NAS Jacksonville welcomes 'Swamp Foxes' to new home

The HSL-44 "Swamp Foxes"- formerly homeported at NS Mayport - took custody of their new spaces Nov. 2 in Hangar 1122 at NAS Jacksonville. Overcoming many logistical challenges, the squadron set a high standard for the Navy's East Coast SH-60B Seahawk fleet, by completing their move to NAS Jacksonville and executing flight operations in just six working days. [ More ]

FRCSE dedicates new FLIR repair site
Representatives from Fleet Readi-ness Center Southeast (FRCSE) and Raytheon Company dedicated the new Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) AAS-44(C) Avionics repair site at NAS Jacksonville Dec. 9. FRCSE Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Sohl, Components Strategic Business Team Lead Kevin Brooks and Raytheon Tactical Systems Program Manager Mark Schroeder cut the ribbon on the new FLIR repair center, launching a public/private partnership to support this unique weapons system.

NH Jax welcomes first baby of 2010
At 5:21 a.m. Jan 1, Dwayne Ernest West Jr. was born to proud mom Kerkrecha and father Dwayne at Naval Hospital Jacksonville - weighing in at 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces and measuring 20 inches.

CNO Roughead cycles with wounded vets in Jacksonville
The last leg of the Ride 2 Recovery Florida Bike Challenge, which started Dec. 12 at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, to raise awareness and support for wounded warriors, ended in Jacksonville Dec. 17.

Families enjoy a snowy day at NAS Jax
Hundreds of military members and their families came out to enjoy an afternoon frolicking in the snow Dec. 19 during the annual Tropical Freeze event.