Hangar 3

Senior Airman Robert Tallini, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, researches a College Level Examination Program on humanities classes at Hangar 3, Eglin’s new digital library. It is part of Community Commons, which combines access to FSS programs and information into one convenient location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

Community Commons' Hangar 3 now open

Published Feb. 27, 2014
By Kevin Gaddie
Team Eglin Public Affairs

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Hangar 3, a digital library, opened at Community Commons, Bldg. 825, here Feb. 26. It is co-located with Legends, a casual dining facility.

Eglin's Community Commons combines access to 96th Force Support Squadron programs and information into one convenient location, according to Maj. Robert Roeckers, the 96th FSS commander.

"We designed this facility with the younger crowd in mind," said Roeckers.

The central lounge area was created with input from Eglin's Airman Council to help promote relaxation and casual social interaction.

"Hangar 3 provides a customer-friendly environment with educational activities and a wide variety of entertainment for the entire base community," said Chief Master Sgt. Nyron Alexander, 96th FSS.

Hangar 3 is a digital library with a full-time librarian. It offers 18 computer work stations; 40 e-readers; commercial grade Wi-fi; a 2,000 DVD collection, 250 physical volume books for research, degree programs, foreign language/cultural materials and testing resources; two study rooms and five collaboration areas. It also has several big screen televisions, two pool tables, an air hockey table and comfortable seating areas.

"Hangar 3 will be the cornerstone of Eglin's quality of life," Alexander said.

Eglin's Community Commons is located near dormitories, the fitness center and the Breeze Dining Facility. Hangar 3 is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is open to active duty, retirees, DoD civilians, contractors and their family members.