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Veteran Mark Rosenlof is Living Stoic Values in a Challenging World By Christina Swanson Choosing to do what’s hard and being a blank slate to foster detailed, unbiased growth, has been at the center of this accomplished young Marine’s life. Veteran Mark Rosenlof, a middle child in a family of four kids, grew up in what some might view as a stifling environment of Mormonism and poverty, in the heart of Utah. Naturally athletic as a teen in all the sports known for the area, from hockey to basketball, he chose to add the discipline of martial arts. Rosenlof started...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/veteran-profile-mark-rosenlof/
Bill Craig: A Wild Ride Being All That He Can Be as an Army Helicopter Pilot By Christina Swanson From collecting airplane parts from a famous crash in the San Bernardino mountains, to rescuing Army troops in a war zone, and dropping huge water vats on raging wildfires, it’s been a wild ride for this Army helicopter pilot. Craig is a 39-year Veteran and father of eight. Serving as a Marine Corps infantryman reservist, active Army carpenter, equipment tester and CH-47 helicopter pilot, and Army national guardsman pilot, with multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, William Craig...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/veteran-profile-bill-craig/
Navy Veteran NeNe Landfair Is The Force Multiplier For the Military Museum of North Florida By Christina Swanson “Serving in the military, and sharing experiences with other military folks at the museum has given my life purpose, helped me overcome my anxiety and made me the more patient person I am today,” said Virmara “NeNe” Landfair. Landfair is talking about the Military Museum of North Florida at the former Lee Field Navy Auxiliary Air Base in Green Cove Springs and her position as this nonprofit museum’s administrative assistant to the executive director and group’s president. “Being a part of sharing...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/profile-president-of-museum-of-north-florida/
Authentic Military History Can be Found at this Specialized Local Museum By Christina Swanson For your history and military buffs, there is a wonderful gem for exploration and education right here on the Liberty Coast in Green Cove Springs. Located at the old Lee Field Navy Auxiliary Air Base or what is now called Reynolds Air Park in Green Cove Springs, the Military Museum of North Florida (MMNF) is a museum of military artifacts going back to WWI to the present, with outside and inside exhibits, in every shape and size, highlighting America’s military heritage. Men and women...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/visitors-guide-to-the-museum-of-north-florida/
SATURDAY, OCT.12 AT 3:00 PM Join The Theater at Kings Bay for an electrifying "Autobots Assemble" event. Witness thrilling robotics demonstrations and unleash your creativity with robot-themed crafts prior to the premier of the movie Transformers One! 1500 - Crafts (FREE) 15:30-16:30 - Robotics Demonstration (FREE) 16:30 - Crafts (FREE) 17:00 - Cinema Doors Open 18:00 - Premier of the movie Transformers One: Regular ticket and concession rates apply. Please note, dates are subject to change. Must have base access. More info at (912) 573- 4556.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/autobots-assemble-the-theatre-at-nsb-kings-bay/
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 & 6, 9 AM for adults, for 3 & up Camp in Jacksonville’s hidden gem, Hanna Park, just minutes from NS Mayport. We’ll go kayaking, fishing and nature walking, and participate in crafting for kids and yard games. You must have base access and register at the on base MWR Outdoor Adventures office, 392 Massey Ave. For more info call (904) 270-5221.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/great-navy-campout-ns-mayport-hanna-park/
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 AT 9:00 AM Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 2nd Submariner 5k/10k! Location: Trident Lakes Golf Club. Registration is now OPEN for our exhilarating race set against the picturesque backdrop of Trident Lakes Golf Club. To register, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/MWRKBsubmariner2024 Don't miss out—spots are limited to the first 650 participants. Must have base access. More info at (912) 573-4556.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/submariner-5k-10k-nsb-kings-bay/
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 AT 7:00 AM Join MWR NS Mayport for the 2 mile run that is a memorial event honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Run starts at the Fitness Center and you must have base access. More info at (904) 270-6012.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/run-for-the-fallen-ns-mayport/
SATURDAY, OCT 5th 8:00 AM Start This event by The Military Museum of North Florida is held at 1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs, Fl. WHERE: Historic Lee Field in Green Cove Springs, Florida, WWII training base for the F4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat fighters. TIME LIMIT: 5km = 2 hrs, 10km = 3 hrs COURSE: Run the perimeter of the old air base through WWII bunkers on paved and dirt roads. AWARDS: Technical T-shirt and a very cool medal to all finishers. RACE TIMING: Chip More race info at TheMilitaryMuseumofNorthFlorida.com or call (904) 863-3527. For visitor information, go to...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/whistling-death-5-10k-runs/
As for most of us, fate and choice shape our experiences and, ultimately, life journey. For this world traveler, bluewater sailor, Army Veteran, accomplished writer and international marketer, Kenneth Overman is a true forever-seeking Renaissance man with the spirited heart of a hippy. Afterall, he started his adult years in the rebellious 60s, not imaging then that his youthful dream to see the world would happen. And it all began by joining the Army. Well, it really wasn’t his choice, but fate, as it was 1966, the Vietnam War was raging and he got his draft notice and headed to...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/ken-overman-a-world-traveler-credits-the-army-for-setting-the-stage-of-his-amazing-life/
From collecting airplane parts from a famous crash in the San Bernardino mountains, to rescuing Army troops in a war zone, and dropping huge water vats on raging wildfires, it’s been a wild ride for this Army helicopter pilot. Craig is a 39-year Veteran and father of eight. Serving as a Marine Corps infantryman reservist, active Army carpenter, equipment tester and CH-47 helicopter pilot, and Army national guardsman pilot, with multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, William Craig has seen and done things his younger self could never have imagined. Growing up in the tiny town of East Windsor, Connecticut,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/bill-craig-a-wild-ride-being-all-that-he-can-be-as-an-army-helicopter-pilot/
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 at 8:00 AM Compete against runners region-wide during the Navy Region Southeast 2024 5th annual Navy Birthday 5k Run! This is a FREE event and FREE T-shirts will be given while supplies last. The top 3 male and female installation runners will receive medals and the overall top 3 male and female runners in the region will be awarded custom plaques. Registration is online only: navymwrjacksonville.com/navybday Open to all eligible MWR patrons. Base access required. For questions, call (904) 542- 2930.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/navy-birthday-5k-run-n-a-s-jacksonville-nex-parking-lot/
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 19 & 20 N.A.S. Jax, 6801 Roosevelt Blvd. Jacksonville, FL, Free and open to general public At the NAS Jax Air Show you will witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian demonstrations. The grand finale will be the Navy’s flight demonstration team: The Blue Angels. While you are at the show, enjoy military and civilian aircraft displays, shop at novelty food and beverage booths, or head to the Kids Zone for games and activities for all ages. While there will be 2 ATMs onsite, it is highly recommended that you bring...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/n-a-s-jacksonville-air-show/
There are folks that live to help and lift others up in their chosen fields, from fire-fighters, to field sergeants, to ER doctors. Then there are the rare ones whose self-less service goes way beyond the every-day of such challenging careers. These are the two percent whose extraordinary conceptions and acts qualify them for the National Legion of Honor Four Chaplains Humanitarian Award. In the past, this prestigious award has only been earned locally by one person each year, but most recently, four Jacksonville residents were selected nationally by the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation’s board members, located at the national...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/four-chaplains-humanitarian-award-honors-significant-selfless-service-2/
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 8:00 AM Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who've served our nation since. Now over two decades later, these annual 9/11 events are critical to helping Americans fulfill a promise to never forget and share the significance of that day with future generations. More info and to register go to www.travismanion.org/events/911-heroes- run/2024-jacksonville-fl/
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/9-11-heroes-run/
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28 Flamingo Lake RV Resort, 3640 Newcomb Rd, in Jacksonville, FL. The 8th Annual R.A.W. Music Festival with live music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, a car show, and more takes place rain or shine September 27 and 28, 2024 . Friday 4 pm to 9 pm live music shows by Big Engine, Wes Cobb, The Shellcrackers, Dexter Jones, The Saxophonist and Low T and The Vintage. Saturday noon to 8 pm live music from JayBone & Friends, Sam Macdonald & Trash Pandas, Bluff 5 Band, Weaver, Underdawg, James McGee, Taco Cat Trio...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/raw-music-festival/
“VyStar’s grant was a God-send because we had just opened a special shelter for homeless women vets. It's a home donated through a partnership with St. Andrews Lutheran Church by the Sea, in 2021, and these funds helped cover the overhead of the house such as with electricity, food, and other needs,” said Dee Quaranta, founder and CEO of Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc. This is one of now 22 military and veteran serving nonprofits that have received a grant of as much as ,000, so they can help more in need, from a new initiative that VyStar created in...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/vystar-foundation-awards-grants-to-qualifying-nonprofits-serving-active-military-and-veterans/
With more than 150,000 veterans calling Jacksonville home and many of them struggling in all realms – mentally, physically, emotionally and financially -- with no place to call their own, a community center to share and connect with other veterans is a long overdue necessity. Yes, there are multiple non-profit, vet- related organizations available but they only offer short-term, temporary programs providing classes that highlight a specific goal, like drawing to express emotions or how to file for benefits. As society becomes more and more isolated with impersonal social media communication, what everyone needs, especially those folks with traumatic or...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/any-progress-on-the-promised-veterans-community-center/
“That’s the executive officer’s spot,” yelled out a male sailor as she pulled into the parking spot on the pier at Naval Station San Diego. “I am the XO,” she called back. It was the mid 90s. By this stage, US Navy Lt. Commander Kathleen Murray had gotten used to this kind of confusion having already served 14 years. A born multi-tasker, she chuckled silently as she was also nursing and breast pumping at the time, which would have really freaked-out the old boys’ club had they known. “The story of my life in the Navy, for my 20-year career,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/veteran-kathleen-murray-her-many-firsts-as-a-navy-military-officer/
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 11:01 AM Held in Downtown Jacksonville This patriotic parade features grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more. More info at SpecialEvents.coj.net
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/veterans-day-parade-2/
October Programs Ancient Fermentation, The Archaeology of Beer, Wine, & Fermented Foods at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library October 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Presented by Florida Public Archeology Network. Learn how archaeologists uncover clues about ancient fermentation from cheese and bread to wine and beer, and beyond! Fermentation is an ancient art that has allowed people to preserve foods, bake bread, and brew beer and wine. Please RSVP (904-827-6950 or sjcpls.org). Learn with a Librarian: All about Aspen October 2 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Learn how to use Aspen, the library catalog. Sessions will include interactive instructions to...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/readers-are-thinkers-and-thinkers-are-patriots-ponte-vedra-beach-branch-library-programs/
New report shows Veteran suicide rate statewide remains more than twice that of civilians JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 23, 2024 – Today, The Fire Watch, a nonprofit dedicated to ending Veteran suicide by providing free suicide intervention training, released its 2024 Annual Report: Veteran Suicide in Florida. After a significant drop from 2019 to 2020, Veteran suicides in Florida rose in 2022 for the second consecutive year and the Veteran suicide rate statewide is more than 2.5 times that of the civilian suicide rate. The Jacksonville, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale metropolitan areas experienced promising decreases since 2019 while Veteran suicides...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/suicide-update-veteran-suicides-decreasing-in-some-regions-of-florida-while-increasing-in-others/
RAW MUSIC FESTIVAL RAISES AWARENESS WITH MUSIC FOR M.S. The 8th Annual RAW Music Festival takes place Fri. & Sat. September 27 and 28 at Flamingo Lake RV Resort, 3640 Newcomb Rd, Jacksonville, Florida The RAW Music Festival seeks to Raise Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis with live music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, a car show, and more. The event is hosted by Flamingo Lake RV Resort and sponsored by the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA local 630) and JSA Jacksonville Supervisors Association (JEA). Proceeds from the event are donated to the MS Foundation. The...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/music-festival-on-the-liberty-coast-fri-sat-sept-27-28/
Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-08-16/veterans-homeless-grants-housing-14883979.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-va-awards-800m-to-nonprofits-to-find-housing-for-vets/
Mark Your Calendars, Veterans! Another Vets 4 Vets Event is coming up quickly on Saturday, August 24th in the Veterans Memorial Arena from 1100 to 1300. Vets 4 Vets is a gathering of Veterans from all over Northeast Florida, aimed at Informing, Connecting, Organizing and Uniting Veterans. This time, the event will feature 70 organizations and Veteran supporter tables providing information to Veterans along with speakers on subjects of interest to Veterans and their families. The event is free. There is free parking in Lot Z and a free lunch is provided with time for Veterans to share in...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/gathering-of-veterans-vets-4-vets-event/
I got involved with G4V because my friend John Alison (Army Veteran) started a chapter to cover local areas. He passed away about a year and a half ago and I did not want to see his efforts die with him, so I took over his Palatka and Gainesville classes. I have had students from every branch of the military and every theater of war from Afghanistan to Vietnam. Most of my student have little to no experience playing music. I use a hands on approach to basic theory and basic technique. The program is designed...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/music-making-a-difference-guitars-for-veteran-instructor-amy-webster/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-08-08/iraq-rocket-attack-troops-injured-arrests-14797743.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-five-arrested-for-rocket-attack-on-base-in-iraq-that-injured-4-service-members-1-contractor/
(INDIANAPOLIS –July 14, 2024) – American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer issued the following statement concerning the assassination attempt on former President Trump: “The American Legion is deeply saddened about the attack on former President Trump and the shooting of innocent spectators. There is absolutely no justification for violence against any political leader. We are confident that an investigation will reveal any security deficiencies that have occurred but are also grateful for the quick reaction by the brave secret service agents who shielded the president to safety and neutralized the shooter. Our prayers are with President Trump and we wish...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/press-release-from-the-american-legion-the-american-legion-sends-well-wishes-to-president-trump-condemns-violence-against-political-leaders/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-06-28/house-defense-spending-bill-culture-wars-troops-pay-14325955.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-house-passes-defense-spending-bill-with-pay-raise-for-troops-divisive-culture-war-provisions/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-06-17/valiant-shield-japan-paratroops-us-air-force-14206471.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-us-super-hercules-carry-japanese-paratroopers-during-valiant-shield-drills/
There are folks that live to help and lift others up in their chosen fields, from fire fighters to field sergeants and ER doctors. Then there are the rare ones whose selfless service goes way beyond the everyday of such challenging careers. These are the two percent whose extraordinary conceptions and acts qualify them for the National Legion of Honor Four Chaplains Humanitarian Award. In the past, this prestigious award has only been earned locally by one person each year, but most recently, four Liberty Coast residents were selected nationally by the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation’s board members,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/four-chaplains-humanitarian-award-honors-significant-selfless-service/
THURSDAY, JULY 4TH, 8 PM (Channel 7.1, Comcast Channel 8 & 440) America's favorite Independence Day celebration, A Capitol Fourth, features wellknown musical artists and puts viewers front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. A Capitol Fourth is broadcast to millions at home and to our troops watching around the world. More info at JAXPBS.TV
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/inspiring-capitol-fourth-broadcast/
Changing his skill set for the third time to serve his country, he was mobilized to Fort Jackson, SC, to be an active-duty drill sergeant and would spend up to 16-hour days for two years training soldiers to triumph during Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was 2005, the war on terror was going strong and many soldiers were not returning home. As a drill sergeant, SFC Jeffrey Ward, ret., knew that his soldiers would most likely be in harm’s way within six months of graduating basic training, so safeguarding their welfare was utmost to Ward. “I had a 17-year-old son at...
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N.A.S. JACKSONVILLE Every Thursday at the marina, learn how to SUP for free! Reservations and base access are required, (904) 542-3260.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/stand-up-paddle-board-lessons/
It's not every day a dad swears his son into the Florida Air National Guard. And it’s not often that one’s week-day job would put you amongst the many treacherous plants and dangerous animals in the Amazon Jungle. Yet, these are some of the unique highlights of Veteran Keith Summerlin’s life and times. A Jacksonville native, raised in the Lake Forest area on the Northside, Summerlin likes to jokingly call himself a backwoods boy and an Elmer Fudd type like in those Looney Tunes cartoons, whose passions have centered around hunting, fishing and building any electronics that keep big-rigs moving....
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/air-national-guard-vet-visits-remote-locations-keeping-heavy-equipment-running/
Envisioning injured military personnel being life-flighted and rushed in on gurneys to military hospitals for emergency surgeries and treatment, probably conjures up the devoted medical doctors and nurses working whenever needed to save lives. What you may not realize are the dental and oral surgeons and their assistants who are also on call to rescue the injured. Oral surgeons, aided by dental assistants, perform facial surgeries that can involve the jaw, orbital fractures of the eye socket, or any other type of mouth or facial wound. They also orchestrate reconstructive surgeries on severely injured service members. Kathy Grant, a US...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/veteran-sees-the-world-with-the-navy-dentistry-corps/
“Being in the military teaches you to be adaptable,” a skill that exemplifies how this Purple Heart veteran has saved himself multiple times finding purpose to rise above PTSD, that began when gravely injured serving in Afghanistan. For former Army Infantryman Scotty Hasting, being adaptable has meant saving himself through finding precious, fleeting peace that only comes through present moment living. He’s done this by having the determination to roll with obstacles and recreate purpose every time challenges appear, despite the demons that are always in the background of his mind. That’s how this Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky native has...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/scotty-hastings-determined-reinvention-saves-purple-heart-army-veteran/
They say less than one percent of the population will ever experience a sunset or sunrise from a Navy ship. She had the fortunate experience of witnessing such a sunset during a simulated NATO exercise of an amphibious assault that was like a techno-color, action-packed, movie scene. As a young Marine helicopter crew chief back in the 80’s, it was an experience Veteran Stephanie Irvin will never forget. “As the lead helicopter of the assault off the coast of Carboneras, Spain, I saw the criss-crossing of attack helicopters above me, jet fighters flying above them, the array of multinational ships...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/a-purposeful-pilot-and-vet-whose-heart-has-always-been-in-aviation/
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 & 4 - 11 am & 1 pm both days Pecan Park Flea & Farmers' Market, 614 Pecan Park Rd. Jacksonville. This is a free event and the shows will be held in Dining hall on row B at 11 am and 1pm. You will see incedible exotic birds and reptiles from all over the world. Learn fun facts and take lots of pics. Bring the whole family and explore the entire market. For more info call our Pecan Park Flea Farmer’s market office at 904 379-6141
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/exotic-reptile-bird-shows/
THURSDAYS, JUNE 6 & 20, JULY 11, AUGUST 8 & 29 Wicked Barley Brewing Company, 4100 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville Join Hagan Coastal Outfitters for a sunset paddle on Thursday evenings this Summer at Wicked Barley Brewing Company. Bring your own kayak / SUP or rent one from Hagan Coastal Outfitters. Spots are limited so sign up in advance by calling 904 537-5172.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/sunset-paddle-series-from-a-brewpub/
St. Marys Waterfront Park 9 AM – 9:30 PM The Kiwanis Annual Independence Day Festival celebration offers hometowncharm plus a parade and fireworks over the St. Marys River. Other activitiesinclude a 5K/10K Run, arts & crafts vendors, and entertainment throughout theday. Organized and planned by the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys. (Events subject tochange by Kiwanis Club of St. Marys).• 9 am- Vendors Open• 10 am - Parade• 9:15 pm - Fireworks Show BeginsFor more information visit the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys website at smkiwanis.com. Check out visitstmarys.com for lodging options to suit all your needs. Hotels, Bed &...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/july-4th-events-on-the-liberty-coast-2/
“In the early days when horses were the main mode of transportation, senior military officers would conduct trail rides with junior officers by taking them to planned battle fields,” said Veteran James J. Cargilo. “There they would decide placement strategies for cannons and soldiers in upcoming battles.” Today, active military and veterans conduct trail rides through historic military sites as a way of honoring past battle sacrifices. First Lt. Cargilo, a Marine for 4.5 years during the Vietnam Era, who supported the mission from El Toro, CA, as part of the Third Marine Air Wing, has been an officer and...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/heritage-trail-ride-teaches-cadets-saint-augustines-military-history/
Saturday, June 8th 5:30 pm American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th Street, South, Jacksonville Beach Saddle up for our Night at the Races fundraising event. Experience the thrill of thundering hooves and fierce competition as majestic horses dash towards the finish line. Whether you're a seasoned racing enthusiast or just looking for a night of excitement, this event promises to be a winner! Join us for a night filled with pre-recorded horse racing, funny money wagering, delicious food, and exhilarating entertainment in support of a worthy cause. 904 249-2266
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/night-of-horse-race-gaming-for-charity/
As far back as junior high school, he always knew what he wanted to do with his life: be an Army soldier and an expert auto mechanic. That’s saying something, to know so young and make it happen, despite difficult challenges. Master Sergeant Michael Elliott, a 34-year Army servant with 17 activeduty, four reserve and 13 national guard years, is the epitome of the three D’s of success -- determination, dedication and discipline. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, he was obsessed with collecting model cars as a youngster and was teased by his cousin with, “Just because you build model...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/this-34-year-military-veteran-michael-elliott-was-a-dedicated-soldier/
Remember that famous scene of the inverted cockpit-to-cockpit move between Maverick’s plane and the enemy’s MiG-28 aircraft in the original TOP GUN movie? How about that iconic 450 mile-anhour dogfight where the enemy in the black helmet looks back over his shoulder as he flies off? That would be none other than Lt. Col. Lynn Seckinger, one of 16 TOP GUN instructors who were instrumental in keeping the air-action of the movie TOP GUN real. When the movie hit the theaters back in 1986, it had some of the most ambitious aerial scenes ever made at the time, making it...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/a-forty-four-year-career-flying-leading-teaching-and-movie-making/
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT, 8 pm - 11:45 pm American Legion Post 9, 6242 Old Soutel Court. Jacksonville. Come sing your heart out at Karaoke every Saturday night at American Legion Post 9 in Jacksonville, FL. We have a non-smoking environment and great drink prices and delicious food, too. Open to the public so no membership is required. 904 516-7717
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Rev. Patrick Archuleta is an Ordained Minister and an Ecclesiastical Endorsed Community Chaplain of the Assemblies of God Denomination. He is the first and current chaplain for the Chapel of the High-Speed Pass at Cecil Field since its designation on March 29, 2019. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum. Concurrently, Archuleta is the Founder of Jesus Loves Veterans Ministries, Inc., a ministry for homeless and incarcerated veterans and is a representative of the General Assemblies of God Fellowship to the Vietnam Commemoration. His military service encompassed 30 years active duty with...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/the-religious-leadership-experience-of-cecil-field-chaplain-rev-pat-archuleta-sr/
To paraphrase Margaret Mead, you may not believe one person can make a huge difference, but it really only takes one determined person to elicit positive change. This has been exemplified throughout history, and at our own Cecil Field Chapel and surrounding grounds, in its rescue and rebirth of national, military and historic significance. When the City of Jacksonville took over Naval Air Station Cecil Field, a Master Jet Base, in 1999, and the area became Cecil Commerce Center, the Chapel was abandoned to be used as a storage room. That’s until one person, Michael Cassata, whose dad and granddad...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/historical-greatness-national-pow-m-i-a-memorial-monument-and-museum/
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT 4 PM Sea Otter Pavilion Artists: Brett Young and Special Guests Two Story Road Operation MWR is an original Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) initiative! We’re bringing quality, live entertainment to the military community to honor the military member’s service and sacrifices. This FREE concert and fireworks is coming to Naval Station Mayport just in time to celebrate Independence Day! Open to all Department of Defense (DoD) ID card holders and their guests to include, active duty, reservists, national guard, retirees, DoD civilian employees and their dependents. *Base access is required.
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/operation-mwr-ns-mayport/
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 FROM 11 AM - 3 PM Ready to embark on your next mission post-service? Your journey doesn't end with your uniform-let's redefine your purpose together. Suit up in your best business attire or uniform and mark your calendars for the DAV | RecruitMilitary Naval Station Jacksonville Hiring Event at the River Cove Community Center on June 6 from 11 am until 3 pm! Join a lineup of employers who not only recognize your dedication but also value the unique skills you bring to the table. Base access is required. Secure your spot now at https:// my.recruitmilitary.com/events/job-fair-atnaval air-station-jacksonvillejune-6-2024
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Session 1: June 4- June 13(Classes still available)Session 2: June 18 - June 27 * Session 3: July 9 - July 18Session 4: July 23 - August 1Due to the federal holiday on Wednesday,June 19th, classes will not be held. Session2 will cost for five (5) 30-minuteclasses.Sign up at: NavyMWRMayport.com/SwimRegistration for each session will openTWO weeks prior to the start of thesession. Base access is required.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 18 AT 7 AM Join MWR Kings Bay for this memorial run honoring those who have fallen during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Operation New Dawn. Opening 5k - June 18, 2024 at 7:00 AM at Fitness Complex. REGISTER AT https://TINYURL.COM/KBFITRUNS LOG MILES FROM JUNE 18- AUG 21 TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN. MILES CAN BE LOGGED AT FITNESS COMPLEX. Commands can begin logging their miles after the opening 5K. Each command will be challenged to run a mile for every fallen service member since 2001. T-shirts will be...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-05-31/air-force-national-guard-documents-leak-teixeira-14041123.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/special-reports/featured/d-day/2024-05-30/dday-normandy-france-wwii-veterans-ceremony-14019587.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-05-28/north-korea-satellite-launch-failure-14001920.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-south-koreas-military-releases-rare-video-of-norths-latest-failed-satellite-launch/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-05-23/military-overseas-medical-care-indopacific-ndaa-13955282.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-legislation-proposes-partnership-with-non-military-hospitals-in-indo-pacific-as-fix-to-on-base-medical-understaffing/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-05-22/china-military-exercise-encircles-taiwan-13945546.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-05-18/army-hospital-exercise-germany-13895873.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-05-17/marijuana-testing-military-ndaa-recruits-13889432.html
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As we gear up for our 10th Annual Celebration of Women Veterans Recognition Week from June 9th to June 15th, we're excited to invite you. This week-long event is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the remarkable contributions and sacrifices of women veterans in our community. We have a series of engaging and meaningful activities planned throughout the week to celebrate and support our women veterans.
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FIRE IN THE HOLE! The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success By Bob Parsons with Laura Morton Everybody has heard of GoDaddy, but how many people know the real-life story of the highly successful, philanthropic, and colorful man behind the company? For the first time, GoDaddy and PXG founder Bob Parsons, in a highly confessional account, shares the story of his life, from his humble upbringing to his meteoric rise as one of early tech’s pioneers. FIRE IN THE HOLE! The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success (Forefront Books, May 7,...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-05-09/ruiz-marines-navy-bataan-miami-fleet-week-naturalization-13806378.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-05-07/army-soldier-arrested-russia-theft-korea-13781609.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-05-06/us-soldier-arrested-russia-13771849.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-04-24/military-aid-ukraine-russia-war-13644719.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-pentagon-to-send-1-billion-in-weapons-and-equipment-to-ukraine/
Read the entire article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-04-22/syria-iraq-rocket-attack-militants-israel-hamas-13625943.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-04-21/naval-special-warfare-fallen-sailors-13615097.html
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Fickling Construction has over 59 years of experience completing projects across Northeast Florida. Many of our projects are multi-phase, where we help link design and construction with the owner’s operating requirements. Our focus is delivering a project that exceeds customer expectations and creates repeat business. The ability for our team to self perform a large scope of work has many benefits. Veterans have always found a career home at Fickling Construction for we share their values of hard work, fair wages and pride in our quality and our Nation. At present, we have full time positions for: Warehouse Assistant...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-04-11/patriot-al-asad-attack-13529905.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-04-07/centcom-yemen-houthis-missiles-uav-13506847.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-us-coalition-forces-shoot-down-2-missiles-1-drone-in-continuing-clashes-with-yemen-based-houthis/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-04-05/gaza-navy-hospital-ships-israel-senators-biden-13495590.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-04-05/navy-pacific-fleet-koehler-paparo-13491797.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2024-04-03/nato-ramstein-group-ukraine-13479283.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-nato-mulls-100-billion-allied-fund-for-arming-ukraine-takeover-of-us-led-planning/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-04-01/iwo-jima-battle-anniversary-wwii-13465252.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-no-american-vets-traveled-to-iwo-jima-for-annual-reunion-marking-pivotal-wwii-battle/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-03-28/houthis-drones-us-navy-attack-red-sea-13448438.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-03-27/army-robots-drones-project-convergence-technology-13440537.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-creating-a-kill-web-army-brings-other-services-allies-together-to-test-new-tech-for-a-major-fight/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-03-25/eisenhower-red-sea-captain-hill-13424682.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-chips-ahoy-baked-treat-highlights-sailors-in-uss-eisenhowers-fight-with-houthis/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-03-25/usfj-japan-restructure-china-command-13422070.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-us-to-restructure-military-command-in-japan-report-claims/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-03-21/af-general-plea-sexual-assault-13387862.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2024-03-20/marine-commandant-al-gray-13377200.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-03-17/north-korea-ballistic-missile-launch-13350061.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-media-from-stars-stripes-north-korea-launches-3-short-range-ballistic-missiles-off-its-eastern-coast/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-03-15/spouse-employment-blue-star-survey-13327689.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-survey-of-blue-star-families-finds-considerable-reluctance-for-recommending-military-life/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2024-03-15/pentagon-women-integrated-marines-pregnancy-reform-13330407.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-pentagon-committee-recommends-full-gender-integration-for-marine-recruits-policies-to-protect-pregnant-troops-in-annual-report-on-womens-issues/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-03-13/osprey-flights-resume-japan-crash-13310720.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-marine-corps-resumes-osprey-flights-over-japan-nearly-4-months-after-fatal-crash/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/americas/2024-03-12/haiti-rescue-americans-marine-veteran-gang-violence-13298687.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-trying-to-get-our-daddy-home-us-has-no-immediate-plans-to-rescue-americans-including-marine-vet-trapped-in-haiti/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-03-11/defense-department-pentagon-budget-proposal-13286004.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-pentagon-seeks-almost-850-billion-in-2025-proposed-budget-sent-to-congress-which-has-yet-to-pass-2024-funding/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/africa/2024-03-08/africom-russia-china-13249597.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-several-african-countries-on-verge-of-falling-prey-to-russia-leading-general-tells-senators/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-03-08/gaza-temporary-seaport%C2%A0hamas-israel-humanitarian-aid%C2%A0-13255463.html
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A timely message from Jessica Ciero Paxton As your trusted Guaranteed Rate Loan Officer, my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing. I take pride in thoroughly educating my customers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program. Whether you are a first time home buyer or seasoned owner, you can trust me and my team with all of your home financing needs. Please reach out anytime using the contact information located...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-03-07/navy-sailors-suicides-ships-investigation-13242012.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-pentagon-inspector-general-launches-probe-into-navy-suicides/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-03-06/veterans-affairs-budget-congress-shutdown-13230708.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-house-approves-long-delayed-funding-for-va-and-military-construction-as-shutdown-nears/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-03-04/military-criminal-records-veterans-troops-expunge-13203822.html
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for an exciting event - The Shamrock Shuffle! Location: Fitness Complex. Exclusive Offer: Be one of the lucky 100 to register and receive a FREE Shamrock Shuffle T-shirt! Don’t miss out on this limited-edition swag. To register, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/KBFitRuns
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Discover fun things to do while you are stationed in the FL/GA area! Collect expo passport stamps for a chance to win amazing prizes, trips, and packages. Free but must have base access.
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Jacksonville Fair Grounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville, Florida Sponsored by the Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society, this three day event is in its 36th year and has grown to become one of the most popular shows and sales of its kind. More at www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleGemandMineral
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Can you imagine having served your country, and then being a productive civilian for many years, to suddenly find yourself homeless, with all options exhausted and not knowing how you’re going to survive now? With the political and economic landscape so daunting, many older Veterans are just one unplanned bill or situation away from this fate. Although there are a lot of agencies out there to help with various needs, from We Care Jax, who find doctors to help vets who can’t pay, to Operation Barnabas, that provides temporary housing and job placement, none can help immediately. And if you...
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The Vets4Vets of Northeast Florida (V4V) movement brings together veterans and vet organizations to facilitate connections and ensure that all vets and their families receive their earned benefits. Although you may not be familiar with this positive movement because of lack of media coverage, the desire to unite all veteran support into “One Powerful Voice,” in this format, began in 2013. It is now so large that meetings are held at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, like the one recently held in January. It was attended by a record 400 vets with 65 organizational resources there. “Having one voice helps...
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“Being a marine taught me to stay focused on what’s important, which has aided me throughout my military and civilian careers centered on electronic technology maintenance and advancement,” said Richard Hudzinski. What was important as an aviation electronics mechanic was keeping airplanes flying and weaponry working, hitting targets with accuracy. Growing up in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, Hudzinski joined the Marines right out of high school in 1971, with his dad, a WWII Navy machinist, as his encourager. Active duty for eight years, after training in basic infantry skills, he learned aviation electronics at Camp Geiger on Camp LeJeune...
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Easter Egg Hunts, Visit from the Easter Bunny, Live Bunny Petting Area, Face Painting, Food Truck, Photo Ops and More. Bring the whole family for a day filled with eggciting activities and furry fun! Don’t miss out on this egg-cellent opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your loved ones. Location: Sail Pointe Park. Must have base access.
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Reach 100 miles within one month in honor of those who have fallen. Log miles in binders located at the Fitness Center and Base Gym. Awards to those who complete the challenge. The Challenge runs from May 1st to May 31st. Sign up starting April 24 at the Fitness Center or Base Gym. Call (904) 542-3518 for questions. This event is open to all authorized patrons with base access and their guests. This is not open to the general public.
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Enrollment Fee: per player (Includes a stylish team Jersey and an end-of-year Trophy!) Important Dates: - First Practice: March 25 - Season Opener: April 6 - Championship Game: May 18 Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Every player walks away with fantastic memories, improved skills, and their very own trophy. Visit the Youth Center in person or give us a call at (904) 241-0852. Must have base access.
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“You do not have a monopoly on struggle, but having been through some of the toughest struggles, you do have dominion on strength to do the self-examining hard work to obtain post traumatic growth,” said Michael Anthony, Veteran and Gratitude America’s CEO. “You can turn the struggles into a power that others do not have, go home and be heroes in your communities with different types of service.” Powerful words from a 21-year Army Reserve Veteran who has been there and done that -- that meaning giving up his own bad coping behaviors and making positive life changes after experiencing...
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Supporting special forces, airborne and air assault units during five tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan and another in Kuwait, First Sergeant Timothy Gasten, ret., did everything an infantryman would do in addition to his maintenance and logistics roles. “People don’t realize when you are in a support unit, you also become an infantryman and must defend your own perimeter and unit at the same time, so you can make it home,” explained Gasten. When Gasten graduated from high school in Lake Wells, FL, in 1998, he immediately joined the Army and started learning how to maintain all double-axle troop...
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Our family values, culture and life experiences shape the goals and passions of our lives, all the more for this veteran, trauma survivor and holistic wellness advocate. She would use her experiences, both positive and devastating, to help others with wellness and acceptance. Growing up in Mexico, her family came to San Joaquin Valley, CA, as migrant workers picking figs in the fields, when Alejandra Amegin was 14 years old. When she graduated from Chowhilla High School, she would be the first in her family to attend college. Sadly, her first year at Fresno State University came to an end...
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Working as a foreign service officer with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bella Genta, who focuses on environment and natural resource management, is also making a mark with her additional voluntary role of civil-military coordinator, working with the Department of Defense (DoD). She was recently awarded USAID’s Administrator’s Award for Civil-Military Cooperation for her collaborative efforts to bridge the gap between civilian and military units promoting humanitarian assistance. “Civil-military cooperation plays a crucial role in addressing complex challenges and fostering sustainable development,” said Genta. “I am grateful to be part of a team that values proactive collaboration...
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610 E Bay Street Jacksonville, Florida This is a fundraising event for the Jacksonville Naval Museum and its centerpiece, the USS Orleck. The USS Orleck earned four battle stars for action in the Korean Conflict as well as the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and China Service Medal. Gala sponsorships & general admission tickets available. More info at JaxNavalMuseum.org.
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2493 State Road 16 W Green Cove Springs, Florida Since 1987 the Clay County Agricultural Fair has provided Clay County and Northeast Florida with an event that’s both fun and educational in a family atmosphere. In fact, the Fair vision says it all “A Family A*Fair”. More at ClayCountyFair.org.
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The Jacksonville Naval Museum in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida On the Cover: Downtown Jacksonville hosts the Jacksonville Naval Museum and It’s centerpiece, the U.S.S. Orleck. Cover art direction by Betsy & Rose McCall.
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(New Location) Classic Car Museum of St Augustine, 4730 US 1 Dixie Hwy, St Augustine, Florida CHASING THE RISING SUN FEATURING JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES This is a world class Vintage Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance. This competition attracts over 300 antique and vintage motorcycles each year. Collectors from all over America bring their motorcycles to the show. Motorcycle Concours admission is and Ticket proceeds go directly to our charity, K9s For Warriors. Separate museum admission is also available More info at RidingIntoHistory.org.
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The Clay County Veterans Council (CCVC) president and his team are making great strides for veterans and active-duty members in the area. The main purpose of the CCVC is to meet monthly to discuss current issues and concerns, and find solutions working with county leadership. The latest needs assessment survey in Clay showed there are more than 30,000 vets living in Clay County. Along with the normal route of contacting the VA, county commissioner or the veteran service officer (VSO) in the area, CCVC president, Ansil Lewis, believes veterans need an easier way to locate information and get help with...
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Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach, Florida The Springing The Blues is a free, outdoor blues music festival that celebrates America’s indigenous musical form. The three-day oceanfront event features national, regional and local blues artists on two stages. More info at SpringingTheBlues.com.
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-02-29/fort-moore-army-heatstroke-training-soldiers-13163184.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-army-looks-to-wearable-devices-to-help-prevent-heat-injuries-after-increase-in-heatstroke-at-fort-moore/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-02-28/german-frigate-red-sea-drones-13150748.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-german-navy-ships-strikes-on-houthi-drones-mark-historic-moment-for-berlins-forces/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-02-28/army-funding-ukraine-europe-africa-shutdown-13152703.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-wormuth-army-has-funneled-500m-from-forces-in-europe-and-africa-to-train-ukrainian-troops/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-02-25/man-sets-himself-on-fire-israel-embassy-13117583.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-airman-who-set-himself-on-fire-in-protest-has-died-police-confirm/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-02-24/us-british-strikes-houthi-sites-red-sea-attacks-13108364.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-us-and-british-strikes-on-houthi-sites-in-yemen-answer-militants-surge-in-red-sea-attacks-on-ships/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-02-22/cyberattack-military-pharmacy-prescriptions-13087693.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-cyberattack-on-health-tech-firm-cripples-us-military-pharmacies-worldwide/
Roy (Corky) Rudd, president of Chapter 1088 of Vietnam Veterans of America (right), accepts a donation from the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Chairman, Scott Inglis. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1088 includes communities throughout Nassau and Camden counties. A significant part of VVA Chapter 1088's purpose is to give back to the community, and members give their time, talent, and treasure to several programs, some ongoing and some seasonal. Some are directly related to veterans while others such as the Education Committee are involved with mentoring and recognizing local youth. Each year, the organization awards several...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-02-21/navy-sailor-espionage-charge-japan-13076418.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-navy-charges-chief-aboard-japan-based-destroyer-with-espionage/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-02-20/reaper-drone-houthis-downed-red-sea-pentagon-13063838.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-houthis-shot-down-reaper-drone-in-yemen-pentagon-confirms/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-02-20/osprey-grounded-crash-investigation-13057901.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-ospreys-grounded-after-november-crash-may-fly-again-soon-report-says/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-02-13/world-war-one-memorial-taps-bugler-12990549.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-bugler-to-sound-taps-for-the-1000th-time-at-world-war-i-memorial-on-presidents-day/
February 3rd marks the anniversary of the sinking of the World War II United States Army Transport Dorchester, and the selfless acts of four Army Chaplains. As the Transport Ship Dorchester went down, four 1st Lieutenant Chaplains of different faiths made the ultimate sacrifice, and gave their life jackets to others. Two of the Chaplains were Protestant, one was a Rabbi, and one was a Catholic Priest. They assisted the crew, prayed, joined arms and went down with the ship. The heartfelt story, pictures and movie of The Four Chaplains can be accessed online. We Can Be Heroes Foundation featured the Four Chaplains...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/ceremony-of-the-liberty-coast/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-02-16/air-force-aviano-pentagon-pilot-13022901.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-air-force-pilot-honored-for-skill-composure-during-risky-landing-at-base-in-italy/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-02-16/navy-seals-cyprus-training-mediterranean-13023054.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-navy-seals-in-cyprus-pledge-unyielding-response-to-any-adversaries-in-eastern-mediterranean/
February 3rd marks the anniversary of the sinking of the World War II United States Army Transport (U.S.A.T.) Dorchester and the selfless acts of four Army Chaplains. As the U.S.A.T. Dorchester went down, four 1st Lieutenant Chaplains of different faiths made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their life jackets to others. Two of the Chaplains were Protestant, one was a Rabbi, and one was a Catholic Priest. They assisted the crew, prayed, joined arms, and went down with the ship. The heartfelt story, pictures, and movie of The Four Chaplains can be accessed by clicking here. We Can Be Heroes Foundation featured the Four Chaplains movie as...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/ceremony-on-the-liberty-coast-four-chaplains-legion-of-honor-humanitarian-awards/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2024-02-15/marine-corps-recruiter-teenager-sexual-abuse-13017689.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-texas-teen-files-5m-complaint-against-marine-corps-alleging-sexual-abuse-by-recruiter/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-02-15/mass-casualty-notice-okinawa-13008446.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-marine-tactical-vehicle-rollover-on-okinawa-spurs-hospitals-mass-casualty-alert/
Pediatric Eye Consultants of North Florida, and Here Tomorrow among sponsors for the 4th annual walk and other activities to raise funds for veteran suicide prevention. American Legion Post 129 and American Legion Riders are hosting the fourth annual Challenge 22 Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 23 – with net proceeds benefitting veteran suicide prevention programs and services in the beach’s communities. Walkers can pre-register at this link: https://give.floridalegion.org/event/challenge-22-event-and-walk/e524707. The cost is per walker and for registration and an event t-shirt. On-site registration starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/event-on-the-liberty-coast-registration-opens-for-challenge-22-walk-at-jax-beach-on-march-23/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-02-13/senate-foreign-aid-legislation-ukraine-israel-taiwan-immigration-12989124.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-senate-approves-95b-aid-package-for-ukraine-and-israel-sending-it-to-uncertain-fate-in-house/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-02-11/austin-walter-reed-hospital-bladder-12973252.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-austin-cancels-trip-to-europe-for-ukraine-nato-meetings-remains-in-critical-care-at-walter-reed/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-02-12/army-japan-civilian-health-care-12977497.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-army-program-helps-dod-civilians-navigate-japanese-health-care-system/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2024-02-09/marines-dead-missing-helicopter-california-12952219.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-confronted-with-a-tragedy-3-pilots-and-2-crew-chiefs-killed-in-marines-helicopter-crash-outside-san-diego/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2024-02-08/marines-die-helicopter-crash-california-12938951.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-crews-work-to-recover-remains-of-5-marines-killed-in-california-helicopter-crash/
Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme for 2024 Jacksonville National Cemetery Team of Volunteers Event To Be Held On Saturday 14 December 2024 “Live with purpose” Jacksonville, Florida— February 2024 — The Wreaths Across America Team at The Jacksonville National Cemetery (WAA-JNC) is a local arm of Maine-based nonprofit organization whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom, proudly announces its theme for 2024: “Live with Purpose.” Millions of volunteers gather annually in local, state, and national cemeteries across all 50 states and abroad states...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-02-07/iraq-baghdad-drone-strike-kills-militia-commander-12931874.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-us-drone-strike-kills-commander-of-iran-backed-militia-centcom-says/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-02-06/navy-destroyer-commander-fired-japan-12918368.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-navy-sacks-uss-howard-commander-marking-2nd-ouster-for-destroyers-skipper-in-6-months/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-02-05/airstrikes-syria-iraq-iran-militants-soldiers-killed-jordan-12909620.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-pentagon-us-strikes-in-syria-and-iraq-had-good-effects-and-there-will-be-more-attacks/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-02-05/army-europe-artillery-dynamic-front-12903750.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-expansive-artillery-drills-involving-400-us-soldiers-also-test-natos-new-model/
Hundreds of recreational vehicles from pop-up campers to Class A Motor Homes will be on display during the 2024 Jacksonville RV MegaShow from Thursday, Feb. 8 – Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, located at 13611 Normandy Blvd. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Regular admission is for adults and children 12 years or younger are admitted free. Tickets are sold at the gate. All active and retired military and first responders who attend will receive half-off the regular admission price throughout the show....
