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Naval Station Mayport welcomes new ship USS Beloit
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport welcomes new ship USS BeloitToday, the Navy’s latest Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Beloit (LCS 29), made its way to its new homeport at Naval Station Mayport. This milestone follows its commissioning on Nov. 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny
Read full article: Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel PennyDonald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at the Army-Navy football game.
A Florida Navy veteran pleaded guilty to a non-violent crime in 1997. He was pardoned by President Biden this week
Read full article: A Florida Navy veteran pleaded guilty to a non-violent crime in 1997. He was pardoned by President Biden this weekA U.S. Navy veteran from Florida was one of the 39 people pardoned by President Joe Biden in the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history.
‘I will always remember this until I die’: WWII veteran lives out dream of boarding destroyer at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: ‘I will always remember this until I die’: WWII veteran lives out dream of boarding destroyer at Naval Station MayportJames Crider, who is 96 years old, served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He said one of his last wishes was to experience being on a Navy destroyer. That became reality Friday at Naval Station Mayport. But there was one thing that made the experience even more meaningful.
‘Certain times of year just hit you harder’: Helping veterans with PTSD during the holidays
Read full article: ‘Certain times of year just hit you harder’: Helping veterans with PTSD during the holidaysThe holiday season can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression, and helplessness for military veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. Family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers are encouraged to be supportive.
GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discovered
Read full article: GBI finds Jeep rented by Jacksonville-based Navy sailor in Georgia river near where his body was discoveredOn Tuesday, GBI announced that the Georgia State Patrol dive team had located the Jeep Compass rented by Devin Jeter before his disappearance.
‘It just rocked our world’: Family of Navy sailor found dead in Georgia says Thanksgiving will be hard without him
Read full article: ‘It just rocked our world’: Family of Navy sailor found dead in Georgia says Thanksgiving will be hard without himThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help from the community after the body of a 25-year-old Navy sailor, who was stationed in Jacksonville, was found in a Georgia river.
Body of Jacksonville-based Navy sailor found in Georgia river. GBI asks for community’s help in investigation
Read full article: Body of Jacksonville-based Navy sailor found in Georgia river. GBI asks for community’s help in investigationThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help from the community after the body of a 25-year-old Navy sailor, who was stationed in Jacksonville, was found in a Georgia river.
Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog says
Read full article: Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog saysA U.S. military watchdog says Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor where spilled jet fuel poisoned more than 6,000 people.
Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bombers, fighter aircraft and warships
Read full article: Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bombers, fighter aircraft and warshipsThe Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. presence in the region.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
No. 12 Notre Dame knocks error-prone No. 24 Navy from unbeaten ranks
Read full article: No. 12 Notre Dame knocks error-prone No. 24 Navy from unbeaten ranksJeremiyah Love ran for 102 yards, scored two touchdowns and extended his streak of rushing for a TD to eight games in leading No. 12 Notre Dame to a 51-14 victory over No. 24 Navy, knocking the uncharacteristically mistake-prone Midshipmen from the unbeaten ranks.
A Navy veteran went from making six figures to being homeless. A Jacksonville nonprofit helped him find a new home
Read full article: A Navy veteran went from making six figures to being homeless. A Jacksonville nonprofit helped him find a new homeA Navy veteran who went from making six figures to being homeless for nine years finally has a new home thanks to a Jacksonville nonprofit.
Talk show host and former Navy man Montel Williams co-writes history of USS Intrepid
Read full article: Talk show host and former Navy man Montel Williams co-writes history of USS IntrepidA new history of the USS Intrepid will be co-written by Montel Williams, a former Navy man otherwise known for his long career as a daytime television host.
AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll following thrilling wins in high-profile games.
The drownings of 2 Navy SEALs were preventable, military investigation finds
Read full article: The drownings of 2 Navy SEALs were preventable, military investigation findsA military investigation has concluded that two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned as they tried to climb aboard a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen because of glaring training failures and a lack of understanding about what to do after a fall into deep, turbulent waters.
Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain
Read full article: Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remainThe Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force say they will all meet their recruiting goals by the end of this month and the Navy will come very close.
US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah
Read full article: US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and HezbollahThe Pentagon says the U.S. is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that is raising the risk of a greater regional war.
The Navy's highest-ranking military officer is treated successfully for breast cancer
Read full article: The Navy's highest-ranking military officer is treated successfully for breast cancerThe Navy says its highest-ranking military officer has been successfully treated for early-stage breast cancer.
Navy recruiting rebounds, but it will miss its target to get sailors through boot camp
Read full article: Navy recruiting rebounds, but it will miss its target to get sailors through boot campThe Navy will meet its goal to sign up 40,600 recruits by the end of September thanks to several new recruiting programs.
Captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily declines to respond to prosecutor questions, lawyer says
Read full article: Captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily declines to respond to prosecutor questions, lawyer saysThe captain of a superyacht that sank during a storm off Sicily last week, killing seven people, has decided not to respond to prosecutors’ questions.
Navy sailor disciplined for trying to access Biden's health records early this year
Read full article: Navy sailor disciplined for trying to access Biden's health records early this yearThe Defense Department says a Navy sailor tried to access President Joe Biden’s medical records early this year, but no personal information was compromised.
Lockheed Martin subsidiaries reach $70 million settlement for claims they overcharged Navy for parts
Read full article: Lockheed Martin subsidiaries reach $70 million settlement for claims they overcharged Navy for partsTwo Lockheed Martin subsidiaries have agreed to pay the federal government $70 million for overcharging the Navy for aircraft parts.
Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'
Read full article: Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats
Read full article: Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threatsAfter withdrawing from two huge U.S. military bases in the Philippines at the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, American forces are returning and building a new presence in nine sites on Philippine bases under a 2014 defense pact to counter China's increasingly assertive actions.
‘One big happy family’: Local veterans embark on special trip to visit war memorials in Washington
Read full article: ‘One big happy family’: Local veterans embark on special trip to visit war memorials in WashingtonNearly two dozen veterans flew to the nation’s capital Saturday morning as a part of the First Coast Honor Flight.
US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
Read full article: US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talksThe U.S. 7th Fleet says a Navy P-8A Poseidon has flown through the Taiwan Strait.
New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short
Read full article: New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall shortThe Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes.
Jacksonville U.S. Navy veteran receives new roof as part of national project
Read full article: Jacksonville U.S. Navy veteran receives new roof as part of national projectOn Monday, a Jacksonville U.S. Navy veteran received a new roof from Reliant Roofing as part of the Owens Coming Roof Deployment Project (OCRDP) according to a press release.
Moved to serve: These Black women in Jacksonville are continuing to push history forward in the military
Read full article: Moved to serve: These Black women in Jacksonville are continuing to push history forward in the militaryFrom the Revolutionary War to serving in the Middle East: Looking at the history of Black women in the military
Local Navy helicopter pilot meets son for first time after nearly 9-month deployment
Read full article: Local Navy helicopter pilot meets son for first time after nearly 9-month deploymentOne member of the "Spartans" helicopter squadron based out of NAS Jacksonville met his baby for the first time Sunday when the pilots returned from a nearly nine-month deployment.
A missing sailor's last message from Hurricane Otis was to ask his family to pray for him
Read full article: A missing sailor's last message from Hurricane Otis was to ask his family to pray for himWhen Hurricane Otis roared into Acapulco Bay on Oct 25 with 165 mile per hour winds, sailor Ruben Torres recorded a 10-second audio message from a yacht called the Sereno.
STAT WATCH: Michigan's defensive dominance will be put to the test rest of way
Read full article: STAT WATCH: Michigan's defensive dominance will be put to the test rest of wayAs dominant as Michigan’s defense has been through nine games, where it ranks among the best of all-time is far from being determined.
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.
