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Military working dog Oosage honored in retirement ceremony at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Military working dog Oosage honored in retirement ceremony at Naval Station MayportNaval Station Mayport celebrated the retirement of military working service dog Oosage after nine years of service with a heartfelt sendoff.
Red, White, and River City Live | Veterans Day Show
Read full article: Red, White, and River City Live | Veterans Day ShowLive from Naval Station Mayport, River City Live’s Rance, Jana, Producers Vaughn and Tom, and Intern Taylor- dive into the daily life of Jacksonville’s dedicated sailors. From tackling Taco Tuesday in the galley to high-energy fire drills, they capture the unique spirit, resilience, and camaraderie that define life on base.
A Day in the Life of a Sailor: Behind the Scenes at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: A Day in the Life of a Sailor: Behind the Scenes at Naval Station MayportJacksonville's Naval Station Mayport serves as a bustling hub for sailors, home to some of the Navy's most formidable vessels. Recently, River City Live’s hosts, Rance Adams and Jana Angel, along with Producer Vaughn, took on a unique assignment to explore a day in the life of the sailors stationed here. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, they stepped into the daily rhythm of ship life, discovering firsthand the resilience, challenges, and dedication that defines these service members.
Taco Tuesday, Navy Style: Rance Dives into a Shipboard Feast at Mayport
Read full article: Taco Tuesday, Navy Style: Rance Dives into a Shipboard Feast at MayportRiver City Live’s Rance Adams spiced up his day with a unique foodie adventure in the galley at Naval Station Mayport, where Taco Tuesday was in full swing!
Taking a bow-wow: Military Working Dog Bronco pawses for applause in Naval Station Mayport retirement
Read full article: Taking a bow-wow: Military Working Dog Bronco pawses for applause in Naval Station Mayport retirementMilitary Working Dog Bronco, a chocolate Labrador, will receive a full retirement ceremony Friday at Naval Station Mayport.
Retired Navy admiral says dangerous mission of USS Carney highlights Mayport’s importance to U.S.
Read full article: Retired Navy admiral says dangerous mission of USS Carney highlights Mayport’s importance to U.S.A retired admiral said the dangerous mission of the USS Carney highlights Naval Station Mayport’s overall significance to America’s defense.
‘Above and beyond the call of duty’: USS Carney returns to Mayport after historic deployment in Middle East
Read full article: ‘Above and beyond the call of duty’: USS Carney returns to Mayport after historic deployment in Middle EastThe USS Carney returned to Naval Station Mayport on Sunday morning after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment in the Middle East.
Gallery: USS Carney heroes return to Mayport after historic 7-month deployment
Read full article: Gallery: USS Carney heroes return to Mayport after historic 7-month deploymentMore than 500 people went to Naval Station Mayport Sunday morning to welcome the heroes aboard the USS Carney who returned after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment in the Middle East.
USS Carney returns to Mayport after dangerous, historic 7-month deployment
Read full article: USS Carney returns to Mayport after dangerous, historic 7-month deploymentThe USS Carney will return to Naval Station Mayport on Sunday morning after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment to the Middle East.
‘You saved lives’: USS Carney returns to United States after dangerous, historic 7-month deployment
Read full article: ‘You saved lives’: USS Carney returns to United States after dangerous, historic 7-month deploymentThe USS Carney returned to the United States after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment from Naval Station Mayport to the Middle East.
2 teams from Naval Station Mayport’s Oasis Galley put their best dishes to the test on River City Live
Read full article: 2 teams from Naval Station Mayport’s Oasis Galley put their best dishes to the test on River City LiveTwo teams from the Oasis Galley at Naval Station Mayport face off in the River City kitchen!
USS Delbert D. Black returns to Mayport after deployment overseas prompted by conflict in Israel
Read full article: USS Delbert D. Black returns to Mayport after deployment overseas prompted by conflict in IsraelThe USS Delbert D. Black returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday after being deployed for almost three months in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Home sweet home: Hundreds of USS Farragut crew members return to Mayport after months-long deployment
Read full article: Home sweet home: Hundreds of USS Farragut crew members return to Mayport after months-long deploymentHundreds of men and women aboard the USS Farragut returned to Naval Station Mayport Saturday morning.
