VS-24 'Scouts' disestablished during ceremony

Hundreds of Sailors, retirees, family members and friends of the VS-24 "Scouts" turned out to bid farewell to the squadron during a disestablishment ceremony in Hangar 116 March 22. [ More ]

Annual NMCRS fund drive kicks off at NAS Jax
This year's Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive began March 19 with an organizational kick-off at the VP-30 auditorium. The fund drive is held each year to generate donations to benefit the local NMCRS - an organization that assists hundreds of Sailors and Marines and their families each month in the Jacksonville area.

S-3B Viking community monument dedicated in Heritage Park
A large gathering of both past and present warriors and support personnel from the S-3 Viking community came out March 22, to see a monument to the East Coast S-3 Viking community unveiled and dedicated in Heritage Park at NAS Jacksonville. The 5-foot by 5-foot granite monument is emblazoned with an S-3 Viking and displays color-engraved insignia and dates of service of the Sea Control Wing Atlantic, Sea Control Weapons School, Carrier Tactical Support Center, and each of the eight East Coast Navy squadrons which have flown the Viking since its inception.

Hospital's CMC Challenge brings command together
The Naval Hospital Jacksonville Command Master Chief (CMC) Challenge took place March 12-16 with a series of 10 competitive events. This popular event pits hospital directorate teams against each other in friendly competition. It is designed to build staff esprit d' corps and has proven a perennial hit.

Spring break at YAC; Fun for kids, easy on parents
Dealing with the many work and school scheduling conflicts during the school year can be frustrating for parents. This year, Jacksonville residents have had to find daytime arrangements for their children due to an increase in planning days, weather days and now the upcoming extended summer.

Click here to see the entire content of the Jax Air News print edition with more stories, photos and advertisements.

NAS Jacksonville, FL

Click Here for Archive of Print Publication

CONTACT US

RATE CARD

Classified Fleet Market Application

Jax Air News is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content and any supplement is prepared, edited and provided by the public affairs office of NAS Jacksonville.

JaxAirNews.com is maintained by The Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville.com in accordance with NAS Jacksonville.