In memory of a dream

Sailors and civilians from NAS Jacksonville gathered at the All Saints Chapel Jan. 11 for an observance sponsored by the NAS Jacksonville Multi-Cultural Committee in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Born Jan. 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Ga., King was an avid civil servant for equality. He not only focused on African-American hardships, but on the bigger picture of equality for all Americans. [ More ]

New motorcycle course being evaluated here
A new program for motorcyclists is coming to NAS Jacksonville. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) recently granted two NAS Jacksonville RiderCoaches permission to present the new Skill Enhancement Rider Course (SERC) to experienced riders who are looking to sharpen their riding skills.

New vanpool program starting at NAS Jax
Getting to work every day at NAS Jacksonville can be a real struggle! Everyone who drives knows the drill: race out your door in the morning, fight with traffic and listen to the radio to avoid traffic accidents. Fight with more traffic and then drive around for 10 minutes looking for a parking space. By the time you arrive at the base, you're already feeling the effects of a stressful, unproductive commute. Perhaps it's time to think about ridesharing either in a car or vanpool.

Veterinary Treatment Facility keeping you and your animals healthy
The South Atlantic District Veterinary Command (SADVC), NAS Jacksonville Branch offers a wide variety of healthcare to most domestic animals privately owned by military members, retirees and reservists on active duty. This includes yearly check-ups and annual vaccinations, health certificates, microchipping, heartworm testing, fecal testing for parasites, leukemia testing and much more.

Essay contest winner announced
The following essay was selected as the winning submission for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Essay Contest sponsored by the NAS Jacksonville Multi-Cultural Awareness Committee: What does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy mean to you?

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