Mayport Mitch predicts 6 more weeks of winter; contradicting Punxsutawney Phil’s early spring prediction
Read full article: Mayport Mitch predicts 6 more weeks of winter; contradicting Punxsutawney Phil’s early spring predictionNaval Station Mayport sailors and their families took a dip Friday morning in the frigid base beach waters for a “Polar Plunge” with “Mayport Mitch,” the famed base groundhog.
Counselors at Naval Station Mayport speak to Sailors and their families about stalking, domestic violence
Read full article: Counselors at Naval Station Mayport speak to Sailors and their families about stalking, domestic violenceJanuary is national Stalking Awareness Month. And on Monday, counselors at Naval Station Mayport spoke out against stalking and shared available resources to Sailors and their families.
USS Thomas Hudner names new commanding officer after 8-month deployment overseas
Read full article: USS Thomas Hudner names new commanding officer after 8-month deployment overseasThe USS Thomas Hudner changed commanding officers on Friday after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations.
Welcome home! USS Thomas Hudner returns to Mayport after eight-month-long deployment
Read full article: Welcome home! USS Thomas Hudner returns to Mayport after eight-month-long deploymentThe USS Thomas Hudner of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 returned to Mayport after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations on Thursday afternoon.
Nearly 60 crew members of USS Indianapolis return to Mayport after historic months-long deployment overseas
Read full article: Nearly 60 crew members of USS Indianapolis return to Mayport after historic months-long deployment overseasAfter months away at sea, some crew members from the USS Indianapolis are back home at the Naval Station Mayport — just in time for Christmas.
Hundreds of Mayport-based sailors credited with stopping rebel attacks in Red Sea
Read full article: Hundreds of Mayport-based sailors credited with stopping rebel attacks in Red SeaSailors aboard a Jacksonville-based warship are getting credited for fighting off rebel attacks on cargo ships in the Middle East.
Over 400 people sit down to foster connections at Naval Station Mayport Thanksgiving feast
Read full article: Over 400 people sit down to foster connections at Naval Station Mayport Thanksgiving feastSailors — both active and finished with their service — sat down for an enjoyable meal to celebrate Thanksgiving and embrace connections.
USS Mason deploys from Mayport to eastern Mediterranean amid Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: USS Mason deploys from Mayport to eastern Mediterranean amid Israel-Hamas warThe USS Mason deployed from Naval Station Mayport Friday for the eastern Mediterranean. It’s part of an effort to deter hostile actions against Israel and an expansion of the war underway.
2 Mayport-based ships part of carrier strike group sent to support Israel in Mediterranean
Read full article: 2 Mayport-based ships part of carrier strike group sent to support Israel in MediterraneanAmong the ships accompanying the USS Ford will be two ships from Naval Station Mayport: the USS Carney and the USS Thomas Hudner. Both are guided missile destroyers.
USS Carney sailors deploy Wednesday from Mayport without guarantee of pay as government shutdown looms
Read full article: USS Carney sailors deploy Wednesday from Mayport without guarantee of pay as government shutdown loomsCrew members of the USS Carney are deploying Wednesday from Naval Station Mayport without any certainty about their coming paychecks because of a looming government shutdown.
Naval Station Mayport welcomes British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport welcomes British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of WalesMore than 900 sailors assigned to the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrived at Naval Station Mayport Wednesday morning.
5 taken to hospital after fire breaks out on ship at Mayport Navy base
Read full article: 5 taken to hospital after fire breaks out on ship at Mayport Navy baseFive people were taken to a hospital Monday after a fire broke out at Naval Station Mayport on the USS Winston S. Churchill — a guided missile destroyer, officials confirmed.
Sea turtle watchers standing guard for nests at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Sea turtle watchers standing guard for nests at Naval Station MayportSea turtle watchers have set up orange barriers across Mayport beach to protect 17 Loggerhead sea turtle nests -- an unexpectedly high number for the beach since several dunes were destroyed in recent hurricanes.
Emotions run high for families as USS Milwaukee returns to Naval Station Mayport after 8-month deployment
Read full article: Emotions run high for families as USS Milwaukee returns to Naval Station Mayport after 8-month deploymentLoved ones of sailors on the USS Milwaukee will enjoy a long-awaited happy homecoming Monday when the ship returns to Naval Station Mayport after an eight-month deployment.
