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	Naval Air Station Jacksonville
		The men and women of NAS are active participants in their neighborhoods serving on community action committees and boards, as youth sport coaches, PTA members, lay leaders in their churches, scout leaders and as members and leaders of other civic and social organizations.
		Both NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport face community concerns for aircraft and helicopter noise; in both cases the concerns reflect the growing prosperity of the communities, which have permitted (in fact, virtually encouraged) residential development in waterfront areas adjacent to the air stations.
		The NAS Jacksonville radar traffic pattern overflies upscale suburbs on the east side of the St. Johns River, while NS Mayport air operations, especially by the MH-53, are the source of complaints from newly established upscale communities on the riverfront northwest of the installation.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/jacksonville.htm (730 words)

	History
		Jacksonville's Architectual Heritage by Wayne Wood holds a treasure trove of historical photos of Jacksonville's urban landscape.
		While Jacksonville did not witness the bloody battles which ravaged the country during the effort to prevent its division and, ultimately, to end slavery, it was important to both sides as a southern port.
		What later became NAS Jacksonville was known as Camp Johnston during World War I. The complex had more than 600 buildings and the second largest rifle range in the country.
	www.coj.net /About+Jacksonville/Jacksonville+History.htm (1343 words)

	NAS Jacksonville - AskTheBrain.com
		NAS Jacksonville had sent an attack squadron to Guantanamo Bay; had patrol squadrons monitoring Soviet ship movements; and processed daily spy plane film was then immediately flown to Washington.
		NAS Jacksonville was commissioned on October 15, 1940, but construction of the first runway and fuel piers actually began in late 1939.
		NAS Jacksonville is the only military installation in the nation established by a direct gift of the people.
	www.askthebrain.com /jacksonville_na-.html (209 words)

	The Flagship
		JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Aug. 28, John C. “Charlie” Wright III, a firefighter for Naval Air Station Jackson-ville, Fla., was recognized for his dedication, hard work and distinguished career as a firefighter by receiving both the 2001 All-Navy Firefighter of the Year and 2001 Department of Defense Firefighter of the Year awards.
		NAS Jacksonville has three fire stations on base and one station at outlying landing field Whitehouse.
		NAS Jacksonville Fire Department was the first in the Navy to receive DoD accreditation in August 1999.
	www.flagshipnews.com /archives_2002/sep262002_15.shtml (476 words)

	Jacksonville Airspace Complex
		The Jacksonville OPAREA is a surface and subsurface operating area overlapping W-157, W-158, W-159 and extending from the surface to ocean bottom.
		FACSFAC Jacksonville's interface with the locally based Jacksonville ARTCC and the Jacksonville TRACON is facilitated by the assignment of a long-tenure, experienced, and mutually respected FAA liaison officer (NAVLO) at the facility, and is a model for DoN/FAA coordination.
		The Jacksonville Complex is located in the coastal waters adjacent to the Georgia and Florida coast and the central Florida peninsula.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/moa-jacksonville.htm (1525 words)

	Jacksonville Naval Air Station
		On October 15, 1940, Naval Air Station Jacksonville was officially commissioned, and became the first part of the Jacksonville Navy complex that would also include NAS Cecil Field and Naval Station Mayport.
		Located 13 miles from downtown Jacksonville, FL, NAS Jacksonville houses Commander, Naval base Jacksonville, naval Aviation Depot.
		Jacksonville NAS has a large size commissary - ()-, a large exchange, a mall, and one shoppette ()-.
	www.themilitaryzone.com /bases/jacksonville_naval_air_station.html (170 words)

	ATSDR - PHA - Naval Air Station Cecil Field (a/k/a USN Air Station Cecil Field), Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
		NAS Cecil Field was in operation (except for brief periods of inoperation) from 1941 to September 30, 1999 when operations ceased.
		NAS Cecil Field is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to characterize the environmental contamination and clean-up those areas which pose a hazard to public health and the environment.
		In general, the surficial groundwater at NAS Cecil Field is at a depth of 0 to 50 or 100 feet and primarily discharges to local lakes and creeks on the Main Base area.
	www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/cecilfield/cec_p1.html (11189 words)

