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Recently in navy CategoryAs commercial shipping continues to grow in Jacksonville's Port, so too does the threat level. The USS Groves and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL 44) returns to Naval Station Mayport Friday. A property rights fight is heating up in a Westside neighborhood. No new ships and no additional manpower, but 100 staff members at Naval Station Mayport will now have increased responsibilities. WOKV has confirmed through the city's office of military affairs that the Navy is announcing the re-establishment of the 4th Fleet at Mayport. We're not getting any ships, and just a handful of new people, but the announcement raises the profile of Naval Station Mayport. The spy planes at NAS Jax will get some back up by a billion dollars worth of unmanned drones. ... continue reading Unmanned Drones In Jacksonville. A unique thank you at NAS Jax for over 150 sailors who just returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, and their families. ... continue reading Sailors Honored At Unique Luncheon. A warm reception for the Navy brass who are studying the future of Naval Station Mayport, including homeporting a nuclear-powered carrier. At a public hearing last night, the Navy's environmental impact team presented several options that are being considered... Tonight is your chance to weigh in on the proposed plan to homeport a nuclear carrier at Naval Station Mayport. The Navy is hosting a public hearing on the Southside to talk about the economic and environmental impact of adding additional ships at Mayport... The U.S. Navy has not made the official announcement yet but one is expected soon. A 4th fleet would mean a higher ranking officer not more ships or personnel. One navy expert says that may seem like nothing but it's very important. ... continue reading 4th Fleet At Naval Station Mayport?. |