New commander takes reins of Naval Station Mayport helicopter squadron
Read full article: New commander takes reins of Naval Station Mayport helicopter squadronCmdr. Katie J. Lunser took the reins of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50 during a Change of Command Ceremony on Thursday at Naval Station Mayport.
Naval Station Mayport hosts ‘RESET’ event alongside Wounded Warrior Project
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport hosts ‘RESET’ event alongside Wounded Warrior ProjectMembers of the Navy ESPORTS Team, Goats & Glory, paired with wounded warriors to participate in the first-ever Navy ESPORTS Wounded Warrior Tournament.
Naval Station Mayport takes new steps to offer support to sexual assault, misconduct survivors
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport takes new steps to offer support to sexual assault, misconduct survivorsNaval Station Mayport is taking new steps to offer sexual assault and misconduct survivors support.
While their husbands were gone on USS The Sullivans, these two wives formed a strong virtual bond
Read full article: While their husbands were gone on USS The Sullivans, these two wives formed a strong virtual bondHundreds of sailors are back at Naval Station Mayport with their families after USS The Sullivans most recent four-month deployment. Missions included seizing illegal weapons while visiting 21 different countries.
Naval Station Mayport holds ‘Mayport Dunk’ event for Groundhog Day
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport holds ‘Mayport Dunk’ event for Groundhog DayNaval Station Mayport held its own new tradition for Groundhog Day called “the Mayport Dunk.” Dozens of individuals were seen diving into the chilly water of the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning.
Group of Naval Station Mayport volunteers practice daily to perform funeral services
Read full article: Group of Naval Station Mayport volunteers practice daily to perform funeral servicesNaval Station Mayport on Thursday demonstrated how it’s giving back to those who have spent their lives serving our nation.
Naval Station Mayport holds 9/11 ceremony in honor of the 3,000 killed during terrorist attacks
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport holds 9/11 ceremony in honor of the 3,000 killed during terrorist attacksThe base staged fire trucks and police vehicles in front of base headquarters and raised the American flag at 8 a.m.
Need a job? Naval Station Mayport hosting career fair for service members, veterans
Read full article: Need a job? Naval Station Mayport hosting career fair for service members, veteransNaval Station Mayport is hosting a tri-base job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the University of North Florida.
Sailors onboard USS Mason arrive, dock at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Sailors onboard USS Mason arrive, dock at Naval Station MayportMayport will be the USS Mason’s new home port. The stop is a scheduled homeport shift from Norfolk, Virginia. The sailors are expected to arrive around 8 a.m.
Naval Station Mayport discovers sea turtle hatching, gives tips to keep them safe
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport discovers sea turtle hatching, gives tips to keep them safeThe Naval Station Mayport reports that Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers discovered nest 52 at NAVSTA Mayport Friday morning.
Father meets daughter for 1st time as families reunite when USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul arrives at Mayport
Read full article: Father meets daughter for 1st time as families reunite when USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul arrives at MayportThe USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul docked at Naval Station Mayport around 9 a.m.
330 sailors return home to Naval Station Mayport in emotional ceremony
Read full article: 330 sailors return home to Naval Station Mayport in emotional ceremonyOn Sunday morning, 330 sailors returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday when the USS Jason Dunham docked following a nearly seven-month-long deployment.
USS Stark remembrance ceremony returns to Mayport for 1st time since pandemic
Read full article: USS Stark remembrance ceremony returns to Mayport for 1st time since pandemicTuesday, May 17, marks 35 years since two Iraqi missiles struck the USS Stark in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 sailors aboard. Naval Station Mayport held its annual remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives that day.
Mayport sailor accused of possessing & distributing child sexual abuse videos
Read full article: Mayport sailor accused of possessing & distributing child sexual abuse videosA federal grand jury has indicted a Naval Station Mayport sailor, who is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse videos.
USS The Sullivans returns home after three-month deployment Monday
Read full article: USS The Sullivans returns home after three-month deployment MondayThe Arliegh Burk-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) returned to Naval Station Mayport after a three-month deployment to the European theater of operations Monday morning.
Coast Guard crew returns to Naval Station Mayport after 32 days at sea
Read full article: Coast Guard crew returns to Naval Station Mayport after 32 days at seaThe Coast Guard Cutter Valiant and crew returned safely to Naval Station Mayport on Friday after completing a 30-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea.