	NAS Jacksonville Dedicates Biplane
		JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville officially dedicated a 1940’s era Stearman biplane during a ceremony at Patriot’s Grove, as part of the City of Jacksonville's Veteran’s Day festivities Nov. 11.
		NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Boensel was the keynote speaker.
		According to Ron Williamson, NAS Jax base historian, the biplane on loan to NAS Jax was originally an Army aircraft.
	www.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=10532 (293 words)

	Florida in WWII -- Historic Sites and Resources
		In the short period from October 15, 1940, to the close of World War II in August 1945, NAS Jacksonville became one of the three largest naval air stations in the world.
		One of the major economic factors in Jacksonville during the war, NAS Jacksonville had 7,500 civilian workers in 1945 and an annual payroll of $247 million.
		With the victory over Japan in 1945, NAS Jacksonville assumed its new role as one of the largest separation centers in the country.
	dhr.dos.state.fl.us /wwii/sites.cfm?PR_ID=150 (408 words)

	Jacksonville's Financial News and Daily Record
		Collins said the Pentagon needed her Brunswick Naval Air Station open because the fleet of P-3 Orion planes it houses will be necessary to detect weapons of mass destruction approaching the east coast by sea.
		NAS Jacksonville also features a P-3 base and both are necessary to prevent WMDs from entering the country she said.
		The “Jacksonville Citywide Crusade” will be at the Arena and the promoters are giving away cars and free beauty treatments as enticements to attend.
	www.jaxdailyrecord.com /showstory.php?Story_id=42313 (736 words)

	MayportMirror.com: Mayport teams try for flag football title 10/03/02
		NAS Jacksonville went head-to-head with Kings Bay for a very exciting win as they continued to dominate the tournament with a 20-14 final.
		NAS Jacksonville continued their battle, giving USS Bradley their first loss with a 24-6 victory.
		NAS Jacksonville moved the ball downfield quickly and scored in two downs, giving them a 20-13 lead.
	www.mayportmirror.com /stories/100302/may_flagfootball001.shtml (513 words)

	NAS Jacksonville Online Marketplace \| Legal \| More Bang For Your Buck! See Featured Story.
		The primary goal of the NAS Jacksonville Online Marketplace classifieds in collecting personal information is to provide you, the user, with a customized experience and to assist your navigation throughout the NAS Jacksonville Online Marketplace classifieds.
		NAS Jacksonville Online Marketplace classifieds and the Network using the contact information provided by registrants, including e-mail addresses may periodically send you promotional or informational messages.
		NAS Jacksonville Online Marketplace classifieds may disclose or access account information when we believe in good faith that the law requires it and for administrative and other purposes that we deem necessary to maintain, service, and improve our products and services.
	nasjacksonville.fn.net /?fnrequest=Legal.Privacy (1572 words)

	EPA Region 4 Florida NPL/NPL Caliber Cleanup Site Summaries, NAS Jacksonville
		NAS Jacksonville is located in Duval County on the western bank of the St. John's river.
		The facility is approximately 3800 acres in size and its mission is to provide facilities and support for the operation and maintenance of naval weapons and aircraft.
		A Florida RCRA permit was issued to NAS Jacksonville by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
	www.epa.gov /docs/region04/waste/npl/nplfln/jaxnasfl.htm (709 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) is the senior Navy command on board NAS Jacksonville.
		This senior level command, located at NAS Jacksonville since 1942, has been represented by either a one or two-star billet since early inception.
		In 1948, this was changed to Commander, Fleet Air Jacksonville and the command controlled all operations-related aviation assets in the Jacksonville area.
	www.cnrse.navy.mil /About/history.htm (322 words)

