Maritime Patrol Association Symposium brings in record attendance
From MPA Public Affairs “As our theme suggests, we are here tonight to celebrate and pay tribute to the men and women – heroes – of the reconnaissance side of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance...
View ArticleSeabees always building, renovating at NAS Jax
By AN Otisa WilliamsStaff Writer The men and women of Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202, Detail Jacksonville, are always ready to help with high quality, economical station-improvement...
View ArticleNAS Jax Spring Barracks Bash is a home run!
By Morgan KehnertMWR Marketing Hundreds of Sailors and Marines enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon outside on April 23 at the Spring Barracks Bash presented by NAS Jax Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)...
View ArticleLacy takes helm of ‘Red Lancers’ from Johnston
By Lt. Anthony BeresVP-10 Public Affairs Officer On May 1, Cmdr. Herbert Lacy relieved Cmdr. James Johnston as commanding officer (CO) of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 in Hangar 511 at Naval Air Station...
View ArticleNAS Jax CO offers tour of Heritage Park
By MC1 (SW/AW) John Smolinski On April 25, Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) offered a guided tour of Heritage Park for selected local area residents in celebration of the base’s 75th...
View ArticleGate traffic congestion
An open letter from Capt. Howard Wanamaker, NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Traffic concerns have progressively become a topic of discussion for all who work aboard Naval Air Station...
View ArticleFighting infectious diseases
By Lt. Jen KnappNECE Public Affairs The Navy Entomology Center of Excellence (NECE) is the Navy and Marine Corps center of expertise for operational entomology – the study and effect of insects. They...
View ArticleSailors of the Quarter honored
By MC1 (SW/AW) John SmolinskiStaff Writer NAS Jacksonville recognized 91 Sailors from 25 commands who demonstrated outstanding leadership and were awarded honors at the second quarter 2015 Sailor of...
View ArticleFinal deployment of the East Coast P-3C Orions
By MC1 Steve SmithNaval Support Activity Bahrain Public Affairs The Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 “Tridents,” based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, are currently conducting missions in the U.S. 5th...
View ArticleBattaglia meets with Sailors, Marines at NAS Jax
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Marshall Jr.DoD News, Defense Media Activity The military`s top senior enlisted leader met with sailors and Marines, toured facilities and hosted a town hall meeting here...
View ArticleLaguens takes the helm of HSM-74
By Lt. j.g. Jake HopperHSM-74 Public Affairs Officer Cmdr. Teague Laguens relieved Cmdr. Matt Boren as the commanding officer of the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) Squadron 74. The...
View ArticleFRCSE Detachment Jacksonville epitomizes Sailor’s Creed during inspection
By J.L. Wright Jr.Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Public Affairs Every Sailor in the Navy memorizes the Sailor’s Creed during entry level training. In the creed, Sailors pledge to follow orders,...
View ArticleAMC Terminal procedures change due to runway repair project
By Cmdr. Mark McManusNAS Jacksonville Air Operations Officer read more
View ArticleMilitary Honored at The Players
The military’s top enlisted leader joined the PGA Tour and The Players Championship in honoring the nation’s service members during a military appreciation day ceremony and Big and Rich concert May 5.
View Article‘Pelicans’ hold change of command during deployment
By Lt. j.g. Robert ValentichVP-45 Public Affairs Officer On May 14, Cmdr. John Weidner relieved Cmdr. T. J. Grady as commanding officer of VP-45 at a change of command ceremony held at Kadena Air Base,...
View ArticleFleet support team proves worth, saves FRCSE more than $1M in single trip
By J.L. Wright Jr.Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Public Affairs Flying 20 hours to the Far East to board a naval vessel and fix a $4.3 million dollar jet engine is not a typical way to spend a...
View ArticleArmed Forces Bowling Championships
By Bill WesselhoffFlorida Times-Union Military Publications Air Force men’s and Army women’s bowling defended their respective all-events titles at the 2015 Armed Force Bowling Championships Friday...
View ArticleBoman relieves Papp at VP-16
By Lt. j.g. John MullaneyVP-16 Public Affairs Officer Cmdr. Daniel Boman relieved Cmdr. Daniel Papp as the 61st commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 on May 8 in Hangar 117 at Naval Air Station...
View ArticleAdametz to hand VP-8 helm to Barlow
By Ensign Dallas SvrcinaVP-8 Public Affairs Officer VP-8 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Derek Adametz will transfer command of the “Fighting Tigers” to Cmdr. Andrew Barlow in a ceremony to be held aboard...
View Article‘Mad Foxes’ showcase P-8A to SECNAV
By Lt. j.g. Sean ConkleVP-5 Public Affairs Officer Aircrew assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 were privileged to host Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus on May 7. He joined the “Mad Foxes” for a...
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