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EGLIN AFB and HURLBURT Field
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EGLIN AFB
Eglin Military Reservation. the largest in the world, is 464,316 acres (728 square miles) of land and test ranges. Eglin's historic can be traced to James E. Plew, a wealthy man from Chicago, Illinois. In 1922 he settled in Valparaiso and built an inn, a golf course, a bank and a winery. Occasionally, military planes from Maxwell Field, Alabama would land on Plew's golf course so the pilots could enjoy golfing and fishing in the area.
After a suggestion from Lt. Arnold H. Rich, a visiting officer of the U.S. Army Air Corps to create an aviation base and a bombing and gunnery range for Maxwell Field's Tactical School, Mr. Plew built two runways on his land by, July, 1933. Named Valparaiso Airport, this landing strip was offered to the commanding officer of Maxwell Field by the city of Valparaiso.
In 1934 Mr. Plew donated 4,160 acres to the U.S. Government with the stipulation that funds be provided to build a bombing and gunnery range on the property. On June 14, 1935, the dream of the now Captain Rich was fulfilled when the Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base was activated under his command as a sub-post of Maxwell Field.
The name Eglin Field was designated on August 4. 1937, in honor of Col. Frederick S. Eglin. He had been stationed at Maxwell Field and was killed in a plane crash near Anniston, Alabama on January 1, 1937
No longer a satellite of Maxwell Field, Eglin became an important testing center for combat aircraft and equipment during World War II. In 1942, the base was the advanced training facility for Doolittle's famous Tokyo Raiders.
A complete community within itself, Eglin Air Force Base accommodates the living needs of its service personnel. The interaction of the base with the surrounding communities is beneficial to all. The citizens of Okaloosa County realize that much of the prosperity of the area is a direct result of this massive reservation and are proud to have it within their boundaries. In addition to being one the major employers in the area, the Eglin Military Reservation provides thousands of acres to the public for hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing and camping.
HURLBURT AFB
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Hurlburt AFB is an Special Operations Command installation and home of the First Special Operations Wing (SOW).
Hurlburt Field is located on Highway 98 near the city of Mary Esther, Florida.
Completed in 1943 Hurlburt Field consisted of a cluster of wood and tar paper shacks around a World War II runway. Hurlburt Field is named in honor of Lt. Donald W. Hurlburt, who died in an aircraft accident at Eglin in October 1943.
By the end of 1943 the birth of the famous "air commandos," predecessors of Air Force Special Operations Command Units, took place.
The first Air Commando Group was created in March 1944. The air commandos won historical fame by, providing fighter cover, air strikes, and airlift -for "Wingate's Raiders," who were operating behind enemy lines in Burma.
Rich in a history of exceptional courage, the Air Commandos arc dedicated to protecting our country and our freedom. In April 1980, eight servicemen gave their lives attempting to rescue 52 hostages in Iran. Five of these brave men came from Hurlburt Field. Not to be forgotten by their neighbors and fellow comrades, two memorials have been constructed in their honor.
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See the Carriage Hills Hot Spot page for more Eglin AFB and Hurlburt information.)FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS EGLIN
Area Code is 850 and DSN is 872-
Directory, Assistant 882-1113
Billeting 882-8761
Education Center 882-8141
Family Services 882-2893
Family Support 882-9060
Chaplain 882-2111
ID Cards 882-3442
Legal Assistance 882-4611
Pass & Registration 882-5492
FINANCE
Eglin Finance 882-5442
Defense Finance 800-525-0104
U.S. Army Finance 800-428-2290
Retired Pay
U.S. Navy Finance 800-321-1080
Retired Pay
HOSPITAL
Emergency Room 882-7227
Information 882-7242/7243
Central Appointments 882-5001/4131
Cancellations 882-7494/7495
24-Hour Cancellations 882-7268
Dental Clinic 882-7324
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Inbound 882-8311
Outbound 882-8331
Claims 8824781
Housing Office 882-4531
RECREATION/CLUBS
Landing Pay 882-5930
NCO Club 678-5127
NCO Beach Club 882-0304
Officers Club 651-1010
Officers Beach Club 244-3341
VETERANS
Military Personnel Veterans 800-292-5222
Disabled American Veterans 862-9215
Veterans Affairs - Regional 800-827-1000
Veterans Services 689-5922
VA Insurance 800-669-8477
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS HURLBURT FIELD
Area Code is 850 and DSN is 874-
Accounting/Finance 884-6224
Base Locator 884-6333
Billeting/Reservations 884-6245
Child Care Center 884-6937
Pass & ID 884-5125
Personal Affairs 884-5280
MEDICAL
Appointments 884-7904
Dental 884-7881
HOUSING
Household Goods 884-7238
Housing Office 984-6934
CLUBS
Enlisted Club 884-6468
Officers Club 581-3110