2 Littoral Combat Ships decommissioned at Mayport
Read full article: 2 Littoral Combat Ships decommissioned at MayportThe USS Detroit and the USS Little Rock were decommissioned just six and seven years after they went into service. The USS Sioux City was decommissioned in August. The USS Milwaukee was decommissioned last month. There are now five Littoral Combat Ships at Mayport.
Glynn County Health Department to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
Read full article: Glynn County Health Department to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine starting next weekThe Glynn County Health Department will offer the updated Pfizer COVID vaccine starting Monday, Oct. 2 for everyone aged 6 months and older.
‘Tridents’ return home to NAS Jacksonville Saturday after 6-month deployment
Read full article: ‘Tridents’ return home to NAS Jacksonville Saturday after 6-month deploymentThe “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 will be returning home to NAS Jacksonville on Saturday after a six-month deployment overseas.
The Navy will start randomly testing SEALs and special warfare troops for steroids
Read full article: The Navy will start randomly testing SEALs and special warfare troops for steroidsThe Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steriods and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November.
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
Read full article: Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor baseThe Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021.
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.
Mobile home park residents keep looking for answers after outrageously high water bills. One man fought back — and won
Read full article: Mobile home park residents keep looking for answers after outrageously high water bills. One man fought back — and wonResidents of a Jacksonville mobile home park have been speaking out and expressing frustrations to the News4JAX I-TEAM after they were hit with outrageously high water bills.
Felony convictions vacated for 4 former Navy officers in sprawling 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal
Read full article: Felony convictions vacated for 4 former Navy officers in sprawling 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandalFelony convictions have been vacated for four former Navy officers in a sprawling bribery scandal due to prosecutorial misconduct.
Navy shipbuilders' union approves 3-year labor pact at Bath Iron Works
Read full article: Navy shipbuilders' union approves 3-year labor pact at Bath Iron WorksThe largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, located in Maine, has approved a three-year contract, averting another strike like the one three years ago.
Pentagon review calls for reforms to reverse spike in sexual misconduct at military academies
Read full article: Pentagon review calls for reforms to reverse spike in sexual misconduct at military academiesA new report says the U.S. military academies must improve their leadership, stop toxic practices such as hazing, and shift behavior training into the classrooms in order to address an alarming spike in sexual assaults and misconduct.
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.
JSO officer ‘demonstrated conduct unbecoming’ during traffic stop of Black veteran, internal investigation finds
Read full article: JSO officer ‘demonstrated conduct unbecoming’ during traffic stop of Black veteran, internal investigation findsInvestigators with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs division have completed an investigation into a JSO traffic stop where a local veteran claims he was the victim of racial profiling.
'The Few. The Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggle
Read full article: 'The Few. The Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggleMarine Corps leaders say they'll make their recruiting goal this year, at a time when the active-duty Army, Navy and Air Force expect to fall short.
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.
Navy probe prompted by suicides condemns conditions at shipyard: 'We let our people down'
Read full article: Navy probe prompted by suicides condemns conditions at shipyard: 'We let our people down'A Navy investigation triggered by a series of suicides is recommending widespread improvements in housing, food, parking and internet for sailors, as well as changes to mental health and other personnel programs.
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.
US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Read full article: US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide preventionConcerned with preventing growing numbers of suicides, the US Navy is planning to make chaplains regular members of the crew on ships with more than 300 sailors, instead of only the largest carriers as in the past.
LIVE: Senate holds hearing on oversight of ‘Chinese Spy Balloon’
Read full article: LIVE: Senate holds hearing on oversight of ‘Chinese Spy Balloon’The Pentagon says the Chinese balloon shot down off the South Carolina coast was part of a large surveillance program that China has been conducting for “several years."
Navy finds no link in series of suicides by carrier crew
Read full article: Navy finds no link in series of suicides by carrier crewThree suicides by sailors assigned to a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier were not connected, but the poor quality of life onboard was a “contributing factor” in one of the deaths.