	VPNAVY - VP-62 History Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron
		JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NWSA) -- The Bald Eagle Squadron of the Association of Naval Aviation named its top pilots and naval flight officers for 1996 during a banquet at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 27.
		Six pilots and three naval flight officers were selected from among 50 finalists from the five air wings and the Naval Air Reserve at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida and Naval Station Mayport.
		U.S. East and West Coast Wings were represented by crews from NAS Brunswick, Maine ; NAS Jacksonville, Florida ; NAS Whidbey Island, Washington ; and NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, as well as the MPA Fleet Replacement Squadron, Patrol Squadron 30.
	www.vpnavy.com /vp62_1997.html (231 words)

	JaxAirNews.com: Air Operations mechanic restores piece of NAS Jacksonville history 01/31/02
		As one of the first aircraft types ever to land on an NAS Jacksonville runway, the Stearman is a proud addition to Naval Air Station's collection of historic aircraft static displays.Retired Navy Chief, Wayne White, an Air Operations mechanic aboard NAS Jacksonville, is restoring the plane.
		According to Ron Williamson, NAS Jax base historian, the bi-plane on loan to NAS Jax was originally an Army aircraft.
		Thanks to the generous donation of this historic aircraft by Dr. Young and the hard work of White, a piece of history has been saved for all visitors to NAS Jacksonville to enjoy.
	www.jaxairnews.com /stories/013102/mil_stearman001.shtml (865 words)

	'Safety First' is Real for NAS Jacksonville
		JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- From the first day service members arrive at boot camp, they hear the words "safety first." During the recent Navy Inspector General's Safety Inspection, Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville has shown those words can cause an impact at the job site.
		Since the last inspection at NAS Jacksonville, the inspection process has been completed re-vamped.
		"We did this to show that all NAS Jacksonville personnel are on top of their safety responsibilities," Colburn stated.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2003/03/mil-030307-nns03.htm (481 words)

	VPNAVY - VP-24 History Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron
		Following his tour in NAS Jacksonville, Florida, he was ordered to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in April 1985 as the Flag Lieutenant and later, Flag Secretaiy to Commander, Iceland Defense Force, and Commander Fleet Air Keflavlk.
		After training work-ups at NAAS Kearney Field, Calif.; NAS Hutchinson, Kansas ; and Kaneohe Bay, the squadron was redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) 104 and returned to combat in November 1944, resuming strike and reconnaissance missions from the captured airstrip on the island of Morotai in the Netherlands East Indies.
		The squadron deployed to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in late 1962 and again in early 1963, conducting quarantine surveillance and monitoring the removal of Soviet missiles and bombers from Cuba.
	www.vpnavy.com /vp24_1995.html (3171 words)

	JaxAirNews.com: 10/16/03
		The Naval Hospital Jacksonville Labora-tory has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.
		NAS Jacksonville firefighters could be seen spreading the message of fire safety at various commands around the base last week.
		JaxAirNews.com is maintained by The Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville.com in accordance with NAS Jacksonville.
	www.jaxairnews.com /archives/101603.shtml (250 words)

	Enviro-Net - News Stories
		According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pollution in Jacksonville is on the decline-3% from 1998 to 1999.
		With the Navy's growing fleet of CNG vehicles in the Jacksonville area, PWC Jacksonville recently upgraded fueling capabilities at both NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport.
		However, NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport will be the first Navy CNG fueling stations owned by PWC and operated by the NEX, said Joneikis.
	www.enviro-net.com /main.asp?page=story&id=20&month=07&paper=fl&year=2001 (636 words)

	VPNAVY - VP-7 Shipmates Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron
		I'd like to meet anyone who was at NAS Jacksonville, Florida during that time.
		Transferred to VP-45 NAS Jacksonville, Florida and made the annual Unitas 10 Cruise to South America, June to Dec 69.
		On returning to NAS Jacksonville, Florida tranfered to the reserves VP-62 NAS Jacksonville, Florida.
	www.vpnavy.com /vp7g_shipmates.html (295 words)