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-02-02/airtstrikes-syria-iraq-iran-militants-jordan-attack-12879234.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-it-will-continue-us-launches-strikes-in-syria-iraq-in-retaliation-for-3-soldiers-killed-by-iran-backed-militants/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-02-01/us-strikes-houthi-12860615.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-us-military-launches-strikes-against-houthi-ground-station/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-01-30/houthi-missile-red-sea-uss-gravely-12846878.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-navy-destroyer-shoots-down-a-houthi-claimed-missile-in-the-red-sea/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-01-28/hawaii-fighter-jet-drills-australia-12826118.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-hawaii-fighter-jet-drills-bring-in-aircraft-from-mainland-us-and-australia/
Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-01-25/taiwan-transit-uss-john-finn-12786408.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-guided-missile-destroyer-makes-navys-first-taiwan-strait-passage-of-the-year/
Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2023-09-13/forgotten-vietnam-rescue-mission-11349339.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-vietnam-pilots-who-flew-rescue-helicopter-into-firefight-6-times-deserve-medal-of-honor-advocates-say/
Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-09-11/defense-funding-white-house-republicans-pay-abortion-11344324.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-white-house-threatens-veto-of-house-gop-defense-bill-over-abortion-policy-diversity-and-pay/
Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-09-11/911-terrorist-attack-anniversary-pentagon-ceremony-11341506.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-the-american-spirit-still-shines-military-leaders-remember-9-11-attack-at-the-pentagon/
Sharing this resource with you all- I recently learned about the Brain Wellness Program within UF Health Jacksonville. This program offers an eligibility screening, a 3 day multi-disciplinary team assessment, and an intensive outpatient treatment program for Veterans with PTSD and TBI. Attached is some information about the program, if you might have Veterans whom you wish to pass this along to, and below is the contact for Mr. Hasty. Please feel free to share with your teams, as you see fit. I don’t have any experience with this program, but it seemed like an excellent resource, so I wanted to pass...
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https://www.army.mil/article/179134/the_army_navy_game_13_historical_facts_you_probably_dont_know
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Boomer Haven The covert realm of Kings Bay By Joe Snowberger What is a “Boomer”? Many of our Liberty Life readers know a “Boomer” is the nickname of a nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching intercontinental ballistic missiles. Did you know that the Sailors who crew those submarines also share the same name? The Boomer’s mission is to deter a nuclear missile attack on the U.S. by other nations. Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN’s) are the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad of deterrence supporting the land-based and air-launched missile legs. The U. S. Navy has 14 Ohio class SSBN’s which accomplish...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/ssgn-where-do-boomers-live/
Sharing this resource with you all- I recently learned about the Brain Wellness Program within UF Health Jacksonville. This program offers an eligibility screening, a 3 day multi-disciplinary team assessment, and an intensive outpatient treatment program for Veterans with PTSD and TBI. Attached is some information about the program, if you might have Veterans whom you wish to pass this along to, and below is the contact for Mr. Hasty. Please feel free to share with your teams, as you see fit. I don’t have any experience with this program, but it seemed like an excellent resource, so I wanted to pass...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/ufhealth-program/
Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Beard | Navy Public Affairs Support Element East, Detachment Southeast | Date Taken: 10/25/2021 211025-N-QI061-0028 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (PCU) Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) train during Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment (STAVE) scenarios in the Integrated Tactical Trainer 1B (ITT-1B) at Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), Detachment Southeast, Littoral Training Facility, on Oct. 25, 2021. All Sailors and officers assigned to an LCS train in watch stations using virtual-reality technology, and are required to demonstrate proficiency in their respective watch stations before...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/lcs-navy-ship-crews-train-for-sea-on-land/
Michael Rothfeld Preserves Our Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice Over the past 18 months of Liberty Life Media, I have learned to love stoires. It’s not every day that a person, who’s never been in the military, is accepted as an honorary member of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Out of the 85,000 plus VVA members, it is a rare honor, that was given to one of our residents of The Liberty Coast for his untiring devotion to ensuring local war veterans’ stories are not lost and forgotten. With a 35-year career as a special education teacher in Brooklyn,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/pro-military-michael-rothfeld-preserves-our-veterans-service-and-sacrifice/
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla – Keith Brandon joined the Clay County Board of County Commissioners in October of this year as the new Clay County Veterans’ Services Officer (VSO). Keith is a U.S. Army Veteran and has nearly 20 years of experience working with veterans and their families in Putnam and Alachua counties, City of Jacksonville Military Affairs Department, Florida Department of Corrections, and Career Source. He also participates in programs to assist homeless and incarcerated veterans. Keith holds a Master’s in Business Management and Leadership and is credentialed with the Veterans Administration, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/clay-county-welcomes-veterans-services-officer-keith-brandon/
You are invited to witness an engineless Navy F/A-18 fighter jet "fly" over the gate at Cecil Airport and Spaceport on Saturday, February, 5th at 1 P.M. A Navy F/A-18 has been on display in front of the IRtower cThe National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum will BE eventually add the F/A-18 to its aircraft display in a few months. But first, the aircraft must be hoisted over the gate Just wanted to let you know we will be hoisting the FA-18 in front of JAA over the gate by the Boeing hanger for refurbishment. We will tow it to...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/engineless-navy-f-a-18-to-fly-at-cecil-airport-feb-5th/
Trailblazer of the Week during the week of 14 February 2022 was CTM2 Johnston. His tireless devotion and dedication to OT Division's success goes above and beyond. He led the SESEF Range Run in support of SWATT, providing direction to two operators in the execution of a challenging and complex evolution. His efforts ensured 100% operational equipment, and completed the evolution an hour ahead of schedule. Additionally, he conducted 15 hours of preventative maintenance on Ships Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment F, finding and correcting one critical hardware failure. Finally, CTM2 Johnston qualified as an INC-F Operator, a CTR Qualification, which...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/bravo-zulu-6/
2022 Apprenticeship Program Application Dates PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE April 4 – 15, 2022, has been set for the 2022 TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Apprenticeship Program application period (Class of 2026). If you haven’t already completed, applicants must enroll and complete the ACCUPLACER exam with Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) at the Camden, Brunswick, Waycross, Jesup, Baxley or Hazlehurst campus. Other college entrance exams will be accepted as long as they comply with CPTC requirements. Test scores from 2020 to present will also be accepted. To schedule an ACCUPLACER exam, contact CPTC at (912) 522-4510. For more information...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/trident-refit-facility-kings-bay-apprenticeship-program-application-period/
The ONLINE Story https://www.jaxfla.com/wpla.net/ http://www.vfp62.com/cuban.html The Liberty Coast is home to a diverse collection of active military installations that are home to the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Florida Air National Guard, Florida National Guard, even the Customs and Border Patrol. This article is about a former Navy Air Base on the far west side of Duval County that closed in 1999. The former Cecil Field is now the Cecil Airport and Spaceport and the Cecil Commerce Center. The facilities are a focal point of logistics, aerospace development and space operations. ...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/cecil-field/
Boomer Haven The covert realm of Kings Bay By Joe Snowberger What is a “Boomer”? Many of our Liberty Life readers know a “Boomer” is the nickname of a nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching intercontinental ballistic missiles. Did you know that the Sailors who crew those submarines also share the same name? The Boomer’s mission is to deter a nuclear missile attack on the U.S. by other nations. Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN’s) are the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad of deterrence supporting the land-based and air-launched missile legs. The U. S. Navy has 14 Ohio class SSBN’s which accomplish...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/ssgn-where-do-boomers-live/
https://www.army.mil/article/179134/the_army_navy_game_13_historical_facts_you_probably_dont_know
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Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Beard | Navy Public Affairs Support Element East, Detachment Southeast | Date Taken: 10/25/2021 211025-N-QI061-0028 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (PCU) Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) train during Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment (STAVE) scenarios in the Integrated Tactical Trainer 1B (ITT-1B) at Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), Detachment Southeast, Littoral Training Facility, on Oct. 25, 2021. All Sailors and officers assigned to an LCS train in watch stations using virtual-reality technology, and are required to demonstrate proficiency in their respective watch stations before...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/lcs-navy-ship-crews-train-for-sea-on-land/
Michael Rothfeld Preserves Our Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice Over the past 18 months of Liberty Life Media, I have learned to love stoires. It’s not every day that a person, who’s never been in the military, is accepted as an honorary member of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Out of the 85,000 plus VVA members, it is a rare honor, that was given to one of our residents of The Liberty Coast for his untiring devotion to ensuring local war veterans’ stories are not lost and forgotten. With a 35-year career as a special education teacher in Brooklyn,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/pro-military-michael-rothfeld-preserves-our-veterans-service-and-sacrifice/
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla – Keith Brandon joined the Clay County Board of County Commissioners in October of this year as the new Clay County Veterans’ Services Officer (VSO). Keith is a U.S. Army Veteran and has nearly 20 years of experience working with veterans and their families in Putnam and Alachua counties, City of Jacksonville Military Affairs Department, Florida Department of Corrections, and Career Source. He also participates in programs to assist homeless and incarcerated veterans. Keith holds a Master’s in Business Management and Leadership and is credentialed with the Veterans Administration, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/clay-county-welcomes-veterans-services-officer-keith-brandon/
You are invited to witness an engineless Navy F/A-18 fighter jet "fly" over the gate at Cecil Airport and Spaceport on Saturday, February, 5th at 1 P.M. A Navy F/A-18 has been on display in front of the IRtower cThe National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum will BE eventually add the F/A-18 to its aircraft display in a few months. But first, the aircraft must be hoisted over the gate Just wanted to let you know we will be hoisting the FA-18 in front of JAA over the gate by the Boeing hanger for refurbishment. We will tow it to...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/engineless-navy-f-a-18-to-fly-at-cecil-airport-feb-5th/
Trailblazer of the Week during the week of 14 February 2022 was CTM2 Johnston. His tireless devotion and dedication to OT Division's success goes above and beyond. He led the SESEF Range Run in support of SWATT, providing direction to two operators in the execution of a challenging and complex evolution. His efforts ensured 100% operational equipment, and completed the evolution an hour ahead of schedule. Additionally, he conducted 15 hours of preventative maintenance on Ships Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment F, finding and correcting one critical hardware failure. Finally, CTM2 Johnston qualified as an INC-F Operator, a CTR Qualification, which...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/bravo-zulu-6/
2022 Apprenticeship Program Application Dates PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE April 4 – 15, 2022, has been set for the 2022 TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Apprenticeship Program application period (Class of 2026). If you haven’t already completed, applicants must enroll and complete the ACCUPLACER exam with Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) at the Camden, Brunswick, Waycross, Jesup, Baxley or Hazlehurst campus. Other college entrance exams will be accepted as long as they comply with CPTC requirements. Test scores from 2020 to present will also be accepted. To schedule an ACCUPLACER exam, contact CPTC at (912) 522-4510. For more information...
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The ONLINE Story https://www.jaxfla.com/wpla.net/ http://www.vfp62.com/cuban.html The Liberty Coast is home to a diverse collection of active military installations that are home to the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Florida Air National Guard, Florida National Guard, even the Customs and Border Patrol. This article is about a former Navy Air Base on the far west side of Duval County that closed in 1999. The former Cecil Field is now the Cecil Airport and Spaceport and the Cecil Commerce Center. The facilities are a focal point of logistics, aerospace development and space operations. ...
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The Blue crew of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) recently returned home to Mayport, Fla., after completing a deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Billings Blue crew, along with the “Shadow Det” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 7, deployed from Naval Station Mayport on Dec. 15, 2021, in support of U.S. Southern Command and Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission which included counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean. Throughout the deployment, Billings partnered with other U.S. Navy warships, the Royal Netherlands navy, as well as numerous U.S. agencies from...
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From rebuilding V-8 engines, creating parts as a moulder and repairing nuclear reactors in submarines, this Navy Veteran grew his talents as a mechanic into a whole new realm. Being a mechanic was certainly in the cards for David McKowen, who humbly sees his diverse career of 38 years as simply being a mechanic who performed different disciplines. Like a lot of kids growing up in the 70s, his love of customizing anything that moved started out with bikes, which expanded to cars in his early teens when his dad dropped a 1948 Chevy pick-up truck in the yard, missing...
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Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is working to establish on a new cutting-edge facility that will bolster support for Veteran and military-related students. The initiative includes the creation of a dedicated Veteran Center at FSCJ’s South Campus, tailored to the unique needs and experiences of these students, projected to open in spring 2024. The space is being carefully designed to foster a sense of community, provide essential resources and serve as a hub for engagement and connection among this student population. Key features will include: Community building: The space will serve as a gathering point where Veteran and...
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Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is working to establish on a new cutting-edge facility that will bolster support for Veteran and military-related students. The initiative includes the creation of a dedicated Veteran Center at FSCJ’s South Campus, tailored to the unique needs and experiences of these students, projected to open in spring 2024. The space is being carefully designed to foster a sense of community, provide essential resources and serve as a hub for engagement and connection among this student population. Key features will include: Community building: The space will serve as a gathering point where Veteran and...
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FLAMINGO LAKE RV RESORT The RAW Music Festival seeks to Raise Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis with live music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, and more. The event is hosted by Flamingo Lake RV Resort and sponsored by the Laborers International Union of North America local 630. Produced by JBF Promotions, LLC.
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STARTING MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 Compete in the week-long Command Sports Challenge for free! This event is open to Active Duty, Selective Reservists, DoD Civilians, DoD Contractors & Military Dependent spouses assigned to a command at N.A.S. Jax. Participants can only compete for their respective command. Taking place Oct. 16-20, sign up to compete on behalf of your command in any of the eight sports challenges for the coveted traveling trophy and bragging rights: - 1500 meters Relay - 3 on 3 Basketball - Dodgeball - Ultimate Frisbee - 3 on 3 Sand Volleyball - Cornhole -...
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 5 PM Trunk or Treat 2023 is FRIGHT AROUND THE CORNER Looking to represent your Command, FRG, Business or just want to come out and have a SPOOKY good time? Now is your chance, Trunk or Treat Trunk Registration is NOW Live! Must have base access. For additional Trunk Registration details, please call 912-573-4556.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 9 AM - 1 PM Life is short so go Fishing! Join MWR Kings Bay for the 2023 Kids Fishing Derby on September 23, 2023 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm behind The CRAB at Liberty Lake! This event is open to all youth, 16 years and under! Please note, a fishing license is not required for this event. A complimentary Hot Dog Cook out will take place at 11:00 am (while supplies last), Crooked River State Park will be out with expert tips and tricks, Bounce Houses, and more! This event is FREE but, registration is required! To...
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6 - 9 PM It’s that time of year again! Time for sausage, pretzels, lederhosen, dirndls, Bavarian flags, and a good time. Join us for Oktoberfest from 6-9 pm on Friday, September 22 at Ocean Breeze. Tickets at only for adults and for kids at Tickets & Travel, (904) 270-5145. Must have base access.
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STARTING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 4 PM - 5:30 PM Join MWR on the back patio of River Cove Community Center for sunshine, yoga and relaxation from 4 - 5:30 pm! Upcoming Dates: Sept. 7, Sept. 21 Oct. 5, Oct. 19. Free for yoga participation or to enjoy a beverage. Price covers one glass of wine, seltzer or non-alcoholic beverage. Additional beverages available for purchase. Geared towards ages 10+ with adult supervision, no ID check required. Register at River Cove the Tuesday before each class. Must have base access. Call (904) 542-3041 for more info.
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“Supporting and shopping with women veteran entrepreneurs equates to stronger overall community for the entire nation,” stressed Hellena Pugh, Executive Director, Zahara Veterans Network, Inc. (ZVN), as the keynote speaker for the recent “Salute to Sisters in Service” Jacksonville event held June 12, 2023. Pugh should know, being a USMC Veteran herself, having researched stats on the state of women Veterans and making them known to local legislation, and being a business owner and creator of Zahara, a non-profit that helps struggling women vets while showcasing their business advantages. She has built a professional network of a few thousand Veterans...
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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 - 22 JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA A free event that will feature a dynamic over-the-ocean sky show highlighted by the world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels along with other military and civilian flight teams and much more. Join us as the skies and waterways of the First Coast are transformed into the backdrop for the most exciting air acts and military demonstrations. More info at www.SpecialEvents.COJ.net.
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He had the need for speed…and adventure. The same month the original Top Gun smashed the movie box offices, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jim Leneghan joined the US Marine Corps as an Officer Candidate aviator. It was 1986, and although it was rumored that recruitment rates soared by 500 percent thanks to the portrayal of all the sky-bound thrills of an elite few, that’s not why he joined. At only eight years old, Leneghan had already set his sights skyward after sitting in an airplane during a third-grade class-trip to a local New Jersey airport. Little did that youngster know that...
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There are a number of organizations and groups where veterans can continue their overarching purpose of helping each other and their communities on the Liberty Life Coast. One such group you may not be aware of is the Florida Council of Chapters (FOCC), an affiliate of The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), a dynamic organization of more than 10,000 active, retired, and former officers of the uniformed services. The Council was chartered on November 18, 1970 with 20 Chapters and Clubs that now boasts 39 Chapters from the Florida Panhandle to the Florida Keys. Many of the groups also...
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Saturday., November 11, 11:01 AM, Downtown Jacksonville The Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade patriotic features grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more. Details at www.SpecialEvents.COJ.net.
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For veterans and those in the local community who are suffering from various mental or emotional traumas, there is a resource in the Middleburg, Fla. area that you may not have heard of called Warrior’s Peace. There is a lot that is unique about this non-profit that brings about real transformation: from setting the tone of the day first thing early morning, every week-day morning, either in person or via zoom, through movement and meditation, to bringing scattered focus to present-moment living by checking in on all the realms of body, mind, emotions, spirit and relationships. “When you join this...
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8 AM STARTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 8 AM 1 BUNKER AVENUE, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA Our Museum is located at Historic Lee Field in Green Cove Springs, Florida, a WWII training base for the F4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat fighters. Time limits are: 5 km = 2 hrs, 10 km = 3 hrs. The course is the perimeter of the old air base through WWII bunkers on paved and dirt roads. Technical T-shirt and a very cool medal to all finishers. Chip timed. Details at www.TheMilitaryMuseumOfNorthFlorida.com
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THURSDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 - 8 JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER, 13611 NORMANDY BOULEVARD, JACKSONVILLE Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Thursday – Saturday), 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Sunday), Admission: Adults $ 10.00, Children 12 and under are free. Discounts: Half-Off Admission - Seniors – Thursday, October 5th only and Military & 1st Responders – all days of the show. Claim your $ 2 off admission coupons available at participating dealers but they are not valid with other discounts. Free parking and pets on leash are welcome. Register for a 0 daily door prize. Participating RV Dealers: Blue Compass RV,...
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Cover Copy for the Fall Edition 2023 FREE Fall 2023 / Volume 4 / Issue 1 LibertyLifeMedia.Com Supporting the Military, Veterans, and their Families across The Liberty Coast Overhead and Overheard The Sound of Liberty Naval Aviation Precision Flying Comes To Jax Beach 77th Anniversary Show 21st Century Warfighting Excellence Takes Wing
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ASK-A-LAWYER Every Third Thursday of the Month. Where: Jacksonville City Hall at St. James Building Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) 117 W. Duval St., Suite 175 When: Every Third Thursday of the Month, Beginning August 17, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Scheduling: Appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment, please call (904)255-5550 Partnership The Third-Thursday Ask-A-Lawyer Event is a partnership between the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veteran's Department and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.'s Veterans Services Unit. Guidance and Resources Participating attorneys will not be accepting cases for representation, only offering legal guidance and information on...
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R.A.W. MUSIC FESTIVAL RAISES AWARENESS WITH MUSIC FOR MS The 7th Annual R.A.W. Music Festival takes place Friday & Saturday, September 29 and 30 at Flamingo Lake RV Resort, 3640 Newcomb Rd, Jacksonville, Fla. The R.A.W. Music Festival seeks to Raise Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis with live music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, and more. The event is hosted by Flamingo Lake RV Resort and sponsored by the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA local 630). Proceeds from the event are donated to the MS Foundation. The mission statement of the MS Foundation is stated as follows: "The...
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Veterans Interested in Leadership Positions with We Can Be Heroes Foundation The active nonprofit charity WE CAN BE HEROES FOUNDATION is seeking veterans interested in meaningful work to honor heroes, assist veterans in need, host educational forums and sponsor youth groups. Vacancies exists in the Board of Directors and the impending retirement of the President. The well-respected Foundation, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, has been going strong since 2016. Explore our website, news, and accomplishments at https://wecanbeheroesfoundation.org. To apply, email your bio or current resume to beth@wecanbeheroesfoundation.org Looking forward to hearing from you.
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VETERANS TO PARTICIPATE IN ANTI-TERRORISM AWARENESS SEMINAR Veterans are knowledgeable on anti-terrorism awareness. The We Can Be Heroes Foundation is forming an educational seminar to help the public learn anti-terrorism awareness tips. If you are a veteran and would like to participate in an Anti-Terrorism Awareness Seminar in the First Coast or by video, please volunteer by email to educate@wecanbeheroesfoundation.org. Visit https://wecanbeheroesfoundation.org to learn about our mission, veterans support, news, and achievements. Thank you to each United States Veteran and First Responder for your service to uphold and defend the U. S. Constitution.
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Troops into Transportation would like to thank all veterans for their service and dedication to the country. Thank you! Troops into Transportation is the nation's premier training and placement organization for Service Members in the transportation industry and America's primary source for carriers hiring Military personnel. The CDL School has been working with its hiring partners who collectively have over 10,000 available positions for entry level drivers. Several major national companies have committed to the program. Current industry partners are: USXpress, TMC, and Schneider National. Details at www.troops2transport.com/
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USS Orleck Field of Honor November 10-12, 2023 610 East Bay Street, Jax Fla. The Exchange Club of Jacksonville and Jax Naval Museum is pleased to present the Field of Honor® where members of the community can honor the deceased heroes in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts with an American Flag. This stirring display of 360 flags will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor our veterans. Flags can be purchased in memory or honor of service members that listed Northeast Florida as their home. Proceeds from the Field of Honor® will benefit the Jacksonville...
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NATIONAL P.O.W. / MIA RECOGNITION DAY AT THE CHAPEL OF THE HIGH SPEED PASS Open House Friday September 15, 2023 5 PM - 6:30 PM Tour our facilities and enjoy snacks & beverages Remembrance Friday September 15, 2023 6:30 PM - 8 PM Evening remembrance ceremony and outdoor candlelight vigil Official Ceremony Saturday September 16, 2023 Keynote Speaker CAPT Dale Raebel USN, Ret. Former POW Vietnam 1 PM Chapel ceremony with Chaplain Patrick Archuletta Vietnam Memorial Traveling War Memorial Saturday, September 16, 2023 8 AM to 3 PM A special outside presentation / display Sponsored by...
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SATURDAY, November 11, 3:30 PM Memorial Day The Salute to Veterans Run (S2VR) Run/Walk is a time-honored tradition and the longest-running Veterans Day 5K in Jacksonville. This being the 10th year of the event, the legacy of the S2VR has positioned itself as a premier event for the City of Jacksonville’s “Week of Valor.” The 5K takes 750+ runners along the beautiful St. Johns River and through parts of downtown Jacksonville; at the same time family, friends, and spectators are enjoying our large family-oriented Race Village complete with food, drinks, bounce houses, several games, and assorted activities. We plan...
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“Not One More Victim” NORTH JACKSONVILLE, FL., USA (10 AUGUST 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It was announced today that the Rotary Club of North Jacksonville received a grant of 00.00 from the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (“RAGAS”). North Jacksonville President-Elect, Denny Winkelman, along with Madison Edwards, a former Interact Club and National Honor Society Student Leader who graduated from First Coast High School and who is now an intern working during the summer of 2023 as an anti-human trafficking advocate, submitted the grant request during June 2023. Per Winkelman: “our North Jacksonville Florida Rotarians are highly focused on...
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THE HISTORY OF COFFEE, COCOA, AND CHOCOLATE A MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL LOCATION: CLAY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIRGROUNDS, 2493 STATE ROAD 16 West GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043 DATES: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18TH AND 19TH , 2023 We are pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Puerto Rican Expo of History, Art, and Culture has outgrown its UNF location and will be presenting its treasures at the Clay County Agricultural Fairgrounds this year, with a special opening ceremony honoring Hispanic Veterans, in gratitude of their service to our country, and a parade of motorcycles from our friends from LAMA. Arlene Ortiz, founder...
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Orange Park Mall is set to welcome six new stores in the coming weeks, bringing the 950,000 square foot shopping center to nearly 100 percent occupied. “We are thrilled to be adding these exciting new retailers to our center this year” said Randy Bowman, General Manager, Orange Park Mall. FXA, currently operating over 70 locations in Colombia and Latin America is new to the United States and will carry an exclusive collection of bags and accessories for women and girls. They plan to open this spring and their 1,400 square foot store is located near Dillard’s. Sunelli will be located...
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We’re happy to share that the Jacksonville Today newsletter is getting recognized on a national scale. Not only did we win a Local Media Association award this summer, but now we are finalists for two more national awards: the Online Journalism Awards and the LION Local Journalism Awards. None of these recognitions would be possible without your continued readership. Support our work today to upgrade from reader to supporter of Jacksonville Today, and power our future. You are an essential part of our work, as your engagement empowers us to shed light on matters that affect you most. We appreciate every question you...
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We have the shippers. We have the trucks. Now, we need you! Presently hiring Fleet Driver and Owner Operators. Experienced drivers start immediately. For more information go to this link: https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/etransport?r=PTFL&uri_b=ia_etransport_1339942826
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Women Warriors- Hear the Stories of military women on how they go from victims to survivors. Hope4veterans invites holistic, counseling, and other vendor resources to support the cause for resources and prevention. Hope4veterans and community to explore in a fun and entertaining way playing Family Feud style games to learn about statistics and stories of prevention though a panel of 6-12 professional and military advisors. You don't want want to miss this event you get to learn of resources and prevention but to laugh in the end with others that support you. Hope4veterans has limited space for Vendors so...
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Are you seeking a connection with like-minded military women? Are you seeking new opportunities to heal within, self care, and explore the unconscious? Do you feel you are struggling with the healing process or searching for new ways to grow? Do you like to write, create art, or tell your story? Our objectives are to help with: • Vision Goals • Mindfulness • Connecting to like-minded women (Sister Support) • Understanding yourself through art, writing, dance, etc. • Underlying Stressors • Bringing awareness and Telling her story • Honoring, Recognizing, and Empowering military women through growth We...
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More Veterans are homeless or at-risk, as housing support system is stressed Florida has been in the midst of a sustained, general population growth for a few years, fueled by COVID, economic, political and migration factors. The population surge to the sunshine state remains at a sustained rate of 1,000 new residents a month. Jacksonville’s most recent working number of new “DUUUVAL-ians” is 35 a month. This sustained, statewide population surge and resulting high demand for housing has lowered the inventory of all available housing stock across the region, driving up previously affordable prices. The current inflationary stresses and Florida’s insurance...
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Hofbrau Amelia Located in the heart of Fernandina beach’s historic district, Hofbrau Amelia offers authentic German dishes and an atmosphere that will knock your sockens off. By offering 40+ imported beers, a selection of fine imported wines, Charcuterie boards, German Wursts, and daily specials, Hofbrau will undeniably find the selection to fill your stein and der Bauch! (belly) Hofbrau Amelia Join us soon at 19 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, Fla. (904) 326-5307 Visit us online at this link: https://www.hofbrauamelia.com/home
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The first ever 5K & 10K on the golf course Saturday, September 16 Meet us at Trident Lakes Golf Club at 9 am for the first Submariner 5K/10K. Entry fee is for either race. Entry fee includes moisture-wicking shirt, finisher medals, goodie bag with a beer mug, custom race bib and overall/age-group awards! Packet pick-ups will be able on Thursday, September 14 & Friday, September 15 from 12 noon- 6 pm at Trident Lakes Golf Clubhouse, 1010 Proteus Blvd, Kings Bay, Georgia Register at this link: https://www.navymwrkingsbay.com/activity/01731c6e-a97a-462d-83f8-8d8e36168d4e?mc_cid=655818d71c&mc_eid=a7027f9fd9
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-07-25/talisman-sabre-trainers-coaching-feedback-10847198.html
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Annual Korean War Armistice Day Remembrance Honoring Korean War Veterans on the 70th Armistice Day Anniversary Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. Guests of Honor: All Korean War Veterans Rare opportunity to meet and thank Korean War Veterans. Jacksonville Naval Museum USS Orleck DD-886 docked at 610 E. Bay Street Jacksonville, Fla. at the old shipyard Pier 1 –ADA Accessible - Free parking. Reserved seating for Korean War Veterans. Hear the stories of the USS Orleck DD-886 extraordinary engagements in the Korean War and a South Korean’s life before and after the War. Reservation and information at...
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Jim Leneghan -- 35 Year Airborne Career Both as Naval Aviator and Rotary Wing Lead Contractor By Christina Swanson He had the need for speed…and adventure. The same month the original Top Gun smashed the movie box offices, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jim Leneghan joined the US Marine Corps as an Officer Candidate aviator. It was 1986, and although it was rumored that recruitment rates soared by 500 percent thanks to the portrayal of all the sky-bound thrills of an elite few, that’s not why he joined. At only eight years old, Leneghan had already set his sights skyward after sitting...
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-07-14/atlantic-resolve-eucom-russia-10735945.html
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-07-10/japan-north-korea-missiles-patriot-10694872.html
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-07-07/military-pentagon-senior-enlisted-adviser-joint-chiefs-10672203.html
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-07-03/afn-europe-eighty-years-10627844.html
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-06-29/poland-patriot-missiles-10587786.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-06-21/national-guard-recruiting-airmen-soldiers-10509633.html
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HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2023 GREEK FEST 25TH Annual Greek Festival set for Oct 8th & 9th 2023 St. Augustine, FLORIDA (June 21, 2023) The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of St. Augustine is extremely excited to announce the dates of the 2023 Greek Festival. This annual event will take place on the church grounds this October 8th and 9th, and it will be further highlighted by us celebrating the 25th Anniversary of this great cultural event. This family event is not only one of the longest-running local festivals, but it also attracts...
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Friday, June 23, 2023 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clara White Mission Veterans Unit 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville Hosted by We Can Be Heroes Foundation Will you assist in providing a luncheon and weekend meals for homeless veterans on June 23rd? Help is needed in purchasing food for weekend meals, such as those listed below, or Gift Cards from local stores, such as 7-Eleven, Dollar General, & Wal-Mart Stores? Gift Card drawings are held at the Luncheon and provide a dignified way for Veterans to purchase essential personal items. The Veterans enjoy the drawings and provide...
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 AT 8 AM Whistling Death 5k & 10k The Military Museum of North Florida WHERE: Historic Lee Field in Green Cove Springs, Florida, WWII training base for the F4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat fighters. TIME LIMIT: 5k = 2 hrs, 10k = 3 hrs COURSE: Run the perimeter of the old air base through WWII bunkers on paved and dirt roads. AWARDS: Technical T-shirt and a very cool medal to all finishers. RACE TIMING: Chip timed More info at this link: https://fb.me/e/1cTnlipW1
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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 AT 7 p.m. to Midnight Flying J Rodeo in Hilliard, Fla. Circle L Arena 458244 Old Dixie Highway Hilliard, FL More info at this link: https://fb.me/e/2E2gHzz5z
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-06-15/army-soldiers-recruiting-women-10451347.html
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Join us for the inaugural memorial 5k Run /1 Mile Walk for Gail DiMarco founding member. Inverness FL, June 17, 2023: Join us for the Inaugural Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk at Liberty Park in Downtown Inverness! This event is being held as part of PTSD Awareness Month and proceeds go the Soldiers Freedom Outdoors. Soldiers Freedom Outdoors is a holistic alternative to VA medication and therapy that is dedicated to “Healing the Hidden Wounds of War” using ECO and Equine therapy without the stigma of seeing a VA therapist or taking harmful medications. We...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-06-15/navy-crozier-theodore-roosevelt-book-10444338.html
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NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. - (June 7, 2023) Members assigned to Naval Station Mayport attend a flag raising ceremony in memory of the Battle of Midway, June 7, 2023. Naval Station Mayport is the largest operational command in Navy Region Southeast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)
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SATURDAY, JUNE 17 AT 6 PM Spaghetti Night American Legion Auxiliary Unit 9 Come support the Auxiliary this Saturday as they serve up their delicious spaghetti! Public Invited. 6242 Old Soutel Ct Jacksonville, FL 32219
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On Sunday, 25 June K9Line Inc. will be having a Sunday Funday held by Fleet Reserve Association 290 on Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach, Fla. Come out and enjoy some good food, music and raffle items! Can't wait to see everyone there!
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FSCJ is here for your future! Join us on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for our Open House. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Apply on-site at our FSCJ Application room Get help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Explore FSCJ degrees and certificates Discover opportunities to get involved on campus Meet FSCJ faculty and program representatives Get answers to your questions regarding Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Admissions We look forward to seeing you there! More info at this link: https://visit.fscj.edu/event/fscj.events.341669
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-06-14/nato-chief-stoltenberg-ukraine-russia-strategy-10435777.html
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Join author Michael Ray FitzGerald as he speaks on "Guitar Greats of Jacksonville" on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Legions of bands formed, composed of teens making a ruckus in the garage. But who could have guessed how many world-renowned greats would arise from the clangor? Guitar gods came forth from Los Angeles, London, Chicago, Nashville. But there is a southern city often overlooked, an unlikely incubator that produced more than a dozen greats. Legends such as Dickey Betts, Dave Hlubek, Duane Allman, Jeff Carlisi, Mike Campbell and Derek Trucks emerged from Jacksonville, a far-flung city detached from the music...
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The Town of Hilliard and The Town of Callahan, along with the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds presents the Independence Day Fireworks Display on Saturday, July 1st starting at 5 pm. Pastor Allen from the Anchor Church will lead us in Prayer and Leeann Purvis will be singing the National Anthem to kick things off. Come hungry because there will be several local Food Trucks ready to serve you. Bring your chairs or blankets to enjoy the patriotic show from the midway. We will have a DJ playing music starting at 5:00 pm This is sure to be a good...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-06-09/military-spouses-employment-veterans-caregivers-10378478.html
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Voice of Democracy: Established in 1947 Our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than [post_excerpt].3 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. The national first place winner receives a ,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational / technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from [post_excerpt],000-,000, and the first place winner...
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2023-06-07/wwi-unknown-american-soldier-burial-france-10367278.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2023-06-06/wwii-american-veterans-normandy-dday-10351914.html
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-06-05/commander-describes-kosovo-attack-10340969.html
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-06-05/d-day-normandy-veterans-participate-10337859.html
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We started this brand to connect our values with our long-standing tradition of military service. It was very important for us to create something authentic and pure. We wanted graphics, symbols and images that celebrated patriotism and love of country. We designed our first logo with two of the most iconic things that are perfectly American; script inspired from the Declaration of Independence and the American Bald Eagle. Pure American Apparel was born. We continued to find the right elements to showcase little bits of Americana and keep our self from being “too in your face”. We want be fun,...
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FRIDAY, JULY 7 J Jams Entertainment Talent Agency announces a “Latin Dance Party!” show featuring Latin Jazz / Pop / Fusion artist The Arlin TheSinger Quintet at Club Cuba Libre Havana Jax, 2578 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL on Friday, July 7th , 2023. Doors at 8 pm and show at 10 pm. Singer, songwriter, composer, and band leader Arlinnes “Arlin” Alvarez is a Miami, FL based Latin-fusion artist. She began her singing career as a child possessing talents for piano, guitar, and percussion instruments. She began singing professionally at age 16. Arlin is known for her vibrancy and versatility which...
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Back in 2011, Dee Quaranta, founder and CEO of Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc., saw that women veterans had a growing need for help and decided to “step up to the plate.” “I was working with CareerSource and I noticed there was an increase in women veterans coming through the door needing unique services,” Quaranta said. “I couldn’t find them. Especially shelter for homeless women vets and help for those traumatized who want to talk with a woman.” She started out advocating for these services, but they just did not exist. As a 20-year Air Force veteran, Quaranta understood that...
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Constantly training in combat to catch the bad guys and teaching foreign internal defense, after 19 years as a US Army Special Forces Green Beret, it can be hard to disengage. “One day I’m in Iraq steering a Humvee on a mission, and the next day I’m in the family Nissan getting groceries, still driving like I’m in combat, scaring my wife,” said CW3 Richard Van Rickley, PMP. That’s understandable considering that Van Rickley was in a continuing state of “mission focused,” for 27 total years of service, in a host of combat zones. With multiple tours in Bosnia, the...
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When Florida Governor and Navy Veteran Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet recently inducted 10 Veterans into the 2022 Class of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame (FVHOF), two of those honored reside in The Liberty Coast. These honorees – John C. Leslie, Jr., and Anthony G. D'Aleo -- after serving distinguished military careers, are also being exalted for their many years and accomplishments in public service and Veterans advocacy. Liberty Life Media is pleased to offer our gratitude by featuring some of their many service highlights and Veterans support contributions. John C. Leslie, Jr., US Navy Top gun has got...
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Battling the enemy is as much a mind game as a physical one. That’s why the US Army’s Special Operations are not just the military legends that overtake an enemy area with guns and rockets blazing, or stealthily operate as night stalkers, they are also civil affairs special ops and psychological operations or PSYOPs. PSYOP soldiers play mind games through planned tactical use of non-combat techniques to influence the thinking or behavior of an enemy, especially their perception of the battlefield. As experts in intelligence, interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, foreign languages and manipulation, they help sway opinions and actions of...
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 IT’S BACK! The premier military mud and obstacle course in the Jacksonville area since 2016. The Mud Run returns on Saturday, August 26, and it’s leaner and meaner than ever! We’re changing up the course, adding blow-up obstacles. Must have base access. Register today at NavyMWRMayport.com/ MudRun.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 5:30PM Social | 6:00PM Dinner 6:30PM D-Day Anniversary Presentation wecanbeheroesfoundation.org/upcoming-events/ Salem Centre Auditorium, 7235 Bentley Road, Jacksonville. Guests of Honor: CAPT Greg Streeter, USN Ret., Naval Order, Jacksonville and D-Day Veteran Floyd Chester “Chet” Galbraith Unsung Hero Nominees. Join us at this opportunity to meet and dine with World War II and other U.S. Veterans, Gold Star Families, Unsung Heroes, and the Atlantic Coast Young Marines. Reserve a dining table in memory or in honor of a D-Day, World War II, and other U.S. Veterans, First Responder or Unsung Hero you know or admire. Tables can...
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SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 5:30 PMfb.me/e/U2YxCrUh Rice Creek Conservation Area. Florida Trail Rice Creek Trailhead, Bolan Ramp Rd, Palatka, Fla. Join us as we explore the trails of the Rice Creek Plantation at night! This trail meanders through an area that was once a rice and indigo plantation. It is now a floodplain swamp, flatwoods, and mixed forest. The area is also a key parcel for connecting Etoniah State Forest to the Cross Florida Greenway. The area serves as a wildlife corridor, connecting several large natural areas. Natural community diversity supports Florida black bear, white-tailed deer, turkey, river otter,...
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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 6 - 9 PMwww.facebook.com/events/762499425343528 Veterans United Craft Brewery, 8999 Western Way #104, Jacksonville, Fla. Indoor / Outdoor BASH! Awesome eats by Chinchilla’s Eats on the Streets! Music by Jason Taylor! Network and meet other veterans! Join us for it is time to CELEBRATE!
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OPENING 5K - JUNE 13, 2023 AT 7:15 AM Kings Bay Fitness Complex This event is located on board Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and requires base access. Join MWR Kings Bay for this is a memorial run honoring those who have fallen during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Operation New Dawn. Commands can begin logging their miles after the opening 5K. Each command will be challenged to run a mile for every fallen service member since 2001. Spouses may log miles as well. Commands and Spouses can log their miles at...
