One day after the disestablishment of its last squadron, Commander, Sea Control Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CSCWL) followed suit with a Jan. 30 ceremony aboard NAS Jacksonville. [ More ]
VS-22 'Checkmates' stand down proudly
The Navy's last S-3B Viking sea control squadron, VS-22, made its final mark in aviation history Jan. 29 with its deactivation ceremony at NAS Jacksonville.
BASH program protects aircraft and wildlife
Keeping birds and other wildlife away from the NAS Jax runways is a major challenge for both airfield managers and natural resources personnel. The NAS Jax Bird-Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program implements several tactics to deter animals from venturing near the runways and clear zones.
Georgia NJROTC unit lands at 'Pro's Nest'
More than 40 cadets from the Lassiter Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) unit enjoyed a first-hand look Jan. 16 at how the maritime patrol and reconnaissance (MPR) community protects American interests at home and abroad during their visit to VP-30, the "Pros Nest."
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