We understand that trust is earned over time through dedication, hard work and a commitment to doing good. We realize we wouldn’t be where we are today without your loyal support. We would like to share a look back at some of the milestones achieved along our journey. We are excited about the future of Eglin FCU and look forward to continuing our mission of providing you with the best financial services, support and solutions to help you achieve your financial goals. We are committed to always being the place Where Members Matter Most.
Eglin Federal Credit Union was chartered Oct. 11, 1954.
1954
We hired our first employee, Marge Coxy and paid the first dividend of 4.50% APY in 1957.
1957
Our Eglin Air Force Base Branch was built in 1970.
1970
The Eagle logo was designed in 1971. This meaningful symbol was designed through a contest held among our members with more than 100 entries submitted.
Listen to our jingle from 1971!
1971
The original Hurlburt Field Branch was built in 1972.
1972
We reached $75 million in assets in 1974.
1974
Our Auto Telecopier service was pioneered in 1975. Members used a Telecopier, now known as a fax machine, at an approved car lot to arrange Credit Union financing without making a trip to Eglin FCU.
1975
The Fort Walton Beach Branch ribbon cutting and open house was held April 3, 1976. Pictured left to right is Eglin FCU President of the Board Robert C. McKelvey, Congressman Robert "Bob" L. F. Sikes and General Howard M. Lane (Commander ADTC at Eglin AFB).
We also launched a new product that year known as Share Draft account, which is today’s Checking account.
1976
The first "Take A PAL Shopping" campaign launched in 1977, and our members still love the Pre-Approved Loans today.
1977
New services came to the Credit Union. Six-Month Share Certificates, Cashier’s Checks and Money Market Accounts were introduced in 1978.
1978
Our first in-house computer system arrived in 1981. We began offering Overdraft Protection and Christmas Club accounts that same year.
1981
The Credit Union began to offer VIP (Very Important Purpose) accounts and IRA (Individual Retirement Accounts) in 1982.
1982
Mastercard® made its debut at Eglin FCU in 1983.
1983
Our first Eglin FCU ATM was built at the Fort Walton Beach Branch in 1985 and was called STAR Teller. The Credit Union had an ATM Name Contest, and approximately half the staff entered a total of 79 names. Credit goes to Janeene Holly for naming the ATM, STAR Teller.
1985
STAR TELLER Direct Line 24/7 phone access was made available in 1986.
1986
Safe Deposit Boxes became available in 1988 at the Fort Walton Beach Branch. Pictured is Insurance Specialist Kathryn Larder.
1988
Our South Crestview Branch opened in 1989. We also added Senior Benefits that year for members ages 55 and up.
1989
Alice Hook was elected as our first female Board Chair in 1990.
1990
The Mary Esther Branch opened in 1995 next door to the Santa Rosa Mall.
1995
Our Bluewater Bay Branch opened in 1997.
1997
Our website and Home Branch (now Online Banking) were introduced in 1998.
1998
Bill Payer was added to Home Branch in 2000.
2000
Eglin FCU offered members our first investment and retirement specialist with the inception of Eglin Financial Services (now Eglin Wealth Management) at the Fort Walton Beach Branch. Financial Services Representative Tom Hayes worked with Eglin FCU for 15 years.
2001
The Hurlburt Branch moved to a new location next to the BX in 2002.
2002
In 2003, Eglin FCU grew to 100,000 members.
Other milestones that year included Eglin FCU joining Okaloosa Saves and adding the Savings Assistance Loan.
2003
To offer members greater accessibility, the Credit Union joined the CO-OP ATM network in 2004, adding more local ATMs at various businesses in town along with 18,000 ATMs on the CO-OP network nationwide.
In 2006, we opened our second Crestview Branch in North Crestview.
2006
2007 brought the grand opening of our Navarre Branch, offering members a location in Santa Rosa County.
That same year, Eglin FCU assets reached $1 billion.
2007
More new services were added! Online loan applications launched in 2008, and we added Shared Branch to better serve members out of the local area.
2008
We started offering eStatements in 2009.
2009
We introduced the Eglin FCU Mobile app in 2012.
2012
Mobile Deposit service was made available in 2014.
2014
Carfax and membership eligibility were added for Veterans residing in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties in 2017.
2017
CO-OP added the Allpoint ATM network to offer 80,000+ surcharge-free ATMs.
Free credit score and credit monitoring through Online Banking and the Mobile App (by signing up for Savvy Money) became available in 2019.
2019
We completed a brand refresh in 2020, which included updating our logo and brand style guide, painting the Fort Walton Beach Branch and constructing new drive-thru ATM/Video Tellers.
2020
Through a sponsorship to the City of Crestview, the Eglin Federal Credit Union Skate Park was built.
An amendment was added to our charter expanding our field of membership to include specific geographic locations within Walton County.
2021
An amendment was added to our charter expanding our field of membership to include specific geographic locations within Santa Rosa County, Escambia County, Florida as well as Escambia County, Alabama.
We remodeled the ITMs at the Jonquil/Mary Esther Cut off in Fort Walton Beach and at John Sims Parkway in Niceville.
2022
We held ribbon cutting ceremonies for the DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru July 18, 2023, and for the Gulf Breeze ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru Sept. 26, 2023.
