DEP Expo exceeds expectations

More than 900 Delayed Entry Program (DEP) recruits and their family members took part in the Family Day DEP Expo July 26 at NAS Jacksonville to increase their knowledge of the benefits and responsibilities that come with a Navy lifestyle. [ More ]

Lanier says farewell to NAS Jax after 35 years
Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Training Fred Lanier retired yesterday from the NAS Jax Fire Department after working there for the past 35 years. The firehouse was filled with family, friends and co-workers as Lanier said his goodbyes and thanked those who have helped him achieve his highly successful and long career with the Federal Fire Service. After the ceremony, guests were treated to a typical firehouse feast.

Jacksonville mayor shares vision of public works
Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton was welcomed on board NAS Jacksonville July 23 to share his public works experiences and insight with more than 85 Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officers. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast brings all of its CEC officers together twice a year to network, develop new processes, and enhance their team building and leadership abilities.

Local 'guitar hero' plays winning performance
Navy Exchange locations across the United States recently hosted a competition for fans of the newly released "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" that was won by Cary Cavanaugh, an MWR civilian employee at NAS Jax.

Children head to Jerusalem marketplace during VBS
It was another successful year for Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the NAS Jax Chapel last week as 92 military children participated in a wide variety of activities offered by a handful of dedicated volunteers.