Jacksonville, Florida
Attention Veterans if you are looking for some assistance with tax filing, our Military Affairs & Veterans Department, along with the @unitedwaynefl are offering free help. Call 255-5551 to make an appointment from Monday to Thursday at City Hall.
This Friday August 5th, our Military Affairs & Veterans Department invites everybody to COJ’s annual Purple Heart Recognition Day at the Veterans Memorial Wall. The event starts at 6pm and afterwards, all attendees are invited to walk the 1/4 mile ceremonial Purple Heart Trail from Read More …
With three major military installations, and thousands of active-duty service members, veterans, and civilian employees, there is no doubt that Jacksonville is a military town. That was further cemented this morning as Mayor Lenny Curry and members of the Veterans Council of Duval County as Read More …
Vietnam Veterans of America chapters from Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties invite the public to join in Northeast Florida’s only Vietnam War Veterans Day recognition event, Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the TAPS Monument, at 915 Walnut St. in Green Cove Springs. The monument Read More …
Several Jacksonville-area restaurants are offering free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. Please note that restaurants may require proof of service to redeem offers. Another Broken Egg Cafe: Free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee on Nov. 11. Dine-in Read More …
The Veterans Day Parade will start Thursday at 11:01 a.m. at North Jefferson and Water streets downtown. From there the parade heads east on Water to Laura Street, then north to James Weldon Johnson Park and turns left on Duval Street and then left on Read More …
To honor and recognize wounded heroes of the U.S. Armed Forces, our Military Affairs & Veterans Department and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Robert C. Padgett Jr. Chapter 524 will host their annual observance and Purple Heart Walk. Friday, Aug. 6th at 6pm Read More …
Today is Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, a time to remember those brave service members who fought in this important conflict. Here in Jacksonville, we will never forget their service and sacrifices, and those from all who serve or have served. Thank you for taking Read More …
Jacksonville Military Affairs & Veterans Department teamed up with the Vet Center of Jacksonville to display art made by local veterans in City Hall. All of the art presented in the atrium is part of the Vet Center’s art therapy classes. Stop by and check Read More …
The City Of Jacksonville Office of Special Events announced a new parade route for the 2020 Veterans Day Parade on November 11th at 11:00am. NEW ROUTE: Don’t miss the City of Jacksonville’s 2020 Veterans Day Parade presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. Read More …
The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress and signed by President Clinton: asks all Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The time 3 p.m. Read More …
The Fire Watch announced the Watch Stander program, the nation’s 1st ever network of 10,000+ community members joining together to watch out for & protect at-risk veterans. The Watch Stander program is a peer-to-peer, early intervention, mutual aid network that will mobilize and train the Northeast Read More …
If you are looking for FREE tax assistance, COJ Military and Veteran Affairs department in partnership with the IRS and United Way of Northeast Florida is here for you. Call 255-5551 to make an appointment for free tax help today.
From 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, local veterans, transitioning military, caregivers, and their families can visit Kingdom Plaza at Normandy Mall for job opportunities and related information at the Military and Veteran Job Resource Fair
On Monday, Nov. 12, put on your red, white, and blue and head Downtown to celebrate our veteran and active-duty service members during the Veterans Day Parade. This patriotic parade will begin at 11:01 a.m. and feature more than 4,000 participants. More information.