Attorney: JSO officers went ‘too far’ during traffic stop involving Navy veteran who says he was profiled
Read full article: Attorney: JSO officers went ‘too far’ during traffic stop involving Navy veteran who says he was profiledAfter viewing body-worn camera video of a traffic stop involving a Navy veteran who claims he was racially profiled by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, legal experts are weighing in on the officers’ actions.
Rance and Jana visit Diva Dance
Read full article: Rance and Jana visit Diva DanceRance and Jana hit the floor with the team at Diva Dance! Owner Jasmine shares,” As a mom and a Navy veteran, I brought DivaDance to Jacksonville in July 2021 because of the shared values and mission of providing dance fitness classes in a space that offers adults of all shapes, sizes, shades, and experience levels a unique form of exercise and choreography! Introducing DivaDance to Jacksonville has been a new favorite confidence boosting, booty shaking, heels optional, hair flipping, inclusive, FUN cardio option for adults. It is my passion and vision to give every client power and attitude in their individual style of dance while unleashing their inner goddess in a safe, fun and encouraging environment. And people are responding like crazy - we already have over 1,000 members of our private Facebook group and more than 100 members! Oh! And did I mention you can be a star in our music video series and dance team performance program - This is a perfect opportunity to level up your DivaDance experience as you’ll learn, polish and perfect one full routine that will culminate in a professional video shoot. Be part of our upcoming recital and perform LIVE for friends and family. Whether you’ve performed in a million recitals growing up or never had the chance to put on the tutu and all the makeup, now is your chance to be part of an unforgettable experience - and there’s no experience or audition required! Please check out our website for details to sign up!”
Training drills to be held at Naval Hospital Jacksonville on Friday
Read full article: Training drills to be held at Naval Hospital Jacksonville on FridayIf you hear explosions and gunfire from the Naval Hospital at Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Friday, don’t be alarmed — it’s only training drills.
Duval County educator soars high during once-in-a-lifetime ride with the Blue Angels
Read full article: Duval County educator soars high during once-in-a-lifetime ride with the Blue AngelsThe organization looked for someone they called a key influencer. They found it with Timothy Simmons — the High School Region Superintendent for Duval County.
US defense chief in Hawaii amid distrust after fuel spill
Read full article: US defense chief in Hawaii amid distrust after fuel spillU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting Hawaii this week amid lingering community frustration and distrust after jet fuel from a military storage facility last year spilled into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water.
Driver fleeing hit & run crash dies after attempting to ram Birmingham Gate at NAS Jacksonville
Read full article: Driver fleeing hit & run crash dies after attempting to ram Birmingham Gate at NAS JacksonvilleA driver who attempted to crash through the Birmingham Gate at Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Thursday morning died after gate sentries deployed the protective barrier that stopped the vehicle from entering the base, Navy officials said.
Local veteran experiencing delays in benefits upon retirement from military
Read full article: Local veteran experiencing delays in benefits upon retirement from militarySeveral local veterans have reached out to News4JAX about delays in receiving their benefits upon retirement… leaving them in limbo. They say the issue lies with a backlog of paperwork.
Crossing guards encourage others to sign up for ‘most rewarding job you’ll ever have’
Read full article: Crossing guards encourage others to sign up for ‘most rewarding job you’ll ever have’They take care of our kids in a special way by making sure they get into school safely and just like most employees in schools, crossing guards are in demand in Duval County.
Navy disciplines officers in massive ship fire
Read full article: Navy disciplines officers in massive ship fireNavy leaders have disciplined more than 20 senior officers and sailors in connection with widespread leadership and other failures that contributed to the July 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard.
New female-owned bookstore in Riverside focuses on sharing diverse stories
Read full article: New female-owned bookstore in Riverside focuses on sharing diverse storiesTwo years ago, when Vanessa Nicolle was in the Navy, she started the online bookstore Femme Fire Books and eventually gained a small following on Instagram.
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.