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On This Day – February 14, 1778, American 18 gun Sloop of War Ranger (Captain John Paul Jones Commanding) of the Continental Navy, received the first official salute to the new American flag, the “Stars and Stripes.” The nine-gun salute was rendered by the French Read More …
Sierra Vista, Arizona, sits about 20 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, and is home to the Fort Huachuca Army base. While military bases are often good for boosting local businesses, management of the town’s McDonald’s realized that service members often passed by the restaurant without Read More …
The USS “Florida” (BB-30), a dreadnought battleship, was commissioned into the United States Navy on this date in 1911. She was armed with a main battery of ten 12-inch guns, sixteen 5-inch guns, and two torpedo tubes. The USS Florida served during World War I Read More …
Like moving into any new home, it takes a little time to get ready for visitors – but that time is now for the USS Orleck as she is back and open for guests. Now docked at Pier 1 at 610 E. Bay St, the Read More …
Come be a part of the one of the biggest Army vs Navy watch parties in the country TIAA Bank Field Saturday, December 10th. See Army football take on Navy Football on the big screens for a $5 donation which goes to local military charities. Read More …
The NAS Jax Air Show, Birthplace of the Blue Angels, will be held October 22 & 23, 2022 aboard NAS Jacksonville. This event has free admission and parking, no tickets are required to attend. The gates open at 9 am and the show will begin Read More …
Happy 247th Birthday U.S. Navy! As the proud home of NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport, we take immense pride in the brave sailors, past and present who call our City home. We honor and thank these brave men and women for your service to both Read More …
One month away! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to the NAS Jacksonville Air Show 10/22 & 23. It’s been a while since they have returned to their birthplace and we are excited to have them back! Check out their last appearance here in Jax Read More …
Naval Station Mayport is the new home of a destroyer with a notable history. The USS Mason, which arrived yesterday from its previous home port of Norfolk, Virginia, is named in honor of the last ship to carry the Mason name, which was one of two Read More …
Congratulations to the U.S. Navy celebrating their 245th birthday today. Thank you for upholding the tradition of serving with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. We appreciate your service!
The USS “Florida” (BB-30), a dreadnought battleship, was commissioned into the United States Navy on this date in 1911. She was armed with a main battery of ten 12-inch guns, sixteen 5-inch guns, and two torpedo tubes. The USS Florida served during World War I Read More …
The Blue Angels will not be flying over Jacksonville Saturday. The City of Jacksonville confirmed this on twitter, saying that due to multiple cities requesting for the Blue Angels to flyover them, the Jacksonville date has been pushed back. When they will come to Jacksonville Read More …
“A Bold Ship for the Bold City!” The USS Orleck fired more rounds than any other ship during the Vietnam War to become the “Top Gun” during that time. Already previously operating as a museum ship in Louisiana, she will become the centerpiece of the Jacksonville Read More …
Perry was commanding the U.S. schooner “Shark” and, having received his orders in February, proceeded to visit Key West and erect a flagpole flying the United States flag. The event was witnessed by local residents of the small community. Families had been moving to the Read More …
The USS Wichita (LCS-13) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. It’s the third ship named after Wichita. Previous ships to bear the name included a World War II heavy cruiser (CA-45) and a Wichita-class Replenishment Oiler (AOR-1). The ceremonial “laying Read More …
USS Wichita (LCS 13) will be commissioned Jan. 12, 2019, at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., near Jacksonville, where the ship will be home-ported, Navy officials have announced. USS Wichita is the 13th vessel in the Freedom class of littoral combat ships, the Navy’s fastest and Read More …
The USS Charles F. Adams is coming to Jacksonville. The Adams was the lead ship of her class of guided missile destroyers of the United States Navy. She was named for Charles Francis Adams III (Secretary of the Navy from 1929 to 1933) The ship Read More …