lakes Golf Course were the determining factor for her continuing membership in 2018. “When I golfed here for the first time about a year ago, I almost stopped at hole 9 and left. It was like golfing on a pile of dirt.” Frease started noticing the promise of renovation take place and decided to stick around to see the improvements. The Gator Gals encourage women of any skill and age level to try out their golf game or even just have a day out to laugh and make friends. Please contact Denise Knuth at dcknuth1@gmail.com for further details.

Be sure to make it out to the Gator Lakes Golf Course whether you’re picking up lunch or picking up clubs, you won’t be disappointed. For any questions, please call Jason Woodling at 581-0007.A Bad Day of Golf

Beats a Good Day at Work I sat down with a few of the “Gator Gals”—a lady’s

golf group that get together at least once a week to talk about why they will always choose Gator Lakes. Denise Knuth, the group organizer, started out as a spectator, watching her son take golf lessons on base with the

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Reporting the Death of a RetireePlease report the death of a retired service member as soon

as possible to avoid delay and possible financial hardship to surviving beneficiaries. You can contact the Hurlburt Field Casualty Office at (850) 884-2686 for assistance with this claim as well as other applicable claims, for example Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Claim, Civil Service Claim, VA Claim, other insurance claims, ID Card appointment, etc. Our goal is to provide our survivors with “one stop” assistance with the necessary paperwork that comes with the death of your retired loved one.

Reporting the Death of AnnuitantWhen you pass, your eligibility for Survivor Benefit

Plan ends. Prompt reporting of a deceased military annuitant’s death can help avoid delay and possible financial hardship to surviving family members of executors, who will be required to return any unearned payments of the decedent’s annuity pay. Be sure to let your survivors know that your (SBP Annuitant) death will need to be reported to DFAS or you can contact our office at (850) 884-2686.

RetireesDo your loved ones know who to contact in the event

of your death? Casualty Assistance Representatives (CAR) stand ready to lend a hand with your casualty assistance needs. Call us for an appointment to talk about what you should have ready for your loved ones in the event of your passing.

Hurlburt Field Casualty Assistance Office Inez Reyes - CAR/SBP Representative ............. 1-850-884-2686Retired Air Force .........................................................1-877-353-6807Retired Army ...............................................................1-800-626-3317Retired Coast Guard ...................................................1-800-772-8724Retired Marines ...........................................................1-800-847-1597Retired Navy ................................................................1-800-368-3202Retired Civil Service ................................................... 1-888-767-6738Receiving VA Compensation .....................................1-800-827-1000Social Security Administration ................................. 1-800-772-1213

SURVIVOR BENEFITS

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Signs and symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue.

Certain people are at greater risk for serious complications if they get the flu. This includes elderly people, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease.

For our senior population, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly. Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of

flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. Because of this, the aforementioned population is considered “High Risk.”

In order to ensure you have the best protection available against this rapid changing virus, the 1 SOMDG provides influenza immunization to all our beneficiaries. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you start having flu-like symptoms.

Follow these basic steps during this upcoming flu season to mitigate any chance of catching “the flu”

• Get your flu shot • Practice good hygiene• Monitor for any signs and

symptoms of infectionIf you have any questions please

contact your local Public Health office (850) 881-1528.

INFLUENZA: THE QUICK FACTS

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Airman’s Attic ..................................884-7769Back Gate .......................................... 881-2259Casualty Assistance .......................884-2686Chapel Center ..................................884-7795Clinic Appointments ...................... 881-1020Commissary (DECA) ............. 881-2138/2150Corvias (Base Housing) ................. 344-0220Credit Union (Eglin Federal) ......... 862-0111DEERS ......................................(800) 538-9552Finance Accounting ...................... 884-4119Dental Clinic ....................................884-7881

Emergency Management ............ 884-4304Emergency Room (Eglin) ...............883-8228Exchange (Main Store) ...................581-0030Express (Shoppette) .......................581-0488Family Advocacy ............................. 881-5061Firestone ..........................................581-0488Food Court (Mini Mall) ...................581-6656Health and Wellness Center ........ 884-4292Housing ............................................884-7505Inspector General .......................... 884-6322Legal Office ......................................884-7821

