VR-62 'Nomads' arriving Saturday

July 25 will begin a new chapter in the history of NAS Jacksonville when, for the first time ever, a squadron of Navy C-130T Hercules aircraft is welcomed to its new home at Hangar 1000. [ More ]

'Red Lancers' help stop illegal drug flow
Allied naval forces with the aid of VP-10 aircrew seized and destroyed roughly 10 tons of narcotics in international waters dubbed the "Hash Highway." The narcotics, mostly hashish, were estimated to be worth $70 million. This constitutes the largest seizure of drugs this year.

HS-3 'Tridents' move to Norfolk,Re-designated HSC-9
In a move with little fanfare, HS-3 - one of NAS Jacksonville's most notable helicopter squadrons - changed its homeport to NS Norfolk, Va. The transition is part of the Navy's Helicopter Concept of Operations (CONOPS) plan that will reduce the number of platforms needed to fulfill the fleet's rotary wing missions to two - the SH-60R (Romeo) and the SH-60S (Sierra).

Jacksonville MEPS honors fallen hero
On June 12, the Jacksonville Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) honored a Soldier from Orange Park, Fla. who made the ultimate sacrifice to the nation while on a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda in 2002. Sgt. Bradley Crose, a 22-year-old Army Ranger from Orange Park was killed in action March 4, 2002 during a firefight with insurgents over the battle on Robert's Ridge.

"Bring Your Kid to Work Day" at NAVFAC Southeast
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast held its first "Bring Your Kid to Work Day" event at its headquarters building aboard NAS Jacksonville July 16. Seventy children attended the event, some of which even let their parents tag along to enjoy the morning's planned activities with them.