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FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 AT 8 AM – 10 AM Come out to run at the Antenna Farm! Open to all authorized patrons with base access and their guests. This is not open to the general public. The race will begin right after colors. This is a fun 5K and will not be timed. On-site registration will be held from 7 - 7:50 am. Free themed t-shirts to the first 100 registered participants! Call (904) 542 3518 for questions. More info at this link. https://fb.me/e/1bV5b1tz7
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COMING TO FLORIDA ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17thwww.the294experience.com “One Woman Man,” Stage Play written by Marlo Roberson and Jamal Blair that debuted in New York, is coming to Florida for a special presentation at The Ritz Theatre and Museum in Jacksonville. “One Woman Man” presents a one-day spectacular, Saturday, June 17th at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., the day before Father’s Day. “The situations are comical, dramatic and heart-felt. The plot moves the play forward,” co-writer Marlo Roberson said. “It’s a comedy that deals with real life situations in a clearly humorous way.” “One Woman Man” tells the story of a...
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St. Marys Waterfront Park 9 AM – 9:30 PM The Kiwanis Annual Independence Day Festival celebration offers hometown charm plus a parade and fireworks over the St. Marys River. Other activities include a 5K/10K Run, arts & crafts vendors, and entertainment throughout the day. Organized and planned by the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys. (Events subject to change by Kiwanis Club of St. Marys). • 9 am- Vendors Open • 10 am - Parade • 9:15 pm - Fireworks Show Begins For more information visit the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys website at smkiwanis.com. Check out visitstmarys.com for lodging options...
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From rebuilding V-8 engines, to creating parts as a moulder, to repairing nuclear reactors in subs, this US Navy Vet grew his talents as a mechanic to a whole new realm. Being a mechanic was certainly in the cards for David Mckown, who humbly sees his career of 38 years as simply being a mechanic who performed different disciplines. Like a lot of kids growing up in the 70s, his love of customizing anything that moved started out with bikes, which expanded to cars in his early teens when his dad dropped a 1948 Chevy pick-up truck in the yard,...
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AUGUST 4, 1 PM - 4 PM Stop by Finnegan's Bowling for kids (17 and under) bowling with the purchase of a shoe rental, through August 4th! Free kids bowling takes place Wednesday-Friday, 1 pm-4 pm. Includes two free games per child each day. No registration required. Lanes are first come, first served. Shoe rental is /person. Please call Finnegan's Bowling with questions (912)-573-9492. Two free games max per child & free games must be finished by 4 pm. Must have base access.
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Registration starts MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023 AT 8 AM - 4 PM and ends WEDNESDAY JULY 5 Kings Bay Fitness Complex. Must have base access. Adult Soccer registration begins June 5, 2023! This is a four week 7 on 7 league, plus playoffs, that begins play on July 10. Register from June 5-July 5 at: www.imleagues.com/kingsbay Questions? Call our Adult Sports Coordinator at (912)-409-1611. All adult sports are open to all active duty, retirees, and civilians with base access, 18 years or older.
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-05-26/marine-veteran-remains-ukraine-war-russia-10245790.html
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"It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle." – Norman Schwarzkopf
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-05-28/memorial-day-lorraine-american-cemetery-10261304.html
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Read entire article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2023-05-26/air-force-revamps-enlisted-job-swap-10242970.html
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Get ready for an action packed weekend on Lake Geneva in Keystone Heights! Pro Watercross will be in Clay County in June. Make sure you come out and watch the festivities. JUNE 3rd AT 7 AM – JUNE 4th AT 4:30 PM Round Three of the LIQUI MOLY Pro Watercross National Tour – KEYSTONE HTS, Fla. presented by Jettrim Keystone Heights Historic Pavilion, 565 S. Lawrence Blvd., Keystone Heights, Fla. Get ready to witness the ultimate battle of the watercross titans! The Keystone Historical Pavilion, located on the stunning Lake Geneva in Keystone Heights, FL, is gearing up to...
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Green Cove Springs Riverfest Monday, May 29, 2023 - 10 am to 9 pm - Spring Park Green Cove Springs Riverfest is held on Memorial Day! There are an average of 100 food and craft vendors, a kid's zone that includes pony rides, bounce slides, face painting, live entertainment throughout the day, and fireworks at night. The highlight is the memorial and veterans recognition ceremony to kickoff the day, which includes a flyover by Dreamland Squadron, and displays of military vehicles and memorabilia by MVPA. How awesome it is to see men and women, both young and old come forward...
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Thanks to Aperta Works for this incredible video of the 23rd Riding into History! Take a few minutes to watch, it's TOTALLY worth your time! https://youtu.be/c7AHcRkScWE More info at this link: https://ridingintohistory.org/
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Enjoy Your Memorial Day Weekend! St. Johns Riverkeeper remembers and honors those who have given their lives in service to our country as we enter Memorial Day Weekend. We hope you are able to get out and Explore the St. Johns River this weekend! Do keep in mind, as the weather and our waters are warming, it is possible that conditions could be right for algae blooms in some areas of our river. If you see green scum on the water, steer clear and be sure to report where you saw it with photos at this link: https://explorethestjohns.com/
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MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE FLAGS-IN DAY 25 MAY 2023 1500 Hrs. at 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville Fla. Very Large NE Florida / SE Georgia Community Participation at Flags-In Day Take Time This Memorial Day Weekend To Pause & Reflect On Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice On Our Behalf Under the leadership of the Cemetery Staff (Director Christopher Morris and Foreman Daniel Johnson) and the Support Committee Teams (Chairman Michael Smith and Treasurer Pat Welch) over 1,500 volunteers from the NE Florida and SE Georgia area were on hand at the Jacksonville National Cemetery this...
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COPY A 4 Mind Game Special Ops Officer Adam Dillon Uses Skills Learned with Own Company 5 EVENTS on The Liberty Coast 6 Dee Quaranta and the Women Veterans of Northeast Florida 8 Green Beret Rick Van Rickley -- A Force Multiplier in More Ways Than One 9 Florida Veterans Hall of Fame: Class of 2022 10 FIREWORKS EVENTS on The Liberty Coast 16 The Nine Lives David Mckown Determined to Learn and Live 22 ON BASE EVENTS on The Liberty Coast
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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM Vets on TAP 5-year Anniversary Celebration at Veterans United - Friday June 23rd! Veterans United Craft Brewery 8999 Western Way #104, Jacksonville, Fla. Indoor / Outdoor BASH! Awesome eats by Chinchilla's Eats on the Streets! Music by Jason Taylor! Network and meet other veterans! Join us for it is time to CELEBRATE! More info at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/762499425343528
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HUGE Tent sale at Hagan Ace Hardware and Hagan Coastal Outfitters of Mandarin (Jacksonville) Saturday, May 27th 8 am-6 pm. We are liquidating ALL Bote products! Everything MUST GO! More info at this link: https://hagancoastaloutfitters.com/
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The 2023 Independence Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at Memorial Park/Duck Pond Park (160 West Boulevard in Macclenny). The celebration will begin at 5pm with vendor booths and entertainment. The fireworks will begin around 9pm or as soon as it is dark enough. The cost of a vendor booth is for a non-profit, for all other vendor booths and 0 for a food truck. When reserving your vendor spot, you must pay when signing up for the vendor booth, we cannot guarantee your vendor spot if payment has not been made in advance before the celebration. For more...
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Jacksonville Humane Society Calls for Community’s Help with Influx of Kittens Jacksonville, Florida (May 22, 2023): The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is asking for the community’s help in saving the lives of underage kittens. So far in 2023, JHS has taken in 626 kittens, and 382 of those came in the last 19 days. The public can help in many ways, the first being to act as temporary foster parents by bringing kittens into their homes and raising them until they are 8 weeks of age. JHS provides all medical care along with food and other supplies. When...
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Anchors Away Cruises & Tours is proud to announce that it is a veteran-owned travel agency specializing in Veteran travel. Our team of fully trained Travel Advisors has extensive experience in military unit reunion groups, family groups, association groups, fund raising and, of course, individual veterans traveling at military discounts. We are committed to providing our veterans with the best possible service and value. Our size allows us to offer special rates on most cruises that exceed the value offered by Military Fares. Our services are free to veterans and active-duty members. We offer vacation and cruise trips to various...
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JAX Airport Officials Anticipate High Volume of Passengers for Memorial Day Weekend Travelers Encouraged to Arrive Early and Anticipate Longer-than-Usual Wait Times [Jacksonville, FL – 22 May 2022] Tens of thousands of passengers are anticipated to fly out of Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) for Memorial Day Weekend. The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) advises all passengers to plan accordingly. Due to the large influx of passengers, those traveling are advised to arrive at the terminal at least two hours prior to departure time to find parking, check bags and navigate through security. Airport Parking During certain times of day, parking...
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Dee Quaranta and the Women Veterans of Northeast Florida By Bob Buehn Back in 2011, Dee Quaranta, founder and CEO of Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc., saw that women veterans had a growing need for help and decided to “step up to the plate.” “I was working with CareerSource and I noticed there was an increase in women veterans coming through the door needing unique services,” Quaranta said. “I couldn’t find them. Especially shelter for homeless women vets and help for those traumatized who want to talk with a woman.” She started out advocating for these services, but they just...
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Monday, May 22 - National Maritime Day Florida Maritime Industry Critical to Economic and National Security of America Florida’s Economy Bolstered By America’s Maritime Industry 65,000 + Jobs, More Than .6 Billion in Economic Benefits JACKSONVILLE, FL - Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella will join the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and the Florida Maritime Partnership in Jacksonville on National Maritime Day, Monday, May 22, to highlight the economic benefits that the over 65,000 men and women of American maritime bring to the nation and the Sunshine State. The Maritime Day observance will be held next to the Lone Sailor Statue on...
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REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FLAGS PROVIDED US FLAG PLACEMENTS ON GRAVESITES - THURSDAY FLAGS-IN DAY 25 MAY 2023 - 3 PM JACKSONVILLE (Fla.) April 2023 IMMEDIATE RELEASE– The Jacksonville National Cemetery Staff and its Support Committee are currently seeking school, military, veterans, church, corporate, civic-outreach and other groups of volunteers to mark their calendars and assist in the tradition of placing flags at gravesites in preparation for the traditional Memorial Day Observance 2023. Jacksonville is a leader by having the entire Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia community remember and honor the fallen military during Memorial Day. As you may already know that our Memorial Day initially...
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By Christina Swanson When Florida Governor and Navy Veteran Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet recently inducted 10 Veterans into the 2022 Class of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame (FVHOF), two of those honored reside in The Liberty Coast. These honorees – John C. Leslie, Jr., and Anthony G. D'Aleo -- after serving distinguished military careers, are also being exalted for their many years and accomplishments in public service and Veterans advocacy. Liberty Life Media is pleased to offer our gratitude by featuring some of their many service highlights and Veterans support contributions. John C. Leslie, Jr., US Navy...
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by Christina Swanson Battling the enemy is as much a mind game as a physical one. That’s why the US Army’s Special Operations are not just the military legends that overtake an enemy area with guns and rockets blazing, or stealthily operate as night stalkers, they are also civil affairs special ops and psychological operations or PSYOPs. PSYOP soldiers play mind games through planned tactical use of non-combat techniques to influence the thinking or behavior of an enemy, especially their perception of the battlefield. As experts in intelligence, interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, foreign languages and manipulation, they help...
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By Christina Swanson Veterans wanting to start or grow a small business on The Liberty Coast just got easier with the newly created FAVOB Jacksonville Chapter. So, what is FAVOB and how do they help? The Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, or FAVOB, is the only Florida business organization singularly focused on supporting Veteran Owned Businesses (VOBs) to do business with each other, while creating opportunities to work with local government agencies and for-profit supplier diversity programs. Founded in Orlando in 2014, its mission is to create opportunities for Veteran business owners to thrive with 350 plus veteran business...
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Green Beret Rick Van Rickley -- A Force Multiplier in More Ways Than One By Christina Swanson Constantly training in combat to catch the bad guys and teaching foreign internal defense, after 19 years as a US Army Special Forces Green Beret, it can be hard to disengage. “One day I’m in Iraq steering a Humvee on a mission, and the next day I’m in the family Nissan getting groceries, still driving like I’m in combat, scaring my wife,” said CW3 Richard Van Rickley, PMP. That’s understandable considering that Van Rickley was in a continuing state...
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photo cutline - Alicia and David Mckown The Nine Lives David Mckown Determined to Learn and Live By Christina Swanson From rebuilding V-8 engines, to creating parts as a moulder, to repairing nuclear reactors in subs, this US Navy Vet grew his talents as a mechanic to a whole new realm. Being a mechanic was certainly in the cards for David Mckown, who humbly sees his career of 38 years as simply being a mechanic who performed different disciplines. Like a lot of kids growing up in the 70s, his love of customizing anything that moved started...
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D-Day Remembrance Honoring World War II Veterans Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:30PM Social | 6:00PM Dinner 6:30PM D-Day Anniversary Presentation Salem Centre Auditorium – 7235 Bentley Road – Jacksonville Guests of Honor: CAPT Greg Streeter, USN Ret., Naval Order, Jacksonville D-Day Veteran Floyd Chester “Chet” Galbraith Unsung Hero Nominees Join us at this opportunity to meet and dine with World War II and other U.S. Veterans, Gold Star Families, Unsung Heroes, and the Atlantic Coast Young Marines. Reserve a dining table in memory or in honor of a D-Day,...
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla – Marina Munch Food Truck Park in St. Augustine will celebrate its 3rd anniversary and the grand opening of Marina Cantina from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at English Landing Marina, 509 S Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. The event will feature live music, beer, wine, cake, Hyppo Pops, and prizes. Promotional partners include Ancient City Brewing, Friends of St. Augustine State Park, and “Pirate Crewe of 13” historical re-en-actors. The Marina Cantina is a waterfront bar at the 45-slip English Landing Marina in the San Sebastián marina district of downtown St Augustine,...
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SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 5:30 PM A 5-Mile Night Hike at Rice Creek Plantation Rice Creek Conservation Area Florida Trail Rice Creek Trailhead, Bolan Ramp Rd, Palatka, Fla. Join us as we explore the trails of the Rice Creek Plantation at night! This trail meanders through an area that was once a rice and indigo plantation. It is now a floodplain swamp, flatwoods, and mixed forest. The area is also a key parcel for connecting Etoniah State Forest to the Cross Florida Greenway. The area serves as a wildlife corridor, connecting several large natural areas. Natural community diversity...
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SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 AT 9 AM – 4 PM Jax Beach Arts Market Seawalk Pavilion - Jax Beach 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. The Jax Beach Arts Market features local artists selling an array of handmade products including paintings, pottery, home decor, jewelry, and candles. The Jax Beach Arts Market is free to attend. Artists who wish to be vendors may sign up at this link: www.jaxbeachartsmarket.com.
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Veterans Florida EXPO presented by Bank of America We have selected the 2023 Battle of the Pitches finalists! Get ready to see these Veteran entrepreneurs compete LIVE at the Veterans Florida Expo in Tampa, FL, on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10. Thank you to everyone who submitted their pitch for consideration. The finalists for the 2023 Battle of the Pitches (in alphabetical order by last name) are: Chris Baez, IRON SHARPENS IRON FITNESS https://isifit2717.com/ Wilson Bautista, Jün Cyber https://www.juncyber.com/ John Byrnes, Center for Aggression Management, Inc. https://lnkd.in/g9J3EqtH Sean Collins, Calusa Security https://lnkd.in/gej_8PuF Liannette Curfman, Contempo Dance Club https://lnkd.in/gbtXwAXq Jeff Dow, JDs Pressure Washing https://www.jdspwash.com/ Wayne Dudding, One Less Gold...
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One Woman Man Comedy Drama Coming to Florida in June JACKSONVILLE, FLA – “One Woman Man,” Stage Play written by Marlo Roberson and Jamal Blair that debuted in New York, is coming to Florida for a special presentation at The Ritz Theatre and Museum in Jacksonville. “One Woman Man” presents a one-day spectacular, June 17th at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., the day before Father’s Day. The show first debuted at Theater 294 in Farmingdale, NY, in June of 2017 to a sold-out run. “The situations are comical, dramatic and heart-felt. The plot moves the play forward,” co-writer Marlo Roberson said....
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World's Only Rally on a Cruise Ship This is the most unique 7 day motorcycle event EVER! Over 2,000 bikers from around the world will be welcomed aboard the Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship Radiance of the Seas. After you settle into your cabin, grab your on-board party planner and start meeting your cruise mates while the cruise ship departs Tampa Saturday afternoon October 28th for seven nights of adventure including three exciting ports of call returning to Tampa Saturday morning, November 4th. Unique to this cruise is a bike vendor trade show, biker attire dress code, world-class parties and entertainment...
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Two Day Shuffle Skate & Mixer Fri 7-9 pm Splitz Bowling Fri 10:30 pm-1:30 am Opening Shuffle Skate Night Skate Station Mandarin Sat 10 pm-2 am Shuffle Skate Main Event Skate Station Orange Park 230 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, Fla. Active Military and Veterans take on dollar off each ticket! More info at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/157280027100122
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Hello Artists! We are looking forward to painting with you at Casa Amigos. 11112 San Jose Blvd Ste 23, Jacksonville, Fla. Wednesday, May 17 Painting will start at 6:30 pm. If you would like to eat some yummy tacos before we paint please arrive between 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm. This will give you time to order, eat and mingle before we get started. You can still get food later, but be careful not to dip your paint brush into your salsa! THE BRUSH Reservation link: https://the-brush.as.me/Flowerfunmay17
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FIRST EVER NATIONAL DOG PLAYGROUP ROCKSTARS ADOPTION EVENT ON MAY 13th Nonprofits Petco Love and Dogs Playing for Life launch a new approach to Pet Adoption On May 13th, national nonprofit organization Petco Love joins forces with Dogs Playing for Life and BOBS from Skechers™ to launch a National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption Event at more than 30 animal shelters around the country, including Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) to showcase social adoptable dogs in a fun and playful environment. Dogs Playing for Life created the unique playgroup shelter dog enrichment program operating with the simple philosophy of “Every Dog, Every Day, Let Them Play!” Their goal –...
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Turley Redmond & Rosasco, L.L.P. is a law firm with 30 years of experience in representing injured and disabled workers in NYC and Long Island. The firm specializes in workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and construction accident law. Janet Santeramo is one of the partners and attorneys at the firm who is a Marine veteran who served in the Persian Gulf and participated in several military operations, including Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Cease Fire. She was promoted to Corporal and Sergeant during her service. After her military service, she obtained her law degree at Touro College and was awarded the CALI...
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SATURDAY, MAY 13th AT 8 AM – 11 PM Join us at the 10th Annual Boots on the Ground Poker Run and Concert Flamingo Lake RV Park 3640 Newcomb Rd Jacksonville, FL On Saturday, May 13, 2023 the American Legion Riders Chapter 9, Flamingo Lake RV Resort and Dick’s Wings, in support of our American Veterans, Fallen Heroes and their Families, will host the 10th ANNUAL BOOTS ON THE GROUND POKER RUN AND CONCERT. The purpose of the event to benefit K9's For Warriors, K9 Line, Inc., Operation Barnabas, Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc., The Veterans Village of NE...
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Thursday, Friday & Saturday, MAY 18, 19 & 20, 2023 Finger Mullet Film Festival Crisp-Ellert Art Museum The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College are delighted to announce the Second Annual Finger Mullet Film Festival (FMFF) to be held at CEAM Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 20, at various times. This event is free and open to the public. The festival will kick off on Thursday May 18th at 5 pm, with an opening reception that will include an exhibition of artwork created by The PLAYERS Championship Boys and Girls Club students. At 7 pm we will...
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FSCJ to Honor Graduates at 2023 Commencement Ceremony WHAT: Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will celebrate the thousands of students who have completed their programs of study during the 56th annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 11. FSCJ President John Avendano, Ph.D. and the FSCJ District Board of Trustees will proudly present diplomas to students who have earned their bachelor’s and/or associate degrees. More than 3,600 degrees will be awarded to FSCJ graduates and candidates for the 2022-23 academic year. Of these, 1,934 are associate in arts degrees, 894 are associate in science degrees and 774 are bachelor’s degrees....
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FRIDAY, May 12th at 5 PM Distric 6 Testimonial Dinner and Roast Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1988 Green Cove Springs , Florida 421 S Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, Fla. Drinks from 5-6 Diner will start being served around 6 With the testimonial and roast kicking off around 7 We’re serving BBQ 3 meats 2 sides roll and dessert all for .50 Preorders are encouraged as we normally sell out We will be having live music with the band Remedy outside in our yard so bring your chairs with ya! More info at this link: http://www.vfw.org/
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WELCOME TO JACKSONVILLE COHORT OF SIX UKRAINIAN WOUNDED WARRIORS Soldiers Being Treated by The PROTEZ Foundation PROSTHETICS FOR UKRAINIANS IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE Injuries Due to Russian Invasion of Ukraine High-Quality Prosthetics for War Fighters May 8, 2023 North JAX Rotarian-Airport Hospitality Volunteer, Padraic E. Mulvihill, hosted, at the newly opened Military Lounge at Jacksonville International Airport, a Ukraine group of six wounded war fighters. Please see attached photo of this Rotary Club Past President (left) standing alongside a Ukraine Colonel, from an Army Infantry Airborne Unit. Alongside him is a cohort of...
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Tortuga Insurance Agency is honored to serve our Veterans, and we understand the unique needs and concerns that come with choosing the right insurance plan. That's why we have adopted a customer-centric approach that places the Veteran as the hero of their own story. We see ourselves as the guide, helping our Veteran customers navigate the complex world of healthcare coverage. Our team is highly trained to listen to each customer's needs and concerns, providing personalized attention and exceptional customer service at every step of the way. At Tortuga Insurance Agency, we specialize in Medicare, life, and ancillary...
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NEWS | May 5, 2023 Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support By David Vergun Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a policy today to initiate implementation of the Brandon Act and improve the process for service members seeking mental health support. The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, Cisneros said. The Brandon Act is named after Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Caserta who died by suicide in 2018. The legislation was signed into...
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PALATKA’S BLUE CRAB FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH MUSIC, FOOD & FUN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Throw your claws up in the air for three days of blue crab fun in historic downtown Palatka Palatka’s iconic Blue Crab Festival has been bringing crab and family fun to the downtown waterfront for almost thirty years. This year’s festival will kick off Friday, May 26th and run through Sunday, May 28th and will feature a jam-packed schedule of entertainment. Festival headliners include Molly Hatchet, whose hits include Flirting With Disaster and The Rambler: Sugarhill Gang, who brought hip hop to the billboard charts with “Rapper’s...
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The Avenues Mall St. Augustine Premium Outlets St. Johns Town Center
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Listen to the US Army Band playlist at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQg13Pn3xos97iFsjR1FwnQ
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SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 AT 10 AM – 1 PM Bill Berthet THE BUTTERFLY EXPERT 12501 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, Fla. Join us as we welcome Bill Berthet to our Hagan Ace Hardware of Mandarin Garden Center to talk about these perfect pollinators! Bring the kids - and your butterfly questions! Make sure you stop by to see our Hagan Ace Butterfly habitat while you are there! Bill is a nationally recognized photographer, writer, lecturer and butterfly expert. More info at this link: https://fb.me/e/EgvKvR9J
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Hardage Giddens offers Free Veterans Planning Guide One of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones is peace of mind the relief of knowing that you have planned your end-of-life wishes in advance, saving them stress, worry and guesswork. As experienced Planning Advisors for the Dignity Memorial network of funeral homes and cemeteries, we can assist you in: Making selections that uniquely reflect your traditions, whether traditional burial or cremation Providing you our veteran-only discount with an average savings of over [post_excerpt],000 Locking in today's pricing to help protect your family from inflation and financial...
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Jacksonville Humane Society Offers Programs and Services for Veterans and Active-Duty Military Jacksonville, Florida (May 4, 2023): The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is proud to offer services and programs for active-duty military and Veterans, including the Paws & Stripes volunteer program, the Paws & Stripes Academy, and unique adoption benefits. Paws & Stripes is a volunteer program for active duty service members and military Veterans to enhance the well-being of animals in need while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of working with shelter animals. Short-term volunteer opportunities are also available. The JHS Paws & Stripes Academy is a FREE job skills training program...
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SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 - 11 AM to 9:45 PM The 36th Annual Dancin in the Street Beaches Town Center - Where Atlantic Boulevard Meets The Ocean More Info at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/652108579956724
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Veterans receive a free Mission BBQ sandwich on their specific branch day during Armed Forces Week from 1100 - 1400 in honor and appreciation of their service. Join the veterans to thank them for their service to our country and wish them well when you purchase your meal. Arrive before noon for the live National Anthem. Please distribute this announcement to others who may not have received it. May God bless and keep our veterans safe. Click here for Mission BBQ Locations.
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Our Mission: "To Serve the Bradford County Veteran and the Veteran’s Family ” County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO), Barbara Fischer is responsible for the administration of the Bradford County Veterans Service Office over which the Board of County Commissioners has authority pursuant to Florida law. The CVSO is responsible for implementing and executing the policies, ordinances and budget as directed by the County Manager and the Board. Veterans’ Service Office Hours: (Part-time Position) The Veteran Affairs Office will be closed when the Bradford County Court House is officially closed. Monday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesdays: Hours Vary (please...
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FRIDAY May 5th AT 5:30 PM Cinco De Mayo VFW Post 1988 - 421 South Orange Ave Green Cove Springs, Fla. Carmen is going all out again for us. She is putting on a Mexican buffet for us that I’m sure will be ‘de bomb!!! More info at this link: https://fb.me/e/Z5xdxgLb
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SATURDAY AT 7 PM Oak Outreach Spring Fundraiser for Ayla's Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue Colonial Oak Music Park - 33 Saint George Street Saint Augustine, Fla. Join us at the Colonial Oak Music Park for our Oak Outreach Spring Fundraiser benefitting Ayla's Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue! The evening will feature 50/50 raffles, a silent auction, and the debut of our specialty "the rescue" cocktail. The fun doesn't stop there as music for the night will be brought to you by Circus -- classic rock with attitude! 7-10 PM Free Admission Family and pet friendly! More at this link:...
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Atlantic Self Storage has been locally owned and operated in the greater Jacksonville area since 1979. We offer a wide range of storage solutions designed to meet a variety of lifestyle needs. We provide our customers with free 24/7 access at most of our locations. We also offer a wide selection of packing and moving supplies. Whether you need climate-controlled storage for household items or a drive-in unit to store a vehicle or garage contents, Atlantic Self Storage has a storage solution for you. We are proud to support our active duty and retired military families by offering a 10%...
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May 12-13 Pitmasters include Food Network Chopped Champion from December 2022, Merry Graham ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – An ensemble cast of the finest chefs, bartenders and pitmasters join forces for the ULTIMATE fire grilling & cocktail-making exhibition — Masters of Fire & Ice, a 2-day event May 12-13 at Asadolife, 173 Shipyard Way, St. Augustine. Tickets and details at asadolife.com “This is our favorite event of the year. It is the passion of the participants that makes this event such an amazing culinary event,” said Nick & Christie Carrera, co-owners of Asadolife, which opened in 2022. This waterfront restaurant...
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FREE ADMISSION Friday, May 26th Doors 6:45 - Performance 7:30 Free Beaches Fine Arts Series held at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 465 11th Avenue North Jacksonville Beach, FL More at this link: https://beachesfinearts.org/jacksonville-symphony-orchestra/ THE ARTISTS Each season, the Symphony reaches over 135,000 individuals through almost 100 performances in Jacoby Symphony Hall and communities throughout Florida. The Jacksonville Symphony is also committed to the creation of original music and has embarked on an ambitious plan to commission five original compositions between the 2021/22 and the 2023/24 seasons. The Jacksonville Symphony is one of Northeast Florida’s most important cultural institutions....
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Learn more and watch the video at this link: https://vimeo.com/557754543/7f441e31ca Find a store at this link: https://www.commissaries.com/shopping/store-locations/find-a-store
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Listen at his link: https://youtu.be/UxLIJCrkNS4
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 AT 7:30 AM – 4 PM 2023 9th Annual Three Rivers Ride St Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park Register or more info at this link: https://camdencyclingclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=493098&item_id=1831706&fbclid=IwAR1xuYOFRuUfxGBH4wYnZgvk3vKL8mpA4uBET3qG-sKagSJuN3V5pVxt8fo
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Ticket Offer: Military Appreciation Night Thursday, May 25 7:05 PM Join the Jumbo Shrimp and CSX for Military Appreciation Night. CSX is happy to provide free tickets (subject to availability) to all active, retired, veterans and former military members and their dependents. Complimentary ticket may be received in person at the Miller Electric Box Office at the ballpark in advance or the day of the game, subject to availability. | Presented By CSX More info at this link
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Ticket Offer: Military Appreciation Night sponsored by OUTFRONT Media and Ascension St. Vincent’s Thursday, May 25 7:05 PM Join the Jumbo Shrimp and CSX for Military Appreciation Night. CSX is happy to provide free tickets (subject to availability) to all active, retired, veterans and former military members and their dependents. Complimentary ticket may be received in person at the Miller Electric Box Office at the ballpark in advance or the day of the game, subject to availability. | Presented By CSX More info at this link
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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 AT 11 AM – 10:30 PM Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Juicy Mayport 1487 Mayport Rd Atlantic Beach, FL 904 372-9220 Cinco de Mayo Celebration @ Juicy Mayport with Margaritas all day! Try Mango, Strawberries and more. Pair with your favorite seafood or wings! Authentic Seafood Boils - Fried & Grilled Seafood-Chicken-Steak & Wings with a Full Bar. Enjoy our fresh cuisine in our beach inspired design. More info at this link:
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April 26, Alton Green Memorial Post 194 paid a thank you tribute to Chris Shee and his MasterCraft Builder Group for the outstanding job they did on our Veterans Centennial Park!! Their generosity and kindness to our Vets and kids will be felt for years to come! More at this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2071694579713394/?multi_permalinks=3349646021918237%2C3349015168647989¬if_id=1682474273189802¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif
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The Jacksonville Humane Society Offers Free Adoptions and Seeks Loving Homes for Unique Pets on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Sunday, April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, and the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is seeking loving homes for pets at the shelter. Last year, JHS provided compassionate care to nearly 9,000 pets. On National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, JHS encourages people to consider adopting pets with unique needs - pets like Mike, Sweetie, and Pinta. All adoptions at the shelter will be free on April 30. Mike is a 5-year-old dog who loves to play and...
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Families and Supporters Launch Mission: P O W-MIA March 23, 2023 Chesapeake, VA – Today, the Board of Directors announces the launch of Mission: P O W-MIA, a national non-profit (501c3 status pending) organization dedicated to supporting the families of the 81,467 American prisoners of war and missing in action (P O W/MIA) in their pursuit of the fullest possible accounting and repatriation of the remains of their loved ones who died serving our nation in past conflicts. Mission: P O W-MIA’s membership includes both P O W/MIA family members from all generations as well as Veterans, active military, and...
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Cecil Airport Job Fair Approximately 14 companies doing business at Cecil Airport on Jacksonville’s west side will participate in a job fair on Saturday, May 6. Members of the public interested in a position at one of these businesses are welcome to attend. “Since its transition from the Navy, Cecil Airport has become an economic engine for the region with world-renowned businesses operating here,” Cecil Airport Director Matt Bocchino said. “This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to work for reputable companies with well-paying jobs to get hired.” WHEN: Saturday, May 6 9:00...
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The Hope 4 Veterans & Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, Florida Giving Day 2023 is right around the corner on May 3-4th 2023. More info about Giving Day 2023at this link https://www.givingday2023.com/organizations/hope4veterans-inc H4V supports military women and their families through many different programs. (1) Household and basic needs (2) laptops in needs (3) baby supplies such as diapers, cribs, swings; (4) P2P therapeutic Art program that has changed many life's from prevention isolation and suicide because sister support (5) small financial support. Our goal this year is raise ,000 for P2P sister program, baby supplies, expanding programs to 4...
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Join us Saturday April 29th for our 4th birthday and Military Family Day!! Thank you so much to Yoga4Change, Concerned Veterans for America Florida, and our other sponsors! Register on Eventbrite by either scanning the QR Code on the flyer, or by following this link: https://bit.ly/h4vbday
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For Military Couples At Any Age or Stage Of Their Relationship Live the Life is honored to serve those who serve our country by offering this FREE relationship enrichment program specifically for military couples. All are welcome: veteran, active duty, National Guard and reserves. In this fun, interactive workshop you will learn practical skills to improve communication and resolve conflict in your relationship. 3-DAY WORKSHOP: JUNE 2 - 1830-2130 JUNE 3 - 0900-1600 JUNE 24 - 0900-1200 STEVEN A. COHEN MILITARY FAMILY CLINIC AT CENTERSTONE 7011 - A.C. SKINNER PKWY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 More information at this link https://aimclasses.org/detail/jacksonville/steven-cohen-centerstone/2119
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First Coast High is inviting Vietnam veterans and their families, along with students and staff at the school. VOICES OF BRAVERY 2023 DOCUMENTARY FILM Presentation by First Coast News At FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL Thursday 27 April 2023 590 Duval Station Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32218. 904-757-0080 ARRIVAL TIME: NOON ( A BIT EARLIER THAN ORIGINALLY PLANNED) / CHECK IN INSIDE MAIN OFFICE 12:30 ROTC CADETS RELEASED FROM CLASS TO ASSIST / VETERANS GATHER IN PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE ROOM TO VISIT AND ORGANIZE 12:45 STUDENTS IN AUDITORIUM 12:50 VETERANS ESCORTED TO AUDITORIUM (SCHOOL IS PLANNING TO PUT YOUR PHOTOS UP ON A...
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SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 AT 11 AM – 2 PM COOKOUT - Jacksonville H.O.G Chapter Adamec Harley-Davidson 8909 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL More info at this link
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SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 AT 11 AM – 2 PM COOKOUT - Ancient City H.O.G Chapter Adamec Harley-Davidson Our new full service dealership is located on 4.5 acres on Outlet Mall Blvd Exit 318 (at I-95 & 16) Adamec Harley-Davidson® is the oldest family owned & operated dealership in Florida, and one of the oldest cities in the nation 380 Outlet Mall Blvd Saint Augustine, FL More info at this link
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Join us at the 2023 Vets Freedom Fest. Held each year on the last Saturday in April at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. This is our 5th year and there is excitement as the festival draws near. You can help by coming to the festival and enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner or by donating using the link on our website at this link: https://vetsfreedomfest.org. According to the U.S. Census Bureau about 6,630 Veterans live in Putnam County. After several months of planning, fundraising, and gathering food and supplies, on April 28, 2018, the first Freedom Fest was held at the...
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Memorial Day Observance On Hallowed Grounds Saturday, May 27, 2023 9 am All Are Invited to Participate in This Very Special Day-of-Remembrance Program JACKSONVILLE (Fla.) April 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- This very special event is open to the public. For attendees, please note that travel to the Cemetery has been made easier due to the newly opened Gold Star Family Parkway which is accessed from I-95 and Pecan Park Exit. The Cemetery Staff and its Support Committee consisting of a Team of Community Outreach Volunteers and The Jacksonville Ladies, who attend interment services and are present when family...
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Sierra Club Military Outdoors The Sierra Club and the YMCA of the USA have launched a national partnership focused on improving the health and well-being of former and current members of the military and their families through outdoor experiences. The goal of the program is to improve the lives of military members, veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of this community to become outspoken champions for environmental conservation and justice. Locally our Sierra Club Northeast Florida has teamed up with the First Coast YMCA. More info at this link: https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/northeast-florida/sierra-club-military-outdoors
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Read entire article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-04-21/navy-sailors-recruits-fitness-course-9878715.html
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It’s not too late to come party with us in Downtown Jacksonville. Do the Savage Race O-Course, take some Rogue Fitness and GORUCK challenges, drink ice-cold beers and listen to live music, and enjoy Fit Talks from world-class leaders and thinkers like Michael Easter, Sebastian Junger, Melissa Urban, and CrossFit CEO Don Faul. "Come for the party, Stay for the people!"Love, Monster,President, GORUCK Nation Get passes at this link
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JACKSONVILLE (Fla.) April 2023 IMMEDIATE RELEASE– The Jacksonville National Cemetery Staff and its Support Committee are currently seeking school, military, veterans, church, corporate, civic-outreach and other groups of volunteers to mark their calendars and assist in the tradition of placing flags at gravesites in preparation for the traditional Memorial Day Observance 2023. Jacksonville is a leader by having the entire Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia community remember and honor the fallen military during Memorial Day. As you may already know that our Memorial Day initially began as Decoration Day. Each year on May 30th, Americans would decorate the graves of Veterans with flowers. This flag-placement program will...
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Details at this link: https://www.coj.net/departments/military-and-veterans-affairs/events/all-events/memorial-day-observance
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Arlin TheSinger “Latin Dance Party!” Friday, July 7th, 2023 J Jams Entertainment, talent agency announces a “Latin Dance Party!” show featuring Latin Jazz / Pop / Fusion artist The Arlin TheSinger Quintet at Club Cuba Libre Havana Jax in Jacksonville, FL on Friday, July 7th , 2023. Doors at 8 pm and show at 10 pm. Singer, songwriter, composer, and band leader Arlinnes “Arlin” Alvarez is a Miami, FL based Latin-fusion artist. She began her singing career as a child possessing talents for piano, guitar, and percussion instruments. She began singing professionally at age 16. Arlin is known for her...
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Two motorcycles have been generously donated to Riding Into History for display at the silent auction to be held at the Grand Marshal dinner this Friday evening, April 14th at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. In order for the general public to have a chance to bid on these exciting machines, the silent auction on the motorcycles will continue on Saturday April 15th at the Concours d’Elegance of the 23rd Annual Riding Into History™. The motorcycles will be displayed at the Riding Into History Charity Store and bids are open until 2 pm. A 2001 BMW R1200C...
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TEAM OF ROTARY CLUBS - JAX AREA FOCUS UPON MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH FOR US MILITARY WOMEN VETERANS & THEIR BABIES SPECIALIZED NUTRITION NORTH FLORIDA - SOUTH GEORGIA - WARRIOR MOMS MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY CHERYL TILLMAN - WOMEN VETERANS’ PROGRAMS MANAGER NFSG VETERANS’ ADMINISTRATION /VA HOSPITAL LAKE CITY FROM THE DESK OF PADRAIC E “PAT” MULVIHILL April 2023 Bravo Zulu and Many Thanks to Liz Page and the Rotarians of the SOUTHPOINT JAX EVENING SATELLITE CLUB for stepping up and participating with NORTH JAX in providing a HANDS-ON service for a most worthy cause...
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Lit Chat Interview with Aaron Woodson at Pablo Creek Regional Library, 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, Fla. Wed. April 12, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This Lit Chat Interview is a 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation between author Aaron Woodson and interviewer Taryn "LoveReigns" Wharwood, followed by 20 minutes of audience Q & A. A book signing concludes the Lit Chat, with books available for sale on site. Join us for a chat with local veteran and poet Aaron Woodson about his new book, The Face of Expression 3. Aaron Woodson is a Florida-based military combat veteran who has served...
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Remembering Those in World War II Who Kept the Seas Open You are invited to the US Merchant Marine and Armed Guard Monument Dedication Palm Sunday, 2 April 2023, 2:00 PM Beaches Veterans Memorial Park - Corner of Atlantic Blvd. and Mayport Rd. Atlantic Beach, FL. - Adjacent to the American Legion Post 316 Naval Order of the United States Announcement Follows The Naval Order of the United States Florida First Coast Commandery and US Merchant Marine Association are holding a dedication ceremony at the Atlantic Beach Memorial Park on Sunday, 2 April at 1400 hours for the Monument to the...
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Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 4th Annual Appreciation Dinner Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 5 - 9 PM | Camp Freedom Soldiers Freedom Outdoors, Camp Freedom: 4342 SE 8th Ave Melrose, Fla. RSVP AT THIS LINK This will be a night to honor our Military, our donors and our volunteers. Tickets are a person which includes 10 free raffle tickets and 1 adult drink ticket or buy a table of 8 and save . Each table will receive 80 raffle tickets and 8 adult drink tickets. Enjoy a night of live music, testimonials, auctions, raffles, cash bar and great food. Bob...
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This Saturday morning 25 March 2023 Welcome Home Ceremony was held at the TAPS monument at 915 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs historic Triangle, included guest speakers, and recognized-honored-thanked our Vietnam Vets. Video of Saturday's Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony in Green Cove Springs See video at this link: https://fb.watch/jw2lDwPiO5/
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Left to right: Padraic E. “Pat Mulvihill, Special Forces Chapter 88 Member and Rotary Club of North Jacksonville Volunteer at the Military Lounge; Dewey Walker, President of NE Florida Chapter 88 of The US Army Special Forces Association; and Mark VanLoh A.A.E., a US Army Veteran and the President and CEO of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. In conjunction with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s opening of The Military Lounge for service men and women at Jacksonville International Airport, the local Green Beret Chapter 88 of the US Army Special Forces Association held a special ceremony on 29 March 2023....
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Between 1953-1987, people living or working at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina were exposed to contaminated water that has caused death, illness, and life-altering chronic health conditions. There were two main Volatile Organic Compounds initially identified in Camp Lejeune’s water supply; a dry-cleaning solvent and a degreaser. As time went on, there were more than 70 chemicals identified in the water that could cause health problems. Those deadly chemicals included Benzene, Toluene, Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, and Perchloroethylene. Ingesting or bathing in these poisonous chemicals can cause death, and severe injury and illness including the following: Adult...
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Tainted water at North Carolina base allegedly linked to various cancers and other maladies; claims brought under Camp Lejeune Justice Act signed into law by President Biden this week; Grant & Eisenhofer also represents veterans in cases against 3M over defective combat arms ear plugs linked to hearing loss and tinnitus. Jacksonville, N.C. (August 10, 2022) Leading plaintiffs law firm Grant & Eisenhofer announced it represents U.S. military service members and their families who have been exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, the Marines’ enormous training facility in Jacksonville, N.C. The service members are asserting claims under the Honoring...
