9/11 remembered at All Saints Chapel

Marking the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania dozens of Sailors, Marines, civilian employees and family members gathered at NAS Jax All Saints Chapel last Thursday to remember those who lost their lives. [ More ]

POW/MIA Observance scheduled
NAS Jacksonville will hold a POW/MIA Recognition Observance aboard the base today at 2 p.m. at the All Saints Chapel. The event will honor all Americans who are former prisoners of war (POWs), as well as those who are still unaccounted for and their families.

NAS Jax Galley unveils new look
A special cake-cutting ceremony and luncheon Sept. 9 officially reopened the installation galley officially known as the Flight Line Café after a year-long, $220,000 renovation project. Numerous commands played a part in the renovation process which includes new wood-look and tile flooring, ceiling tiles and fans, energy-efficient lighting, granite tables, sports-themed tables, padded chairs and barstools, flat-screen HDTVs and table accessories.

Sailors flock to barracks bash
More than 500 Sailors and Marines enjoyed a unique afternoon of fun and games Sept. 9 at the Barracks Bash presented by NAS Jax Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department Liberty Program.

Chief selectees bring history alive
Newly selected chief petty officers from NAS Jacksonville and tenant commands brought a bit of history alive Sept. 11 when they participated in the Great White Fleet Boat Race at the soccer field off Yorktown Avenue.