Officials: Nearly 25% of Navy warship crew has COVID-19
Read full article: Officials: Nearly 25% of Navy warship crew has COVID-19A U.S. Navy warship remains in port at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, with about two dozen sailors — or nearly a quarter of its crew — testing positive for COVID-19, according to U.S. defense officials.
Families reunite in time for holiday as USS The Sullivans returns from 7-month deployment
Read full article: Families reunite in time for holiday as USS The Sullivans returns from 7-month deploymentHundreds of sailors made it home in time for Thanksgiving when the USS the Sullivans arrived home to Naval Station Mayport on Wednesday following a seven-month deployment.
Mayport sailor accused of crashing into parked airplanes facing DUI charge
Read full article: Mayport sailor accused of crashing into parked airplanes facing DUI chargeA Navy petty officer stationed at Naval Station Mayport was arrested early Sunday morning after a bizarre incident at Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport, in which she crashed into two planes that were parked on the ground, according to a report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
70 sailors of USS Sioux City return to Mayport after 4-month deployment
Read full article: 70 sailors of USS Sioux City return to Mayport after 4-month deploymentAfter four months away, sailors on the USS Sioux City are finally back with their families. They spent time overseas in Central and South America fighting drug smuggling.
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with helicopter ride at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with helicopter ride at Naval Station MayportIt’s a very happy birthday for a Jacksonville-area woman, who’s celebrating a century of life. And Naval Station Mayport made sure she was flying high at 100!
USS Philippine Sea returns home to Mayport after Suez Canal delay
Read full article: USS Philippine Sea returns home to Mayport after Suez Canal delayRoughly 300 sailors aboard the USS Philippine Sea and its helicopter strike squadron returned home to Naval Station Mayport on Wednesday morning after a 10-month deployment.
2 US Navy ships in Mideast hit by coronavirus outbreaks
Read full article: 2 US Navy ships in Mideast hit by coronavirus outbreaksTwo U.S. Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been affected by the coronavirus, authorities said Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, with one already at port in Bahrain and another heading to port. Navy, via AP)DUBAI – Two warships U.S. Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been struck by coronavirus outbreaks, authorities said Friday, with both returning to port in Bahrain. A dozen troops aboard the USS San Diego, an amphibious transport dock, tested positive for COVID-19, said Cmdr. More than 1,000 sailors tested positive and one died. AdEarlier this month, three sailors tested positive as the aircraft carrier was conducting operations in the Pacific.
USS Jason Dunham arrives at new homeport of Mayport
Read full article: USS Jason Dunham arrives at new homeport of MayportThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham sails into its new homeport of Naval Station Mayport. MAYPORT NAVAL STATION, Fla. – The USS Jason Dunham, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived Saturday at its new homeport at Naval Station Mayport. Jason Dunham has been homeported in Norfolk since its commissioning in November 2010. Steve Puskas, commanding officer of Jason Dunham. I think any time you are able to get everyone on the same team in the same place, it’s a win.”AdThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alana Langdon/U.S.
Another drill coming up next week at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Another drill coming up next week at Naval Station MayportNaval Station Mayport's Memorial Park was established Aug. 1, 1987, with the dedication of the USS Stark monument. NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – If you see extra activity at Naval Station Mayport next Tuesday or hear gunfire sounds from the base, don’t worry, it’s another military exercise. Base personnel will conduct a small boat exercise within the basin of the installation as part of Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2021. A release from the base pointed out that this is a scheduled exercise and is not in response to any specific threat. Nearby residents may see increased security activity associated with the exercise and hear blank rounds of gunfire.
Remembering 9/11: Naval Station Mayport honors fallen
Read full article: Remembering 9/11: Naval Station Mayport honors fallenJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Naval Station Mayport held a remembrance ceremony Friday to honor the fallen and those who responded to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Friday marks 19 years since more than 3,000 people were killed when hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ceremony started with a prayer and address, followed by the raising of a flag and four prolonged blasts at 8:46, 9:03, 9:37 and 10:03 a.m. The blasts are in observation of the four separate crashes that took place on that day. While commemoration ceremonies looked drastically different due to the pandemic this year, it’s a day and time in our nation’s history that will never be forgotten.
