Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection exercise underway
By Miriam S. GalletNAS Jacksonville Public Affairs Officer NAS Jacksonville is participating in Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2016, an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise that’s conducted aboard...
View ArticleCourage, airmanship and devotion to duty
From staff Jesse LeRoy Brown was born in Hattiesburg, Miss. on Oct. 13, 1926. Educated in the public schools of Hattiesburg, he attended Ohio State University College of Engineering, prior to enlisting...
View Article101st pays a visit
By Julie M. LucasNAS Jacksonville Public Affairs While returning home from a nine-month deployment, helicopters belonging to the 101st Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade are staged at Naval...
View ArticleTesting initiatives to improve customer experience in region galleys
By CSCM Frank ChandlerNAVSUPFLC Jacksonville Navy Food Management Team Directorand Barbara BurchNAVSUPFLC Jacksonville Corporate Communications Recently, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Global...
View ArticleAmerican Heart Month: Are you at risk?
By Yan KennonNaval Hospital Jacksonville Senior Writer February is American Heart Month, the time to raise awareness about heart disease and learn strategies to prevent it. Cardiovascular diseases —...
View ArticleChanging Up Chow
By MCCS Frank Chandler and Barbara BurchNAVSUP FLC Jacksonville Navy Food Management Team Director and NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville Corporate Communications Recently, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)...
View ArticleActive shooter drill
By Clark PierceEditor Sailors and civilians working in the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Engineering and Logistics Center (Buildings 6F and 6G) – in addition to Naval Hospital Jacksonville...
View ArticleMilitary Saves Week kicks off Feb. 22
By John BakerFFSC Financial Educator Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) aboard naval installations worldwide will be participating in the 2016 Military Saves Week Campaign, Feb. 22-26. The...
View ArticleMaritime Patrol Association opens registration for 2016 symposium aboard NAS Jax
By Kristen HeimerleMPA Public Affairs The Maritime Patrol Association (MPA) has launched its online registration for the 2016 symposium in preparation for three full days of events that will celebrate...
View ArticleMerkerson named Small Business Acquisition Advocate of the Quarter
By Caretha Brown-GriffinDirector, Small Business Programs, NAVSUPFLC Jacksonville Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville Office of Small Business Programs...
View ArticleNease NJROTC recognizes top cadets
From Nease NJROTC Public Affairs The 2015 Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation, Nease High School Navy Junior ROTC, held its winter Promotion and Awards Ceremony Feb. 2 on the parade deck on campus,...
View ArticleHSM-74 Sailor wins AIRLANT Aerospace Medicine Technician of the Year
By MC2 Kevin JohnsonAIRLANT Public Affairs HM1 Dishern Tucker, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, recently received the Cornelius “Fritz” Koppy – John “Rick” Garmeson Award as...
View ArticleNAS Jacksonville runway construction project
From Staff This project replaces the original runway that was built in 1940. The last comprehensive overhaul/major runway repairs were completed in 1967. Today’s repairs/improvements are necessary in...
View ArticleJunior, senior civilians of quarter named
By Julie M. LucasNAS Jacksonville Public Affairs Two Naval Air Station Jacksonville employees were recently named junior and senior civilians for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. Jim Butters,...
View ArticleSailors of the Quarter receive honors
By AMAN Otisa WilliamsStaff Writer NAS Jacksonville recognized 99 top Sailors from the base and tenant commands at the Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ) Luncheon Feb. 5 at the River Cove Catering and...
View ArticleIndoor pool to close March 25
By Demi CruzMWR Marketing Assistant Naval Air Station Jacksonville will close its indoor swimming pool for renovations, March 25 – May 13. The outdoor swimming pool will be open in its place for...
View Article‘War Eagles’ showcase capabilities at Singapore airshow
By MC3 Madailein AbbottCTF73 Public Affairs U.S. Navy aircraft, including a detachment from VP-16, participated in the Singapore International Airshow Feb. 16-21 held at the renowned Changi National...
View ArticleMaintainers learn from the best at CNATTU Jax
By Clark PierceEditor The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Jacksonville recently celebrated its grade of 100 percent for the CNATT Training Management Assessment Program...
View ArticleStepping into the future at WEST 2016
By MC2 Liam KennedyNavy Public Affairs Support Element West The West Coast’s annual premier naval conference and exposition (WEST 2016) came to a close Feb. 19 at the San Diego Convention Center. The...
View ArticleSelective reenlistment bonus plan update released
From Chief of Naval Personnel, Public Affairs Office Navy released an update to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award plan Feb.18 in NAVADMIN 036/16 that includes 14 award level increases, 54...
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