Main Gate .........................................884-7803Mental Health ..................................881-4237Mortuary Affairs .............................884-2957 ....................................... (cell # 850-420-6647)Pass & Registration .........................884-5233Pharmacy ..........................................881-2133Post Office ........................................884-7699Public Affairs ....................................884-7464Red Cross .......................................... 432-7601Retiree Activities Office ................ 884-5443Safety Office ....................................884-5243

School Liaison Officer ....................884-5441Security Forces ............................... 884-6423Sexual Assault Prevention/Response .......... .............................................................884-7272Space “A” Travel ..............................884-1086Thrift Shop ...................................... 884-3098TRICARE .................................. 881-5177/3912Veterans Affairs ..................... (800) 827-1000Visitor Control Center ....................884-2310

HURLBURT FIELD QUICK REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER 884-5441 220 Lukasik Avenue, Bldg 90213 Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Childhood Development Centers Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm Saturday & Sunday, Closed

CDC Main 884-6664 108 McMillan Street, Bldg 90353

CDC East 881-1260 133 Leilmanis Drive, Bldg 91168

CDC West 884-5154 26 Weaver Street, Bldg 90306

Family Child Care 884-4300 301 Tully Street, Bldg 90509 Walk-In, Monday-Wednesday & Friday, 7:30-8:30am Appt. Only, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm

Youth Center 117 McMillan Street, Bldg 90304

Pre-Teen 884-6355 Monday-Thursday, 2:30-7pm Friday, 2:30-9pm Saturday & Sunday, Closed

School Age Program 884-6355 Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm

Teen Center 884-6355 Monday-Thursday, 2:30-7pm Friday, 2:30-9pm Saturday & Sunday, Closed

DINING/RESTAURANTS

The Hooch Restaurant & Bar 884-7507 Inside The Soundside 107 Kissam Street, Bldg 90910 Monday-Friday,11am-1pm & 4-9pm

Oasis Café 881-5731 inside Gator Lakes Golf Course Monday-Sunday, 6:30am-1:30pm

The Soundside 884-7507 107 Kissam Street, Bldg 90910 Monday-Friday, 8am-1pm & 2-4pm Sunday Brunch, 10:30am-1pm

Spare Time Grill 884-6470 Inside Hurlburt Lanes (Bowling) 442 Cody Avenue, Bldg 90231 Monday, 6:30am-4pm Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am-8pm Saturday, Noon-9pm Sunday & Holidays, Closed

Velocity Subs 884-7365 Monday-Friday, 10:30am-2pm Inside the Landing Zone

The Reef (Military Dining) 884-4970 313 Cody Avenue, Bldg 90326 Monday-Friday Breakfast, 6-8:30am Lunch, 11am-12:30pm Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Breakfast, 7:30-9am Lunch, 11am-12:30pm Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm

The Riptide (Military Dining) 881-5127/5128 150 Howie Walters Road, Bldg 91007 Monday-Friday Breakfast, 6-8am Lunch, 11am-12:30pm Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm Ground Support and Flight Meals Monday-Friday, 4:30-2am

EDUCATION & LEARNING

Education & Training 884-6724 221 Lukasik Avenue, Bldg 90220 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7am-4pm Wednesday, 8:30am-4pm

Library 884-6266 443 Cody Avenue, Bldg 90337 Monday-Thursday, 8am-7pm Friday, 8am-3pm Saturday, 9am-1pm Sunday & Federal Holiday, Closed

EMPLOYMENT

Civilian Personnel 884-5212/5224 212 Lukasik Avenue, Bldg 90210 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8am-4pm Wednesday 8:30am–4pm

NAF Human Resource 884-6464 145 Letourneau Circle, Bldg 90327 Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

FITNESS & SPORTS

Fitness Center - Aderholt 884-6884 259 Tully Street, Bldg 90517 Monday-Friday, 5am-10:30pm Weekends & Holidays, 8am-5pm

Fitness Center - Commando 884-4412 452 Cody Avenue, Bldg 90232 Monday-Friday, 5am-7pm Weekends, Down Days & Holidays, Closed

Fitness Center - Riptide 881-5121 150 Howie Walters Road, Bldg 91007 Monday-Friday, 5:30am-8pm Weekends & Holidays, Closed Goal Days, 9am-4pm

Gator Lakes Golf Course 881-2251 403 Walkup Way, Bldg 91300 Monday-Sunday, 7am-Dusk