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For Those Exposed to Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune- A new bill will allow veterans and others to obtain justice and compensation for injuries. Nearly a million veterans, civilians, and their families (living or working) may have been exposed to contaminated water with toxins at concentrations anywhere from 240 to 3,400 times the levels allowed by safety standards at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. - Secure compensation for treatment costs and medical expenses - Hold the U.S. government to higher safety standards - Obtain peace of mind and closure for your claim - Choose the law firm with proven...
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Love Note to the Next Generation, an Exhibition Wednesday, April 5, 2023 5-8 p.m. Southlight Gallery 1 Independent Drive, Suite 113, Jacksonville, Fla. On Wednesday, April 5th Southlight Gallery with its eye on the future begins a special month-long collaboration. Each of Southlight Gallery’s member artists has given a special invitation to an up-and-coming younger artist to co-exhibit some of their best work alongside the art on our respective walls for the entire month of April. Come meet our younger friends! A lovely reciprocity is about to occur as the young guest artists are introduced to Southlight Gallery’s patrons, and...
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2023 Riding into History Grand Marshal Banquet You are invited to meet our 2023 Grand Marshals, AMA Hall of Famer Brian Slark, and Motogiro d’Italia Hall of Famer Vicki Smith! Join the Riding Into History family to meet our Grand Marshals in a social setting, Friday, April 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The catered banquet, at per person, will be served at the Legacy Hall, across from the World Golf Hall of Fame Museum. You’ll also have an opportunity to bid on several amazing Silent Auction items. Due to the popularity of this event, please register early to avoid...
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Subaru of Jacksonville ‘Shares the Love’ with Wolfson Children’s Hospital for seventh year Local dealership consistently ranks among top nationwide in annual giving campaign. What: Subaru of Jacksonville will announce the total amount raised for Wolfson Children’s Hospital from the annual Share the Love campaign. This year’s donation is the largest to a single charity among all Subaru dealerships nationwide. Who: Phil Porter, owner of Subaru of Jacksonville, will present a check to Allegra C. Jaros, MBA, the new president of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. When: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 10 am Where: Subaru of Jacksonville 10800 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32225 Why:...
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Northeast Florida Green Beret Chapter 88 The Special Forces Association Jacksonville, Fla. The US Army Special Forces Association NE Florida Green Beret Chapter 88 Donating a U.S. Flag and a Set of Military Flags to Newly Opened Military Lounge- JAX Airport Noon Ceremony at noon on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 The JAX Military Lounge is Located at Site of Former United Service Organization Center In conjunction with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s (JAA) opening in December 2022 of The Military Lounge for active-duty service men and women at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), the local Green Beret Chapter 88 of the...
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RM Garage Announces Re-brand to Jax Speed Shop Local classic car repair shop gets a new facelift JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — March 23, 2023 — RM Garage, a Jacksonville-founded classic car repair shop, last week announced their re-brand to Jax Speed Shop. RM Garage was founded by Joseph Maurer in 2016. What started out as a one-man operation has quickly grown to a team of 14 including Veterans that now operates out of a brand new facility spanning 18,000 square feet, more than eight times the amount of space held at its previous location. The growth of the team and influx...
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N A S Jacksonville will be hosting a Security Forces Hiring Event at Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society BLDG 13 located outside the main gate in the U S O parking lot, on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 from 1000-1400. Applicants must bring their resume, valid driver's license, and a DD-214 (MBR 4 copy) for Retiree / Veterans (if applicable). Interviews, fingerprints and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on site. Pre-employment physicals will be scheduled. This event supports the Security Forces for N A S Jacksonville and NS Mayport. For questions regarding this event please contact Ambroshia Roumell @...
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Come by River Cove Community Center and bring your four-legged best friend from 10 - 11 am! Must have base access to N A S Jax Upcoming Date: MARCH 25, 2023 We’ll hang out, play and take a walk by the St. Johns River. Extra water bowls will be provided. Please bring a baggie to clean up after them. This event is geared towards ages 10+ with adult supervision. *Dogs must be up to date on shots and friendly with others. * Call (904) 542-3041 for more info or use this link.
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Visit the MWR team Wednesday, April 5 from 1 pm to 5 pm at the USO at 2560 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, Fla. for their MWR Job Fair! You can apply for multiple positions starting at an hour and receive great benefits and perks. If you can't make it, no worries, apply at Navymwrmayport.com/jobs.
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Three Months. Three Stages. Three Challenges. Are you ready to test your endurance. Join MWR Kings Bay Fitness Team in the 2023 Trident Challenge aboard NSB Kings Bay! April Challenge: Run 3 Nautical Miles (3.5 miles) Please note, this challenge must be completed all at once in the same day. May Challenge: Run 6 Nautical Miles (6.8 miles) Please note, this challenge must be completed within a 2 day cumulative period or less. June Challenge: Run 12 Nautical Miles (13.8 miles) *Please note, this challenge must be completed within a 4 day cumulative period or less. Cost: per...
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A Memorial Concert & Picnic Monday, May 29th starting at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, 1620 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Fla. In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, join Memorial Park Association for our annual Memorial Day Concert & Picnic. Featuring a live performance from the Navy Band Southeast, this event is fun for the whole family. Local restaurants will be tabled at the park for food purchase, stilt walker and face painter for the kids, and professional photographer for photos. Parking is available at the Ascension / St. Vincent’s Hospital Parking Lot A, at 2116 Riverside Avenue at the corner...
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum celebrates the legacy of the Junior Service League of St. Augustine ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.– The St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is one of the city’s most visited museums — welcoming visitors from all over the country and beyond. Yet, many residents and visitors alike are unfamiliar with the humble beginnings of the museum and how a group of local women committed to historic preservation saved the Keepers’ House from the wrecking ball. In 1970, a suspicious fire gutted the abandoned Keepers’ House located at the St. Augustine Light Station. The following year,...
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Under 35 is Alive! at 23rd Annual Riding Into History™ By Holly Will Bond The 23rd Annual Riding Into History™ (R I H) planning committee created a new class for their Premier Vintage Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance event on April 15th, 2023 at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. With this new class, Under 35 is Alive! R I H is working to attract younger participants to get involved with our event and hopefully get bitten by the bug of collecting, restoring and showing vintage motorcycles. If you have attended any type of motorcycle event or gathering of...
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NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. - (March 8, 2023) Chief Master-at-Arms Military Working Dog (MWD) Hero is piped ashore during his retirement ceremony on Naval Station Mayport, March 8, 2023. Naval Station Mayport is the largest operational command in Navy Region Southeast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)
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Congressman Aaron Bean will be speaking at our next Veterans Council Clay County Florida meeting that will be held at the Administration Building, 477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida. The meeting will start at 1100 on the 4th floor in the County Commissioners auditorium. No weapons are allowed and even pocket knives need to be left in your vehicle. Please attend if you can. We need to show the Congressman that we care about our Veterans in Clay County. Also Mission BBQ said they will provide lunch that day. We are setting up in the 1st Floor Conference room...
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CO's Quarterly Town Hall NS Mayport's Commanding Officer, Capt. Brian Binder, will hold a virtual, live-stream Town Hall via Facebook Live-Stream on Wednesday, March 15, at 4 pm. The CO will answer pre-submitted, relevant questions during the live-stream. Submit your questions via email to the Public Affairs Officer, Bill Austin: william.f.austin@navy.mil Questions must be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 14. Facebook Event link https://fb.me/e/11lvnlA99
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 Poker Run for Veterans Center – All types of vehicles welcome! Poker Run contact: info@vcccf.org More at this link: vcccf.org Route: (stops are subject to change) SP –VFW Post 8255, Middleburg S1 –VFW Post 5968, Orange Park S2 –VFW Post 1988, Green Cove Springs S3 – Watering Hole at Smith Lake, CR 214, Keystone Heights S4 – AMVETS Post 86, Keystone Heights FP -VFW Post 8255, Middleburg Costs: rider, Passenger (both include a poker hand) Extra poker hand 50/50 tickets available Registration starts at 9:00 am - Kick Stands Up at 10:00...
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Vets Freedom Fest 2023 HONORING OUR VETERANS Date: Saturday, APRIL 29th Time: 10 AM to 4 PM Place: Putnam County Fairgrounds 118 Fairground Road, East Palatka, FL 32131 Hosted by Hillcrest Baptist Church MUSIC, BARBECUE, GAMES, PRIZES, KIDS’ BOUNCE HOUSE, ANTIQUE CAR & TRUCK CRUISE-IN INFORMATION BOOTHS (About benefits for Veterans) FREE MEAL FOR VETERANS & THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY PUBLIC INVITED NON-VETERAN ADULTS - .00 per Meal Children 12-18 and under 12 eat free Proceeds benefit veterans For information see VetsFreedomFest.org or call (386) 546-9126
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) was named a 2023-24 Military Friendly® School with a “Gold” ranking for leading practices, outcomes and effective programs for student veterans. Postsecondary schools across the country were evaluated using public data sources and their responses to a survey. Out of the 1,800-plus schools that participated for the 2023-24 award cycle, 530 schools earned awards level designations; FSCJ was one of only 250 to be selected for the “Gold” status. Final ratings were determined by combining each institution’s survey responses and government/agency public data sources within a logic-based assessment. Measurements include the institution’s...
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Pictured - Bob Whitkop, Scott Williams, Charlie Sellers, Stephen Snyder Beaches Park Home of Merchant Marine Memorial (JACKSONVILLE) –Tuesday morning March 7th at the Veterans Memorial Park in Atlantic Beach, Florida, “A Memorial To All Who Served in the US Merchant Marine and the Navy Armed Guard” was placed at the Beaches Veterans Memorial Park. The Memorial Park is at the corner of Atlantic Blvd. and Mayport Rd, adjacent to the American Legion Post 316. The Merchant Marines suffered 6,839 lost lives, and the Armed Guard suffered 1,810 lost lives. Between 1941 - 1945 731 ships were sunk....
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NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2023) In a special ceremony, aboard USS Cooperstown (LCS 23), Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) LCS Training Facility (LTF) Atlantic’s (LANT) Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) Keith Johnson and wife, Cooperstown’s CMDCS Keona Johnson, are both frocked to command master chief, Feb. 23. (U.S. Navy photo by Surface Combat Systems Training LCS Training Facility Atlantic / USS Cooperstown (LCS 23))
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HONOR WALK KICK OFF Honoring and thanking, GOD, Veterans, First Responders and Families Thursday, March 9th at 4:30 pm Join us and the kids from Webster Elementary School at "Kids Safe Zone" Sgt Danny Garcia will walk from Webster Elementary School with then kids and supporters to our American Legion Post 194 for a ceremony and dinner. Our purpose is to bring awareness to Kids Safe Zone, raise funds and to celebrate the kids academic achievements. Danny will then travel to Parris Island South Carolina on Saturday, March 18th and visit military installations, law enforcement, and Veteran...
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a PACT Act Awareness Fair and Benefits Claims Workshop on Thursday, March 23, 2023. 9:00am — 3:00pm North Florida / South Georgia V A H C S Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic 3901 University Blvd South, Bldg 100 Join us! At the event: • Veterans may learn more about the PACT Act & file a new claim for disability benefits, check the status of an existing claim or appeal, and personally speak to a VA claims processor about related questions. • VA experts will be available to discuss Veterans readiness and employment, healthcare eligibility,...
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15th Annual Fun Run Saturday, April 15th Registration starts at 8:30 AM at Post 88 KSU 10:30AM - There will also be a bus available Route: Post 137 Post 9 VFW 4351 Post 283 Post 88 for Food & a Band ( The ByeStanders) Breakfast Sandwiches - .00 50/50 Raffle for a Craftsman M220 Lawn Mower American Legion Post 88 3662 Spring Park Rd, Jacksonville, Florida More info at this link
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ACCIDENT & INJURY ATTORNEYS Over 200 Years of Combined Legal Experience At The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., we proudly represent those who have been injured or lost loved ones due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of others in Florida and Georgia. If you or a loved one are injured in an accident, slip and fall or other incident due to the negligence of someone else, you are entitled to damages and need a legal team that take your health and your claim, seriously. Whether it’s whiplash, serious injury or a wrongful death of a loved one, it...
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Liberty Organization for Veterans and Emergency Responders is a non-profit organization that helps military members,veterans, first responders & their family members, overcome the effects of traumatic events during their service so they can heal and regain the life they deserve. Liberty-O V E serves Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders and their family members. We offer free Trauma Recovery Intervention Protocol (TRIP) sessions. This provides recuperation, solace and healing from physical & mental injuries suffered in the line of duty. Liberty-O V E created a safe, reliable, and effective way to combat the effects of PTSD. This groundbreaking protocol,...
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Miss Bessie's Quilt Shop 111 N Central Ave, Umatilla, Fla. (352) 771-2653 missbessiesquiltshop@yahoo.com
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We are 30 days out from the IW Jax Beach Silkies Hike. On Saturday, March 25th veterans from around the country will be meeting at GREATER BEACHES VFW Post 3270 to hike 8 miles through Jacksonville Beach to Bring Veterans Together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and PREVENT VETERAN SUICIDE! If you’re a veteran in the Jacksonville region, register today and come join the fun. Register at this link
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The Ocean Is Our Way of Life Deep Blue Dive Therapy Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Active-Duty service members, Veterans & First Responders suffering from PTSD by introducing them to the amazing underwater world of scuba diving. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Private Foundation and we are committed to serving those who serve or served. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, 11–20 out of every 100 Gulf War veterans suffer PTSD in any given year. PTSD causes individuals to have a negative outlook on life, with thoughts of self-destructive behavior and other trauma related symptoms....
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February Lunch & Learn When: Monday, February 27th, 2023 1300-1500 Where: Kent Campus Building D, room 120 3939 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, Fla. Come to our February "Meet and Greet" to connect with fellow students, staff, community businesses, and organizations. There will be FREE lunch - get it while it lasts! - provided by Mission BBQ. The Sierra Club of Northeast Florida will be speaking about local hikes and nature walks. Members will receive a FREE SVA t-shirt so make sure to sign up! You will also be entered into a raffle to win a Walmart gift card, of a...
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From the north, The Liberty Coast begins in Georgia’s beautiful St Mary’s river basin, and includes the very pro-military counties of Charlton and Camden. Founded in 1777, Camden County is a home to the communities of St Mary’s and Kingsland. On the shores of the Cumberland Sound is a principal naval base, Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay. The theme of Kings Bay and its nearly 15,000 workforce and population is deterrence from attack and keeping America safe. Boomers. Behind the heavily guarded fence line is the east coast home to six Ohio class nuclear-powered ballistic submarines (SSBN) and their...
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RidingIntoHistory.org World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida • I-95, Exit 323 Enjoy the 23rd Annual Riding into History™ Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance This Year’s Theme: COMPETITION MOTORCYCLES The Riding Into History Councours d’Elegance is again held at the World Golf Village. As always, no entry fee for qualified registered motorcycles, great gifts and outstanding awards. Admission tickets for spectators at this link. All proceeds to benefit K9’s for Warriors.
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SpringingTheBlues.com The Springing The Blues presented by Sawgrass Asset Management is one of the world’s finest blues music events, located at the Seawalk Pavilion in downtown Jacksonville Beach. Please join us on March 31st, April 1st & 2nd 2023, for three great days of blues on the beach! Be sure to get your VIP passes now! The Springing The Blues presented by Sawgrass Asset Management is a free, outdoor blues music festival that celebrates America’s indigenous musical form. The three-day oceanfront event features national, regional and local blues artists on two stages. Springing the Blues is held at Jacksonville Beach’s...
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ClayCountyFair.Org Since 1987 the Clay County Agricultural Fair has provided Clay County and Northeast Florida with an event that’s both fun and educational in a family atmosphere. In fact, the Fair vision says it all “A Family A*Fair”. The Fair strives to be the showcase for Clay County’s agricultural, educational, civic and commercial interest. It provides an opportunity for citizens to work and have fun together. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the fair. Their dedicated support of sharing time and talents is vital to the fair’s success.
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JGMS.Wildapricot.Org Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society is proud to present our 35th Annual Jacksonville Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Fossil, Bead More than 40 Vendors from around the country. Fantastic one of a kind jewelry, rare and beautiful minerals and fossils from around the world. Also on display are jewelry and lapidary supplies, Faceted Gem Stones, Cabochons, Beads, Tools and more. Spectacular Grand Prize Drawings, Awesome Hourly Door Prizes, See the Fluorescent Rock Display in Full Black light. You will be AMAZED!!! Jacksonville Fair Grounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville, Florida. March 24-26, 2023. Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5, per day or ...
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10 A.M. UNTIL 10 P.M. ON SATURDAY AND FROM 10 A.M. UNTIL 7 P.M. ON SUNDAY. CelticstAugustine.Com. Top touring bands from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the U.S. will play traditional songs and Celtic rock throughout the two-day festival. An extensive music line-up includes Albannach, Dublin City Ramblers, Seven Nations, Steel City Rovers, La Unica, Syr, Jamison, and Dragonfly. Chad Light is the main stage host and emcee. FREE ADMISSION for active duty and retired military personnel.
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Southeastern Georgia and Northeast Florida is a beautiful coastal region of pines, rivers, marshes, beaches and . . . military bases? Nine in fact. Three of which are major naval installations or master bases that, just by themselves, operate over a hundred military aircraft and a fleet of warships and ballistic missile submarines. They also employ thousands of people. Here, across nine counties, five of the nation’s six military branches of service operate on and off these area bases as well as the Department of Defense (DOD), Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection and others. Military headquarters in the region...
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Former Major Military Installation? Not So Fast. With as much military legacy as any current or former base on The Liberty Coast, the former Naval Air Station (N A S) Cecil Field is re-defining itself and its next generation impact on our national defense. Cecil Field played essential roles in the pre-combat training of naval aviators the Pacific and European theaters in WWII, the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. Cecil Field-based reconnaissance fighters captured the aerial evidence of Soviet missile installations in Cuba, launching the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960's. Thousands of other accomplished naval aviators trained and served...
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Located in southern Duval county on the banks of the St Johns River, NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE (N A S JAX) is home to over 100 tennant commands. As the largest Navy base in the southeast region and often recognized as the best in the Navy, N A S JAX’s moniker as a master air base and impactful industrial complex is valid and uncontested. The base has hosted a cornucopia of naval combat, anti-submarine (ASW), patrol and logistics aircraft since its birth in 1940. The world famous Blue Angels came along in 1946. Today, N A S JAX specializes in...
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One, rightfully so, visualizes Navy warships and a busy seaport when Naval Station Mayport’s role comes up. Since 1942, Mayport has been home to whatever the Navy fleet has had to offer to the defense of the nation. The mouth of the St Johns River has been home to warships from patrol craft to massive aircraft carriers as well as the various support vessels and harbor craft. The current inventory of warships, some 21 that call Mayport home, include Arliegh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, littoral combat ships (LCS) and a Coast Guard cutter. Offering the “Finest Service to the Finest Fleet,”...
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As the Reserve Force of the United States Marine Corps, MARFORRES units train and are ready to be mobilized for active duty in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations. One of the Marine Corps Reserve Force’s components is the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion— Bravo Company (AAB/B). As neighbors, the Marines of the 4th AAB/B and their resident alligator named “Sign,” are camouflaged in plain sight, right next door to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on the St Johns River in north Jacksonville. As protectors, the 4th AAB/B are experts in maintaining and driving amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) out...
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While often considered a “Navy” town, the Marines have two unique operations in Jacksonville. Up first, is the Marine Corps Support Facility - Blount Island Command. This is not your typical Marine Corps installation. Yes, one will discover fit and battle-ready Marines (aren’t they all?) with their trusty sidekicks, Navy Corpsmen, on this beautiful river island base. However, Blount Island Command is a very specialized port facility and logistics hub that serves as the Marines global equipment locker, repair shop, service garage, armory and food pantry. The island port facility supplies deployed Marines with combat ready equipment and vehicles they...
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The Liberty Coast encompasses 9 counties and 9 military bases in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida and is home to over 375,000 military Servicemembers, Veterans, DOD personnel, and their families.
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With the motto “Semper Paratus - Always Ready,” the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a robust and diverse presence on The Liberty Coast. As one of our nation’s six military service branches, the multi-mission USCG is responsible for an array of maritime duties, from ensuring safe and lawful maritime commerce, performing rescue missions in severe conditions, supporting safe space launches and disabling smuggling vessels. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville (Sector Jax) has a huge area of responsibility, covering 40,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean and inland waterways ranging from St. Marys, Georgia to Port Canaveral, Florida. Sector Jax’s headquarters...
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Greater Jacksonville and Duval County consolidated their governments in 1968 and emerged as the largest city in the continental United States. That’s good as a lot of the county is taken up by military bases. Jacksonville is home to six of the nine military installations on The Liberty Coast as well as numerous other commands and the largest Veteran population in the state. The Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection operate here. Working south from the Nassau and Baker County lines, we’ll introduce you to the Duval County defense community network. DUAL...
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The A-29 Super Tucano. Many on The Liberty Coast are unaware that a combat aircraft, used by numerous foreign countries, is assembled at a facility at Jacksonville’s airport. A light-attack military aircraft, the A-29 is a favored military aviation asset of countries with limited production and support capabilities. The Super Tucano can operate day and night from remote bases and unpaved runways with minimal ground support.
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While there are no military installations in rural Nassau and Baker counties in the northeastern Florida border area of The Liberty Coast, these communities are home to many of the military Service members, Department of Defense employees and contractors who served or work on Kings Bay as well as numerous other military installations on The Liberty Coast. Nassau and Baker counties are military community allies with many tightly-knitted Veteran-Serving Organizations with a unified mission of taking care of and honoring its citizens who are and have served in the military.
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Enjoy a 00 discount for veterans, active duty, and 1st responders As a company founded by a veteran, Solar Future USA is committed to supporting those who have served their country and their communities. This promotion is a way to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. "We are honored to offer this promotion to our fellow veterans and first-responders," said Solar Future founder Shaun Beasley. "We know firsthand the sacrifices that these individuals make, and we want to do our part in supporting them." Solar Future offers a range of solar panel services to...
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Fourth Annual Saint Augustine Brewer’s Fest set for Saturday, May 6 More than 25 craft breweries come together at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park The 4th Annual Saint Augustine Brewers’ Festival will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the beautiful Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave. The festival will include free tastings from more than 25 regional breweries plus local food trucks, face painting and live music — all while enjoying one of St. Augustine’s most scenic and historical locations. Tickets will be available starting March 1 at this link – stabrewersfest.com “This is...
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Florida has the third largest veteran population in the nation with over 1.5 million veterans living in the state. Through a simple, confidential phone call to 844 693-5838, Florida veterans who are struggling with issues like PTSD, substance abuse, relationship troubles, and personal finances can connect confidentially to emotional support and community resources 24 hours a day. Through the Florida Veterans Support Line, Florida veterans and their loved ones can connect to comprehensive information and referral to VA-funded services and hundreds of additional community- based services including non-profit organizations, community programs, and local government services. Calls are answered by...
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The Rosie Network is a non-profit organization that educates Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Spouses with Subject Matter Experts across various fields of starting, owning, and running a business free of charge to the participant in our Service2CEO Program. Our Founder & CEO Stephanie Brown saw the gap between Veteran & Military Spouse business owners and people that were trying to use their services; so Rosie's List was started, and the Service2CEO Program stemmed from there. Rosie's List is an online database to list military connected businesses for anyone searching for a product or service that is Military Spouse, Active...
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Enjoy the 23rd Annual Riding into History™ Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance GET YOUR HEART RACING! This Year's Theme: COMPETITION MOTORCYCLES Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Riding Into History Councours d’Elegance is again held at the World Golf Village. As always, no entry fee for qualified pre-registered motorcycles, great gifts and outstanding awards. Admission tickets for spectators at this link. All proceeds to benefit K9's for Warriors. Saturday, April 15, 2023, Gates open at 10 am World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida I-95, Exit 323 More at this link RidingIntoHistory.org
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Drop your kickstand at our American Legion Riders Post 316 Annual Oyster Roast & Shrimp Boil Saturday, March 4 from 1 to 5 pm. American Legion Post 316 1127 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach, Fla. (904) 249-0202 More at this link
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Standard Feed and Seed Spring Yappy Hour Supporting Canine Companions Saturday, March 11 We love the work Canine Companions is doing so people with disabilities can live with greater independence. They are the charity for this funraiser! Bring your fur baby and join us Saturday, March 11 from 1-4 pm for The Liberty Coast's best selection of pet food plus free beer and hot dogs and soon to be world famous family fun with Chicken Poop Bingo at 2 pm and again at 3 pm. 1236 Kings Rd Jacksonville, Fla. (904) 355-5575 More at this link www.standardfeedandseed.com/ ...
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RESIDENTIAL or COMMERCIAL CONCRETE FLOOR COATINGS Garage Floors - Driveways - Pool Decks - Patios & Walkways - Commercial & Industrial Applications We at Shark Floor Coatings would love to partner with any Active Duty Military or Veterans looking to upgrade their concrete flooring. We specialize in removal of failed coatings then replacing it with our proprietary blend of industrial floor coating. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, it is designed for long term performance. If you are looking to transform your garage, driveway, patio, pool or walkway, or commercial flooring we are here to help. A promo code...
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JOIN THE JAX BEACH FUN! The Springing The Blues presented by Sawgrass Asset Management is one of the world’s finest blues music events, located at the Seawalk Pavilion in downtown Jacksonville Beach. Please join us on March 31st, April 1st & 2nd 2023, for three great days of blues on the beach! Be sure to get your VIP passes now! The Springing The Blues presented by Sawgrass Asset Management is a free, outdoor blues music festival that celebrates America’s indigenous musical form. The three-day oceanfront event features national, regional and local blues artists on two stages. Springing the Blues is held at Jacksonville Beach’s SeaWalk Pavilion every Spring. More at this...
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023 AT 10 AM – 4 PM Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Water Sports Day Water Sports Day is chock full of fun for our Military Families. Come on out and enjoy fellowship, tubing, water skiing, swimming, paddle boarding - everything water. Lunch is provided. Sign up at this link or visit soldiersfreedomoutdoors.org and let us know how many people will be attending. 213 SE 28th Way, Melrose, Fla.
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The 2023 Riding Into History Concours d'Elegance is Saturday, April 15, 2023 More on this year's event at this link: ridingintohistory.org/ Here is a reprint with permission of an American Motorcyclist Magazine feature regarding the 2021 event Shuttered by the pandemic in 2020, this year’s Riding Into History concours and charityreturned with a vengeance Making History ...In the Age of COVID BY WILLIAM ROBINSON AND MITCH BOEHM For 20 years, Riding Into History grew from a small grassroots show to become America’s premier, all-vintage motorcycle Concours d’Elegance. Then came COVID. Following a tremendously successful...
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Rear Admiral Aiken came to visit Jacksonville University N R O T C and spoke to our Midshipmen. RADM Aiken is currently serving as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. During his time with us, he discussed some life lessons that he learned through his years of service. He also gave some of our distinguished Midshipmen and staff his personal command coin. BZ to MIDN Hamilton, Callahan, Clark L, Nunamaker and Capt Butterfield. He left us with 5 main things to keep in mind as a Midshipmen. 1. Relationships matter 2. Practice solving complex problems 3. Listen...
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SAVE THE DATE! THE 40th ANNUAL ST. AUGUSTINE LIONS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The St. Augustine Lions Club is proud to announce the dates for the 40th Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival, which will be held at Francis Field March 25th -26th , 2023. The beloved festival is the primary fundraising event for the St. Augustine Lions Foundation each year since 1981 – generating funds for charitable needs and services to the community, with a focus on youth, the deaf and the blind, disaster relief, veterans, and more. With more than 15,000 people expected to attend in 2023, the St. Augustine...
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JAMES BRIAN | LIVE Music 6 - 9 pm Friday, February, 17 Wee Pub South Wee Pub South is your friendly neighborhood Irish Pub in St. Mary’s, Georgia. We serve your favorite bar food classics, including: Buffalo Wings, fish & chips, burgers, tacos & more. 2603 Osborne Rd, Suite P, St. Marys, Ga. (912) 467-4763 Details at this link facebook.com/WeePubSouth
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Veteran Center for Excellence The Veteran Center for Excellence is designed to provide, improve and expand services for Veteran students at FSCJ. The Center offers a holistic, student-centered environment that supports Veteran students’ academic and career goals, as well as their personal and mental well-being. Our Goals Create a welcoming, engaging space for all FSCJ Veteran students Provide Veteran students with the tools and services they need to succeed at FSCJ Help Veteran students with graduation and career placement or additional education needs, such as bachelor’s degree placement Benefits Specialized Veteran Student Support Team that provides personal case management services...
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Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Second Mortgage Loan Terms: DPA is a lien secured by a second mortgage Up to 5% of the total loan amount with a maximum of ,000 May be applied to closing costs, down payment, prepaids, upfront funding fee, or other related program and mortgage loan fees and expenses 30-year second mortgage at 0%, non-amortizing, and deferred with zero monthly payment Lien is NOT forgivable Repayment is deferred until the event of the sale, transfer of deed, refinancing, satisfaction of the first mortgage, or when the mortgagor ceases to occupy the property Product Highlights: 30-year fixed rate first...
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Nationally known experts in autism spectrum disorder to speak at 13th Autism Symposium on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 What: The 13th Annual Autism Symposium: Current Medical Evidence and Interventions Regarding Autism, will feature three speakers with expertise in the field of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The symposium is presented by Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Health, the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville and ConnectABLE. Who: Parents, physicians, law enforcement personnel, caregivers, teachers, special needs teachers, social workers, psychologists, nurses, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavioral therapists, marriage and family therapists, child life specialists, mental health counselors...
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Welcome to the Woodbine Annual Crawfish Festival 2023! The 36th Annual Crawfish Festival is a family oriented event and offers something for all ages from children's amusements to arts & crafts, to local bands. This year's festival is scheduled for: Friday Night, April 28, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm Entertainment is offered on Friday night from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Satilla Waterfront Park Stage. Saturday's entertainment begins at 9:00 am and continues throughout the day at the waterfront stage as well as the gazebo...
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DuroMax Salutes America's Heroes DuroMax honors all those who have served and continue to serve. Our gratitude for the service and sacrifices our military families endure run deep within our core values. Helping and protecting others are some of the most selfless acts, which is why we are thankful for you. DuroMax Power Equipment is proud to offer America's Heroes 10% off their purchase made through DuroMaxPower.com
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What We Do TeamLogic IT helps your business stay safe, productive and profitable through the smart use of technology. For more than 15 years, companies of all sizes have relied on our complete spectrum of managed IT services and solutions to address their IT challenges. Put our confidence to work. Cloud Services Cybersecurity & Compliance Data Backup And Recovery Data / Voice / Connectivity Managed IT Services How We Do It Strategic Guidance Smart solutions derived from technology expertise and business acumen Full Service Help Desk Highly capable IT advisors available around the clock when issues arise Proactive Managed...
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Caring for the invisible wounds. The UF Health Jacksonville Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, Brain Wellness Program provides clinical care for military veterans and other adults experiencing persistent health problems associated with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries. Applicants undergo a full diagnostic assessment and screening before acceptance into the program. Our goal is to aid in healing and to provide treatment and recovery options for individuals, using a holistic approach. Our outpatient model customizes treatment for each patient to meet their cognitive, emotional and physical needs. Services are provided at no cost to military veterans. Visit UFHealthJax.org/brain-wellness, call 904...
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SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 AT 10 am - 2 pm Veterans Appreciation Event Thrasher-Horne Center 283 College Drive, Orange Park, Fla. Join Clay County Veteran Services and our partners for a day of veteran-focused resources, activities, food, live music, and entertainment. More info at this link https://www.claycountygov.com/community/community-services tramika.chatfield@claycountygov.com
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Membership Matters We are a voice for all veterans, advocating on legislation and providing VA benefit assistance. Get the benefits you deserve. Your Membership Matters. Learn More About The American Legion At This Link
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Those eligible for this COSTCO MEMBERSHIP promotion include active duty, veteran, and retired military members, as well as their spouse or a dependent. Simply log in or verify your military status online through ID me to complete a new registration and to purchase a Costco Membership. Details at this link
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Jacksonville Recruiting Fair Put your heart into your work! Find a career you love with Covenant Care. Join us at our Jacksonville Recruiting Fair at The Mini Bar on Thursday, February 23. Stop by for an in-person interview and leave with a sweet treat and new career. We are hiring nurses, aides and therapy staff. When: Thursday, February 23, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: The Mini Bar (Gate Parkway) 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd Jacksonville, FL Call Charles Bennett at 830-530-1238 to reserve a time. *Walk-ins are accepted. Learn all about our newest openings and why you should choose...
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It’s time to go back to school. Way back to “The School of the Sixteenth Century”. Once again the Saint Augustine Historical Society has partnered with the Historic Florida Militia to present this years “School” on the beautiful grounds of the Oldest House Museum Complex. (Located at 14 St. Francis Street. Old Town Trolley has a stop directly outside the museum.) At this beautiful and serene venue, we will have a weekend-long encampment for this school. On Friday, February 17 all the visitors of the Museum can meet with the living history Interpreters and take in all the sights of...
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The Rosie Network’s mission is to build stronger military families through entrepreneurial programs and support services that empower military spouses, transitioning service members and veterans, increasing the financial stability and self-sufficiency of American families who serve. Contact Dana Boyd at this link D Boyd@TheRosieNetwork.Org for more information HOW YOU CAN HELP IS AT THIS LINK
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What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck’? During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, how can you put together a “paycheck” to help meet your income needs? Some of this paycheck will likely come from Social Security. And if you worked for a government agency or a large company, you might also get a pension, though pensions have become much rarer. In any case, you may need to draw heavily from your investment portfolio. Your portfolio may provide you with dividends and interest income. But you’ll...
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ADVOCATING FOR HEALTHY MENTAL LIVING Reducing the Stigma Related to Mental Illness, Intensifying Parental Engagement, and Reducing Crime to Create Safer Communities! We service at-hope children, children with severe emotional disturbances and mental health issues, and adults with serious mental illness gain access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, financial, and other necessary resources as they relate to the recipient’s mental health needs. We also provide quality mentoring, prevention services, efficient literacy programs and assistance, family engagement to help build relationships, strong families, and parent-child relationships. We provide counseling, groups, workshops, conferences, and training to address mental illness and debunk...
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Your fitness goals are just as important to me at Lift it as they are to you! Let's make it happen! Personal Training With Halie More info at his link https://liftitwithhalie.com/
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Woodbine Opry Saturday Nights Enjoy a family friendly night full of classic country and old rock and roll music every Saturday night. Doors at 6, show kicks off at 7. Come join us soon! 205 Camden Ave, Woodbine, GA Details at this link
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Kingsley Heritage Celebration Saturday, February 18, 2023: Homecoming 10:00 am-1:00 pm- Tours of the Planter’s House 10:00 am-12:30 pm- Kid’s Corner Crafts, Pop-up Ranger programs 1:00 pm-1:15 pm - Opening Remarks 1:15 pm-2:00 pm- Nan Nakama Pan-African Drum and Dance Ensemble 2:00 pm-3:00 pm- Descendant Peri Frances Homecomings: Stories from a Journey to Senegal Saturday, February 25, 2023: Living History 10:00 am- 3:00 pm- Living History Demonstrations 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm- Historic Weapons Demonstrations Kingsley Heritage Celebration activities happening Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th from 10 am-3 pm. These are free, family-friendly events. Please see the attached flyer for...
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Our first bring-your-own lunch- lunch & learn went so well. We are looking forward to the next one which focuses on paternity, child support & visitation. Friday, February 17th from 12 to 1. More at this link
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Ola Mildred Rexroat (August 28, 1917 – June 28, 2017) was the only Native American woman to serve in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Rexroat was born in Argonia, Kansas, to a Euro-American father and an Oglala mother. The family moved to South Dakota when she was young, and she spent at least part of her youth on the Pine Ridge Reservation. She attended public school in Wynona, Oklahoma for a time, and graduated from the St. Mary's Episcopal Indian School in Springfield, South Dakota, in 1932. Rexroat initially enrolled in a teachers college in Chadron, Nebraska, but left...
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It's that time again! Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society is proud to present our 35th Annual Jacksonville Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Fossil, Bead Show & Sale March 24, 25 & 26. More than 40 Vendors from around the country. Fantastic one of a kind jewelry, rare and beautiful minerals and fossils from around the world. Also on display are jewelry and lapidary supplies, Faceted Gem Stones, Cabochons, Beads, Tools and more. Spectacular Grand Prize Drawings, Awesome Hourly Door Prizes, See the Fluorescent Rock Display in Full Black light. You will be AMAZED!!! Jacksonville Fair Grounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville, Florida....
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Thinking of all the little kids looking up to this team of all-women aviators who conducted the flyover at the Super Bowl last night. What a beautiful celebration to mark 50 years of women in U.S. Navy aviation. #SBLVII First Lady Dr. Jill Biden
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"Country Fans & Cattle Brands" at the 73rd Annual Putnam County Fair Friday, March 17th - Saturday, March 25th Since 1950, this is where Putnam's youth have presented their knowledge of all things Agriculture! Nine days of RIDES, FOOD, EXHIBITS, PETTING ZOO, Ag VILLAGE & CIRCUS INCREDIBLE! More info at this link https://www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyFairandExpo
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Thursday March 30th, at 7 PM through Sunday, April 9th Nevidon Opens The Clay County Fair Clay County Fair Details at this link
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Military Spouse and Veterans Job Fair Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10 am - 1 pm Join us at CareerSource Northeast Florida Gateway Career Center 5000 Norwood Avenue, Suite 2 Jacksonville, Fla. Over 10 Military Friendly Employers Looking To Hire Military Family Members and Veterans: Randstad MWR Mrs. Jodie Fleet Landing Navy Exchange City of Jacksonville Gate Petroleum Company Prior Service recruiters JEA Duval County Public Schools PNC Banking More information : Cecil Love | 904-924-1710 ext. 2444 CLove@CareerSourcenNEFL.com
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Join us for a Non-Denominational service with a sermon on Faith, Hope & Love. We invite all Active Military, their families, Veterans and all who do not otherwise have a church or cannot attend the ceremony at the National cemetery on Saturday, May 27 or the Jacksonville memorial service on Monday, May, 29th to join us. Service will be on Sunday Morning, May 28th at 10 AM at the Chapel of The High Speed Pass, a Historic Military Chapel on Cecil Field and the Chapel for the Future National P O W / M I A Memorial & Museum. The...
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Live music, Award Winning Bar B Q and The Don't Miss Woodbine Crawfish Festival After Party! Friday, April 28 AT 6 PM – Saturday, April 29 AT 11 PM Yoko Says No, Captain Stan's, and Crawfish! Captain Stan's Smokehouse 700 Bedell Ave, Woodbine, Ga. Hosted by Captain Stan's Smokehouse and Yoko Says No.
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We are so excited! Our band list for Claystock 2 is finally complete! Join us Saturday, April 22nd!!! Stephen Quinn Southbound 41 The Mae West Band Circus Big Engine American Legion Post 250 2608 Black Creek Dr, Middleburg, Fla. (904) 282-3766 Details at this link
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Civilian Help Wanted Details at this link
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Campspot is the leading online marketplace where you can easily find and book your next camping adventure. We showcase RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options, and more. Visit campspot.com to start creating memories!
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A group of women is about to make Super Bowl history. For the first time, the flyover before Sunday's game will be piloted by an all-female team. The four female pilots orchestrating the diamond formation will be honoring 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. Hear from the pilots: https://abcn.ws/3DVz0vo
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Thank you for your service! Military Pre-Sale Tuesday, February 28th Get your FREE ticket below to shop on our pre-sale day and shop all the amazing deals first! 12200 San Jose Blvd , Jacksonville, Fla. Details at this link
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In honor of the important African American heritage of this community, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will host a special evening event on Friday, February 24, 2023. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Fort Mose Historical Society and the Florida Park Service. Volunteers will bring to life the important legacy of Fort Mose as the first legally-sanctioned free African settlement in what would become the United States. Follow the dangerous journey of a Freedom Seeker escaping from a life in slavery to a new life of freedom in Spanish Florida. Overhear the conversations of people...
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We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming spring flight events: orientation on Saturday, April 1, Flight day Saturday, April 22, and reunion on Saturday, May 13th. Orientation should run somewhere around 9 am-1 pm and that is where we have our Veterans and guardians (who will be their buddy up in DC) get info on their trip. It’s a fun day to meet the Veterans and interact with them. Lunch is provided. Flight day, we are up early and getting our Veterans ready to head out for their day in DC. If you’re willing and able, we need...
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Ed and I, ( Tracey ) dreamed of boondocking and setting up solar panels for power. Concerned about assembly time and effort ( theft exposure too ), we looked for a solution to existing technology. Nothing could be found that fit our demands for power and simplicity. Then we came up with a solution.....solar cells woven into the awning fabric that is malleable and can be rolled in and out as your awning. The Awning Each awning is custom made and shipped directly to you. We have several sizes available for purchase and we also offer custom sizes, not...
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The Law Offices of Randy Reep DUIs, Personal Injury, Aviation Law – when you need a fighter, we are here to serve Reach out to Camila Katterhenry at 904 830-4444 on email her at Camila@ReepLaw.com
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How Do You Like Your Rita's? Welcome to Rita's Italian Ice! Bringing you Ice, Custard & Happiness at over 600 outlets in 31 states! Chill out at our newest location in Yulee, Fla.! https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-yulee-fl/
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Vietnam Veteran Day Ceremony Saturday, March 25, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM TAPS Monument 915 Walnut Street Green Cove Springs, Fla.
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Jacksonville Mega RV Show Details Location: Jacksonville Equestrian Center 13611 Normandy Boulevard Jacksonville, Fla. Dates: February 9 – 12, 2023 Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Thursday - Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sunday) Admission: Adults $ 10.00 Children 12 and under are FREE Discounts: Half Off Admission: Seniors – Thursday, February 9th ONLY and Military / 1st Responders – earned half off admission All days of the show. A off admission coupons available at participating dealers. Not valid with other discounts Parking FREE PetsWelcome!! Must be kept on a leash or in a carrier. Please clean up...
