NAS Jax earns environmental award

NAS Jax was one of 21 organizations recognized for its commitment to the environment at the annual "Go Green Jax" Environmental Luncheon hosted last Friday by Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton at the main Jacksonville Public Library. [ More ]

Congressman Crenshaw celebrates hospital expansion
Naval Hospital Jacksonville (NHJ) broke ground for its new $35.8 million, 62,000 square-foot addition June 9 in front of the main hospital located at NAS Jacksonville. NHJ Commanding Officer Capt. Raquel Bono introduced guest speaker Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.).

Expert tips for dealing with snakes
Maynard Cox, aka the "snake man," is Northeast Florida's resident herpetologist and snakebite specialist. A 31-year Navy veteran, he has worked with snakes since 1935 and has sustained 143 snakebites. "Snakes should not be feared - but they do need your respect," said Cox.

About HSL-42 'Proud Warriors'
Established as the Navy's first East Coast SH-60 LAMPS MK III Seahawk squadron. Homeported at NS Mayport, HSL-42 detachments meet fleet operational requirements in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Middle East.

All in a day's work
It's the type of shore duty that most Sailors would eagerly request - operating a variety of small craft on the beautiful St. Johns River for the NAS Air Operations Boat Division.