Gator Lakes Pro Shop 881-2251 403 Walkup Way, Bldg 91300 Monday-Sunday, 6:30am-6pm

Hurlburt Lanes (Bowling) 884-6941 442 Cody Avenue, Bldg 90231 Monday, 9am-4pm Tuesday-Friday, 9am-9pm Saturday, Noon-10pm Sunday & Holiday, Closed

MILITARY PERSONNEL (MPF) 212 Lukasik Avenue, Bldg 90210

CAC/ID 884-5321/5322 Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm

Passports 884-2017 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:30am-3pm Wednesday, 8:30am-4pm (by appointments only Tues/Thurs)

Resources Adverse Actions 884-2016 Assignments 884-2695 Awards & Decorations 884-3935 Career Development 884-4339 Duty/TDY History 884-1924 Evaluations 884-2016 Force Management 884-2016 Promotions 884-4657 Reenlistments/Extensions 884-5874 Retirements/Separations 884-3700 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:30am-3pm Wednesday, 8:30am-4pm

RECREATION & HOBBIES

Auto Hobby Shop 884-6674 552 Hamby Place, Bldg 90612 Monday, Closed Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday-Sunday, 9am-4pm

Dive Shop 881-1576 RV3 off Walkup Way Summer Hours Monday & Friday, 5-7pm Winter Hours Friday, 5-7pm

FAMCamp 797-0103 210 Downs Circle Monday-Friday, 9am–3pm Weekend Call-In 884-6939

Information, Tickets and Travel Leisure Travel 884-5699 Tickets & Tours 884-6795 424 Cody Avenue, Bldg 90229 Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday-Monday, Closed

Lil’ Commando Community Park 884-6939 Located next to CDC Main and CDC West

Marina 884-6939 100 Corlew Road, Bldg 92473 Summer Hours (starts 1 May) Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday-Sunday, 9am-6pm Winter Hours (starts 1 October) Daily, 9am-4pm

Outdoor Recreation 884-6939 Summer Hours (starts 1May) Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday-Sunday, 9am-6pm Winter Hours (starts 1 October) Daily, 9am-4pm 100 Corlew Road, Bldg 92473

Rifle & Pistol Club 884-6939 100 Corlew Drive Office hours & Memberships Saturday only, 8-10am

Skeet Range 884-3366 6th Ranger Road Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm

The Landing Zone Community Center 884-5080 443 Cody Avenue, Bldg 90337 Monday & Tuesday, Closed Wednesday-Friday, 4-10pm Saturday & Sunday, 1-9pm

MISCELLANEOUS

Commando Inn 884-7115 301 Tully Street, Bldg 90509 (Main)

107 Kissam Street, Bldg 90918 (The Soundside)

Plaque & Trophy Shop 884-5294 552 Hamby Place, Bldg 90612 Monday, Closed Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday-Sunday, 9am-4pm

Recycling 884-7577 202 Walkup Way, Bldg. 91360 Monday-Thursday, 7am-2pm

The RAO currently has four volunteers (enlisted, officer and retiree spouse) in the office and we are looking for more volunteers. The office is manned from 9am to Noon, Monday thru Friday, except for down days and holidays. Working in the RAO is not that difficult as we mostly direct retirees to the experts in the building. What we really enjoy is helping people.

So if you are interested in volunteering at the RAO please email us at 1SOFSS.RAO@us.af.mil or call 850-884-5443 between 9am and Noon, Monday thru Friday, and if no one answers, please leave a message. We are looking for more volunteers, so why not make a difference and join our team.

The RAO has a page in the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron’s UP + About monthly magazine, so pick up the magazine and find out what’s happening at Hurlburt Field.

Finally, when you get this newsletter, which is being mailed to more than 13,000 retirees and widows, and you would like to comment on something in the newsletter, please call or email the RAO.

United States Air ForceOFFICIAL BUSINESS

Retiree Activities Office1SOW/CVR212 Lukasik Street, Suite 150Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5269

Phone: (850) 884-5443E-mail: 1SOFSS.RAO@US.AF.MIL Web: www.retirees.af.mil

Proudly serving those who served.

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE DIRECTOR’S CORNER

From left to right: W.W. Davis, Maria Herrera,

Don Breitbach, and Terry W. Jensen

Your friendly staff at the Hurlburt Field Retiree Administrative Office