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Jacksonville Naval Museum Update Anyone who was ever stationed at a naval base knows that they are always moving the ships around to different piers. The USS Orleck is no exception to that rule! Our location just east of the Main Street Bridge was just a temporary location. The process has begun to get Pier 1 in the old Jacksonville Shipyards ready for us by March 31st. Our contractor Hal Jones, Inc has their barges in place and has the first stand-off dolphin driven into the river bottom as shown in the first picture in the red rectangle. There will...
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am thinking about an Easter Morning Service 'Resurrection Sunday. "He is Alive" Service at 10AM. Hear a message of Sacrifice and Forgiveness Im not for sure about an Easter Service, but maybe you come up with an ad just in case I decide to have one. As for the Memorial day service I'm looking to have a non- denominational service with a message/sermon on Faith-Hope-Love. I would like to target military, veterans and families who do not otherwise have a church or cannot attend the ceremony at the National cemetery on Saturday or the Jacksonville memorial service on Monday. My service would be on Sunday Morning at 10AM. at the...
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Southern Dirt Track Association motorcycle racing Saturday night, February 25th at Callahan Speedway. - Adult - kids 5-12 and vets , active military and any first responders. Free - Kids under 5 Details at this link
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SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023, 10 am – 3 PM Springtime Market Putnam County Fairgrounds 118 Fairgrounds Rd East Palatka, Fla. Come out to the fun vendor event. We will have over 60 vendors and food trucks on site! More info at this link :https://www.facebook.com/events/557023009776749
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CorSpice Launches New Premium Spice: Li’l Heat, Li’l Sweet Military-Owned and Operated SMB Gives Back to Fellow Veterans and First Responders with Every Bottle Sold CorSpice LLC, the cheeky premium spice blend company, has launched their eighth new premium spice blend: Li’l Heat, Li’l Sweet. Spice expert and founder Bill Domenz describes this new blend as “honey infused with a slight kick; think birthday candle hot, not heat-of-a-thousand suns hot.” Li’l Heat, Li’l Sweet intersects sweet with savory -- a flavor profile crafted to complement meats, seafoods, poultry, and vegetables. The spice blend enhances all sauces, dips, and hors d’oeuvres...
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The Capital Commitment At Capital Payments we are working to redefine the credit card experience with the latest technology, personalized service, and low rates. We partner with businesses to ensure they have the resources to grow. We believe that your business deserves the same rates and attention that corporate chains access. Whether you are a new business looking to accept credit cards for the first time or looking to compare technology and rates from your current processor, we have a solution. Let us help by calling Thomas Campbell | Business Consultant at 865 696-4561 or email Thomas@CapitalPaymentsUSA.com
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Get it done today instead of waiting for more problems. From repairs, replacement or simple maintenance, HCR understands that protecting your biggest investment is one of your greatest concerns. We are a Jacksonville based roofing company that stands behind our work. OUR SERVICES Free Estimates are available from Zhan Bennett at 904 614-9485
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OUR MISSION AT ASURE Provide Human Capital Management software and services that help companies grow, while nurturing a culture of growth around us. Help customers grow by getting the most from human capital. Help our employees grow personally and professionally. For growth ideas contact Jake Abel at 916 320-1730 or email Jake at Jake.Abel@AsureSoftware.com
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"Mrs. Fendig is a professional of the highest caliber." She and her staff never failed my wife and I once. Ours was not an easy, smooth purchase because the home was a bank foreclosure going through a VA purchase. A great deal of extra scrutiny. But Mrs. Fendig and her staff walked us through patiently. We would recommend her services to anyone interested in buying a home in our area. DONALD N. REACH OUT TODAY 4800 1st Coast Hwy, Ste 230 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 753-3572 More at this link: https://www.fendiggroup.com/
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Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally based dream granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to EVERY First Coast child battling a life-threatening illness. Since 1984, we have fulfilled the dreams of more than 4,300 children. No child is ever denied a dream and no child is ever placed on a waiting list. We are proud to say that, unless otherwise designated, 100% of all donations go directly toward dream fulfillment. MAKE A CONTRIBUTION HERE TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE
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Looking to get that special someone a special gift. Or better yet, do you want to find that special someone... Well, the Azalea City Brewing's Pre-Valentine's Night Market has something for everyone. Join us on Saturday, February 11th, 6 to 10 P M for our Pre-Valentine's Night Market where vendors from our surrounding areas will bring unique gifts straight to you. In addition to our fabulous vendors, we'll have an evening of live music, great food, and delicious craft beers. Vendors: Babette's Bees & Teas Of The Earth Body Care Wild Souls Healing Coyote Mae Creations Autumn Gal Creations...
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Mayport Waterfront Partnership The Mayport Waterfront Partnership was created by the cities of Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville in 1997 to bring economic revitalization to the eastern shore area of Duval County. The Partnership's zone of interest includes the North Jacksonville barrier islands, the Village of Mayport and its surrounding area and Fort George and Fanning Islands. In 1998, the State of Florida designated Mayport as one of the first three waterfront communities in the state in need of revitalization. What began as a partnership between the cities of Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville grew into a multi-government agency, business and community task force. The 25 Waterfront Board...
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GEICO offers special military discounts on insurance for service members. In addition, GEICO offers Emergency Deployment Discounts and insurance discounts to members of certain Military related organizations. To take advantage of any of these discounts call (800) MILITARY (645-4827). More at this link https://www.geico.com/save/discounts/military-discounts/
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First Friday - A Community Happy Hour FRIDAY, February 10th AT 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Free - open to all! Memorial Park 1620 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Fla. First Fridays are a RAP tradition. We seek to support small businesses, celebrate the work of our fantastic partners, and allow members to meet other members and your neighbors! Wind down and kick off the weekend during this monthly event and support those who make our neighborhood special while gathering with friends and neighbors. We'll have food, drinks and music for everyone to enjoy. Co-hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation and Memorial...
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Jacksonville Area Mopars are Presenting Pistons-N-Paws Car Show benefiting K-9's United Saturday, April 1st 10 AM - 2 PM Show Is Held at J-Tech Institute 8813 Western Way, Jacksonville, Fla.
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WE RECOGNIZE OUR MILITARY TEAM The pins are designed with red, white, and blue to honor the American flag. The four (4) red stripes represent the 4 lines of the AutoZone Pledge, and the six (6) stars represent the 6 AutoZone Values. Military Service pins are worn on the right collar of an AutoZone dress code shirt. These pins will be presented by managers during Extra Miler meetings. More info at this link
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North Florida Divers Scuba Instruction Jacksonville's Affordable All Inclusive - 5.00 per person and discounts available for groups, Military and First Responders. Includes all your dives, equipment and learning materials with a free online class. We offer our most popular one weekend certification program through NAUI or PADI. Start Learning More Today
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Ecotourism and Trails in Northeast Florida Meeting Online Kickoff Meeting to begin work on a regional look at Ecotourism and Trails in Northeast Florida. By Northeast Florida Regional Council Online Meeting Date and time Wed, February 22, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST | FREE INVITE LINK A priority of the N E F R C Board of Directors this year, N E F R C staff will begin work on a regional approach for trail development and connections, which includes creating a regional look at tourism and marketing of these assets. The goal is to...
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SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023 AT 1 PM – 4 PM Idle Awhile Resort Hosts Sweet William on the Porch Idle Awhile River Resort 120 Georgetown Landing Road, Georgetown, Fla. (386) 268-1374 Email us at idleawhileresort@gmail.com Learn more at idleawhileresort.com BookBilly Ennis at this link
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Please join us for John Hess’ annual blood drive on Friday, February 10th from 1-6 at our Orange Park location: 590 Wells Rd, Suite 2. Orange Park, Fla. Over the last 49 Blood drives John has hosted, he’s had 750 people come out to donate. These donors have helped the lives of over 2200 people. In honor of this being his 50th Drive, he has set a goal of 50 new donors! Food and drinks will be provided! To register, please call the Orange Park office 904 269-8772 to speak with Hollie. We look forward to seeing you there!...
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New cards also now work at TSA Airport Checkpoints. The DOD recommends that military retirees and military family members who have identification cards with indefinite expiration dates get the new next generation of the USID card when convenient within the next three years. The older, paper-based, green hued ID cards will be phased out and replaced with the next-generation IDs, which are more durable and have enhanced security features, by December 31, 2025. The new IDs and the active duty’s Common Access Cards now work at Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints at all U.S. airports. A software upgrade resolved a...
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FLYING G RODEO FRIDAY & SATURDAY, March 17 and 18 at 8 PM Contestants: text entries to phone number (904) 496-4403 Circle L Arena 458244 N. Old Dixie Highway Hilliard, Fla. BOTH NIGHTS @ 6:30 pm Gates open @ 6 pm Concessions on site Vendors Covered arena Malekai the Funny Man Kids calf scramble Family Fun for Everyone : Mutton Busting Senior bull riding Junior bull riding Calf riding Steer riding Ranch bronc riding Chute dogging Team roping Tie down roping Breakaway roping Senior barrel racing Junior barrel racing Pewee barrel racing Ages 5 & under are FREE Ages 6-12...
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We offer 10% discounts for active duty, veterans, and first responders. Have you visited our Jacksonville Beach location on Beach Blvd yet? Experience the difference a state-of-the-art car wash and top-notch customer service can make when you shine with Prime! Learn more about what we have to offer at this link https://primecarwash.com/prime-car-wash-jacksonville-beach/
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Louis Carter, founder and CEO of Most Loved Workplace, Best Practice Institute, and the author of more than 10 books spent the afternoon with the 7 Eagle Group Cohort. Leadership tips straight from a Global Guru left the whole group with pages of notes and a fresh perspective. More insights for seeking employment or hiring heroes at this link 7Eagle.com
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We Can, We Will. This Black History Month, we’re sharing the unforgettable history of the Buffalo Soldiers. These African American soldiers protected settlers and supported westward expansion in the United States for more than 20 years. Learn more about the accomplishments and legacy of these soldiers at this link: https://wwp.news/3GZOfSO More about Wounded Warrior Project at this link
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The Air and Space Forces Charity Gala ( previously known as the United States Air Force Charity Ball ) is an annual fundraiser that benefits the Air Force Aid Society, the official charity of the United States Air Force & Space Force. This event was created by the Air Force Officers Spouses’ Club of Washington DC (https://www.afoscdc.com/) in 2004 to help generate funds for our Airmen & Guardians. To date, the gala has raised over million becoming one of the largest fundraisers for A F A S. Show your support by donating to the cause today. All proceeds...
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The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot program was announced in January 2023 by the Defense Department. The program is a 12-week paid fellowship program for spouses of currently serving members of the branches of the military including the US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Air Force and Space Forces in addition to National Guard components. The pilot program will run for three years. This is a wonderful opportunity for spouses currently looking to advance their career. Learn More and Apply
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Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now available through Sunday, April 30, 2023. The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program, also known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the centerpiece of A F A S education support. The application process for the Arnold Education Grant serves as the platform for other key education support opportunities at the Society. The Hap Arnold Grant is competitive in its need-based selection criteria and is uniquely tailored to recognize the proper weighing of family income and education costs. Grants ranging from 0 to ,000 are awarded to eligible Air Force and Space...
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 AT 11 AM – 4 PM BBQ Dinner by ALR 401 Hilliard American Legion Riders Chapter 401 host BBQ Lunch/Dinner on the last Saturday of the month. Food served from 11am-4pm, only ! American Legion Post 401 37405 Henry Smith Rd., Hilliard, Fla. (904) 845-7300 More details here
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We invite you to sign up for an opportunity to be a part of our Military Baby Shower. The Jacksonville Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road , Jacksonville, Fla. has once again partnered with Blue Star Families for the 4th Annual Military Baby Shower taking place on Saturday, March 11th at 3 pm. We have several spots still open. We understand how difficult it can be to be so far away from family during such a special time in your life. We are here to celebrate and honor YOU! Please add your wish list of items you need for your new...
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Naval Hospital Jacksonville More at this link
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Heroes of the Coast Guard Broadcast Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7 PM EST. Watch our Coast Guard heroes in action! Go behind the scenes with Coast Guard members as they work to serve, protect and defend our shores. Join us at this link.
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Florida Youth Maritime Training Inc. was formed in March of 2019 in the State of Florida. We are an approved IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit charity that provides vocational training to disadvantaged youth-at-risk to become employed in the maritime industry. As of November 30, 2021, we have trained 81 men and women. We have an 85% graduation rate and an 80% employment rate. Our graduates are working for organizations such as the Military Sealift Command, Crowley Maritime Corporation and a number of smaller companies. We are partnered with MADDADS of Jacksonville who help us recruit students. We have two programs. The...
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Saturday & Sunday, February 18 - 19, 2023 Held at Tailgaters Parking 225 Talleyrand Ave Jacksonville, Florida Celebrate 31 years of exploration at the 2023 World of Nations Celebration! Experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far as you travel throughout Tailgaters Parking for this unique two-day event. TICKETS ON SALE GET TICKETS Have you ever wanted to travel internationally but weren’t sure where to start? Look no further than the World of Nations Celebration! The City of Jacksonville and local multicultural friends will bring the world to you with this fascinating cultural destination that showcases the...
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SGT Ednah Kurgat takes a NATIONAL Title! Kurgat won the USA Track & Field Cross Country Championships Women’s 10K with a time of 32:06.5 More at this link https://www.facebook.com/USArmyWCAP
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THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS Thursday, FEBRUARY 23, 2023 7:00 PM THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK “Reserve Free Tickets” TO GET YOUR FREE TICKETS. The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The 60-member...
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Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Beginning in 2022, it expanded its mission to include first responders. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade / technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has...
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Iris DeMent to perform at 27th Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Event set for Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 14-16 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds Other headliners include Bill and the Belles, Robin and Linda Williams, and Richard Smith The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival and the St. Johns Cultural Council have announced the headliners and ticket sales for the 27th annual festival celebrating the legacy of legendary troubadour Gamble Rogers, whose balladry and storytelling helped shape American folk music. The event will take place April 14-16 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds — with four stages featuring performers including headliners Iris...
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Apex Theatre Studio adds additional performance of The Diary of Anne Frank in Ponte Vedra Beach St. Augustine, FL and Jacksonville, FL — Apex Theatre Studio has added an additional performance of the highly successful productions of The Diary of Anne Frank. The powerful play featuring local actors will be on stage at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12 at St. Francis in-the-field Episcopal, 895 Palm Valley Road, in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are . Reservations and more information can be found at www.apextheatrejax.com “We have experienced a powerful reaction from our audiences, playing to capacity in both St. Augustine and...
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Sat, Mar 11, 2023; 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon WOMEN | ACTIVE DUTY AND VETS AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY This is a special event for our women veterans and active military. As part of our joint Military Outdoors program with the First Coast YMCA, we are partnering with the UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center for this outing. We'll explore the varied trails of UNF with views of flatwoods, wetlands, and Lake Surprise and Lake Oneida. We may even see a gopher tortoise or two. We'll be in the shade most of the time. We’ll hike about 4 miles with an opportunity for...
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Our story begins the telling of your story. Story Telling is the oldest form of communication, with some researchers arguing that its origins can be traced back to cave drawings. Our ancestors used stories as a means of communicating ideas through simple pictures and symbols. Through storytelling, we transfer knowledge, making it one of the most important traditions to the survival of the human species. This is especially true for Military Veterans, regardless of when or where they served. Veterans Archives allows Veterans to tell and preserve their stories for their families, friends, and future generations. This is accomplished through the...
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All of our Advance Auto Parts stores locations offer a 10% discount for all Active Military Personnel. You would just need to provide your Military ID at time of purchase. Details at this link.
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The Florida Black Expo will return Thursday and Friday, February 9th & 10th to Jacksonville during Black History Month, bigger and better than ever. This three-day event will have a series of events celebrating and recognizing Black Excellence at T I A A Bank Field. Thursday kicks off the Top 20 Under 40 Breakfast. On the evening of Friday, there will be the Taste of Jacksonville, a chef competition and elegant evening of excellence. On Saturday, the Florida Black Expo Main Event returns with over 500 exhibitors. Visit floridablackexpo.com for more information.
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INDIANAPOLIS (January 6, 2023) – The American Legion has announced its call for entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society. The deadline for submissions to be received or postmarked is Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The American Legion presents the awards to recognize the outstanding achievements made in print and broadcast media. Website and podcast submissions are also encouraged to compete in the print or broadcast categories. In addition to the award, the winner in each category will be presented a ,000 stipend to cover travel and lodging expenses...
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Sponsors, participants can now register for the 3rd annual walk, which includes speakers, food trucks and other events to raise funds for veteran suicide prevention in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. American Legion Post 129 has announced that its third Annual Challenge 22 Walk will take place on Saturday, March 25 – with all proceeds devoted to veteran suicide prevention programs. Through sponsorships and walker registration fees, Post 129’s goal is to raise ,000 through the event, which will be distributed among suicide-prevention groups, treatment providers and nonprofits that help veterans in need of mental health assistance -- including the...
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Military Medicine: Beyond the Battlefield, hosted and reported by ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, covers military medical advances and technology from the battlefield to the return home. The personal stories of physicians, scientists, active duty troops, veterans, and military families come together in this one hour documentary to show how these advances are both saving and changing the lives of America’s service members. WATCH THE FILM HERE To learn more about the organizations featured in the documentary and other resources for veterans click here.
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HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Saturday, May 13 th & Sunday, May 14th, 2023 Northeast Florida Fairgrounds 543378 US Highway 1 Callahan, Fla. Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on a tethered Hot Air Balloon! Gates open at 5 pm each day! We will have a Kids Zone, with games and rides!! Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists. Lots & Lots of Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with cool and interesting merchandise for sale! Food Vendors with bunches...
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Join the Jacksonville Beaches Chrome Divas for our 2nd Annual Sunday Funday at Fleet Reserve Association Branch 290. We will have games, raffles and entertainment by the Matt Altman Band. Come hungry because Divas Lena and Jennifer will be preparing some delicious pulled pork sandwiches and chicken pot pie. All proceeds from this event will benefit Riding Into History. For more information on Riding Into History please visit their website at this link. Fleet Reserve Association Branch 290 390 Mayport Rd Atlantic Beach, Fla. (904) 246-6855 Details at this link
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Operation Outdoor Freedom Supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and led by the Florida Forest Service, Operation Outdoor Freedom provides recreational and rehabilitative opportunities to wounded veterans on state forests, agricultural lands and private lands throughout Florida at no cost. Since its inception in 2009, Operation Outdoor Freedom has hosted more than 500 events and served approximately 4,100 wounded veterans. Details at this link: https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/State-Forest-Recreation/Recreational-Activities/Operation-Outdoor-Freedom
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Slow down and come experience that Old Florida feel. Located in the heart of Central Florida off the East Coast of the beautiful Lake George, Pine Island RV & Marina boasts prime bass fishing and grants easy access to several area springs plus direct access to the St. Johns River. The park is nicely tucked away in the Ocala National Forest but located within an hour drive to several larger tourist cities for adventurous day trips. We promise a relaxing, nature-filled stay with sunsets galore! We love our furry friends and all sites are equipped with 30/50 electric, water hookups +...
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Come experience world-class fishing here at The 333 Fish Camp! Did you know that Crescent City Florida is known as the "Bass Capital of The World"? Located on Crescent Lake, The 333 Fish Camp is a premier fishing destination! With direct water access to the lake, as well as the St. Johns River and many intracoastal waterways, we are the perfect base camp for a world-class fishing experience! Book your stay with us today at this link https://bookingsus.newbook.cloud/333fishcamp/index.php
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Bono's Pit Bar-B-Que is Pro-Military Welcome to Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q, an authentic Southern Pit barbecue experience you won’t forget. We’ve worked hard to uphold the traditions started in 1949 by founder Lou Bono and carried on by owner Joe Adeeb and his family. Today, we strive to deliver exactly what we’ve always promised: award-winning pit barbecue for the whole community to enjoy. At Bono’s, you’ll find a genuine, down-home pit barbecue experience. Our entire menu is smoked and prepared in-house, from our mouth-watering smoked meats to our delicious sides made from scratch. Our smoker is always smokin’, and we cut...
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Marineland Dolphin Adventure offers an Active Military & Veteran Discount of 25% for the individual in the military or that is a military veteran as well as their dependents. The discounts can be applied to our General Admission, Meet & Greet, Dolphin Encounter, Swim Adventure, and Royal Swim interactive programs. It can be used online or over the phone to purchase tickets ahead of time, we just ask to see the military identification at time of check-in. More details at this link : https://marineland.net/
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Post Calendar for February, 2023 American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 316 Osceola St, Palatka, Florida (386) 328-6976
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RETRO Returns Saturday, February 25 for Band Night in the Post Canteen Canteen will open at 4 PM The band will start at 7 PM We'll be serving Brisket Sandwiches Charles E. Bennett VFW Post 1689 3409 Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, Fla. (904) 399-1689
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"Honoring the fallen is something that has always been important to me." Branch manager and a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, Johnnie Sanders, was one of 1,200 Sunbelt Rentals volunteers who honored service members by participating in Wreaths Across America's wreath-laying ceremony. Watch the video to hear why this event was so personal for Johnnie, and click here to learn more about Sunbelt's Veterans Program at this link. At Sunbelt Rentals, we are committed to delivering the equipment, service, and expertise your project requires. Our U.S. and Canadian network of rental locations is poised to quickly deliver ready-to-work equipment when and...
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Saturday, February 4th, 8 am to 11 am J-Tech 8813 Western Way, Jacksonville Fla. Calling all automotive enthusiasts - this should get your heart racing! Grab a cup of coffee and come out the first Saturday of each month to show off your vehicle and meet with car lovers of all ages. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles are encouraged and welcomed to attend! Out of respect for J-Tech, donuts, burnouts and loud music are prohibited. More details at this link https://www.facebook.com/jacksonvillecaffeineandgasoline
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Celebrate Valentine`s Day with us Reservations only - Special menu We love you Owl!!!! Time for ...Owl to fall in love again!!!! 9551 Baymeadows Road Suite 21-23 , Jacksonville, Fla. More details at this link https://athenianowljaxfl.com/
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FREE Blueberry Festival Activities Saturday, April 29th | 8 am - 3 pm Bostwick Community Center, 125 Tillman Street, Bostwick, Fla. Delicious Blueberry Pancake Breakfast only .00 Served with country sausage, homemade blueberry syrup, coffee, milk, or juice - 8 am to noon ALL DAY: Blueberry Ice Cream Homemade Blueberry Pies (get there real early) Vendors selling Food, Arts, and Crafts Blueberry and Tropical Plants Local Cook Books Bostwick Library Used-Book Sale Humane Society Pet Adoptions Official Blueberry Festival T-shirts, totes, etc. Free Live Entertainment all day Free Parking and Free Shuttle Service and of course - fresh-picked Miller Blueberries...
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Attention St. Johns County Florida Veterans, law enforcement, and first-responder riders! VEMA St. Johns County is recruiting. If you're looking for purpose, Brother or Sisterhood, to make a difference in the lives of those in need, to be part of something, to be needed, to give back, or just to get your knees in the breeze and have fun with a professional group of motorcycle riders, check us out. Come to a meeting or come out for a ride. We need your help to continue our mission of riding for those who saw more. Drop us an email at vemastjohnscounty@gmail.com.
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Download this BOTE BLOWOUT flyer then shop in-store or online with free local delivery! See all the seasonal selections at HaganCoastalOutfitters.Com
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The St Johns River Bartram Frolic Celebrate Trails Florahome is excited to announce our partnership this year with the Bartram Frolic. Cyclists participating in our April 21-22 event will have the opportunity Friday evening to ride through historic Palatka and step back in time to 1774 when William Bartram visited the Palatka area. Celebrate Trails is an annual cycling event beginning at the Florahome Trailhead along the beautiful Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail. The ride includes both paved trail and gravel ride options of various lengths and is hosted by Florahome Park and Heritage Association. Join us for a weekend full of...
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This BlackHistoryMonth, recommit to honoring legacy with action. Let us continue our fight for justice, equality, and opportunity for all, so that generations to come may stand on our shoulders and reach even greater heights. https://www.facebook.com/USNavyCNO
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GREAT EVENT supporting the West Nassau High School's Air Force Junior ROTC. As you ALL may know, much of their funding has been cut by the US Gov't and Nassau County School Board. Please attend and help support these future servicemen/women. Details at this link American Legion Post 401 37405 Henry Smith Rd., Hilliard, Fla. (904) 845-7300
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Saint Augustine Race Week March 18 - 25
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On Your Mark, Get Set. Go Register! Part run. All fun. Join us for the Run Wild 5K—plus a Kids’ Zone, food trucks, local vendors and more, Saturday, March 11 from 7:45–11 am. Register here today! Wildlight. A town in nature. Where front porches connect people. Trails connect everything else. Explore Wildlight at this link.
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Saturday, March 25th starting at Adamec Harley Davidson 1520 Wells Road, Orange Park, Fla. More details here Join us for our Hogs for Dogs ride to benefit Clay Humane! Preregister at this link https://www.clayhumane.org/events/hogs-for-dogs#Register !
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This virtual workshop will provide an overview on Franchising for veteran entrepreneurs, the myths and realities of franchising and how to identify the best business opportunities for you. Click here to register! Presented by: Linda M. Belford, Market President / Franchise Placement Consultant, FranNet Linda is the Owner / Principal Consultant of FranNet of Greater Orlando. She has owned a highly successful ‘Top 100’ retail franchise and a consulting franchise, and is the founder / past Executive VP of a major franchisee organization. In this later role, she was an active member in the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)...
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Orange Park Mall is set to welcome six new stores in the coming weeks, bringing the 950,000 square foot shopping center to nearly 100 percent occupied. “We are thrilled to be adding these exciting new retailers to our center this year” said Randy Bowman, General Manager, Orange Park Mall. FXA, currently operating over 70 locations in Colombia and Latin America is new to the United States and will carry an exclusive collection of bags and accessories for women and girls. They plan to open this spring and their 1,400 square foot store is located near Dillard’s. Sunelli will be located...
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Saturday, February 25th Sunday, February 26th Come out and enjoy all local performers, artists, and vendors at the 11th Annual Community First Seawalk Music Festival at the Seawalk Pavillion, 100 1st Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL. This FREE event takes place Feb. 25th and 26th. VIP tickets are also available, click the link below! https://www.showclix.com/.../community-first-seawalk... More info at this link
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Bilingual Spanish or speak ASL? Come volunteer with us at the gate and guest services! Not bilingual Spanish or don't speak ASL but want to volunteer? That link works for you too. Click here to sign-up: https://www.claycountyfair.org/p/getinvolved/volunteers Details at this link
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ENERGY AWARENESS ACADEMY by INTUITIVE HUMAN Veterans, military personnel, and civilians alike… learn something new and change your life at Intuitive Human! We are a global psychical research and education firm excavating and interpreting intuitive experiences for humanity across 18 different tracks of intuition. We empower and equip humans with awareness building techniques and education that helps them identify how intuition is being revealed in their bodies so they can live an Intuition Driven Life. We teach you how to recognize energy and how it ‘speaks’ in your body through experiential learning with other beings in real-life. The founder, Crystal...
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Saturday, MARCH 4th & Sunday, MARCH 5th, 10 AM - 5 PM The 7th Annual Strawberry Fest Clay County Fairgrounds The 7th Annual Strawberry Fest - Saturday, March 4th & Sunday, March 5th, at the Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs. Saturday & Sunday 10 am-5 pm. Family Fun & Festivities include: Plant City Strawberries, Art & Crafts, Delicious Food, Free Bounce Houses, Free Frisbee Dog Show, Monster Truck Rides, Axe Throwing Tournament, Fisherman's Casting Contest, Strawberry Shortcake, Live Entertainment, Free Rock Painting, Strawberry Fudge, Pony Rides, Free Strawberry Relay, Strawberry Wine Slush Mixes, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop...
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The Witness to War Foundation is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that conducts video interviews with combat veterans. It is the goal of the foundation to preserve these stories for the veterans, their families, and future generations, honor them by sharing these stories with a grateful public, and educate others on the price of freedom. These free interviews are held all over the country, and copies are provided to participating veterans, and posted on www.WitnessToWar.org. If you’re interested in sharing your stories, email us at martin@witnesstowar.org. We’ll be in North Florida & South Georgia in March of 2023. Learn more at this...
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The Fire Watch is hosting a FREE appreciation event for all Watch Standers on Tuesday (1/31) aboard the USS Orleck - email info@thefirewatch.org to RSVP! Learn more about becoming a Watch Stander and protecting our #veterans here: thefirewatch.org/watch-standers
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Event is open to the public on Sunday, February 5th, 2 - 5 pm American Legion Post 54 Florida 626 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 904-261-7900 Click here for details https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost54Florida
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Join us online Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm and experience thrilling rescues and emergency response operations as told by Coast Guard members at this link.
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Callie Kay's General Store & Outfitters in Hilliard, Florida Look for the big red boot! Variety of brands such as Ariat, Carhartt, Wrangler, Costa, Muck, Reef, Justin, Georgia Boot, & many more!! 553027 US Hwy 1 Hilliard, Fla. (904) 845-6924 The Deli is located in the small building next door and is open Mon-Fri 10 am to 7 pm and Sat. 10 am to 6 pm. Callie Kay's General Store in Waycross, Georgia Callie Kay's General Store now has a second location in Waycross Georgia. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Waycross, the 3 story building built in 1889...
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Registration for the 23rd Annual Riding Into History is now open. This year's Riding into History takes place on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, FL. Visit us at RidingIntoHistory.org to register your vintage motorcycle for the Concours d'Elegance and purchase your tickets for the Grand Marshal Ride and Banquet. The featured marque for this year’s show is GET YOUR HEART RACING-COMPETITION MOTORCYCLES. Our Grand Marshal is none other than AMA Hall of Famer, Mary McGee, Pioneer Woman in Women Racing. See you there! (Photo credit Dohms Creative Photography - Motorcycle selected as the 2023...
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The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine opened up around June of 2020 and has already established itself as a pro-military car show event space and classic car museum. With a calendar full of automotive events including Cars & Coffee Meets, Vintage Car Shows and Local Cruise-Ins, they are now adding their first Vintage Motorcycle Show! This event, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, will feature some of the finest bikes from the Hollingsworth family of St. Augustine, former long time family owned Harley Davidson Dealer and American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) racing team. The Hollingsworth family has...
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https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-01-27/navy-beards-lawsuit-8906959.html
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Congratulations to today's awardees! HM3 Illiana Mims, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal HM3 Juan Pacheco, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal https://www.facebook.com/NavalHospitalJacksonville
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5.11 Collaborates with Sega to Celebrate the Release of Company of Heroes 3 with a Sweepstakes Prize Package Fans of the legendary strategy franchise can enter to win 5.11 gear and digital game codes Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2023) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, has teamed up with leading video game publisher Sega and developer Relic Entertainment to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated video game, Company of Heroes 3 with a special sweepstakes prize package featuring 5.11 gear and digital game codes. The enter-to-win sweepstakes will offer fans of the legendary strategic...
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https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-01-26/abrams-tanks-ukraine-russia-pentagon-8900716.html
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Join America’s First Online Veterans Marketplace We are proud to announce the launch of A Spot For Veterans, a one-of-a-kind online marketplace established exclusively for Veteran-owned businesses. Any U.S. Veteran can set up a uniquely branded storefront and add unlimited products or services to sell to a nationwide audience. Better yet, Veterans keep 100% of their sales, paid instantly, and get increased exposure for their business by sharing audiences with the community of other Veterans on the site. Why Was A Spot For Veterans Created? Our journey with A Spot For Veterans started in 2022 when we met Greg...
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All of our patriotic community should pass the word around that we’re doing a “Hero of the Day” recognition each day of the fair this year. It’s for Military (veteran and active), Police, Fire and EMS. The recipients will have a Flag Retreat Ceremony in their honor, will receive fair access, a wooden flag from Brad Satcher and fair food vouchers! Nominate: Hero of the Day (claycountyfair.org)
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Our first flight of the year is coming up in April! Orientation day: Saturday, April 1 Flight day: Saturday, April 22 Reunion: Saturday, May 13 If you'd like to Volunteer, please message us at this link.
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JOIN US Friday, FEBRUARY 3RD FOR CLASS 51 GRADUATION AND CAREER FAIR! This will be a great opportunity for networking and to meet our graduating Veterans from Class 51, our largest class yet! The event will take place from 8:30-11:30am at the UNF Herbert Center. The event will start off with networking and then go into our graduation with guest speaker Tom Kastner from Wounded Warrior Project. This event is free to all Veterans, Military Spouses, Career Seekers, and Supporters! RSVP HERE If you are an Employer and would like a table at the event, please respond at this...
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Retired Army Brigadier General Michael Fleming to receive the prestigious recognition of his selfless service at the 80th anniversary of the sinking of a troop carrier remembered because of the selfless actions of its four chaplains. On February 3rd, 1943, just after midnight in the icy North Atlantic seventy-nine years ago, U.S.A.T. Dorchester was crowded to capacity, carrying 902 service men, merchant seamen and civilian workers. Once a luxury coastal liner, the 5,649-ton vessel had been converted into an Army transport ship. The Dorchester, one of three ships in the SG-19 convoy, was moving steadily across the icy waters from...
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YOU ARE INVITED TO A VERY SPECIAL ONLINE PREMIERE OF "WE LEFT AS BROTHERS" On the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Treaty ending US involvement in the Vietnam War, the Veterans Breakfast Club with Summer Hill Entertainment and VetStreamTV is hosting the world streaming premiere of its documentary, We Left as Brothers In March of 2018, filmmaker Evan Mulgrave followed eighteen members of the Veterans Breakfast Club as they traveled to Vietnam to tour the old battlefields of the American War. They started in Hanoi, the heart of the Communist North, and worked their way down 1,000 miles to the Mekong Delta. They got...
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What veterans need to know about the recent healthcare and benefits expansion Certain military veterans may have been exposed to toxic chemicals during their service overseas, and Clay County Veterans' Services is holding a forum to explain a large healthcare and benefits expansion that could benefit them. The Clay County Veteran’s Services Office is holding a free Veteran’s Services Forum on Friday, January 27, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. on the 4th floor of the Clay County Administration Building, located at 477 Houston Street in Green Cove Springs. Veterans can learn important information about the largest healthcare and benefits expansion in...
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Feeling lucky? Test your luck in our Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run! Participants Must Have Base Access Credentials Registration Fee: January 16-March 16: .00 March 17: .00 Registration Link: https://shamrockshuffle5l.itsyourrace.com/ Race Age: All participants 14 and over must pay a race registration fee to participate, which will include the following: T-shirt, glass, race bib and drink voucher. Youth 13 & under are free of charge but will not receive a race packet. Race Shirts: Preferred T-Shirts sizes are not guaranteed, preferred t-shirts sizes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Registration is limited to only 200...
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Luncheons for Homeless Veterans PLEASE SAVE THE DATES Luncheon Schedule for First Quarter 2023 Fridays - February 24, and March 24 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clara White Mission Veterans Unit 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville Hosted by We Can Be Heroes Foundation Will you donate food items for weekend meals or Gift Cards from local stores, such as 7-Eleven, or Dollar General Stores? Gift Card drawings are held at the Luncheon and provide a dignified way for Veterans to purchase essential personal items. The drawings are enjoyed by the Veterans and provide fun at the luncheon. If...
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Annual Event Provides Resources for Homeless, At-Risk & Transitioning Veterans JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 — The City of Jacksonville will host the annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Friday, Jan. 27, through Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Parking is free. For additional information, please contact the Military Affairs and Veterans Department at (904) 255-5550. Friday, January 27, 2023 Job Fair and Support Services 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. This event is an opportunity for veterans, transitioning military and their families to connect with employers who are committed to supporting and employing veterans....
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Culver’s Share Night for Veterans Wednesday, February 1st 2023 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm It is our pleasure to announce the Veteran’s Council Clay County (VCCCF) first fundraiser for 2023 on Wednesday, February 1st at Culver’s in Middleburg, 1767 Blanding Blvd. 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm. For this event 10% of the night’s sales will be donated to VCCCF to support the Veterans Community Center. Please distribute this information to your organizations, family, and friends to support this event through word of mouth and social media! Additionally, we’d like for each Veterans Organization to send representatives to deliver...
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Kingsley Heritage Celebration Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, February 25. Kingsley Plantation 11676 Palmetto Ave. Jacksonville, Fla. 904 251-3537 Free and open to the public. Event Link
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We invite all service members and Veterans to attend a night out for social dancing! Event begins at 7 pm on Saturday, January 28. All About Ballroom 778 State Road 13 Saint Johns, Fla. 904 679-5697 Website here.
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Building Veterans Futures. Saving Veterans Lives. Our second Spouse program is starting at the end of this month! Just like the Veteran program, the Spouse one is completely free to all Spouses. The program will be 6 weeks long beginning on January 31st and ending on March 9th. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-8pm. The class will be offered live in Jacksonville or virtually. The purpose of the class is to provide Spouses with the techniques, behaviors, and attitudes to get and maintain fulfilling careers. As a Navy Spouse myself, I have found that...
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https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-01-21/sailors-injured-navy-8837897.html
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The North Florida Marine Association invites you to join us at the 75th Anniversary of the Jacksonville Boat Show! There will be a large variety of boats on display, from skiing, fishing, cruisers, personal water-crafts and more! Vendors will be set up for all your boating needs. Special surprises for the kids as well as Seminars and Education for the Adults. DON’T MISS IT! Get out on the water and have fun!!! WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS
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We have some spaces open on our Mud Springs Paddle - This promises to be a beautiful trip! Going out Wednesday, January 25th, 11 am - 3 pm. Launching from Sunset Landing, Welaka, Fla. Hop on board and take advantage of the perfect conditions we've been experiencing! All Experience Levels Welcome! Locals / Veteran Rates Available! Good idea to bring a lunch or snacks for it is a 3+ hour trip experience. Booking Info at this link.
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The St. Augustine Historical Society is honored to announce our oral history project, Stories of Service, focusing on the lives and stories of St. Johns County veterans. Stories of Service aims to collect, document, and preserve the memories of veterans living in St. Johns County for future generations. Interviews will run from February to September, 2023. Audio recordings and transcriptions of these interviews will be stored on a freely accessible repository within our digital archive. In addition, we will also be accepting any images, or other materials, that participants may wish to loan or donate to...
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Just a normal KSZ Day! Ms Lydia with her kindergarten babies learning math. This was not sent home with them from the school. Ms. Lydia prints out work sheets for them to work on. They will be ready for 1st grade for sure! Deacon Rowe working with the older kids in the program as well. It’s all about increasing their learning at KSZ Mentoring & Tutoring program. We have a few slots open. Stop by American Legion Post 194, Monday - Friday, 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm to inquire. Alton Green Memorial Post 194 1029 West Pearl St, Saint...
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https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2023-01-20/ramstein-ukraine-zelenskyy-austin-tanks-8828119.html
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Jax Auto Show Prime Osborn Convention Center 1000 Water St Jacksonville, FL Feb 16-19, 2023 Over 30 car companies will be showing off their latest innovations – from sports cars to SUVs to electric to special purpose vehicles, imports, and domestics. See what’s new for 2023 and beyond! Throughout the show Military personnel will receive 50% off an upgraded VIP experience ticket with valid ID. VIP Experience upgrades include; Whiskey, Wine and Wheels on Friday and Beer Tasting day on Saturday Saturday is Military Appreciation Day and all Military personnel will get in free with a valid ID. Throughout the day we...
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https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-01-15/kondo-japan-marines-force-on-force-8775224.html
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Grand Opening of the William “Bill” Gulliford, Jr. Community Center in Mayport Village SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023, 10 AM - Noon 4875 Ocean Street, Mayport, FL The public is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the .5 million Community Center in Mayport Village. The ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with a reception following. Mini-tours of the two-story, 5,900-square-foot facility will acquaint visitors with its potential as a venue for special events, its classroom options, and the varied groups currently on course to use the facility. The local historians providing the tours will infuse the celebration...
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Branch made a 2023 calendar featuring giant cats placed into photos of the Corps' projects. https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-01-10/cats-army-engineers-8711631.html
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We hope to see you all for Second Saturday, January 14th from 8 am to 11 am. If you are new to the group, we will sign you in at the picnic area. We will be weeding and mulching gardens already planted, maintaining hardscaping and benches in the Lake Loop area, and clearing and planting new gardens under the guidance of Shayan Khatibi, the Arboretum’s horticulturist. We will have water and Gatorade but if you are like us and are environmentally conscious, you can bring your own refillable water bottle. We do have a water container filler in the front...
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The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is held in America’s Oldest Celtic City with multi-award-winning cultural events to be held on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12. Top international and U.S. Celtic bands, Highland Games, workshops, lectures, Celtic food and artisan crafts, and a St. Patrick Day parade will be featured, plus a special whiskey tasting event on Friday, March 10. The Celtic Music & Heritage Festival and activities will be held at Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Dr. in historic downtown St. Augustine, Fla. The events are produced by Romanza-St. Augustine, Inc. Tickets for...
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A group of N.J.R.O.T.C students from Stockbridge High School learned about what the air traffic controller rate is all about during a visit to N.A.S. Jacksonville, Thursday, Jan. 12. https://www.facebook.com/NASJacksonville
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Colorado-based Paralympian Joel Hunt established Military Broadcast Radio to teach veterans how to create a podcast as a rehabilitation outlet for PTSD. After suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and leg paralysis while serving in Baqubah, Iraq, Joel Hunt beat the odds by competing as a Paralympian skier in the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Hunt was the first to compete in the Paralympics with a TBI. He is now the Executive Director of Military Broadcast Radio (MBR), a Denver based 501c3 nonprofit radio station devoted to sharing veterans’ stories, nonprofit programs, and information about veteran affairs benefits. The station...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/disabled-veteran-joel-hunt-established-military-broadcast-radio-to-give-veterans-a-voice/
https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2023-01-13/army-grafenwoehr-ukraine-8749503.html
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The 1st Class Mess otherwise known as the DASH Hanger has begun its transformation back into a hanger. The space will need to double as the hanger and an event space in the future. To start, our volunteers removed all the tables that were attached to the deck. As we are still holding events on the DASH Deck and need this space for that, the tables have been moved to the bulkheads on both the port and starboard sides. Whoever built these tables made sure that they would never fall apart. Everything is welded steel on them with no...