	Welcome to ASTC Jacksonville, FL. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		ASTC Jacksonville is a department of the Naval Operational Medicine Institute, NAS Pensacola FL, serving as the Training Agent
		ASTC Jacksonville provides aviation survival and safety training for Navy and Marine Corps Aviation and supports all DoD activities.
		NAS Jacksonville is located on the St. Johns River and overlooks downtown Jacksonville.
	www.nomi.med.navy.mil /STD/ASTCJax (260 words)

	US Navy Press Releases: NAS Jacksonville Seabee Wins Top Award for Engineering
		JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- The Jacksonville Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) recently honored Builder 2nd Class (SCW) Michael Martin from Naval Air Station Jacksonville with the Enlisted Achievement award.
		Activities during the week included a family tour of Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History, a golf outing to support college scholarships, several engineering society luncheons, and other engineering-focused family and educational activities.
		Awardees are selected based on their efforts in continuing education, service to the community, active participation in engineering societies and work experience.
	calbears.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_pnav/is_200204/ai_1920828923 (486 words)

	NAVAIR Depot, Jacksonville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		If you are planning a visit the Depot, a Visit Request Form must be submitted to the NAVAIR Depot Force Protection Office 5 days prior to your visit.
		As part of the Naval Air Systems Team, NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville "Pacesetters" are dedicated employees who work to provide a full range of the highest quality services to the Fleet at a competitive price.
		This Web site was designed by NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville Public Affairs Division staff.
	www.nadjx.navy.mil (294 words)

	VPNAVY - VP-5 Shipmates Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron
		Deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in summer of 1953 and to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada September 1954.
		Captain Boothe returned to NAS Jacksonville, Florida, March 1998, as Executive Officer of VP-30, the P-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron with 30 aircraft and over 1,100 staff and students.
		In the early 1950's I was transfered to VP-861 NAS Jacksonville, Florida for NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida.
	www.vpnavy.com /vp5b_shipmates.html (2611 words)

	Navy's History in Jacksonville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		NAS JAX -- Chronology of the history of NAS Jax.
		NAS JAX -- NAS Jax is "Looking for History." Webpage includes photo of dedication ceremony in 1940.
		NAS JAX -- Info and pictures about NAS Jax during the 1950s.
	www.jacksonvillestory.com /navy.htm (569 words)

	NAS Jacksonville Air Show (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		He participated in numerous fighter sweeps against enemy airfields and other enemy installations as the Navy advanced through the Pacific.
		In 1946, the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations directed the establishment of a Navy flight exhibition team to demonstrate precision fighter maneuvers at Navy air shows and at public events.
		Captain Voris directed modifications to the Hellcat to reduce the aircraft weight and implemented a new paint scheme with traditional Navy colors — blue and gold.
	www.nasjaxairshow.com /butch_voris_bio.htm (1004 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		NAVCOMTELSTA Jacksonville was established on 1 October 1990 as an echelon three shore activity under the command of Commander, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Command (COMNAVCOMTELCOM).
		In January 1995 NAVCOMTELSTA Jacksonville became an echelon four shore activity under Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT).
		The Commanding Officer, NAVCOMTELSTA Jacksonville is also responsible for additional duty to Commander, Naval Region Southeast (COMNAVREG SE) as an advisor on required Information Technology issues.
	www.nctsjax.navy.mil /NCTS_background.htm (111 words)

	Aviation Museum: NAS Jacksonville
		I am really glad to see someone or group decided to transfer the historic aircraft from Cecil NAS to NAS Jax and begin an aircarft museum, and is headed in the right direction to preserve this history.
		I believe it would only be fitting to now have each aircraft the team started with and used while its home was NAS Jax instead of just having the current aircraft on display at the main gate.
		I used to live in jacksonville florida and I can tell you this much it is the best place I have ever lived.
	aeroweb.brooklyn.cuny.edu /museums/fl/nasjfl.htm (676 words)

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