Air Force Enlisted Village

08/28/2026

Sweet treats all around at Hawthorn House with Glory to Glory ice cream!

08/27/2026

We were delighted to welcome the USSOCOM Care Coalition to the Air Force Enlisted Village this week! From Hawthorn House to Bob Hope Village, it was a privilege to share our mission and introduce them to the community our residents call home. Thank you for visiting and for all you do to support military families and veterans. 🇺🇸

08/24/2026

Celebrating our residents at Bob Hope Village with very special milestone birthdays! Happy Happy Days Ahead for both of you! 🎉🥳🎉

Celebrating 90 Years! 🎉🎂

Please join us in wishing a very happy 90th birthday to two of our wonderful residents! 🥳

What a special milestone to celebrate! We hope this birthday month is filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of wonderful memories with friends and neighbors here in our community.

Happy 90th Birthday! 🎈💙

08/21/2026

💙 Thank you, NextEra Energy Foundation and Florida Power & Light, for your generous $4,000 grant to support smoke detector replacements throughout the Air Force Enlisted Village!
This important investment will help enhance safety and peace of mind for the residents who call our community home. We are honored to partner with organizations that share our commitment to improving lives across Northwest Florida.
As Florida Power & Light's External Affairs and Corporate Philanthropy team shared, “Your organization’s incredible work aligns with our mission to build strong sustainable communities and enhance the lives of NW Florida residents.”
We are grateful for your support and dedication to strengthening communities and helping us continue our mission of serving retired enlisted military members and their surviving spouses.
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08/20/2026

In January we received a grant from Emerald Coast Community Wellness Foundation, Inc. to support a personalized wellness program for one-on-one fitness training for our residents to improve strength, balance and mobility. 8 months later the program is thriving thanks to their support! We were able to hire Heather to provide personalized sessions with 35 (and counting!!) residents. The support we receive from grants like these provide valuable services to our residents! Thank you!

08/19/2026

Please help us celebrate Alice Luton on her 10-year anniversary with Hawthorn House!
When Alice was hired, she shared that she was a loyal employee and that her longevity would depend on one thing: how residents were treated. A decade later, she's still here, proving that she found a place that shares her passion for putting residents first.

Alice's dedication, compassion, and commitment have touched countless lives over the past 10 years. Congratulations, Alice, and thank you for all you do for our residents every day! ❤️🎉

08/19/2026

AFSA Summit 2026 was a fantastic opportunity to connect with Airmen, families, retirees, and supporters from across the Air Force community. We were proud to share the Air Force Enlisted Village story and raise awareness about our mission of caring for surviving spouses of retired enlisted Airmen.
During the Parade of Checks, we were especially grateful to receive support from AFSA chapter 1073, AFSA Chapter 615, Barksdale AFB, and chapter 363, along with generous individual donors. Nearly 60 years ago, AFSA helped establish Air Force Enlisted Village, and their unwavering support continues to make a lasting difference for the residents we serve today.
Thank you, AFSA, for your partnership, dedication, and commitment to taking care of our Air Force family. 💙✈️🇺🇸

08/14/2026

We love sharing the Village with our community! Thanks for joining us!

08/08/2026

Myth: “I don’t have enough assets to need a will.
Fact: A will can help ensure your wishes are known regardless of the size of your estate.

Check out our latest blog post about how why you should make a will and how to get started.

https://www.afev.us/blog/national-make-a-will-month-a-legacy-of-love-lives-on