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The first paint night of the year is Friday, January 27 from 6 - 8 pm! Tickets are available for purchase at both the River Cove Community Center and the Tickets & Travel Office. Per Person for Liberty Single Sailors The registration deadline for this series is the Wednesday before each class. Open to patrons 15 years and older with base access. Beverages available for purchase. Limited spots available! Call (904) 542-3041 for details. https://www.facebook.com/nasjaxmwr
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Noon to 5 PM Military Museum of North Florida 1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 584-8719 Facebook Page Now hear this! Please join us for "The Breakout - France 1944" WWII living history event centered around 2nd Armored Division's operations on August 8, 1944 around Vire, France following Operation Cobra and during the German counter-attack Operation Lüttich. Come join our team and our Allied & Axis teammates February 24 - 26, 2023 co-located with the First Florida Chapter MVPA's Winter Rally, Military Museum of North Florida, and Friends of Army Aviation helicopter...
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READY FOR A FITNESS CHALLENGE?! Sign up as an individual or team for the Mayport Fitness 40-Day Challenge and you’ll get health coaching, workouts and nutrition tailored to your fitness goals. This 6-week program is only for active duty and for all others. SIGN UP BY FRIDAY at the Fitness Center or online at NavyMWRMayport.com/40
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FREE PREMIERE SHOWING - A MAN CALLED OTTO When: Friday, January 13, 2023 Where: The Box Office, NSB Kings Bay - Must have base access Doors Open: 5:00 pm Show Time: 6:00 pm Cost: FREE Concessions will be available for purchase! Tickets are not required. Seats are first come, first served. https://www.facebook.com/mwrkingsbay/
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https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-01-10/us-vaccine-mandate-military-8720071.html
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-pro-military-news-from-stars-stripes-covid/
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-01-09/taiwan-china-invasion-war-games-8705471.html
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This Saturday, January 14, 2023 American Legion Riders Chapter 9 is hosting their monthly Rib Eye Steak Night on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The dinner Includes: 12 oz. Rib Eye, Baked Potato, Fresh Salad and all the fixings plus Dinner Roll. Serving 5 - 8 pm. Come out and watch the Jaguars play the Chargers at 8:15 pm. Open to the Public. 6242 Old Soutel Court 1 mile east of I-295. (904) 516-7717
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SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023 AT 3 PM, Live Music starts at 4 Flight 747 Lounge 1500 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL (904) 741-4331 To show all the folks who help coordinate and set up the Boots on the Ground Poker Run and Concert, Sheila and the great folks at Flight 747 Lounge are once again hosting the Annual Boots on the Ground Volunteer Appreciation Party. Party is at the Tiki Bar behind the hotel and meets at 3pm with Skytrain rocking the house from 4-7pm. Hamburgers and all the fixins' will be provided. Parking is limited so please park...
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Interested in Adult Sports? No worries, MWR - Kings Bay has your covered. January: 5V5 Basketball February: 4v4 Wallyball March: 2v2 Pickleball To register, please visit imleagues.com/kingsbay For additional details, please call 912-409-1611.
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Stop by the Chapel Complex on Friday, Jan. 13 for the National Religious Freedom Day Ceremony at 9:30 am! This event is open to everyone with base access. Enjoy music by Paris A. Winningham and food from 4 Rivers BBQ at the conclusion of the ceremony. N.A.S. Jacksonville MWR
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Calling all Jeeps and Harleys! For the first time ever, we invite you to show your ride on Saturday, Jan. 21st from Noon to 4 pm at Adamec Harley-Davidson of St. Augustine, 380 Outlet Mall Blvd, St Augustine. Register at this link.
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A Colorado-based Paralympian and 2 time super bowl champion, Brandon Stokley, gains momentum with Military Broadcast Radio by teaching veterans how to create a podcast and use it as a rehabilitation outlet for PTSD. After suffering a traumatic brain injury and leg paralysis while serving in Baqubah, Iraq, Joel Hunt has beat the odds by competing as a Paralympian skier in the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Hunt was the first to compete in the Paralympics with TBI. He is now the Executive Director of MBR, a Denver based 501c3 Nonprofit Radio Station devoted to sharing veterans' stories,...
https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/paralyzed-veteran-joel-hunt-hosts-military-broadcast-radio-giving-veterans-a-voice/
Located in the Pecan Park Flea Market, Decor Exchange Consignment Store of Northeast Florida has all your home decor needs and more. Open Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm in booths A 59 and A 61. We sell your Home, Office, Holiday and Patio items. You earn 50% and save the time and hassle of a yard sale! 614 Pecan Park Road, Jacksonville, FL 814 392-3749 DecorExchangeFl@Gmail.com
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You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year on Feb. 10, 2023 at River Cove Catering and Conference Center, Located in: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Mustin Rd, Bldg 10, Jacksonville, FL Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 pm and the dinner & show will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available for purchase at River Cove Community Center and the Tickets & Travel Office. Open to ages 18+ only, limited tickets are available. per Person Liberty Sailor (Single E6 & below) Sponsored by VyStar Credit Union No Navy endorsement implied. Call (904) 542-3041 for more info.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023 AT 1 PM Membership Recruiting Drive Event Event held at: Lowe's Home Improvement 1410 East Boone Avenue Kingsland, GA Host POST: VFW Post 8385 James Jarret Brown 150 Camden Woods Pkwy E, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia https://www.facebook.com/events/701755368018898/?ref=newsfeed (912) 729-7933
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New Year's Eve Saturday, December 31, 2022 Event by Matt Altman Band American Legion Post 129 Canteen 1151 4th St S Jacksonville Beach, FL (904) 249-2266 Thrilled to be ringing in the New Year at Post 129 again this year! Bring your friends and let's have some fun!!
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WEDDING VENDORS NEEDED The Mayport Wedding Expo is Saturday, February 18, 2023 and we need wedding industry and event vendors! From hotel / vacation reservationists to florists and make-up artists. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our local military community! Call 904 831.2311 for more information and sign up at NavyMWRMayport.com/Expo
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Calling all adults for 5v5 indoor basketball! This is a 4-5 week winter season open to all adults with base access! You can register online at imleagues.com. *Please note a login is required to register. Registration ends on January 16, 2023. This is an Adult Sports league open to both men and women, must be 18 years old and up. For more details or sign-up information, please call (912)-409-1611.
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Operation Support our Troops - America Thank you Lowe's Home Improvement for giving this veteran and his service dog a job! https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenscom
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Athenian Owl Restaurant Special super menu, champagne and DJ Taki on the Decks Saturday, December 31 starting at 7 p.m. It’s going to be a night to remember!!!!! Book your table now!!! Welcome to the Athenian Owl Restaurant, where traditional Greek food is prepared daily using only the freshest ingredients and authentic imported products. Owned and operated by the Triantafillopoulos family, the Athenian Owl incorporates traditional family recipes with a modern spin, showcasing our passion for cooking. Join us today for lunch or dinner and learn why the Athenian Owl is a local favorite for some of the...
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The Brumos Collection is the official home of Brumos Racing With vehicles spanning three centuries, the Brumos Collection is a walk through automotive history you won’t soon forget. The first section of the collection, the Forerunners, sets the stage for racing and automobile innovation as we know it today. Featuring open cockpit racers and early automotive innovations as early as 1894, you can explore the ideas of trailblazers such as Peugeot, Miller, Duesenberg, and Bugatti. The second area, the Frontrunners, relives Jacksonville’s own Brumos Racing victories and chronicles Porsche development from 1953 to today. Give the gift of Brumos...
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Saturday, December 31, 9 pm to 2 am New Years Eve Party at our post and we will have Double Shot Band playing 9pm - 1am We hope to see you there! American Legion Post 54 626 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 904 261-7900 https://www.facebook.com/events/536488661671219/?ref=newsfeed
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F45 Training has created a DoD Approved SkillBridge Fitness Internship Training Program (Pre-Apprenticeship Program) to help transitioning service members convert their military experience into a career in the fitness industry. This program can be anywhere from 12 to 26 weeks (180 days). ARE YOU...? On active duty...in the Reserves/Guard...or a military spouse? Interested in a career in the fitness industry? Passionate about motivating people to reach their health & fitness goals? WHAT IS F45? F45 Training was founded with one specific goal in mind — to help members transform their lives both physically and mentally and encourage a no-ego...
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Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union announced that President/CEO Brian Wolfburg has accepted an invitation to join the USO Southeast Region Advisory Board, a role in which he will work to expand the credit union's support for military members, veterans and their families. The 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. George Casey (Ret.), is the chairman of the USO Board of Governors and appointed Wolfburg to the new role. Wolfburg will focus on providing resources to assist the USO with military members transitioning to civilian life, share his network with the USO to connect like-minded individuals and...
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Post Commander would like to congratulate the following winners of the core VFW Programs in the Post Level Voice of Democracy Winners : 1st Place Post Winner was Alexis R. Staklinski of Camden County High School 12th Grade. 2nd Place Winner Natasha A Winters of Camden County High School 10th Grade 3rd Place Winner Braydon Smith of Camden County High School 10th Grade. Patriot's Pen Winners : 1st Place Post winner was Trustin Turner of Camden County Middle School 8th Grade. 2nd Place Post Winner was Payton P. McKnight of Camden County Middle School 6th Grade. Teacher Award Winners :...
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When can you attend a great football game in the East Club of TIAA Bank Stadium for only .00? The answer is this Saturday! Gates open at 2:00PM and parking is free in Lot C. There is food, drink and free children’s activities are available. Pre-game ceremonies will begin at 2:40 PM with a helicopter flyover at 2:59 PM by HSM 60 'Jaguars.' All proceeds assist local Veterans charities. Please spread the word.
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During the Cold War, the U.S. Navy introduced the Lockheed S-3 Viking to counter the Soviet submarine threat. The plane was a carrier-based, all-weather, long-range, multi-mission jet designed for hunting and destroying subs. The aircraft played so many roles during its service that when it was phased out in 2009, it took four aircraft to replace its mission. Soviet Submarine Threat. Submarines are covert, lethal, and sophisticated. They can be deployed anywhere under the sea to deliver deadly force. Submarines attracted the attention of Soviet officials during the First World War; the Soviets copied and expanded the German model. The...
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Major General Maloney, a Resident of The Liberty Coast, Recalls Flying Armed Missions To Defend The Island In 1956/57. Talk to foreign policy experts and national security advisors and you will find agreement that Taiwan could be a tinderbox for the relationship between the US and China, one that has the potential to drag both sides into war. While to some this may seem like a new problem, old hands like retired USAF Major General (MGEN) Gerald Maloney, know tensions have existed there since before the Korean War. After graduation from Stanford, MGEN Maloney was commissioned in the U.S. Air...
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Kapitanleutnant Reinhard Hardegen was already famous when he piloted his submarine, the U-123, towards Florida in late March and early April of 1942. This was his second mission into US waters. In January, he had started the tonnage war off the east coast of the United States by sinking three ships off the coast of Long Island in four days. Later, he would sink four more in a single night off Virginia. Hardegen sank nine ships on that first mission. Operation Drumbeat was the Nazi plan to destroy US shipping off our Eastern Coast. It was devastatingly effective. During the first...
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Pro-Military Media Matters. Thank you for picking up the winter edition of Liberty Life. We are happy for you to judge this edition by its cover, specifically Jackson Walker’s dramatic depiction of the German WWII era submarine, U123, attacking the S.S. Gulfamerica within sight of many people on Jacksonville Beach. Walker’s perfected storyteller approach to painting takes the viewer into places, as it would have appeared in reality. Inside this edition, Scott Grant’s recounting of WWII coming to the shores of The Liberty Coast with the U-Boat attack is just as vivid as Mr. Walker’s graciously provided artwork. I invite...
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According to both the U.S. Census Bureau and the Small Business Administration, one in ten U.S. businesses are Veteran-owned. Florida is home to approximately 187,000 Veteran-owned businesses (VOBs) generating over billion in annual revenue. Already well suited to be business owners, Veterans wanting to start or grow a small business on The Liberty Coast have a new tool to help build a successful business. FAVOB Jacksonville Chapter. Founded in 2014, the mission of The Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, or FAVOB, is to create opportunities for Veteran business owners to grow and thrive. FAVOB’s singular focus is on supporting...
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Passage of Honor Our PACT Act Re-Energizes The Correct Pronunciation Campaign of Largest Marine Corps Base. By now, most of us have seen or heard the commercials offering guidance about contaminated water lawsuits and claims for former Marines and anyone who served, worked or lived on the largest Marine base in the world. Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and established in 1941, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s namesake is Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune. He fought in World War I and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Marines of all time. “He’s responsible for really saving the Marine...
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The Ohio-class, guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) returned to its homeport of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, recently, for the first time in 790 days. Rear Adm. Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan, commander of Submarine Group Ten, recognized the hard work it took to keep the ship out for such an extended period of time. “We ask a tremendous amount out of our submariners who forward deploy and operate for months away from home,” said Buchanan. While forward deployed, the ship sailed more than 100,000 nautical miles, which is the equivalent to traveling more than four times around the...
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Volunteers May Register Through Web-based Portal. “Next Up” is a sports and military term that refers to players or Servicemembers being ready to seamlessly take over for another, ensuring the game or mission continues. Recently, and among other realignments, the USO announced they must withdraw the support and volunteer management for military lounges and welcome centers at airports across the country. Almost immediately the “Next Up” at Jacksonville International Airport’s (JAX) Active-Duty Military Lounge is a collaboration among the pro-military community of The Liberty Coast. The Jacksonville Airport Authority (JAA) has announced plans to reopen the military lounge for traveling...
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VA Benefit Claims Surging To 200K, Processing To Begin in 2023. VA Backlog at 650K Claims and 150K Appeals. Compiled from Veteran Service Organization reportings By now you’ve probably seen Camp Lejeune contaminated water lawsuit commercials. PACT Act eligible Veterans may have already filed a presumptive issue claim with a Veteran Service Officer or completed the initial toxic exposure screening when visiting the VA. While The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson “Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics” (PACT) Act became law in August, full implementation by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to evolve - and it...
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Sea stories are a nautical oral history of a Sailor’s experiences at sea, or at least their version of them. Sea stories can also be a form of naval urban legend or fairy tale by seafarers; usually focusing on adventures and conditions at sea or sexual exploits, fighting and drunkenness ashore. The Liberty Coast is home to many a Sailor and, therefore, many a sea story. Liberty Life hopes you enjoy this installment. The Set-up. Taking off from an aircraft carrier is called a launch and the landing is called a recovery, an arrested landing or a trap. Landing requires...
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Passage of PACT Act Re-Energizes The Correct Pronunciation Campaign of Largest Marine Corps Base. By now, most of us have seen or heard the commercials offering guidance about contaminated water lawsuits and claims for former Marines and anyone who served, worked or lived on the largest Marine base in the world. Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and established in 1941, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s namesake is Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune. He fought in World War I and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Marines of all time. "He's responsible for really saving the Marine Corps and...
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FAVOB's New Jax Chapter Helps Veterans’ Small Businesses Veterans wanting to start or grow a small business in Jacksonville just got easier with the newly created FAVOB Jacksonville Chapter. So, what is FAVOB and how do they help? The Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, or FAVOB, is the only Florida business organization singularly focused on supporting Veteran Owned Businesses (VOBs) to do business with each other, while creating opportunities to work with local government agencies and for-profit supplier diversity programs. Founded in Orlando in 2014, its mission is to create opportunities for Veteran business owners to thrive with 350 plus...
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Battle of The Bulge Militaria Show SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2022 AT 9 AM - 4 PM • MILITARY ANTIQUES • HISTORIC MILITARY VEHICLES • REENACTORS • BAGPIPERS • LIVE MUSIC • FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING • FREE MUSEUM ENTRY 1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL For more info click here.
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The McDougall Law Firm and our team of toxic water lawyers are here to fight for those who have been affected by the toxic water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Did you, a family member, or a close friend work or reside at Camp Lejeune before 1988? Did you, a family member, or a close friend suffer any of the following injuries after working or residing at Camp Lejeune? The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was signed into law on August 10th, 2022. Veterans, civilians, and families who worked or resided on Marine Base Camp Lejeune in North...
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Calling all veterans, military spouses, and those currently serving in the armed forces We are Ex-Military Careers, a world-leading social enterprise platform dedicated to helping you find a meaningful career on civvy street. We know that making the transition to the civilian world can be incredibly tough, (many of us have struggled in the past) but you’re not without support. We’re here to provide you with the tools, connections and opportunities to help you recognise the value of your extraordinary skillsets. Any organisation would be lucky to have ex-military personnel on their team, but unfortunately, it’s not always easy to...
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VyStar Credit Union announced today it has earned the 2023 Military Friendly Employer® and Military Friendly Spouse Employer® designations by VIQTORY, becoming the only credit union headquartered in Florida to receive both recognitions. VyStar was recognized as a Bronze-level Military Friendly® Employer. "Our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we are constantly looking for the best ways to support them," said VyStar Chief Human Resources Officer Kawanza Humphrey. "As a credit union founded at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in 1952, being an advocate for the military community is one of the many ways we stay true...
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Join The Southeast Georgia Health System Nursing Team Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 9 AM – 3 PM Southeast Georgia Health System 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families! Along with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth, we offer sign-on bonuses and relocation reimbursements for eligible candidates. Visit us at our walk-in interview event to learn more and apply! Enjoy your new career by the coast! For...
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Outdoor Festival With Arts & Craft Booths, Delicious Food For Sale, Antiques, Collectibles and Catfish Cooking Saturday, November 19th 107 S Lee Street, Kingsland, Georgia More info at KingslandCatfishFestival.Org or call (912) 729-2848
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Quality Used Cars, Trucks & SUVs in Jacksonville Florida at Vaughn Motorgroup Let Vaughn Motorgroup show you how easy it is to buy a quality used car in Jacksonville. We believe fair prices, superior service, and treating customers right leads to satisfied repeat buyers. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff is here to help you find the car you deserve, priced to fit your budget. Shop our virtual showroom of used cars, trucks and suv's online then stop by for a test drive. Visit, call or click soon! 11350 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 904-645-8700 VaughnMotorGroup.Com
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At Community First, we're dedicated to helping our community grow and prosper. That's why we offer the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) - Down Payment Assistance. For a limited time, First-Time Homebuyers and Community Partners (including first responders, educators, and veterans) may be eligible for up to ,000 in funds that can be used towards down payment, closing costs, or for the purchase of a primary residence! You may be eligible if you are a: First-Time Homebuyer First Responder Educator Veteran Active-Duty Member of the Military or a Surviving Spouse COVID-Related Essential Worker Our team of experienced Mortgage Champions are standing by ready...
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Great Chili Cook Off Pecan Park Flea & Farmers' Market Saturday 11/19/22. Money prizes will be awarded! Come out and join us! Judging begins at 12:00. To enter call us Wed. - Sun. at 904.379.6141.
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Camp Blanding Museum was established in 1990 and currently features displays focused on Camp Blanding’s History and involvement during WWII. Stop by, call or click 629 State Road 16 West, Starke, FL, (904) 682-3196 CampBlandingMuseum.Org
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Serving Veterans and honoring military service has emerged as the theme of this issue of Liberty Life. For example, Clay County has an all-hands on deck focus on tak- ing care of its Veterans. We introduce you to David King, an Orange Park attorney who shares his decades of pro-military affinity and appreciation through acts of service.
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Thank you for reading this issue of Liberty Life. Fall is approaching The Liberty Coast and is bringing its (slightly) cooler temperatures, or so we hope, to this season’s parade of military and Veteran reflections and events. A very special Autumn 2022 event we are excited about is the return of the chest pounding and ear pummeling thundering thrill of the Navy’s flight demonstration team, known worldwide as the Blue Angels. Speaking of parades, one of the best Veterans Day parades in the nation is in Downtown Jacksonville at 11:01 a.m., on Friday, November 11th. For all the details and...
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 AT 9:30 AM Veterans Day Concert, Parade and Cookout Riverfront Park, Palatka, Florida Event by Billy Ennis and The Acoustic Circle Lee Kelly, Kai & Raini, Sandbar Bill, Lori Gill, Sam Wimberly and Sweet William perform pre-ceremony from 9:30 to 11 AM. Parade starts at 10:00. Veterans Day honored at 11 AM. Afterwards, free hamburgers, hot dogs and fixins at Bert Lodge American Legion Post 45, 316 Osceola St. Palatka, FL. 32177 with Open Mic, all welcome! More info at this link.
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American Legion Post 129 Auxiliary is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair & Open House event for the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Ocean’s Beaches Post 129 – located at 1151 South 4th St. in Jacksonville Beach. In addition to the artist’s booths and exhibits, a bake sale and silent auction will take place, along with food truck vendors Patty Shack and E&W Barbeque from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – and featuring music from acoustic guitarist David Bronson from noon to 2 p.m. More than 20 local artisans, many American Legion members,...
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CareerSource Northeast Florida has eight Career Centers that offer resources including specialized Local Veterans Employment Representatives and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program staff who can provide veteran applicant referrals specific to the employers need. CareerSource Northeast Florida also has a Military Employment Family Advocate on staff to assist veterans with a wide range of services – all free of charge. These include: Career transition assistance including assessment and information about training Job listings from Employ Florida Information on Federal Programs Access to career and job seeker workshops For more information, call 904 356-JOBS (5627) to set up an...
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At The Fran Haasch Law Group of Pinellas County, you will find a personal injury lawyer focused on helping you and your family recover. We pursue personal injury lawsuits and wrongful death claims to obtain full compensation for damages including pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings, property damage, and more. Our law firm handles car accidents, rideshare accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and catastrophic cases involving brain or spinal injuries, as well as wrongful death. If you or your loved ones require legal assistance regarding a personal injury, our compassionate...
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This Year's Paychecks for Patriots Is Thursday, Nov. 3 at FSCJ CareerSource Northeast Florida (CareerSource N E FL) is teaming up with Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) to host the annual Paychecks for Patriots, a special hiring event dedicated to connecting quality employers with local veterans and military spouses. This in-person hiring event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the FSCJ Advanced Technology Center, located at 401 W. State St. in Jacksonville – with more than 80 employers participating. For more information and a complete list of the companies represented, visit this link....
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Come to the sunny South to warm up and slow down on Molly’s Old South Tours! Relax in the friendly atmosphere of Southern hospitality while taking in the fascinating history and scenery of the Southeastern United States. St. Marys Walking Tour St. Marys, Georgia Book online now! This walking tour presents action-packed stories from St. Marys’ 250-year-old history and includes special access to the town’s iconic landmarks, such as the First Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest church buildings in Georgia, the elegant 19th-century Goodbread House, now a bed & breakfast, and the historic Riverview Hotel, where such names as Rockefeller...
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We appreciate you taking the time today to stop by, call or visit our web site. Our 10 Reasons you should buy from pro-military Beach Boulevard Automotive We are the King of family owned and operated dealers in Jacksonville. We have over 150 clean pre-owned vehicles to choose from. We have been family owned and operated since 1967. Over 47 years in the same location. We have all the types of financing available. We specialize in "Buy Here, Pay Here" financing on late model, clean, pre-owned cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. Most of our vehicles are sold with a...
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Welcome to Pro-Military Southside Kia Jacksonville. Our dealership is dedicated to exceeding Jacksonville, Florida’s automotive expectations with friendly, informative, and effective customer service. You can launch your Southside Kia Jacksonville vehicle shopping experience from home with our online New and Used inventory. If you need help finding a vehicle within our inventory that’s right for you—our Jacksonville sales staff will assess your driving needs and preferences so they can use their experience to find standout models for you to test drive. Once you find a vehicle within our inventory that’s right for you, our Finance Center staff rolls up their...
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World Imports USA | Lotus of Jacksonville invites you to rediscover your passion for driving and remember why you choose to own the very best. As Jacksonville's premier destination for new and pre-owned highline vehicles, World Imports USA showcases a vast inventory of vehicles that we know can deliver the ultimate driving experience. Our confidence stems from our proven ability to acquire the very finest in low-mileage, pre-owned vehicles from all over the country. At World Imports USA, we choose only those vehicles that meet our exacting standards, regardless of make or model, foreign or domestic. Let us help you...
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Family owned and operated since 1916 in Jacksonville, Florida. We are proud to be your local Ford dealer and meet your service, new car sales and used car sales needs! We have all of the latest Ford trucks, Ford cars, Ford SUVs, Crossovers and Hybrids, from the best-selling F-150 and Super Duty trucks to our full car line, including Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, Fusion, Taurus, and the world famous Mustang, plus an SUV / Crossover to fit every need, including the Escape, Edge, Flex, Transit Connect, Explorer and Expedition. Plus we have a wide selection of Hybrids and Electric...
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FAVOB Jacksonville Chapter Launch Event USS Orleck TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 AT 10 AM 203 E Coast Line Dr, Jacksonville, FL More info at this link Are you a veteran business owner looking to THRIVE? Want to expand your network and connect with over 400 fellow veteran business owners? Want to celebrate with your fellow veterans who wore the cloth of this great nation? Join the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses (FAVOB) as we LAUNCH the Jacksonville chapter! The purpose for the Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, Inc. (FAVOB) is to promote and unite the many established and start-up...
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Navigating Medicare can be confusing and overwhelming Choosing the right plan for you can make your life so much simpler. Well how can you do that? You will pick a long time licensed health insurance expert to help answer any questions you may have and find a plan in your area that best suits your needs. Some of these plans may include: free additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing, transportation, gym memberships, and more – So, don't sell yourself short. Get a great agent & a plan that meets your needs. Jen Mathey, Owner/ CEO Licensed Insurance Agent Pixie...
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Fields Cadillac is located in St. Augustine, FL, just off I-95, and only a few miles from Saint Augustine Airport. In North Florida, come visit your Jacksonville and Daytona Beach dealership, and view the new CTS Coupe, or the Luxurious Cadillac Escalade. Our staff at your North Florida dealership are here to help you, whether you need to purchase a vehicle, need financing, or parts or services. Stop by, call or click today: 375 Outlet Mall Blvd Saint Augustine, FL (904) 823-3000 FieldsCadillacStAugustine.Com
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This November, Truist will participate in several events for both its teammates and communities to commemorate Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month. Truist will host three virtual events for its teammates: Coping with the effects of Trauma with Eric Antens, Behavioral Health Specialist Silver Star Recipient and Wounded Warrior Hero Andrew Harriman Keynote Speaker The Knock at the Door, Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose featuring authors Ryan Manion, Heather Kelly, and Amy Looney-Heffernan Truist will sponsor three local Veteran’s Day community events: Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Atlanta, Carolina’s Veterans Day Festival in...
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2023 VA Disability Pay Chart and Compensation Rates The Cost of Living Adjustment for Veterans' disability compensation has been announced at 8.7%, the largest VA disability pay increase in decades. Tune in to CCK Live to learn what the 2023 VA Disability Pay Chart and compensation rates will look like effective 12/1/2022. Watch it here. VA Disability Payment Schedule for 2023 VA's 2023 disability payment schedule determines when veterans will receive their monthly VA disability compensation payments. To learn more about when you can expect to receive your VA disability monthly compensation in December 2022, read our blog here. 2023...
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Benefit ride for Jimbo SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 AT 8:30 AM American Legion Post 88 3662 Spring Park Rd Jacksonville, FL As many of you have heard, our dear friend and DJ Jimbo is fighting the big C. He ain't gonna fight this by himself! Most of you know that if there was a benefit ride for someone ELSE, he would be the first to sign up and do the event for free... we don't let out brother stand alone. So come join us, and say Beat Cancer! More info at this link.
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Join Us For This Benefit Ride for Jimbo SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 AT 8:30 AM American Legion Post 88 3662 Spring Park Rd Jacksonville, FL As many of you have heard, our dear friend and DJ Jimbo is fighting the big C. He ain't gonna fight this by himself! Most of you know that if there was a benefit ride for someone ELSE, he would be the first to sign up and do the event for free... we don't let our brother stand alone. So come join us, and say Beat Cancer! More info at this link.
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Interested in Service Technician jobs for BMW brands? rpc – The Retail Performance Company, a joint venture of BMW Group, manages the recruiting effort for hundreds of BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad dealerships nationwide. If you are passionate about applying the technical skills you learned in the military to service and repair of advanced technology and top of the line vehicles, check out our job links below. For BMW and MINI Automotive jobs, visit this link: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/BMWDealerTechnicianOpportunities/technician-jobs For questions related to Automotive jobs, email Steve Thomas Stephen.thomas@rpc-partners.com For all Motorrad & amp; Powersports related jobs, visit this link: https://recruitcrm.io/jobs/rpc_jobs...
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New 2023 Medicare Benefits 95% of all individual Medicare Advantage members will see improved benefits in 2023 Simplified comprehensive dental benefit offers broader coverage and lower costs New plan features address social determinants of health and whole-person health National UnitedHealthcare UCard™ rollout will simplify the member experience MINNETONKA, Minn. (Oct. 1, 2022) – UnitedHealthcare® today introduced its 2023 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, offering expanded access to consumer-focused plans that deliver a differentiated member experience underscored by better-than-ever ancillary benefits, lower prescription drug costs, and further improvements to core benefits. “With financial pressures especially impacting older adults living on fixed incomes,...
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Allow Fields Cadillac Jacksonville to demonstrate our commitment to excellence! Fields Cadillac Jacksonville treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. We know that you have high expectations of us as a Jacksonville Cadillac dealer and we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time our customers stop by our dealership. Florida drivers can browse our new Cadillac inventory and used car inventory online. Jacksonville customers will also find a great selection of used cars and pre-owned Cadillac vehicles at our Florida dealership. Don't forget, Fields Cadillac can also help you with your...
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VyStar Credit Union is inviting members and the general public to participate in the “Honor Your Hero” contest to recognize active duty and military veterans for their service. Through Monday, Oct. 31, anyone can nominate an active duty or military veteran who is important in their life. Those who are nominated will have a chance to be recognized at an upcoming University of Florida, Florida State University, Orlando Solar Bears or Savannah Ghost Pirates game or receive a set of PXG golf clubs and personalized golf lessons. To enter the contest, visit the Honor Your Hero contest page...
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As the first bank in the United States to open a branch on a military base, we are committed to the banking and lending needs of our country's military officers and enlisted personnel. Founded in 1898, First Citizens Bank in one of the nation's strongest and most stable financial institutions, providing a range of banking services at more than 500 locations in 19 states. We are here to support our military community by helping you have a home that is safe, accessible, and cost-effective to own with special mortgages for Veterans that include: • Financing up to 100% • Minimal...
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MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Throughout the 2022 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, we have numerous daily specials! Be sure to check and see if there's a special on the day you're visiting prior to purchasing your Admission and Ride Armband! Daily Specials are only available on the day of the special, and are only sold at the gate (not online or in advance). Standard Admission: Adults - Seniors (65 and up) - Kids (ages 6-12) - Kids 5 and under Free 510 Fairgrounds Pl, Jacksonville, FL, Florida (904) 353-0535 www.jacksonvillefair.com/ The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is the largest...
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The 14th Annual Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival features great national and internationally known Bluegrass bands but also now includes special performances by artists like Gordon Mote, producer of the Gaither Vocal Band and Wayne Taylor, formerly of the US Navy Band. Friday, November 11th will also feature a Vintage Style U S O Show with a variety of performers. In addition to the stage shows, the event producer Evans Media Source will begin entertainment at 8 am with a Classic Car Show. All of the festivities raise funds to help Rodeheaver Boys Ranch cover operational costs that continue to benefit...
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 AT 2 PM – 5 PM To honor our Veterans, American Legion Post 9 will have free food for attending Veterans, music, guest speakers, raffles and fellowship. Come out and please bring that special Veteran so our family can meet them. Always open to the public. Hosted by Auxiliary Unit 9. More info at this link. American Legion Post 9 Jacksonville, FL 6242 Old Soutel Court Jacksonville, FL 904-516-7717
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Join The Hagan Ace Team Want to be part of your great local Hagan Ace Hardware team? WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM POSSESSING THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES: ✓ Positive Attitude ✓ Team Player ✓ Shows Initiative ✓ Strong Work Ethic ✓ Smiling Faces ✓ Communication Skills ✓ Community Oriented Apply at the link below today!
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Adamec Harley Davidson continues to grow in their 91st year and we have Veteran-Ready Career Opportunities in all our departments from Accounting and Merchandising to Parts, Sales and Service. To learn more visit our Careers Portal here
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Zigan Danklou is a University of Miami School of Law graduate. He previously served for five years in the United States Navy. As a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) accredited representative, he uses his knowledge, acquired by working for years at the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA), to assist veterans in obtaining the maximum disability compensation they are entitled to under the law. Mr. Danklou was working at the BVA when the Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 was rolled out. Thus, he was trained to navigate the new system to make sure veterans are being awarded...
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If you are needing better health insurance solutions please reach out now to 405 590-4140. ERIC BERNSTEIN Field Sales Leader U S HEALTH Advisors Cell: 405-590-4140 License# 867 79 19 5909 NW Expressway Suite 410 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Visit our website #familyinsuranceguy The highest compliment I can receive is a referral from a friend. Please be sure to tell your friends and family they can reach out anytime for a free quote!
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NATIONAL COMPANIES EXCITED TO TRAIN YOU BOILER AND MACHINERY INSPECTOR-RISK ENGINEER EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Work experience with high pressure boilers and pressure vessels or nuclear propulsion systems Hands on with operating, maintaining, evaluating safety and the maintenance of equipment Have a high school diploma. Engineering / Science degree a plus. Ideally suited to a self-motivated individual who can work independently, coupled with good communication skills CONTACT TODD MITCHELL ASSOCIATES Todd Mitchell, CEO 800 886-1562 Email : todd.mitchell@toddmitchell.com
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On Sat. October 22nd, 2022 in Woodbine, GA at the River Walk the Spirit Sprint 5k will be held in conjunction with Boo in the Bine, a fall festival. The 5k is called The Boo in the Bine Spirit Sprint and proceeds from the race go to benefit The JDog Foundation, which helps prevent Veteran suicide. The JDog mascot will be there to cheer runners on! More info at this link.
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Publix Super Markets proudly offers a 10% discount to Veterans, active military, and their family on Veterans Day Friday, November 11th. Throughout the year, we attempt to offer savings to everyone who shops in our stores. We feel that our strategy of offering fair prices on all items and having competitive sale ads offers all of our customers an excellent overall value. We also offer many Buy-One-Get-One free items each week and encourage our customers to use coupons and take advantage of our sale items. To Publix.Com Press Here
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Davis CDJR is Nassau County’s only 5-Star Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram Truck dealer. We maintain a large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles and provide detailed information about each one on our website. In addition to new and pre-owned car sales, we also provide top-tier service for your vehicle. We maintain a fully-stocked inventory of OEM parts and are constantly offering specials and incentives. No matter which part you need, we can get it for you quickly. Our auto service department provides the best service in the Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida area. We perform many maintenance services...
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Next 18, a mental health nonprofit for veterans and first-responders, will be hosting a 4 day camp at The World Golf Village December 12-15. The camp is free for our participants. Participants receive daily PGA instruction, golf each day, and a conducive environment coupled with yoga, meditation, breathwork, journaling, and group therapy. Over 4 days, participants utilize the resources provided to collectively process similar life experiences, learn proven resources to help process traumas, and learn to communicate with those around them the unique situations veterans and first-responders face. For more information please email matt@next18.org or go to Next18.org to register for...
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What is your favorite ride at the fair? Is it the Ring of Fire? Ferris Wheel? Round Up? Sea-Ray? Tell us your favorite ride and tag a friend that has to ride with you. We will choose two comments to award family four packs of admission to! Fair starts October 13th! More info at: www.neflfair.org
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WHERE AND WHEN Saturday, November 12, 2022 Noon - 10 PM at Service Brewing 574 Indian Street, Savannah Georgia ADMISSION: per person, a portion of proceeds benefit Warrior Music Foundation. Veterans and Active Duty receive free admission. More info at this link.
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 10th, 12-4 p.m. Jacksonville Headturners and Adamec Harley Davidson will be hosting our Toys 4 Tots event. Bring a + a toy to register 27 categories to complete. Santa will also be onsite. Dj & Food Vendors will join us, too! Hope to see you all there. All proceeds Benefiting Toys For Tots. Categories Kids' choice Peoples' choice Best classic car Best classic truck Best domestic Best euro Best truck Best street bike Best cruiser bike Best non-euro import Best stance Best engine bay Best full wrap Best printed wrap Best Partial wrap...
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Veterans First Exams helps veterans who have been denied a disability claim or are seeking a higher rating due to an increase in their physical symptoms. We write nexus letters, review medical records, and make recommendations to prepare for C&P exams. We are the most affordable in the nation and we offer free or reduced fees for those who cannot afford it. Visit www.veteransfirstexams.com
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Understanding TriCare and Medicare This is such an important topic and there is much to cover. Before we dive in, there are some things to know about TRICARE and Medicare. TRICARE is not Medicare TRICARE for Life (TFL) is not the same as TRICARE VA coverage (veterans’ coverage) is not the same as TRICARE Ok, now that we’ve covered our grounds, its also important to note that often the term TRICARE is used loosely when referring to TRICARE for life. The easy way to remember the difference between the two is that TFL (TRICARE for life)...
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More About New 2023 Medicare Advantage Plans It’s hard to believe we are talking about the new, 2023 Medicare Advantage Plans when it’s only September. It seems every year around this time we look back and say, “How did the year go by so fast”? Every year on October 1st , insurance companies offering Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans begin to release and showcase the new plans, cost and benefits for the upcoming calendar year. Although plan details become available to the public on October 1st, the first day of the Medicare enrollment period doesn’t begin until October...
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Saturday, October 15th, 2022 - Palatka Riverfront Park Pavilion - 11 am - 6 pm The North Florida Folk Network is hosting a FREE family friendly day of music at the Fall Folk Fest at the Palatka Riverfront Pavilion! Bleacher seating is available, or bring your lawn chair. We have a great lineup for you, along with arts and craft vendors, food trucks, and a river sailboat Regatta on the beautiful St. John's River. Hope to see you there! Artist lineup: 11 - 11:45 am - Linda Crider / solo , 12 - 12:45 pm - Middleground / duo, 1 - 1:45...
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REE Medical is a neutral third party that connects veterans with experienced medical professionals who will take the time necessary to complete a thorough examination of their condition and complete a Disability Benefit Questionnaires or Nexus Letters. Encinitas, CA, United States, September 14, 2022 - REE Medical is dedicated to ensuring that veterans receive accurate and thorough medical documents for their claims to evaluate their disability rating with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For veterans experiencing worsening symptoms of a service-connected disability, REE Medical can assist with connecting them with a local physician well-versed in VA terminology and familiar...
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From Commander, Navy Recruiting Command 06 August 2022 MILLINGTON , Tenn. -- Future Sailors and Prior Service Members, either Navy Veterans or Other Services Veterans (NAVETs/OSVETs), are now eligible for enlistment bonuses and loan repayment up to 5,000, according to a message released by Navy Recruiting Command Aug. 4. The messages, which announces the enlistment incentives to attract the highest quality of recruits to fit specific requirements and ensure Fleet readiness, can be found here. “The maximum current enlistment bonus is ,000, and the maximum loan repayment is ,000,” said Rear Adm. Lex Walker, Commander Navy Recruiting Command. “They are not mutually exclusive,...
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Active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement officers and educators sail free For your dedication to serving our communities at home and abroad, Margaritaville at Sea invites all active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement officers and educators to sail free on a much-deserved 3-day, 2-night cruise to Grand Bahama Island. The Heroes Sail Free offer applies only to the registered member(s) sailing in your party. You will see the Heroes Sail Free fare discount applied during checkout after entering in all guests’ information and clicking “View pricing by Guests.” We look forward to sailing with you. Program Details Must...
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day Services are open to the public and will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 16th and 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th in the Chapel of the High-Speed Pass. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The POW/MIA Memorial located at Cecil Commerce Center will hold a memorial service for National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday, Sept. 16, in remembrance of and to honor those who were former prisoners of war, those still missing in action or unaccounted for and their families. The service is open to the public and will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of...
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Navigating Medicare can be overwhelming Choosing the wrong plan could interfere with your TriCare or VA drug coverage. Let an expert help answer any questions you may have and find a plan in your area that best suits your needs. With free additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing, transportation, gym memberships, and more - a Medicare Advantage plan may be right for you and many plans are available that do not interfere with your existing drug coverage. Call today and take advantage of all the benefits you are missing out on! Steven Wiggs Florida License W789216 Georgia License 773007...
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Deliver Your Pro-Military Message With Liberty Life Media’s Reach and Distribution Focused On Active Military, Veterans and their Families We Are On Base, In Town & Pro-Military. Liberty Life Media supports the 350,000 active military, Veterans, and their families serving on The Liberty Coast’s numerous military bases and living across Camden, Charlton, Nassau, Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Putnam and St Johns counties. This multimedia platform delivers useful, relevant, and relatable content. Moreover, Liberty Life Media will share your business or event at a time and place where they are looking for something to buy or place to...
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Under Secretary for Health Recognizes North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System with National Customer Experience Award North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) recognized as most improved Patient Experience for Inpatient (Overall Hospital Rating). Survey of Healthcare Experiences of Patients (SHEP) collects Veterans' feedback through the administration of inpatient (Hospital CAHPS) surveys. These surveys, which are administrated by a third party and not the local facility, are sent out to Veterans following an inpatient stay. The percentage score reflects what is referred to as the top box responses to the question. For example, the percent...
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Contaminated Drinking Water If you or a family lived, worked, or served at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1953 through 1987, you may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water that may have caused serious health concerns. Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, Kidney Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Liver Cancer are just a few of the injuries that were caused by this contaminated drinking water. The approval of Bipartisan legislation known as the Honoring of Pact Act, has just made it possible for those affected by the contaminated drinking water to seek justice. This law not only provides an avenue for veterans...
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The Veterans Games, to support Operation Barnabas work to make Veterans whole again is set for Saturday, October 8th at the Boogerville Hideout in Green Cove Springs, FL, this year. You can choose what you’d like to participate in during the day-and-night-long-event that includes SIMS Shooting, a motorcycle and jeep Poker Run throughout the area, axe throwing and more. It continues back at Boogerville at 4 p.m. for the main event - a patriotic night of fun, live music, food, raffles, auctions, and patriotic games. For those who would like to help, visit their website OperationBarnabas.Com to see opportunities, such...