2023
We held a Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony for our Pace Branch April 23, 2024.
We held a Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony for our Freeport Branch July 11, 2024.
2024
Our Operations Center was completed in 2025.
2025
1954
Eglin Federal Credit Union was chartered Oct. 11, 1954.
1957
We hired our first employee, Marge Coxy and paid the first dividend of 4.50% APY in 1957.
1970
Our Eglin Air Force Base Branch was built in 1970.
1971
The Eagle logo was designed in 1971. This meaningful symbol was designed through a contest held among our members with more than 100 entries submitted.
Listen to our jingle from 1971!
1972
The original Hurlburt Field Branch was built in 1972.
1974
We reached $75 million in assets in 1974.
1975
Our Auto Telecopier service was pioneered in 1975. Members used a Telecopier, now known as a fax machine, at an approved car lot to arrange Credit Union financing without making a trip to Eglin FCU.
1976
The Fort Walton Beach Branch ribbon cutting and open house was held April 3, 1976. Pictured left to right is Eglin FCU President of the Board Robert C. McKelvey, Congressman Robert "Bob" L. F. Sikes and General Howard M. Lane (Commander ADTC at Eglin AFB).
We also launched a new product that year known as Share Draft account, which is today's Checking account.
1977
The first "Take A PAL Shopping" campaign launched in 1977, and our members still love the Pre-Approved Loans today.
1978
New services came to the Credit Union. Six-Month Share Certificates, Cashier’s Checks and Money Market Accounts were introduced in 1978.
1981
Our first in-house computer system arrived in 1981. We began offering Overdraft Protection and Christmas Club accounts that same year.
1982
The Credit Union began to offer VIP (Very Important Purpose) accounts and IRA (Individual Retirement Accounts) in 1982.
1983
Mastercard® made its debut at Eglin FCU in 1983.
1985
Our first Eglin FCU ATM was built at the Fort Walton Beach Branch in 1985 and was called STAR Teller. The Credit Union had an ATM Name Contest, and approximately half the staff entered a total of 79 names. Credit goes to Janeene Holly for naming the ATM, STAR Teller.
1986
STAR TELLER Direct Line 24/7 phone access was made available in 1986.
1988
Safe Deposit Boxes became available in 1988 at the Fort Walton Beach Branch. Pictured is Insurance Specialist Kathryn Larder.
1989
Our South Crestview Branch opened in 1989. We also added Senior Benefits that year for members ages 55 and up.
1990
Alice Hook was elected as our first female Board Chair in 1990.
1995
The Mary Esther Branch opened in 1995 next door to the Santa Rosa Mall.
1997
Our Bluewater Bay Branch opened in 1997.
1998
Our website and Home Branch (now Online Banking) were introduced in 1998.
2000
Bill Payer was added to Home Branch in 2000.
2001
Eglin FCU offered members our first investment and retirement specialist with the inception of Eglin Financial Services (now Eglin Wealth Management) at the Fort Walton Beach Branch. Financial Services Representative Tom Hayes worked with Eglin FCU for 15 years
2002
The Hurlburt Branch moved to a new location next to the BX in 2002.
2003
In 2003, Eglin FCU grew to 100,000 members.
Other milestones that year included Eglin FCU joining Okaloosa Saves and adding the Savings Assistance Loan.
2004
To offer members greater accessibility, the Credit Union joined the CO-OP ATM network in 2004, adding more local ATMs at various businesses in town along with 18,000 ATMs on the CO-OP network nationwide.
In 2006, we opened our second Crestview Branch in North Crestview.
2007
2007 brought the grand opening of our Navarre Branch, offering members a location in Santa Rosa County.
That same year, Eglin FCU assets reached $1 billion.
2008
More new services were added! Online loan applications launched in 2008, and we added Shared Branch to better serve members out of the local area.
2009
We started offering eStatements in 2009.
2012
We introduced the Eglin FCU Mobile app in 2012.
2014
Mobile Deposit service was made available in 2014.
2017
Carfax and membership eligibility were added for Veterans residing in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties in 2017.
2019
CO-OP added the Allpoint ATM network to offer 80,000+ surcharge-free ATMs.
Free credit score and credit monitoring through Online Banking and the Mobile App (by signing up for Savvy Money) became available in 2019.
2020
We completed a brand refresh in 2020, which included updating our logo and brand style guide, painting the Fort Walton Beach Branch and constructing new drive-thru ATM/Video Tellers.
2021
Through a sponsorship to the City of Crestview, the Eglin Federal Credit Union Skate Park was built.
An amendment was added to our charter expanding our field of membership to include specific geographic locations within Walton County.
2022
An amendment was added to our charter expanding our field of membership to include specific geographic locations within Santa Rosa County, Escambia County, Florida as well as Escambia County, Alabama.
We remodeled the ITMs at the Jonquil/Mary Esther Cut off in Fort Walton Beach and at John Sims Parkway in Niceville.
2023
We held ribbon cutting ceremonies for the DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru July 18, 2023, and for the Gulf Breeze ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru Sept. 26, 2023.
2024
We held a Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony for our Pace Branch April 23, 2024.
We held a Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony for our Freeport Branch July 11, 2024.
2025
Our Operations Center was completed in 2025.
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