USS New York returns from deployment
Read full article: USS New York returns from deploymentMAYPORT, Fla. – Family and friends were on hand as the USS New York returned to Naval Station Mayport on Tuesday after deployment with the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The amphibious transport dock ship deployed in December and participated in numerous exercises with allies. Group navigated over 50,000 nautical miles and made several transits through the Strait of Gibraltar, the Suez Canal, the Bab-el Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz. The ship was welcomed home to a dock full of loved ones, socially distanced but holding signs and socially distancing.' USS New York homecoming
USS Carney arrives at Naval Station Mayport after spending 5 years abroad
Read full article: USS Carney arrives at Naval Station Mayport after spending 5 years abroadThe USS Carney arrived Sunday at Naval Station Mayport after spending five years abroad. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
USS Carney arrives at Naval Station Mayport after spending 5 years abroad
Read full article: USS Carney arrives at Naval Station Mayport after spending 5 years abroadNAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – The USS Carney arrived Sunday at Naval Station Mayport after spending five years abroad. The guided-missile destroyer was forward deployed to Rota, Spain, as part of Destroyer Squadron 60. Now, the USS Roosevelt is in Rota and the USS Carney is back at Mayport. “This is a huge accomplishment for Carney nation to return back to Mayport,” said U.S. Navy Cmdr. As for the USS Carney, after a two-week journey from Spain, the ship will transition into a maintenance phase pier side at Mayport.
Littoral combat ship with open ocean capabilities arrives at Mayport Naval Station
Read full article: Littoral combat ship with open ocean capabilities arrives at Mayport Naval StationJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Naval Station Mayport is eagerly awaiting the arrival of its newest addition, the future USS St. Louis. Typically, littoral combat ships are small surface vessels designed for near-shore operations, but the USS St. Louis can also be deployed for open ocean missions. In a news release, a spokesperson for the naval station said the vessel is a fast, maneuverable, focused-mission platform. The future USS St. Louis will officially join the Mayport fleet during its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Mayport August 8, but is set to arrive at the station at 10 a.m. this morning. The St. Louis is the eleventh ship to bear the name of Missouris major port city.
Captain of Mayport-based USS Philippine Sea relieved of command
Read full article: Captain of Mayport-based USS Philippine Sea relieved of commandJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The captain of the USS Philippine Sea, a guided missile cruiser based at Naval Station Mayport, was relieved of command Monday. Erica Hoffman was removed from her post due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to command,” but no additional details were provided. A Navy spokeswoman said in an email Tuesday that a command investigation was conducted prior to Hoffman’s removal but noted the investigation was under review. “It is inappropriate to comment on the details of the investigation at this time,” the Navy spokeswoman said. Robert Thompson will take over for Hoffman as commanding officer of the Philippine Sea until the Navy names a permanent replacement.
Memorial ceremony remembers sailors killed aboard USS Stark
Read full article: Memorial ceremony remembers sailors killed aboard USS StarkMAYPORT, Fla. A small memorial ceremony took place at Naval Station Mayport on Sunday to commemorate the USS Stark being hit by Iraqi missiles. The USS Stark was assigned to patrol off the Saudi Arabian coast near the Iran-Iraq war exclusion boundary. Iraqs leader Saddam Hussein apologized and said the pilot mistook the Stark for an Iranian tanker. The following day, the USS Stark arrived in Bahrain, where she was temporarily repaired before setting course for Mayport. On May 22, 1987, President Ronald Reagan delivered a eulogy at Mayport for the 37 who died.
Naval patrol ship USS Tornado returns from deployment this morning
Read full article: Naval patrol ship USS Tornado returns from deployment this morningPublished: May 13, 2020, 6:35 am Updated: May 13, 2020, 9:23 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The USS Tornado, a navy patrol ship, returned from deployment Wednesday morning. A Mayport spokesman said the station would use social media to welcome the heroes home because family members aren’t allowed to greet the returning sailors pier-side like usual because of COVID-19 precautions. USS Tornado (PC 14) Homecoming; welcome back! Posted by Naval Station Mayport on Wednesday, May 13, 2020The ship docked just after 9 a.m.