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Performance Flying It's not just for the Blue Angels! Jacksonville, FL: With the NAVY Blue Angels Air Show right around the corner, Performance Flying will be displayed at its best... for airplanes that is. At iFLY Jacksonville, there’s a daily display of commitment, discipline and some of the best indoor skydivers performing some of the most advanced Body Flight maneuvers in the world. iFLY Jacksonville’s state of the art wind tunnel generates a column of air which recreates the free fall conditions of an outdoor skydiving experience. During a first, or thousandth session in our training facility, Body Flight...
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A GRATEFUL NATION. NSB Kings Bay Security Force also recently bid a heartfelt “Fair Winds and Following Seas” for military working dog Aiko during a memorial service. Born in February of 2013, the all-black German Shepard was assigned to Kings Bay in August of 2015. During his time as a member of the Kings Bay family, he was assigned to seven handlers. Aiko also completed deployments to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates during his military service. Aiko’s favorite thing to do outside of work was to run freely and mark up every bush, tree, or fire hydrant that...
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Let your Veteran voice be heard! Are you interested in a chance to improve services for Veterans and families in the Northeast Florida Region? Volunteer 10 minutes of your time today by taking an anonymous survey about your experience living in this area! Endeavors, a Veteran-serving organization has partnered with Combined Arms, the City of Jacksonville and the Center for Community Initiatives at UNF, to conduct research on the needs of Veterans and their families across The Liberty Coast. Please take a moment to share your experience and forward to other militaryconnected friends and family. Please complete the survey no...
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New Three-Digit Number Is Easier To Remember, Save More Lives. In a mental health or life crisis? Want help? It is now much easier to call for that help. Dial 9-8-8. Military Servicemember or Veterans will be prompted to “press 1” to be immediately connected with Veteran peers at the Veterans Crisis Line. The original, often un-memorizable, number for the Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255, followed by pressing 1, will remain active for some time. The text line remains: 838255
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Act Expands Veterans’ Health Care and Benefits For Toxic Exposures The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson “Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics” (PACT) Act was recently signed into law. “The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA deliver for millions of Veterans — and their survivors — by empowering us to presumptively provide care and benefits to Vets suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “It will also bring generations of Veterans into VA health care, which will improve Veteran health outcomes across the board.” The PACT Act...
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In the summer of 2002, following 18 months of Officer Candidate School (OCS), Second Lieutenant Jason Hunt accepted his commission as an Army officer in the Florida National Guard (FNG). The ceremony, held in the command auditorium at Camp Blanding Joint Training Command, was a significant military-career milestone for this Soldier. Hunt had already experienced the milestone of graduating from Army basic training nearly seven years earlier at Fort Leonardwood in Missouri. Then he experienced the achievement of graduating from Army Medic school at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout Hunt’s Army career, the milestones have piled up...
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Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay recently welcomed its newest military working dogs (MWD). (L to R) Welcome MWD Vilma (Dog-Speak for “Beautiful Eyes”), MWD Nor (Dog-Speak for “Sliding Board Tongue”) and MWD Killar. (Dog-Speak for “wait... what?.... you want me to go down in that submarine!?!...).
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Being a “Barnabas” and helping turn Veterans’ lives around in Clay County is what they are known for. Although walking different paths, one is a trauma and drug overcomer now pulling other Veterans up from despair, the other is an attorney providing free legal counsel to Veterans and the needy his entire career. They both are transforming lives in many positive ways. Just as Barnabas is known as the encourager in the Bible (Acts 4:36), these men, former Army Ranger and sniper, retired Sergeant First Class Rayland Heck and David A. King, Esquire., exemplify the name by truly helping folks...
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Thank you for reading this issue of Liberty Life. Fall is approaching The Liberty Coast and is bringing its (slightly) cooler temperatures, or so we hope, to this season’s parade of military and Veteran reflections and events. A very special Autumn 2022 event we are excited about is the return of the chest pounding and ear pummeling thundering thrill of the Navy’s flight demonstration team, known worldwide as the Blue Angels. Speaking of parades, one of the best Veterans Day parades in the nation is in Downtown Jacksonville at 11:01 a.m., on Friday, November 11th. For all the details and...
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Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate Third Class Terrale “Green-T” Green is a frequent volunteer on board the USS Orleck Museum Ship. So far, “Green-T”s volunteered over 150 hours completing maintenance, restoration, and repair projects on the historic warship when not working on the Navy P-8A Poseidon with the “War Eagles” of VP-16 at NAS JAX. He is also training to serve as a museum docent while studying for his next advancement and applying for Navy flight school. Scan the QRC for the full story of this dynamic Sailor.
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The new Super Hornets are not the only “new” aircraft the Blues added since we last saw them. ‘Fat Albert’ is the Blue Angels official chaperone and cargo carrier that flies everywhere the team flies, carrying maintainers, spare parts, luggage, and other items as the Blues travel across America during airshow season. An ex-Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules replaced the older model C-130 last year. With dual British and American citizenship, Fat Albert was originally built in the United States and then served with the Royal Air Force (RAF). Fat Albert has been a favorite of the Blue Angels...
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The big news from the Blue Angels is that Naval Aviator Lieutenant Amanda Lee, call sign “Stalin,” will be the first female formation demonstration jet pilot for the Blue Angels. Lee will join the Blue Angels for its 2023 show season. Having enlisted in the Navy in 2007, Lee worked as an aviation electronics technician before participating in the Seaman-To-Admiral commissioning program. She was commissioned in 2013. There are currently three female naval officers on the 2022 Blue Angel team that will perform in Jacksonville this year. Lieutenant Commander Monica L. Borza is the flight surgeon, Lieutenant Katlin Forster, a...
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The Navy’s Blue Angel Flight demonstration team has made a few changes since they last entertained and thrilled us on The Liberty Coast. Here is an update. Did You Know? After 34 years the Blue Angels transitioned from the legacy F/A-18 Hornet to the F/A-18E & F Super Hornets in 2021. The “new” F/A-18 Super Hornet Blue Angels were converted from fleet aircraft into airshow stars at the Boeing Defense facility at the former Cecil Field, now Cecil Airport and Spaceport in Jacksonville. The first freshly painted F/A-18 Super Hornet with the Blue Angels signature paint sits near the sea...
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With an elbow-to-elbow packed room of 300 and others hoping for a seat to open, the once again, sold-out Clay County Chamber of Commerce’s Military Appreciation Luncheon is about to begin. Business owners, like Carol Berg with Orange Park Florists, are getting to know the military Servicemembers sitting at her table. Local officials, business leaders and county residents meet and greet with the invited Servicemembers and Veteran guests, all squeezing by each other in the very crowded room to find their valued seat, any seat. The color guard is calculating just how much to dip their flags to pass under...
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Still serving after their military service, Clay County Veterans are on a focused mission with renewed energy. The Veterans Council of Clay County is actively engaged in a purpose-driven strategic process to achieve their vision of Clay County being known for “taking care of its Veterans.” “You have to go to Duval for that . . . seemed to be the answer to every question about Veteran resources in Clay County,” said Jesica Polvikoski, who retired to Clay County in 2019 after 32 years in the Florida National Guard. After her military career, Polvikoski immediately began volunteering, and then serving,...
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Kristle Helmuth is an Army Veteran and surviving Veteran spouse. She is a Veteran Care Coordinator with the United Way of Northeast Florida’s Mission United initiative. Intrigued by the program’s concept and having read some of the life-changing stories, Liberty Life thought we would get to know her and Mission United. LL: Thanks for speaking with us. So who is Kristle Helmuth? I am currently raising two teenagers, a toddler, six turkeys, six chickens, a pig, a dog and a tortoise. If that doesn’t tell you all you need to know about me, I don’t know what does. Kidding, sort...
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“I was determined to receive my purple heart standing up,” said Private First Class Channing Moss, a critically injured U.S. Army Veteran, as he explained an early goal that took more than a year to reach. It’s his journey as a real-life “rocket-man,” or how he miraculously survived a rocket propelled grenade that lodged in his torso during a surveillance mission in Lawra Afghanistan, and what it took to come back, Army Strong. Can you imagine? The grenade went crashing through the Humvee and through Moss’s pelvic bone with the explosive and detonator pole still attached, landing in his right...
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New cards now work at TSA Checkpoints. Military retirees and military family members who have DOD identification cards with indefinite expiration dates get the new next generation USID card, when convenient, but within the next four years. That’s because the older cards will be phased out by 2026 for the next-generation IDs, which are more durable and have enhanced security features. The new IDs and the active duty’s Common Access Cards now work at Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints at all U.S. airports.
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Middleburg has become the center of Veteran healthcare and benefit support in Clay County. Recently, the county’s Veterans’ Services Offices were relocated to be near the new VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs (FDVA) service office. Both Clay County Veteran Services Officers, who assist Veterans with obtaining their earned VA benefits and a community liaison who connects Veterans with local community resources, are now working next door to the FDVA office at 420 College Drive, Suite 107 in Middleburg. The CBOC is in the adjacent building, in the same complex, at 400 College Drive....
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FREE TO PARADE. If your organization wants to participate in the City of Jacksonville’s annual Veterans Day Parade (presented by, and with thanks to, The Law Offices of Ron Sholes P.A.); the no-cost applications are open and must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2011. Annually recognized as one of the best in the USA, this patriotic parade features grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, Veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more! Apply at SpecialEvents.COJ.Net. 22 | LibertyLifeMedia.Com | FALL 2022 VOL. 3 /...
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“They are the stars of every air show. Thousands of heads pivot to follow them high in the sky as they break into a symmetrical split. Eyes squint as the aircraft all but disappear, then widen as the dots plunge directly toward the earth. Ears are pummeled as the planes get louder and closer, and the noise builds to a huge crescendo as mighty engines come ever nearer. Then the ground shakes and chests pound as gleaming blue jets rush low in full view of the crowd, their afterburning engines glowing hot to muster full military power as they pass...
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Please join us for the 3rd Annual Pledge to Prevent featuring Dr. Thomas Joiner Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 20, 2022, if attending in person. Katherine C. Sperry, Phone: 904-718-0459, Email: Katherine.Sperry@va.gov Virtual attendance is available in attached flyer- Please share far and wide Click WebEx Link or use: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m39646b58d4a4ac84d355a49835ef95d3 **** THOMAS JOINER went to college at Princeton and received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. He is The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at...
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT YOU AS YOU TRANSITION INTO CIVILIAN LIFE NATIONAL COMPANIES EXCITED TO TRAIN YOU: BOILER AND MACHINERY INSPECTOR-RISK ENGINEER EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Work experience with high pressure boilers and pressure vessels or nuclear propulsion systems. Hands on with operating, maintaining, evaluating safety and the maintenance of equipment. Must have a high school diploma. Engineering / Science degree a plus. Ideally suited to a self-motivated individual who can work independently, coupled with good communication skills. CONTACT: TODD MITCHELL ASSOCIATES Todd Mitchell, CEO 800 886-1562 Email Todd for more info: todd.mitchell@toddmitchell.com
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August 30th, 2022 - Lexington KY Justice4VeteransNow.com is a free online resource to help veterans and their families who may be eligible for benefits under the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 to get access to the help they need. Justice4VeteransNow.com will be available starting August 30th, 2022 as an easy to use access point for all information regarding Camp Lejeune benefits. Visit Justice4VeteransNow.com to learn more. Kindly contact our representative below for an individual response: Chris Kennedy Chris@Justice4VeteransNow.com
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Many New Base Commanders Across The Liberty Coast. Sign shops on military bases all across The Liberty Coast were very busy this summer updating the names of the new unit and base commanders. Summer is typically the high season for change of commands within the military branches of service. This year's schedule of new orders being executed, bands playing ruffles and flourishes, guest lists verified, flowers ordered, plaques and medals shined and speech drafts being fine-tuned was higher than normal in the summer of 2022. Some of the uptick in leadership turnover was was due to some COVID catch-ups and...
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Senior Helpers in Jacksonville is on a mission to let veterans and family members of veterans know that the VA pays for home care services. The VA home care homemaker benefit pays Senior Helpers to send CNA’s and home health aides to veterans homes and to senior care facilities in our area. The best part about the VA home care homemaker benefit is it’s absolutely 100% free to qualified veterans! Senior Helpers home care staff provides companionship, rides to doctors appointments and light housekeeping services! If you are a family member who is concerned that a loved one needs home...
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A 10 -Minute, Anonymous Survey of Veterans Needs and Issues Open Through September 21st. Let your voice be heard! Are you interested in a chance to improve services for Veterans and families in the Northeast Florida Region? Volunteer 10 minutes of your time today by taking a survey about your experience living in this area! Endeavors, a Veteran-serving organization has partnered with Combined Arms, the City of Jacksonville and the Center for Community Initiatives at UNF to conduct research on the needs of Veterans and their families in the Northeast Florida region. Please take a moment to share your experience and...
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The 3M Combat Arms Earplugs were standard issue equipment to the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2015. The earplugs were supposed to protect soldiers from the damaging effect of loud sounds, but earplugs had a design flaw that made them ineffective for most users. 3M knew about this defect and failed to disclose it to the military. Now thousands of veterans have filed product liability lawsuits against 3M alleging that the defective earplugs caused them to suffer permanent hearing damage and tinnitus. The 3M earplug litigation has grown into the largest consolidated mass tort in U.S. history with nearly 300,000...
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The Cohen Clinic in Jacksonville, offering mental health services for post-9/11 Veterans and families, also commemorates PTSD Awareness Month JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Recently, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in Jacksonville marked two years of service to the community and PTSD Awareness Month with a Community Celebration. The clinic, part of Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national not-for-profit network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 Veterans, Servicemembers and their families, is the largest of its kind in North Florida. It has delivered more than 850 episodes of care since launching in early 2020. “Today we reinforced...
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Tainted water at North Carolina base allegedly linked to various cancers and other maladies; claims brought under Camp Lejeune Justice Act signed into law by President Biden this week; Grant & Eisenhofer also represents veterans in cases against 3M over defective combat arms ear plugs linked to hearing loss and tinnitus. Jacksonville, N.C. (August 10, 2022) Leading plaintiffs law firm Grant & Eisenhofer announced it represents U.S. military service members and their families who have been exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, the Marines’ enormous training facility in Jacksonville, N.C. The service members are asserting claims under the Honoring...
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Are you a veteran with a general or honorable discharge with less than 100% VA disability rating? If so, you may be missing out on valuable benefits that you have earned. What can a 100% disability rating do for you? Compensation: A veteran at a 100% rating with no dependents receives ,332 a month Healthcare: The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program very similar to the military’s Tricare insurance that is offered to 100% disabled veterans and their dependents. Property tax exemption in most states...
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Veteran-owned Hotel Tango Distillery, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana is proud to announce their Veterans Day give back program beginning in civilian & military markets on October 1st. In participating stores, for every case of Bourbon, Reserve Bourbon, and Rye Whiskey sold, Hotel Tango will donate a pack of high-quality merino wool socks to soldiers serving overseas. This is the second year Hotel Tango has run the program motivated to provide necessary items to soldiers overseas. The program can be found in any of the 21 states they distribute in and in military exchanges throughout the United States. Visit www.hoteltangowhiskey.com for...
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Troops into Transportation would like to thank all veterans for their service and dedication to the country. Thank you! Troops into Transportation is the nation's premier training and placement organization for Service Members in the transportation industry and America's primary source for carriers hiring Military personnel. The CDL School has been working with its hiring partners who collectively have over 10,000 available positions for entry level drivers. Several major national companies have committed to the program. Current industry partners are: USXpress, TMC, and Schneider National. Details at www.troops2transport.com/
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Jacksonville, Fla., September 15, 2021 – Baptist Health Jacksonville has been named one of Florida’s best employers by Forbes magazine. In its annual “America’s Best Employers by State 2021” list, Baptist Health is ranked No. 1 among all ranked employers in Jacksonville in any industry, and No. 10 among all 100 ranked companies in Florida. Further, Baptist Health ranked No. 3 among all ranked health care providers in the state, and was the only North Florida health care provider among the top three. The award methodology was based on surveys of Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees who were asked to rate their employers...
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Landscaping can make all the difference in the curb appeal of a property, so why settle for anything less than perfect? At Liberty Landscape Supply, we offer the Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach areas the best selection of nursery, garden, sod and landscape supplies close to home. We approach landscaping with an eye for detail and quality. Making your property pristine and attractive should be affordable. Come to us for garden-ready plants, mulches, rocks, and more at competitive prices. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff understands what matters when shopping for local landscape supplies and will help you find the right plants and accessories to...
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"Here at Adamec Harley-Davidson, we are forever grateful to you, our Veteran employees, for your service, bravery and sacrifices you've made to defend our great nation. Thank you for protecting all our families. Adamec Harley Davidson owes each and every one of you a debt of gratitude. Because of you, we enjoy the greatest single principle America was founded on - FREEDOM! God bless all Veterans and again, thank you for your bravery!" Visit our Veterans Appreciation Wall at our Baymeadows location. http://www.adamecharley.com/
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Metro Diner is proud to offer Active Military and Veterans half off when they dine with us on Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11. Metro Diner is the kind of place you’re proud to take your family, out-of-towners and...yourself. It’s the kind of place where last night is recalled over pancakes. Where the portions are big, but the egos are small. Where you don’t have to impress anyone and you can come as you are. We believe that when you care about the people you’re cooking for, it shows in the food. And what we serve is comfort food with...
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Flagler Health+ cordially invite you to the First Flag Raising at PATRIOT PLACE, a supportive housing solution for veterans. 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 79 Masters Drive St Augustine, Florida Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Flat, closed toed shoes highly recommended. Event Host : Flagler Health+ The St. Johns County Continuum of Care is a planning body for homeless services, that coordinates housing and services funding for the homeless. Details at stjohnscountycoc.org
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Northeast Florida's largest weekly automotive publication features new and pre-owned vehicles for sale by the areas top dealerships. Auto Source Weekly is distributed free in hundreds of convenient locations as well as online, combining high quality print with the latest technology. Each vehicle is sorted in our exclusive "Printernet" format and features an individual QR code bringing the shopper directly to all the information on that specific vehicle with one scan. Search thousands of local used and new vehicles in print and online. Pick up a new copy FREE every Friday at any Circle K, Gate Gas Stations, Shell/Daily's,...
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Jax Beach Festivals hope everyone is well and excited for our 2022 festival season! Our dates for each festival are now confirmed and on the City of Jacksonville Beach Calendar! The 2022 Dates are as follows: Seawalk Music Fest- Feb 26-27 (Sat & Sun) Southern Rock Revival- March 19 (Saturday only) Springing the Blues- April 1 - 3 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) - June 11 (Saturday only) Detail at JaxBeachFestivals.Com
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Veterans Day Specials Thursday, November 11 : USA Waffle Philly Omelette Spaghetti Thank you for your service! Grumpy’s Restaurant was born out of passion and love for bringing family and friends together over great diner food. Our commitment and mission are to deliver the highest quality dining experience at an affordable price for families everywhere. We will never waver on our commitment to excellent home-style cooking, attention-to-detail, sweet southern hospitality and serving a hungry-person's portion at a working-class price. All while closing at 2:00PM, providing the ultimate family, work and life balance. Grumpy's Restaurant is a full-service American &...
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We can make your House and Roof look new again. As a Pro-Military licensed and insured residential and commercial pressure washing company we have earned five-star ratings, many referrals and are ready to serve your family and business. FREE estimates are a great start to getting the results your deserve. Owner | James Teter MY CLEAN ROOF 904 210-6342 | James@MyCleanRoof.US
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Thank you for your service and remember to come hungry this Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th! We take authenticity very seriously around here at V Pizza. Now, let us be the first to say, we don’t shy away from putting our own (AMERICAN) twist on pizza. We fully acknowledge how very ‘unauthentic’ the Flyin’ Hawaiian, Mac-Attack Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak Pizza, and Buffalo Chicken Pizzas all sound. But what we mean by “authentic” is this: Our ovens are personally made by Stefano Ferrara, a 4th generation pizza oven maker in the heart of Naples. It is estimated that he or his...
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https://youtu.be/4Fbe76yJNM8 The Florida Financial Advisor Solution FFA has designed unique ways to enhance your plans to grow your wealth, invest in your future and protect your family. The FFA Solution was created with “Floridian” as the centerpiece of financial success. Since the financial crisis, major corporations have selected Florida as their headquarters. In turn, this has driven massive growth in every industry from technology to defense to health care. With great companies, comes great employees and in turn – complex benefits. That is where we come in. Our FFA model was designed to help you maximize your largest opportunity...
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The Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcyle Concours is celebrating it’s 22nd year featuring “Those Beautiful Europeans” on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine. Over 300 Antique Motorcycles, Bicycles, Scooters, Race Bikes, Military Machines and Side-Cars from the past century will be on display around the Walk of Champions at the World Golf Hall of Fame. We’ll have vendors, food, entertainment and Concours Youth Judging for plenty of family fun. Our Grand Marshal is Paul Teutul Jr, star of American Chopper. Admission is at the Gate with children under 12 free (advance...
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St. Augustine, Fla. – The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival was first produced in 2011 and has grown in popularity each year while winning multiple awards for best music festival and best food festival in St. Johns County and the Jacksonville area. The music of the Celtic people of Scotland and Ireland and their ancestry are historic with beginnings in St. Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City founded in 1565 by Spanish Celts. Also, the centuries of Celtic heritage will be highlighted during the Festival’s Highland Games with athletes demonstrating and testing their strength and endurance, and Celtic Clans displaying...
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To all Americans: Take the opportunity to thank military veterans for their courage, sacrifice and commitment to our great nation. To all Veterans: Take the opportunity to display pride in your service to our great nation. To us all: Everyone's service in our communities and country makes America great. Hanger Bay Cafe and Gallery is an authentic, fast paced, Japanese Ramen, and Southern Fried Chicken joint, with a modern Navy flair. 2294 Mayport Rd. Suite 22 Jacksonville, FL (904) 247-3301 Details at HangarBayCafe.com
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In 2016, Total Pro Roofing started a Free Roofs for Troops program to give back to veterans. This program provides free roof replacements by using a portion of the profits on every paid install. The time has come to complete another install for a deserving recipient and help is needed to spread the word for future veteran applicants to be aware of this program. A Georgia native, veteran SPC Ryan Watkins, Sr. will receive a new roof on November, 1, 2021. Watkins served as a mechanic in the U.S. Army and was deployed during both Desert Shield and Desert Storm....
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 AT 9 AM – 2 PM Join Adamec Harley-Davidson, Dreams Come True and Capital Analysts for the Annual Ride for Dreams. Enjoy a police escorted motorcycle ride throughout Jacksonville while supporting the dreams of First Coast children battling life-threatening illnesses. Registered participants will receive an event shirt, enjoy a light breakfast provided by Copeland's, lunch from Joseph's Pizza, raffle, and LIVE music from Northeast Florida's own Fratello. Remember, 100% of all registration fees go directly toward children's dreams. Since 2009, the Adamec Harley-Davidson Ride for Dreams has raised over ,000 for the dreams of local children....
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Welcome To Juicy Mayport Juicy Mayport is a Mayport seafood culinary destination. Our cuisine is inspired by locally sourced ingredients, where the highest quality and freshest seafood serve as the stars of each dish. We are proud to share the best that Mayport has to offer. Lunch and Dinner Service Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 11-10 pm Saturday Noon - 10:00 pm Sunday Noon - 9:00 pm Visit Us Soon at 1487 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, Florida 904 372-9220 for daily specials or to book your holiday parties JuicyMayport.Com
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The Florida Sun Printing family, including Veterans Steve Waddell retired Navy and Jerry Barthelemy retired Air Force, salute our Military Veterans. We are extremely grateful for their service. Special Thanks to Liberty Life for a wonderful publication and allowing Florida Sun Printing, a Veteran owned business, to be their printing partner. FlaSunPrinting.Com
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...Grab A Big Stick Big Stick Bourbon was founded by two friends, a USMC veteran and an engineer, both patriots, who set out to create a better bourbon. During a New Year’s Eve vacation, we realized we were both looking for a new adventure. When you achieve a certain level of success you have two choices, coast or look for bigger mountains to climb. Neither of us is short on bravado (n.a pretentious, swaggering display of courage) or determination. We decided to start a bourbon business. We wanted to create a business to combine our love of...
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Please Join us Sunday, November 7th for our annual Elf Ride Toy Drive to Benefit Nassau Counties Marine Corp League Toys for Tots event at the American Legion Riders Post 54, 626 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. The event is free, all we ask is for NEW unwrapped toys as a donation. Registration will begin at 10 AM and KSU will be 11 AM. The American Legion Riders is an association of men and women American Legion members. American Legion Riders chapters are often well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of...
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What a challenging year 2020 was. Last year was disruptive for each and every one of us. Despite last year's distractions one thing remained the same - Your vote for Athenian Owl as Best Greek Restaurant. Thanks making us...the city`s 2020 BEST GREEK RESTAURANT for a 3rd straight year We promised to work even harder...to be even more humble...and treat each and every one of you that enters the Athenian Owl entrance door as part of our family! Three years in Jacksonville, three years your top choice is our reward! Thank you! Eucharistoume! Come dine with us this Holiday...
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The Florida RV Trade Association will host the 38th Annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow, Wednesday, January 18 through Sunday, January 22. The Florida RV SuperShow will again be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. The 2023 SuperShow will have representation from every major RV manufacturer as well as hundreds of accessory booth exhibitors. “We will have more Suppliers’ booths and every type, size and style of RV on the market,” said Executive Director David Kelly. “With the addition of new entertainment and more seminars, we’re anticipating record crowds this year. We’re also renewing the 2-day pass so...
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Liberty Life Media - On Base. In Town. Pro-Military. We represent the FREE in freedom! The opportunity to see your free creative design in the Winter edition of Liberty Life closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17. To discuss publishing your ad in our print and digital issue on www.LibertyLifeMedia.com, reach out to Sam Taylor at SamTaylor1342@Gmail.com or feel free to call 904 860-2465. EVENT LISTINGS Liberty Life Media is THE source for finding events in and around The Liberty Coast. Ensure your events are included in our Winter edition by submitting them online at LibertyLifeMedia.com/Submit-Events by 5 p.m....
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Looking for a New Opportunity? DON'T MISS THIS! Don't miss JACKSONVILLE JOB LINK Wednesday, March 2, 2022- the area's best and most successful Job Fair! If you're a Job seeker, get ready to GET HIRED! If you're an Employer looking to hire Great candidates, call us at (813) 892-5502 Employers and Candidates Connect Face to Face at this one day Career Fair! Hiring will occur on the spot! Hundreds of Jobs are up for grabs at the Jacksonville Job Link Job Fair. The Job Fair happens from 10 until 1 Embassy Suites Conference Center, 9300 W. Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville. This...
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Wanna be funny? Looking for a way to overcome your stage fright? Need to improve your acting or public speaking skills or do you want to just have a lot of fun? Our Improv Comedy 101 class will give you all of that and more! In just nine weeks, you will learn the very basics of improvisation and teamwork through the use of fun and hilarious improv games and exercises. Plus it all ends with your very own showcase performance for your friends and family! https://firstcoastcomedy.com/Take-a-Class/
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Troops Into Transportation is an exclusive program of The CDL School and it’s partner carriers. The CDL School is a nationally recognized, full service, Commercial Driving School. We’re licensed and approved by the appropriate state licensing agencies, the DMV, and the Department of Education. We’re also approved for the training of eligible veterans using the GI Bill ®. We operate Regional Training and Recruitment Facilities and can serve veterans throughout the USA. Our mission is job placement for veterans through our in-depth CDL training programs with our ever-growing partner trucking companies. Our Commercial Driver’s License Training provides expert knowledge on...
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Orange Park Fla., October 25, 2021– As they head into their 6th decade of serving the North Florida community in the hardware business, the Hagan family is adding to the ranks and expanding again. At Hagan Ace Hardware the company philosophy has always been to move people up the ranks, promoting from within when the opportunity exists and always being open to talented folks outside the company that have experiences and qualities that would be an asset to the company. Two new talented team members have joined the Hagan family. Chad Wilson joined the team in July as an...
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We take time today to reflect and honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans. The Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey salutes our veterans throughout the world, and we remember always that our freedom isn’t free. God bless our military veterans! A superior Irish whiskey In the spirit & tradition of our time-honored Irish regiment and the world’s finest Irish whiskeys, we have crafted an Irish Whiskey that is truly worthy of the name: THE FIGHTING 69TH IMPORTED IRISH WHISKEY Distilled & imported from Ireland, it possesses a unique mash bill combining superior quality barley and malted barley...
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Two Orange Park Residents Help Struggling Vets Overcome and Succeed By Christina Swanson Being a “Barnabas” and helping turn Veterans’ lives around in Clay County is what they are known for. Although walking different paths, one is a trauma and drug overcomer now pulling other Veterans up from despair, the other is an attorney providing free legal counsel to Veterans and the needy his entire career. They both are transforming lives in many positive ways. Just as Barnabas is known as the encourager in the Bible (Acts 4:36), these men, retired Army Sergeant First Class Rayland Heck and David A....
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Take Advantage of Our Military Discounts Those that qualify include active and retired U.S. and Canadian Military personnel, including U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard, Army Reserve and Department of Defense personnel. MILITARY DEFINED Our military discount includes active and retired military personnel, plus family members including spouses, parents, in-laws and dependent children. You can apply your discount to multiple staterooms. Note: the member / employee must cruise with immediate family in order to receive the discount. There are ZERO penalties for redeployment - 100% future cruise credit will be good for two years from...
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On Saturday, Aug 27, 2022 Florida4Wariors will be hosting a "Silkies Hike" for all current Active Duty and Veterans in the Jacksonville area. Florida4Warriors is a Non-Profit organization that provides support for Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and their families Their goal is to building a culture of support through comradery, laughter, and fellowship. Florida4Warriors partners with other Veterans organizations, Local Community Resources to assist in integrating Veterans into the civilian world, while providing support for Veterans whom are struggling with the numerous obstacles that life presents such as homelessness, and PTSD. The events will start with a social...
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Hardage Giddens offers Free Veterans Planning Guide One of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones is peace of mind the relief of knowing that you have planned your end-of-life wishes in advance, saving them stress, worry and guesswork. As experienced Planning Advisors for the Dignity Memorial network of funeral homes and cemeteries, we can assist you in: Making selections that uniquely reflect your traditions, whether traditional burial or cremation Providing you our veteran-only discount with an average savings of over [post_excerpt],000 Locking in today's pricing to help protect your family from inflation and financial...
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Festival features John Oates from “Hall & Oates,” Moon Taxi and renowned ocean conservation experts Jacksonville, Fla. (June 28, 2022) — Real Time Entertainment & Management announces the 2nd annual Florida Fin Festival, a free, 2-day ocean conservation, education and music festival, Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18, at The Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The event benefits OCEARCH at Jacksonville University, a nonprofit dedicated to research, education, and outreach to accelerate the ocean’s return to balance. John Oates from “Hall and Oates” and Moon Taxi will headline the music portion of the event, with support from regional favorites...
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Deliver your pro-military message to Active Military, Veterans and Pro-Military consumers at a time and place they are looking for things to do and buy on The Liberty Coast. The Fall Edition is on the racks September, October & November and features a Blue Angels Performance Flying Show pull out and special content for Veterans Day 2022. Call Sam Taylor at 904 860-2465 or email SamTaylor1342@Gmail.Com for creative ideas for getting your message delivered before the Wednesday, August 24 deadline.
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Supporting our Defenders and their families with national discounts, job listings, career opportunities and more. Carol Watanabe was born and educated in St. Louis. Her background is in business. Carol retired from her successful marketing company 18 years ago. After retiring, Carol dedicated her time working in the family business and volunteering at the Military children’s charity she founded in 2004, Little Patriots Embraced. The volunteer organization serves Military Children and their Families. Over 86,000 children (about the seating capacity of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) have been served over the last 17 years. Carol continues as Executive Director keeping...
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The BlueMedicare Patriot plan adds to veteran benefits and gives veterans access to a network of non-VA providers and extras like: - Dental, Hearing & Vision: benefits to help keep your senses sharp at a cost you can afford. - Over-the-Counter Items like aspirin, bandages and vitamins with your plan’s quarterly allowance - HealthyBlue Rewards: Earn gift cards for activities that help keep you healthy like completing your annual wellness visit, breast or colon cancer screenings and other eligible activities. - SilverSneakers® Fitness Program with access to gyms for live and virtual classes, workshops and much more. - In-home Support...
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We’ve got a fast mover on our tail and in the blink of an eye, October 15th will be here. You’re not alone. We’ve got your six. Our woman-owned, pro-military, and family operated agency has assisted thousands of civies and veterans since 2014. We are located in Florida and licensed to serve in over 35 states. Every year from October 15th-December 7th, Medicare eligible beneficiaries can make changes to existing Medicare coverage. Even if you have a plan that works well, it’s always best to review potential changes in networks, co-pays, and benefits. If changes are not made during this...
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Are you looking for a fulfilling career with an award-winning company? Look no further, we have an opportunity for you at one of the best employers in the Southeast. Apply now and become a part of our team. Apply at this link
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At Medicare Advisors Inc., we strive to serve those who served us all: Veterans. With a client base of over 80% Veterans, we are honored to be the number one choice in Medicare specialists amongst our nation’s finest. We are independent insurance brokers contracted with the nation’s top carriers who are licensed across the US and certified by Medicare. As the 2023 Annual Enrollment Period is fast approaching on October 15th, we want to remind you that no time is greater than the present to make sure you are receiving all of your Medicare benefits you are entitled to and...
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Between 1953 and 1987, contaminated drinking water in the wells at Camp Lejeune put service members, their families, and civilians at risk for cancer and other serious illnesses. There have been many illnesses linked to Camp Lejeune’s water contamination including cancers, infertility, birth defects, and severe illness. Camp Lejeune is a military Marine Corps Base Camp in North Carolina that opened in 1942. During water testing in the 1980s, the Marine Corps discovered a high volume of dangerous chemicals knowns as VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in the drinking water. Though the contamination was found in the 1980s, the contamination...
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Find a plan that fits your goals and your life It's time to choose a 2022 Medicare plan, and I'm here to help you understand your options. A Humana Medicare Advantage plan gives you everything you get with Original Medicare, and may include additional benefits and services to meet your needs. Humana offers plans with the coverage you might want at a cost that may work for your budget. Call licensed Humana sales agent PATRICK LENNON at 904 412-1608 (TTY: 711) Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. or reach Patrick at plennon2@humana.com or Humana.com/plennon A more human...
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 AT 10 AM – 4 PM Riverfront Park, Palatka, Florida The RED, WHITE & YOU - A VETERAN CELEBRATION is hosted by Billy Ennis and The Acoustic Circle Palatka and the American Legion Bert Hodge Post honor all Vets, BBQ, Service Booths, Voter Registration and music donated by Acoustic Circle members: The B Sharps - Sam Wimberly / guitar & vocals, Robert Murff / bass, Gary Coward / drums, Buffalo Munn / horns.) Amy Webster & Joel Bill Chambliss Lori Baxter & John Alison Sweet William Band / Billy Ennis, Tony Losco, Jim Coons, Lori Baxter...
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We are Atlantic Self Storage: A locally established, family-owned company with over 40 years of storage expertise on the books. We’ve been around long enough to see dirt roads become highways, small startups become great companies and tiny dots on a map become massive neighborhoods. We’ve watched and helped pave the way for Jacksonville to become the Bold New City of the South and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of such a courageous and thriving community. Our story started with one facility on Atlantic Boulevard in 1979 and continues today with 50+ locations throughout Northeast Florida,...
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Were you exposed to toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune? You may have a legal claim, say nationally recognized trial attorneys at Schlichter Bogard & Denton. Camp Lejeune’s drinking water supply was contaminated with volatile organic compounds between 1953 and 1987, during which time dangerous substances were present in extremely high quantities at the base. The contaminated water supplied the barracks, family housing, and other buildings around Camp Lejeune. Over the course of three decades, this placed hundreds of thousands of veterans and active service members, as well as their families and civilian workers, at an extraordinarily...
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ABOARD USS ORLECK (DD 886) Museum SHIP, Downtown Jacksonville on The Liberty Coast: Terrale “Green-T” Green was born and grew up in Washington, D.C. As a youngster, Green hung out at the Smithsonian Air Space Museum where he worked on Apollo spacecraft and WWII aircraft restoration. While in college he was accepted for a NASA fellowship working on the Orion Spacecraft Program at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Green left NASA at age 23 to join the Navy. He began his naval career as a Plane Captain with the “Mighty Shrikes” of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 94 at...
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11:01 a.m., November 11th, 2022 seems like a ways off... but if your group wants to participate in Jacksonville's top-shelf Veterans Day parade, it is time to start the process. The Liberty Coast really showcases it's pro-military reputation each year during the season surrounding Veterans Day. Cities, towns, Veteran groups and everyday folks all across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia have established an all-American collection of salutes to those who have served in the military on and around Veterans Day. The City of Jacksonville's annual Veterans Day Parade (presented by and with thanks to The Law Offices of Ron Sholes...
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NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All facilities at Naval Air Station Jacksonville will require facemasks until further notice, starting Monday, because of a rise in COVID-19 cases in Duval County, base officials and numerous media outlets announced Thursday. The base is shifting to “Health Protection Condition Level Charlie,” which also means ceremonies aboard the station will be limited to no more than 50 people in attendance and MWR and dining facilities on the station – Flight Line Café, Dewey’s, Mulligan’s, Subway, McDonald’s, Starbucks Bingo, gym, fitness center, fitness classes, bowling alley, etc. – will be at reduced capacities. Youth Activities...
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Clay County Sheriff’s Office Honored by Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support To Florida National Guard. Green Cove Springs, Florida- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense program, announced today Sheriff Michele Cook and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, received the ESGR Above and Beyond Award in recognition of the extraordinary support of Sergeant First Class Steven Molina and Clay County Sheriff’s employees who serve in the Florida National Guard. “The ESGR Above and Beyond Award was created to publicly recognize U.S. employers providing extraordinary patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered...
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With the signing of the PACT Act today by President Biden, victims of the water contamination at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in North Carolina now have the right to bring civil lawsuits for their injuries after decades of being blocked. Anyone who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987 is eligible to bring a claim. Wrongful death claims can also be brought on behalf of former Lejeune residents or employees who have since passed away. Under the terms of the new law, Camp Lejeune victims will have...
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The Senate voted 86-11 the night of Aug. 2 to pass the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, moving the comprehensive toxic exposure legislation to the desk of President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to sign it into law in an Aug. 10 ceremony at the White House. YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE: The Honoring Our PACT Act] MOAA joined veterans groups, servicemembers and military families affected by toxic exposure, on Capitol Hill in recent days as part of a final push to secure Senate approval. PACT ACT AND YOUR VA BENEFITS: Visit...
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For Those Exposed to Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune- A new bill will allow veterans and others to obtain justice and compensation for injuries. Nearly a million veterans, civilians, and their families (living or working) may have been exposed to contaminated water with toxins at concentrations anywhere from 240 to 3,400 times the levels allowed by safety standards. at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. - Secure compensation for treatment costs and medical expenses Hold the U.S. government to higher safety standards - Obtain peace of mind and closure for your claim - Choose the law firm with proven experience...
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Between 1953-1987, people living or working at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina was exposed to contaminated water that has caused death, illness, and life-altering chronic health conditions. There were two main Volatile Organic Compounds initially identified in Camp Lejeune’s water supply, a dry-cleaning solvent, and a degreaser, but as time went on there were more than 70 chemicals identified in the water that could cause health problems. Those deadly chemicals included Benzene, Toluene, Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, and Perchloroethylene. Ingesting these poisonous chemicals can cause death and lots of injury and illness including the following: Adult...
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Defective Product » 3M Combat Arms Earplugs The 3M company has held the exclusive contract to manufacture military earplugs for over a decade. The company has admitted to knowing the earplugs didn’t work properly or even at all. What does this mean for service members who counted on these defective earplugs? If you suffered hearing loss or other adverse side effects after using these defective earplugs, Morris Bart, LLC wants to help. Our 3M Combat Arms earplugs lawyers can help you pursue compensation for your losses. Learn what your options are after a defective product caused you harm. This is a close-up...
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Eastern North Carolina Law Firm Located Where These Cases Must Be Tried Is Representing Camp Lejeune Veterans Camp Lejeune is a United States Marine Corps base located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. From 1953 to 1987, the camp’s drinking water was contaminated with toxic chemical compounds. For years, the federal government denied responsibility for the high rates of serious illnesses experienced by the people who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune. The effects of the toxic exposure are still felt to this day with many being diagnosed with diseases decades after the fact. The toxic chemicals that contaminated the water at Camp Lejeune...
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It Is Time For Them To Live Up To Their Motto: " Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). Were You Exposed To Toxic Water At Camp LeJeune? If you were at the base from 1953 to 1987- for 30 days or more- and developed a major illness you may qualify for compensation. How did men, women, and children get poisoned by the water at Camp LeJeune? Camp LeJeune is a Marine Corps Base Camp located in Jacksonville, North Carolina that has been in operation since 1941. For 30 years, 1 million veterans, civilians, and their families, including hundreds of babies, drank, bathed...
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It Is Time For Them To Live Up To Their Motto: "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). Were You Exposed To Toxic Water At Camp LeJeune? If you were at the base from 1953 to 1987 - for 30 days or more - and developed a major illness you may qualify for compensation. How did men, women, and children get poisoned by the water at Camp Lejeune? Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps Base Camp located near Jacksonville, North Carolina that has been in operation since 1941. For 30 years, 1 million veterans, civilians, and their families, including hundreds of babies,...
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It Is Time For Them To Live Up To Their Motto: "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). Were You Exposed To Toxic Water At Camp LeJeune? If you were at the base from 1953 to 1987 - for 30 days or more - and developed a major illness you may qualify for compensation. How did men, women, and children get poisoned by the water at Camp Lejeune? Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps Base Camp located near Jacksonville, North Carolina that has been in operation since 1941. For 30 years, 1 million veterans, civilians, and their families, including hundreds of babies,...
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Class Action » Camp Lejeune Water Contamination In 1982, the Marine Corps identified various cancer-causing and / or potentially carcinogenic compounds in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Further investigation confirmed that the contamination occurred between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Exposure to the chemicals involved can cause cancer, birth defects and other serious health conditions. Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021, certain individuals became entitled to sue and recover damages for harm caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. What caused the water contamination? The water contamination at Camp Lejeune appears...