Active shooter drill ensures Mayport sailors are ready for worst-case scenarios
Read full article: Active shooter drill ensures Mayport sailors are ready for worst-case scenariosJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Navy bases across the country, including Naval Station Mayport, conducted active shooter and terrorist drills on Wednesday, ensuring personnel are prepared for worst-case scenarios. After boarding the vessel and simulating the shooting of two Navy sailors, an active shooter alert was announced over the vessel’s loud speaker. The active shooter entered a classroom and took two other sailors hostage. Naval officials say active shooter drills like this one ensure all agencies are on the same page. Navy personnel use the drill to evaluate any weaknesses in their defenses on the base or on their ships.
Mayport based Helicopter Maritime Squadron 46 returns home
Read full article: Mayport based Helicopter Maritime Squadron 46 returns homeMAYPORT, Fla. – Wives, husbands, parents and children were all looking out on the tarmac at Naval Station Mayport on Friday as their loved ones came home. Ten members of the Mayport based Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four Six, led by Commander David Bizzarri, have returned. “Getting the detachments back as a commanding officer is a great experience,” Bizzarri said. “It will especially be a good time for the families.”Families haven’t seen their loved ones in about nine months. Just happy to be home and got my family back.”More troops from the squadron are scheduled to arrive Saturday.
11 sailors injured in fire aboard USS Iwo Jima
Read full article: 11 sailors injured in fire aboard USS Iwo JimaMAYPORT, Fla. It took five hours to put out a fire in a cargo hold of the USS Iwo Jima that injured 11 sailors, according to the U.S. Navy. The Navy said the fire aboard the amphibious assault ship that wad docked at Naval Station Mayport was reported at 11:45 p.m. Thursday by sailors who reported smoke. The ships crew along with sailors from USS The Sullivans, federal firefighters and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department worked to contain the fire. The 11 sailors reported minor injuries like smoke inhalation and exhaustion, according to the Navys Public Affairs Office. The ship, commissioned in 2001 and based at Mayport, was completing maintenance operations and did not have any weapons or munitions aboard, according to the Navy.
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 returns to Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 returns to Naval Station MayportMAYPORT, Fla. - More than 80 sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 returned Monday to Naval Station Mayport and reunited with their families after a seven-month deployment. The sailors were deployed aboard three guided-missile destroyers -- all part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. They provided anti-surface and anti-submarine protection for the carrier group. Photo: Naval Station Mayport Public Affairs Officer Bill AustinCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Sailors welcome British aircraft carrier to Mayport Friday
Read full article: Sailors welcome British aircraft carrier to Mayport FridayMAYPORT, Fla. - Naval Station Mayport on Friday welcomed more than 1,500 sailors assigned to the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. This is the second visit from the British aircraft carrier to Naval Station Mayport. The first trip happened in September of 2018, after the ship's formal commission into the Royal Navy by her sponsor, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The ship will remain at Mayport Naval Station for nearly a week. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Jacksonville area pauses to remember 9/11
Read full article: Jacksonville area pauses to remember 9/11UNF honors 9/11 by teaching next generationFor many, 9/11 is a day that they will never forget. "I remember that day very well; it's probably the Pearl Harbor of our generation," said Bob Buehn, director of the University of North Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center. By saying never forget and remembering 9/11, we remember why they sacrifice what they do." Palatka eventsThe official Putnam County 9/11 Ceremony at the Putnam County Governmental Complex, 2509 Crill Ave., was held at 9:30 a.m. The concert was scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Cathedral at 256 East Church St. in Downtown Jacksonville.
NAS Jacksonville expected to reopen Thursday after damage assessment
Read full article: NAS Jacksonville expected to reopen Thursday after damage assessmentNAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. - NAS Jacksonville will recall some essential personnel at noon Thursday to begin to reopen base facilities. All normal operations at NAS Jacksonville will resume by noon Friday. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Naval Base Mayport was still doing preliminary inspections, looking for possible damage and working to restore normal operations. NAS Jax closedBecause of deteriorating weather forecast relating to Hurricane Dorian, the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Commanding Officer ordered the closure of NAS Jacksonville to non-essential personnel beginning at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Aircraft evacuatedIn preparation for Hurricane Dorian, aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport have been ordered to evacuate.
Aircraft at NAS Jacksonville & NS Mayport evacuate ahead of Dorian
Read full article: Aircraft at NAS Jacksonville & NS Mayport evacuate ahead of DorianA total of 7 squadrons assigned to commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic left Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport for higher and safer ground