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Bass & Rubinowitz has teamed up with Anapol Weiss to help veterans file and process claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Anapol Weiss has vast experience with water contamination and environmental exposure lawsuits as well as other mass tort actions. We will give FREE CONSULTATIONS to any veterans who may have a viable Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim and help them navigate the claim filing process. We will secure monetary compensation for service members, families, workers and any other people who resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between 1953 and 1987. Please contact us at:...
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Jacksonville, Florida, 2022 — Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery are honored this December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, December 17, 2022. In preparation for this annual event, many local groups are holding fundraising events across the city to raise awareness and wreath sponsorships to honor every veteran at Jacksonville National Cemetery. For more details on local fundraising events and how you can participate please visit our local website: wreathsacrossamericajacksonville.com. “Every wreath sponsorship made is a meaningful gift from a...
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Military Justice Attorneys (MJA) is a veteran owned and operated law firm dedicated to the representation of active duty service members and veterans. The attorneys at MJA are all former Marines who served on active duty. MJA represents service members and veterans throughout the United States, with headquarters in the Southeast. With over 50 years of combined legal experience, MJA is proud to represent our veterans. CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022 MJA has begun accepting clients in anticipation of the passage of the “Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022”. Once signed into law, this legislation will create a federal...
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Bormaster Law is willing to aid any person, military or civilian, and their families by supporting efforts to gather and review all records showing they were at Camp Lejeune and at anytime after suffered medical issue(s) that are / were potentially related. We are willing to help people file claims themselves or can do so for them if desired. We can also help with appeals and with the legal process if warranted. Our hope is that we can arm and inform those in need of the information that is vital to their success or failure in seeking to be...
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New cards also now work at TSA Checkpoints. The DOD recommends that military retirees and military family members who have identification cards with indefinite expiration dates get the new next generation of the USID card when convenient within the next four years. The older, paper-based ID cards will be phased out and replaced with the next-generation IDs, which are more durable and have enhanced security features, by 2026. The new IDs and the active duty’s Common Access Cards now work at Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints at all U.S. airports. A software upgrade resolved a two-year issue with reading the...
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New three-digit number is easier to remember and designed to save more lives. United Way seeking Crisis & 988 Specialist to staff National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In a mental health or life crisis? Want help? It is now much easier to call for that help. Dial 9-8-8. Military Servicemember or Veterans will be prompted to “press 1” to be immediately connected with Veteran peers at the Veterans Crisis Line. The Veterans Crisis Line and the National Suicide Prevention Line’s 10 digit, often unmemorizable, telephone number was shortened to the three digits and went operational on July 16th, 2022. The...
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Beloved Captain Mark Vlaun Retires From Active Duty and Will Stay on The Liberty Coast With His Family. The change of command season on military installations across The Liberty Coast continued this week. So far the Navy's new leaders include the commanders of Naval Station Mayport and Helicopter Maritime Strike Seven Four (HSM-74), the "World Famous Swamp Foxes." With Camp Blanding Joint Training Center on the near-term schedule, this past week featured several leadership changes at U.S. Coast Guard units and commands on The Liberty Coast. The military’s change of command ceremonies are purposefully formal, brief and conducted with great...
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MEDIA RELEASE Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Assumption of Command Ceremony WHAT - Lt. Col. Jason Hunt will assume command of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center during a ceremony on Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla. WHEN - Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10 a.m. WHERE - Post Headquarters Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Starke, Florida MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS: Public Affairs representatives will be set up in the Camp Blanding Museum parking lot (outside the main gate of the installation) to assist media with entry. We advise that media arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. in order to preserve the integrity...
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Hello fellow Veterans and Community Partners, As you already may know, we partnered with Feeding Northeast Florida to provide free food to our women Veterans. We will be restocking this upcoming Tuesday, July 19th!! It will be first come, first served. This is for female Veterans ONLY. We have meat, dry goods, produce, and canned goods to name a few......Unfortunately for this event, we cannot set food aside for anyone. You will need to pick up the food yourself. If there are other special needs or questions, please reach out to Natalie directly via email at nmarcano-sidberry@forwomenvets.org Here is the pick-up schedule: THIS WEEK...
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St. Michael’s Soldiers Announces That Saturday, August 13th is The Date for 2nd Annual Rock the Box Concert Concert will offer a great evening of Country Music, while honoring the service and sacrifices of our Troops, Veterans, First Responders, Medical Frontline Workers, Teachers, and Linemen. Orange Park, FL (July 7, 2022) – St. Michael’s Soldiers announces the return of their Annual Hero Honoring Event Rock the Box 2. Rock the Box 2 will take place on Saturday, August 13th at the Thrasher Horne Center in Orange Park at 7 PM. Tickets begin at .00 along with 2 free tickets...
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If you’re a U.S. Veteran looking for a new, rewarding career path – explore the growing, evolving banking industry with Ameris Bank. Be a part of an empowering culture that values your unique background and skill set! In honor of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Ameris Bank leaders and teammates will be sharing open roles and career path opportunities for veterans. Join us! "Our Hire A Veteran event will serve as an opportunity for veterans who are looking to establish or further a career in banking,” said Branch Market Manager and Veterans Employee Resource Group Co-Chair...
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The 904 Junk Removal company is a veteran owned and operated junk removal company covering Northeast Florida. Zach DeCristofaro, our founder, is a United States Air Force veteran who also served as a firefighter. The 904 Junk Removal is committed to hiring veterans and their family members as well as ground level assistance to veterans in need. We offer off half loads and 0 off full loads for veterans, first-responders, nurses, and teachers. Our focus is to treat our customers like family all while maintaining a clean and professional appearance. Visit our website at this link or...
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Let’s get together We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for ONU Career Fair and Class 47 SPOUSE Graduation!, July 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM. Register soon because space is limited. Employers welcome. We hope you’re able to join us!
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With the Jacksonville Naval Museum's USS Orleck Naval Warship Museum as a backdrop on the St Johns River, JobNewsUSA.Com is presenting a very industry diverse job fair on Wednesday, July. 13th 2022 at the Double Tree Hotel in Downtown Jacksonville.
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Change of command season is well underway at military units and installations all across The Liberty Coast. This summer will see numerous changes in leadership at Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard units and bases across the region. The military’s change of command ceremonies are purposefully formal, brief and conducted with great dignity and full of symbolic activities. The time honored tradition ensures subordinates are able to witness the official transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. This activity signals to the unit’s Servicemembers that they are never without official leadership and...
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“He ended the flying part of his career in September 1969 with 4,000 plus hours in more than 25 different aircraft. Frank flew jet and reciprocating, single- and -engine sea and land aircraft, and also had a few hours in several helicopters. He had 700-plus carrier landings - over 100 on straight decks, and over 100 at night. He had landed on every type of aircraft carrier in the fleet: CVA, CVB, CVE, CVL, CVN, CVS, and CVT.” You probably didn't know Frank Boushee and neither did I, not counting the brief introduction once. The man I met once...
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Hi Folks, We as a nation take time to remember July 27th, 1953 when the United Nations, North Korea and China signed an armistice suspending all hostilities on the Korean peninsula. On July 27th we will honor all Korean War Veterans with a free sandwich all day as a Thank You for Your Service to Our Great Country. Please share this flyer with any Korean War Veterans you may know and we hope you can join us on July 27th and help us honor them. Thank you! Proudly Serving Those Who Serve! MISSION BBQ - Orange Park (p)904-712-0252 (c)410-294-8893 ...
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Are you a veteran, a family member of a veteran, a civilian, or dependent of a deceased veteran who served at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 for at least 30 cumulative days? If so, the soon-to-be passed PACT Act may enable you to receive compensation due to contaminated water exposure. Call (844) 920-2532 or submit your information at this link to determine if we can assist you. Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, a national leader in Veterans’ Disability law, is working with the law firm of Levin Papantonio Rafferty, nationally recognized leaders in Mass Tort law, to help those exposed to the toxic water...
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Help honor our military and first responders by giving blood on the Big Red Bus. Blood donors are FIRST, first responders because they give blood before it is ever needed. Giving blood regularly helps keep a ready blood supply. We never know when disasters may happen, and it’s the blood on hand given by blood donors that immediately help save lives. The 25th Annual Freedom Festival will feature a kid’s zone, silent auction benefiting St. Michael’s Soldiers, a Veteran Lounge, food trucks and a fireworks finale. Lifesaving Blood Donors Receive OneBlood T-shirt eGift Card...
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NOW HEAR THIS NAS JAX is hosting the Gary Sinise & the LT. Dan Band! This will be a FREE concert on Saturday, July 9 in the Dewey's parking lot on NAS Jacksonville, Patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for seating. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. There will be food and beverage concessions onsite. While this event is not open to the public, all authorized patrons are welcome to bring guests. Concert venue opens at 5 pm. The acoustic opening act will perform at 6 pm Gary Sinise and the LT....
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UF HEALTH JACKSONVILLE LEON L. HALEY JR., MD, BRAIN WELLNESS PROGRAM ~ OPEN HOUSE ~ Monday, June 27 Tours from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. View the Invitation 06-2022 Haley Brain Wellness Program Open House PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING, (THIRD FLOOR), 1833 BOULEVARD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206 Our mission is to provide barrier-free comprehensive and transformative treatment to veterans and first responders for the physical, emotional and cognitive changes that may result from head trauma. Our emphasis is on a detailed, multidisciplinary evaluation to relieve symptoms through addressing the root causes. Our providers offer integrative and collaborative care for the...
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Military and veterans get more with T-Mobile. Active-duty military and veterans get 50% off our Magenta unlimited family plan—our best discount, with 5G access included. And thanks to Price Lock, we won’t raise the price of your rate plan. Magenta® Military plans Over one million active-duty military, veterans, and their families are getting 50% off our regular Magenta plan rates for family lines. And 5G access is included in every plan. More detail found at this link:
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For the third year, the Jordan Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund will present the Freedom 5k run in Keystone Heights, FL on July 2, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. The run will start and finish at City Hall, 555 Lawrence Blvd., Keystone Heights, Florida. Registration can be done in person at Firepower Coffee and Genesis Fitness in Keystone Heights, or online at this link: The Jordan Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer, non-profit organization, which was formed to honor the memory of Jordan Cooper, who died in 2017 at the age of 25. The organization primarily supports...
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ANA BALD EAGLE SQUADRON LUNCHEON TUESDAY, 21 June 2022 NAS Jacksonville Conference & Catering Center (O'Club) (Base access required or must be arranged) USS ORLECK (DD-886) https://youtu.be/iD1p4qbcqEQ Our presenter this month is CAPT Daniel K. Bean, USN Ret, Practicing Attorney and Board member of many local non-profit organizations. He will provide us a history of the City of Jacksonville's acquisition of the USS Orleck (DD-886). Our June luncheon/meeting will be at the NAS Jacksonville Conference & Catering Center (O'Cub), Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The cost for the luncheon is . You can pay and RSVP by using the PayPal module on the Home page of...
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Troops Into Transportation would like to take this moment to remember our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of a grateful nation. May their sacrifice be a constant reminder that freedom is not free. Let us remember and honor them this Memorial Day. More Info Here
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Fill your lungs with love. With new advanced diagnostic and screening technology, it is now possible to detect early-stage lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Treat your lungs with love and get screened. Call HCA Florida Memorial Hospital at 904.702.1150 to make your appointment
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The Liberty Coast is home to a diverse collection of active military installations serving the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Florida Air National Guard, Florida National Guard, even the Customs and Border Patrol. Glenn Cook, a former lieutenant commander and naval aviator, shares some of Cecil Field’s impact and history, the former Navy Air Base on the far west side of Duval County that closed in 1999. The former Cecil Field property is now the Cecil Airport, Cecil Spaceport and the Cecil Commerce Center. It’s fitting to look back at Cecil’s significant military impact as a former Master Jet...
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The Marine Corps uniform board’s recent list of uniform and grooming updates included a wide-range of changes intended to “positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion.” “Edging Up” and Hair Length. Removing excessive hair is now permissible if it provides a “neat, professional, and natural appearance.” “Edging up” undesirable hair that extends beyond/below the natural hairline, like a widow’s peak, is authorized. The big news is that Marines may now rock hair bulk as long as three inches, an extension of an entire inch. Manicures For Women Marines. French and ombre-style manicure styles, and more fingernail polish options, can now be...
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With a single bag of basic belongings over their shoulder and children in tow, wives and mothers are leaving Ukraine by the millions. They are fleeing the horrific conditions of a brutal war, leaving their husbands, and children’s fathers, behind to defend their country. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has generated an enormous humanitarian crisis. As of this writing, over 12 million Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes. Over six million have left Ukraine altogether, with no idea of where they will end up or if they will ever see their husbands again. While most of the displaced families...
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It has been more than 12 years since women were authorized to serve aboard submarines. While women comprise nearly one-fourth of the Department of Defense’s total force, only a small fraction of women serve on submarines. The 15 enlisted women serving aboard the ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming’s (SSBN 742) Blue Crew, homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, recently reached a milestone accomplishment for all women who serve. Making History. These submariners made history when they became the first enlisted female crew to complete a ballisticmissile submarine “boomer” deterrent patrol. Enlisted women currently serve aboard four guided-missile submarines and...
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As the sun’s vibrant rays glistened on the water over the Atlantic Ocean and onto Hanna Park beach, a steady stream of folks trekked over the sand toward the waiting waves – some Veterans and some not. And yet all were there for this liquid therapy called surfing. “Surfing has saved my life like no other therapy because when I go in the water, I have to surrender myself to mother nature,” explained Leonardo Yui, Navy Seabee Veteran, who medically retired in 2018 after 14 years of active duty. “With the waves in control, it forces my focus on the...
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Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is a 16,000 acre sprawling parcel containing over 4,000 acres of wetlands with recreation areas and home to hundreds of animal and bird species. The major Navy base is known as the East Coast home to the United State’s Trident ballistic submarines (SSBN) and guided-missile submarines. To do that job, three major Navy commands operate there: the Trident Refit Facility, Trident Training Facility and the Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic. Boomers. The SSBNs are one of the three legs of our nation’s nuclear deterrent posture along with strategic bombers and land-based, intercontinental ballistic missiles. Nicknamed “boomers,”...
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The movie sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” is finally on the big screen this summer. The original movie was known for fast war planes, island-size aircraft carriers, pilot competition, love stories, volleyball and the music. The original “Top Gun” soundtrack LP and cassette sold more than 9 million copies in the U.S. and spawned three hit singles, including Kenny Loggins’ hit, “Danger Zone.” The seguel’s love theme, “Hold My Hand,” was written and performed by Lady Gaga.
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Four Selected From The Liberty Coast. Florida Governor and Veteran, Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet recently inducted 15 Veterans into the 2021 Class of the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame (FVHOF). The FVHOF honors military Veterans who, during - or after - military service, have made a significant contribution to the State of Florida. Four of the honorees are well-known across The Liberty Coast for their very active civic engagement, public service and Veteran advocacy. Liberty Life is pleased to offer a sharp hand salute of gratitude and a brief overview of their many contributions and dedicated service. Robert “Bob”...
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With a mission to staff, train, equip, and operate combat-ready Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance (MPR) Forces, ready to deploy to any corner of the globe, Patrol and Reconnaissance WING 11 is busy. Especially as our national policies change in response to global circumstances, like Ukraine. Wing 11’s website states their MPR assets include the P-3C, P-8A and MC-4Q aircraft. That’s in addition to a few thousand human assets, the professional naval aviators and Sailors that operate and maintain the aircraft. Naval Air Station Jacksonville is the homebase for the wing’s headquarters, the aircraft maintenance and training facilities. The end of...
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Ahhh, summertime on The Liberty Coast! Thank you for picking up the summer print issue of Liberty LifeSM. While we publish daily online, on social media and weekly in our newsletter, each print issue is a special collection of on base, in town and always pro-military stories, news and views. On Base. From Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, we share the story of USS Wyoming’s history-making enlisted women Submariners, revel in USS Alaska winning yet another Omaha trophy and meet the commander charged with keeping our “boomers” at sea. On NAS JAX, we welcome back Space-A travel, bid farewell to...
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The construction of the new VA outpatient clinic and 30-bed domiciliary being built near the Jacksonville International Airport is progressing towards completion, slated for early 2024. The two facilities, totaling 185,500 square feet, will have a range of medical and social services and serve an estimated 23,346 Veterans annually. Clinic services will include primary care, audiology, an eye clinic, multi-specialties, physical medicine and rehabilitation, prosthetics, radiology, specimen collection and telehealth. The domiciliary — essentially a dormitory that can be used for residential care — will provide rehabilitation and treatment for homeless Veterans. The clinic will replace the Jacksonville VA Southpoint...
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The Air Mobility Command recently announced that military hops, officially known as Space Available travel on military aircraft, has returned for eligible travelers. Space Available flights (Space-A) are a unique privilege provided to service members, retirees, their families and some disabled Veterans. Under the Space-A program, eligible passengers can fill unused seats on DoD-owned or controlled aircraft once all the space-required (duty) passengers and cargo have been accommodated. All restrictions on Space-A travel that were in place due to the COVID pandemic, are targeted to be restored to full service by May 13, 2022. On The Liberty Coast, the NAS...
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Now Offering Earlier and Later Appointments. The regional Veterans health system launched a new pilot program that will run between April 25th through August 23rd, 2022, changing the days and hours of operation at the St. Marys and Palatka Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinics to Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “These extended hours will provide more flexibility for Veterans to balance work, school and family responsibilities,” said David Isaacks, Executive Health System Director, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. “We are optimistic these new hours will be successful and become permanent after the 120-day trial.” The pilot...
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JACKSONVILLE (Fla.) – The Jacksonville National Cemetery is currently seeking volunteers to assist in a tradition of placing flags at gravesites in preparation for Memorial Day. This placement program will be held on Thursday May 26 at 0800 hours. Please note that Volunteers should arrive by 0745 hours at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fla., 32218 (Committal Shelter 3). The event is open to the public: the placement of approximately 22,000 US flags on Thursday the 26th of May. In addition to the appointment of a new Director at the Cemetery, Mr. Christopher L. Morris, the most...
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BY THE NUMBERS 136,990 Patients Treated 90,023 ER Visits 2,282 Colleagues 4.9M Salaries, Wages & Benefits .6M in Charity Care .5M in Taxes Paid .7M in Capital Investments 879 Babies Born Key Accomplishments • Opened a new dedicated Women’s Center • Added five new operating rooms - to bring total to 29 • Treated more than 3,600 COVID-19 patients over the last two years • Added ECMO program Recognitions • Leapfrog “A” rating for Patient Safety • First hospital in Jacksonville to be accredited in Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement by The Joint Commission •...
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“You want to be in a man’s world , so here you are,” is how Teresa Cluff was greeted by some of the guys she began working with after she joined the US Air Force in 1974 as an aircraft mechanic. Already an Air Force brat, born while dad was stationed at McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, the family settled in Jacksonville when she was in her teens. Cluff had been doing odd jobs since graduating from high school when she decided to do something different at age 22. Mechanically inclined, she enjoyed working on her baby blue ’64...
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Green Beret Ricky Van Rickley's Experiences Lead To Wave Therapy Program. Constantly training, in combat to catch the bad guys and teaching foreign internal defense, after 19 years as a US Army Special Forces Green Beret, it can be hard to disengage. “One day I’m in Iraq steering a Humvee on a mission, and the next day I’m in the family Nissan getting groceries, still driving like I’m in combat, scaring my wife,” said retired Army Chief Warrant Officer Three(CW3) Richard Van Rickley. That’s understandable considering that Van Rickley was in a continuing state of “mission focused,” for 27 total...
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PRO-MILITARY HISTORY Naval Air Station Cecil Field, A Look Back. Throughout its history, the former Master Jet Base served naval aviation well. By Glenn Cook The Liberty Coast is home to a diverse collection of active military installations serving the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Florida Air National Guard, Florida National Guard, even the Customs and Border Patrol. This article is about a former Navy Air Base on the far west side of Duval County that closed in 1999. The former Cecil Field property is now the Cecil Airport, Cecil Spaceport and the Cecil...
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Photo By Chief Petty Officer Ashley Berumen | Capt. Gabriel Anseeuw, a Miami native, is currently serving as the commanding officer of his home state’s namesake ship, the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) Blue Crew. Anseeuw has served for more than 30 years TAMPA, Fla. (March 23, 2022) The commanding officer of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) Blue Crew, Capt. Gabriel Anseeuw, presents a plaque to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor during the Official Navy Week Proclamation outside SS American Victory. Navy Week is an annual series of events held throughout the year in various U.S. cities without...
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Kings Bay’s USS Alaska Needs A Bigger Trophy Case as Navy’s Top Ballistic Missile Submarine Wins 7th Omaha Trophy. At first glance, one could assume that something called the Omaha Trophy is related to the national college baseball championship, perhaps the MVP. But this is the largest military and Veteran community in Florida; our readers know better. Well, certainly the thousands of Blue and Gold Submariners, DOD engineers, artisans and contractors that operate and maintain the fleet of ballistic missile submarines at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay know The Omaha Trophy is a very prestigious honor, recognizing outstanding support to...
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BRAVO ZULUS Bravo Zulu (BZ) is a naval signal meaning “Well Done” with regards to one’s performance, operations or action. Liberty Life shares the following Bravo Zulus of Servicemembers and military units across The Liberty Coast. BRAVO ZULU to: U.S. COAST GUARD STATION MAYPORT Boatswain Mate First Class Kamille Steiger for election as USCG Enlisted Person of the Year. Lieutenant Junior Grade Chris Kyser on his well-deserved promotion. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE KINGS BAY /SUBMARINE GROUP TEN Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Adam Peterman for his recent promotion. Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Gregory Halstead for receiving a Letter of Commendation Navy and...
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Ukraine Warfighter's Families Find Refuge On The Liberty Coast By Joe Snowberger With a single bag of basic belongings over their shoulder and children in tow, wives and mothers are leaving Ukraine by the millions. They are fleeing the horrific conditions of a brutal war, leaving their husbands, and children’s fathers, behind to defend their country. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has generated an enormous humanitarian crisis. As of this writing, over 12 million Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes. Over six million have left Ukraine altogether, with no idea of where they will...
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TASK FORCE GATOR TRAINING UKRAINE SOLDIERS By Joe Snowberger, Retired Navy Mustang The adventure continues for the Florida National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (53rd ICBT) following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In late November 2021, 160 members of the 53rd ICBT’s Task Gator Brigade (TF Gator) left Florida for a year-long deployment in Ukraine. Their mission was to train Ukrainian soldiers at a combat training center located near Yavoriv, Ukraine. By mid-February, when the Russian invasion seemed imminent, the U.S. Secretary of Defense ordered TF Gator out of Ukraine. They were reassigned to “parts of Europe.” Where’d...
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Summer Military Change of Command Season Is In Full Swing At Military Commands Across The Liberty Coast. Spring and summer are the traditional change of command and transfer seasons in the military and across The Liberty Coast. As you read the stories of the numerous leadership changes in the pages of Liberty Life, join us in welcoming the new leaders to the largest pro-military community in Florida and among the largest in the nation. As well, and as those in the Navy, "Fair winds and following seas" to the outgoing commanders and thank you for leadership and service. Be well...
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Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union announced that President/CEO Brian Wolfburg has accepted an invitation to join the USO Southeast Region Advisory Board, a role in which he will work to expand the credit union's support for military members, veterans and their families. The 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. George Casey (Ret.), is the chairman of the USO Board of Governors and appointed Wolfburg to the new role. Wolfburg will focus on providing resources to assist the USO with military members transitioning to civilian life, share his network with the USO to connect like-minded individuals and...
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As many who have been following Concerned Veterans for America know, the VA health care backlog and wait time scandal has been one of our key focus areas. From the 20 million canceled appointments during the COVID pandemic, to the reported wait times calculated on the wrong methodology, veterans' health and lives are being affected. Our concerns about wait times have been confirmed by the VA Office of Inspector General A VA OIG memorandum found that scandal has become the status quo, where the same concerns found in the 2014 Phoenix VA wait time scandal have been happening continuously. Appointment...
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The more we find out, the worse it gets. A new wave of documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request provide more evidence that the Department of Veterans Affairs is purposefully keeping veterans away from community health care options by miscalculating appointment wait times. These revelations are further confirmation that the VA is actively skirting the law by ignoring standards for veterans to access timely care laid out in the VA MISSION Act. Take a look at what we’ve found out. Extra barriers in the way of care Last year, CVA shared a first round of FOIA findings from VA documents that revealed...
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REGISTER NOW! Share Tweet +1 Forward Saturday, October 8, 2022 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon & Freedom 10K & 5K Riverfront Plaza - Downtown Jacksonville Custom medals to all finishers Technical running shirt to all participants Goodie bags loaded with great items Fantastic post-race celebration Chip Timing with live results Challenged Athlete awards Awards in all events Half, 10K and 5K Age group awards to the first 3 finishers in 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65- 69 and 70 and over Prize money: 0, 0, 0 to top three overall in Half Marathon Click Here...
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For Military Appreciation Month (and year-round), Lowe's shows all-in support for veterans, active-duty soldiers, and their families All month long, Lowe’s is joining its non-profit partners for events and activities around the country that will honor and uplift the military community, including: Sponsoring AMVETS annual Rolling to Remember motorcycle memorial ride on Sunday, 5/29 in Washington D.C. Attending Building Homes for Heroes home gifting ceremonies Participating in Operation FINALLY Home dedication and groundbreaking ceremonies for recipients in Texas In addition to preferred parking for veterans and active-duty military this month, Lowe’s supports this community year-round by: Everyday 10% discount, with no annual limit, that saves military families [post_excerpt] billion each year Employing more than 26,000 veterans, active, guard, reserve, and military spouse associates Prioritizing military-owned...
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Hiring Event For The Jacksonville Area NOW HIRING Automotive Technicians (All Levels) 00 Sign-On Bonus available to those that qualify! WHAT WE OFFER Career path & advancement Competitive pay & benefits Tool program discounts Continuing education A S E Certifications Stability and opportunity IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS! Firestone Complete Auto Care 5998 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32205 WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM For more information contact CANDACE JACKSON - REGIONAL RECRUITER 312-477-5664 JACKSONCANDACE@CONTRACTOR.BFUSA.COM Text BRIDGESTONE to 97211 to learn about open jobs
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F45 Training has created a DoD Approved SkillBridge Fitness Internship Training Program (Pre-Apprenticeship Program) to help transitioning service members convert their military experience into a career in the fitness industry. This program can be anywhere from 12 to 26 weeks (180 days). ARE YOU...? On active duty...in the Reserves/Guard...or a military spouse? Interested in a career in the fitness industry? Passionate about motivating people to reach their health & fitness goals? WHAT IS F45? F45 Training was founded with one specific goal in mind — to help members transform their lives both physically and mentally and encourage a no-ego...
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Future U The Battle Tested Guide to Goal Achievement Future Home Loans presents the industries premier inspirational speaking and networking event of the season. This event is for EVERYONE, with a special salute to the veteran community. Join us as we draw inspiration from keynote speaker; best-selling author and motivational lecturer, Nick Lavery, as well as the founders of Future Home Loans and other community leaders. This event will be free but encourage donations, with the proceeds going towards local nonprofit programs. The days' itinerary will feature inspirational speaking, a "fireside" chat with the leaders of Future Home Loans,...
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Jacksonville, Florida, – (March 23, 2022) Move for Change 5K, founded in Jacksonville, Florida, is kicking off their Nationwide race series. Move For Change 5K first event of the year is scheduled to take place in Jacksonville Beach on Juneteenth weekend through the 17th and 19th. Organizers have made the EXPO free to the public, children are free to walk/run this year, and organizers are providing free childcare on the 17th and 18th of June while their EXPO and GALA will be held at event venue space: 6th Ave North. The event venue space is one block away...
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More than 400 U.S. military veterans nationwide will receive new, renovated or repaired homes thanks to an additional .6 million granted by The Home Depot Foundation to several of its nonprofit partners. Through these grants, the Foundation will provide home modifications and critical home repairs that address the individual needs of combat-wounded, low-income and disabled veterans. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1 million veterans serving after 9/11 have a severe service-connected disability. These veterans may often require significant home modifications to be able to live independently and comfortably. Together with partners like the Gary Sinise...
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FUNDING PROGRAMS Intellectual Point is an IT-focused school recognized by many of the VA programs and Army COOL/MYCAA. If you are a service member or veteran there is most likely a program you will qualify for. We have training for those just getting started in IT and those looking to advance further in their current IT career. We provide training in cutting edge technology with a high success pass rate which results in a high job placement rate. If you are interested in gaining IT certifications feel free to reach out to Cameron Smith one of our Veteran Success Specialists!...
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Top Gun Movie Sequel Wants To Hold Your Hand Into The Danger Zone. Held back by COVID since 2020, the movie sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” is finally on the big screen this summer. While the original movie was known for fast war planes, island-size aircraft carriers, pilot competition, love stories and even volleyball?, the music may have been the ultimate star. The original "Top Gun" soundtrack LP and cassette sold more than 9 million copies in the U.S. and spawned three hit singles, including Kenny Loggins' #2 hit, "Danger Zone.” The ramp up to the movie theater release of "Top...
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Calling all automotive enthusiasts – this should get your heart racing! Grab a cup of coffee and come out the first Saturday of each month to show off your vehicle and meet with car lovers of all ages. Drive on out to our next show 7 A.M. to 10 A.M. Saturday, May 7h. Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida Find us in the Food Court Parking lot! Jacksonville Area Mopars (JAM) and the Orange Park Mall presents a monthly event for fellow car enthusiasts! All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles are encouraged and welcomed to attend! Keep it cool: Burnouts, Donuts or...
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The DONNA Foundation Hosts Inaugural Race Through Riverside, the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K, on May 7, 2022 WHAT: The DONNA Foundation will celebrate breast cancer survivorship and every mom this weekend with the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Debuting a new 5K race in Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood, the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K is the final event in the DONNA 2021-2022 Fearless Series and celebrates moms everywhere this Mother's Day Weekend. WHY: In 2021, nearly 34% of the patients and families served by The DONNA Foundation were moms with children at home....
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"FINDING THE LEADER WITHIN" The 9th Annual Women Veterans Week of Recognition is from June 5th through June 11th. Jacksonville will play host to the State of Florida Women Veterans Conference on June 4th. Dear Community Partners, Women Veterans Recognition Week is now celebrated in June! We are aligning with the national observance and we hope that you will join us in celebrating June 5-12, 2022. The week of events will not only celebrate the accomplishments of women veterans, but also bring awareness to the unique needs and challenges they face in transitioning into civilian life. We invite you to...
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Pastoral, Spiritual Care and Deployment Service members, veterans and military families across Northeast Florida are members of all religious faiths and look to their faith leaders for guidance and support. However, many faith leaders have a limited understanding of the essential issues common to the military community. With greater understanding, faith communities can better aid veterans and military families who otherwise may feel isolated, alienated or unsure of where to turn. At the same time, military members, veterans and their families can be remarkably resilient and provide great support in faith communities and to those who need some help. Our...
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No caption needed. "Swim call" is a rare treat that can sometimes be experienced on deployments out at sea. The military tradition allows sailors to take a breather and enjoy the open ocean as their own private swimming pool. Recently, the crew of the Mayport-based USS Farragut (DDG-99) enjoyed that treat in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship was on it's way to spend the week showcasing the Navy in New Orleans at an event dubbed "Navy NOLA Week." #NavyWeekNOLA! Enjoy the pictures, we did. Jumping off a warship on purpose?? Hope that is not his mobile phone in...
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Competing against the top 27 NJROTC drill teams across the country, Nease placed third at the 2022 Navy National Academic, Athletic and Drill Championships in Pensacola on April 1 – 2. The Navy Nationals comprise a series of 10 events — personnel inspection, five drill, three athletic and one academic — where the cumulative scores are added to determine the overall national champion. Already Champs. Nease represented NJROTC Area-12, which covers the 60 NJROTC programs across Northern Florida and the state of Georgia, having won the Area-12 Drill Championship last month in Coffee County, Georgia. Nease won first place in...
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SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022 10:30 AM – 1 PM Gathering of Veterans in Nassau County to connect with resources and network. West Nassau High School 1 Warrior Dr, Callahan, FL Free coffee from Southern Donut Company and a free lunch from Callahan BBQ will be provided. Speakers will be: Veterans Treatment Court, Nassau Veterans Service Officer and Foar from Home rowing team. Information booths from the Veteran Service Organizations and some support organizations in the...
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After Leaving Ukraine, Before Russian Invasion, Florida National Guard Unit Providing Pivotal Artillery Training In Germany. The adventure continues for the Florida National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (53rd ICBT) following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In late November 2021, 160 members of the 53rd ICBT’s Task Gator Brigade (TF Gator) left Florida for a year-long deployment in Ukraine. Their mission was to train Ukrainian soldiers at a combat training center located near Yavoriv, Ukraine. By mid-February, when the Russian invasion seemed imminent, the U.S. Secretary of Defense ordered TF Gator out of Ukraine. They were reassigned to “parts...
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REGISTER Women Veterans Celebration Honoring and celebrating Women Veterans Saturday, June 4 8 am to 4:30 pm. Good food, good conversation, and a fun time are on the agenda as we honor you, our Women Veteran. We see you, we thank you and we are here to celebrate you. Hope to see you there. Breakfast and Lunch Provided by Northeast Florida Women Veterans REGISTER
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This just in from the The Air Mobility Command: "Military Hops," AKA Space Available (Space-A) travel on military aircraft has returned for eligible travelers. ALL restrictions on Space-A travel were lifted as of April 22, 2022. The Air Force aims to restore full service by May 13, 2022, according to the release. Related: Who Is Eligible For Space A Flights? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions were put in place in 2020, that effectively shut down all Space-A travel on Air Mobility Command and contracted aircraft for anyone not traveling for medical care or on emergency leave. Not any more. Pack...
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D-Day Remembrance: Honoring World War II Veterans Keynote Speaker CAPT James Ransom III, USN, Ret. Guest of Honor D-Day Purple Heart Veteran Frank Pupura 10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet 11:00 a.m. Brunch and Presentations (Delicious breakfast and lunch offerings) Salem Centre Auditorium, 7235 Bonneval Rd, Jacksonville 32256 CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Early Bird Tickets Veterans & Gold Star Families: .50 – Receives 10% discount. Tickets Donated to Veterans and Gold Star Spouses: .50 – Receives 10% discount. Table for 6 is 5 and table for 8 is 5 Event includes Foundation National Spokesmen introducing Unsung Hero Nominees CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS...
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JOIN US SATURDAY, MAY 7th FOR CAR PARADE Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on Saturday morning, May 7, beginning with a Car Parade and followed by the Reception Luncheon in Jacksonville. Decorate your cars with your business, Veterans group or organization signs, banners, and car magnets. A Heritage Month car sign will be available for you to pay tribute to the generations of proud Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders who enrich our history, and served in our Armed Forces and as community First Responders. The parade will assemble May 7th at 10:00 a.m....
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Live Concert, Classic Car Show and Fun To Support Operation Barnabas and the Veterans They Serve April 30th 2022 Orange Park Mall You can be part of the most impactful event of 2022 in the Jacksonville area. Hundreds of Show Cars, Trucks, Jeeps, Bikes, Miatas and Exotic Cars Food Trucks, live music and a concert with special guests and more will descend upon the Orange Park Mall. Check out the schedule, map, registration, and giving opportunities below! Tentative Event Schedule 7-9am Participant/Vendor Registration 9:30am Car Show Starts 12:30-1:30pm Show Awards 11am-5pm Live Music The Link To Everything
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The Marine Corps uniform board’s most recent recent list of uniform and grooming updates included a wide-range of changes intended to "positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion." “Edging Up” and Hair Length. Removing excessive hair is now permissible if it provides a “neat, professional, and natural appearance.” “Edging up” undesirable hair that extends beyond/below the natural hairline, like a widow’s peak, is authorized. The big news is that Marines may now rock hair bulk as long as three inches, an extension of an entire inch. More Sock and Helmet Cap Colors. No longer the only sock color allowed in utilities,...
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Pilot Program is Offering Earlier and Later Appointments For 120 Days Before Going Permanent. The regional Veterans health system launched a new pilot program that will run between April 25th thru August 23rd, 2022 changing the days and hours of operation at the St. Marys and Palatka Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinics to Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Current days and hours of operation was Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) The pilot program was developed in response to numerous requests from the Veteran population in the St. Marys, Georgia, and Palatka areas to have early...
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Trident Refit Facility At Kings Bay Welcomes New Commanding Officer Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is a 16,000 acre sprawling parcel containing over 4,000 acres of wetlands with recreation areas and home to hundreds of animal and bird species. Boomers. It is also home to three major Navy commands; the Trident Training Facility, Trident Refit Facility, and the Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic. The base is known as the East Coast home to the United State’s Trident ballistic submarines (SSBN) and guided-missile submarines. The SSBNs are one of the three legs of our nation’s nuclear deterrent posture along with strategic bombers...
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Constantly training, in combat to catch the bad guys and teaching foreign internal defense, after 19 years as a US Army Special Forces Green Beret, it can be hard to disengage. “One day I’m in Iraq steering a Humvee on a mission, and the next day I’m in the family Nissan getting groceries, still driving like I’m in combat, scaring my wife,” said CW3 Richard Van Rickley, PMP. That’s understandable considering that Van Rickley was in a continuing state of “mission focused,” for 27 total years of service, in a host of combat zones. With multiple tours in Bosnia, the...
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WHO: Military, Veterans & 1st Responders WHAT: Surf, Hang Out, Talk Story, Connect WHERE: Dolphin Plaza, Hanna Park WHEN: Every Third Saturday of the Month at 8 a.m. facebook.com/tfhydro1 About Task Force Hydro1 Our Mission is to come together as a community of waterman and actively combat depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicide by connecting Active-Duty Military, Veteran, and 1st Responder's and sharing the healing powers of the ocean, rivers, and lakes via outdoor physical activity that includes surfing, paddling, or rowing.
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During April’s Financial Literacy Month, 1-2-1 Financial Offers Incentives for Young People to Save for First Vehicle, Including A “Two Wheel” Giveaway JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — (April 6, 2022) — 1-2-1 Financial (“One to One”), Jacksonville’s hometown credit union, launched a new initiative today to help youths build or improve their savings habits as part of April’s Financial Literacy Month. “Four Wheels to Freedom” encourages youths and teenagers, through their parents, to open a new savings account with 1-2-1 Financial and begin saving for their first vehicle. “The earlier that youths and teenagers understand the vital importance of...
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JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — (April 6, 2022) — 1-2-1 Financial (“One to One”), Jacksonville’s hometown credit union, launched a new initiative today to help youths build or improve their savings habits as part of April’s Financial Literacy Month. “Four Wheels to Freedom” encourages youths and teenagers, through their parents, to open a new savings account with 1-2-1 Financial and begin saving for their first vehicle. “The earlier that youths and teenagers understand the vital importance of building healthy savings habits, the better positioned they will be to enter their young adult years, which can be financially turbulent in many ways,”...
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The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) is shipping them out to the County Veteran Service Officers around the state and they should arrive soon. The guide is provided by the Florida Veterans Foundation. You can also view it online at: Florida Veterans Benefits Guide. Share the link!
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Join us for the first FREE International designed networking event for current service members, military spouses, transitioning service members, and veterans. Meet recruiters from the States in breakout rooms (a safe environment) to learn about opportunities at their companies, and hear from Veteran Service Organizations about their FREE resources for you and your family. Meet with others in the Pacific region to establish strong networks of Veteran and MilSpouse advocates. Come and Go as you Please during the event! Free registration at vets2industry.org Hurry! Spots are going fast!!! Are you, or somebody you know stationed in Japan or the...
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May 17-21: Military-themed film festival returns to Museum of Photographic Arts for in-person screenings with a lineup of films that highlight diverse military experiences and untold stories SAN DIEGO, CA – March 30, 2022 – Organizers of the GI Film Festival San Diego are thrilled to announce a diverse film lineup for its annual event happening May 17-21, 2022 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. The film festival is dedicated to presenting films and events for, by and about military and veterans, and is set to return to in-person screenings for the first time since 2019. The...
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Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union announced today the launch of its Everyday Heroes Mortgage Program, which provides a wide variety of benefits, including payment and closing options, to those who positively impact their community through their employment in civil service positions. The program is available to more than 100 professions, including law enforcement, first responders, medical andhealth care workers, educators and other essential workers. "Everyday heroes are selfless individuals who lead by example to make their community a better place for everyone," said VyStar Chief Lending Officer Jenny Vipperman. "This new program is another way all of us at...
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JAX Beach residents watched as a German U-Boat sank the steam tanker USS Gulfamerica, just off of Jacksonville Beach , on April 10, 1942, during World War II. This year is the 80th Anniversary of the attack on the SS Gulfamerica during a campaign where more than 3,000 Americans lost their lives to Nazi submarine attacks off the East Coast during World War II. Please attend and honor the 19 men who died in this attack. Sunday, April 10 ~ 11AM SS Gulfamerica Attack Memorial ...
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Hello, my name is Athens Pellegrino. I am a military spouse of 12 years, civilian Budget Analyst for the United States Air Force, and international author. My husband Christopher and I met while attending Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. The rest is history. Our love for one another has grown stronger every day. We have a son Atticus (3), daughter Callista (20 months), and another baby on the way (April 2022). We have completed 12 deployments and 8 permanent changes of stations (PCS). I recently was recognized as the Armed Forces Insurance MacDill Air Force Base Military Spouse of...
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Free Event ~ Limited Seating ~ VIP Meet & Greet Option REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Hosted by Veteran Values, a 501(c)4 charity in conjunction with Vets 4 Vets
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Atlantic Coast Young Marines Honored with Bonus Checks (THE LIBERTY COAST) –Two Atlantic Coast Young Marines were recently honored at their weekly drill with generous bonuses donated by the We Can Be Heroes Foundation Volunteers. Young Marines Kevon Turpin and Joshua Roman stepped up to work part- time and summers to help their families loss of income due to the pandemic. Both Young Marines maintained good attitudes, juggled schoolwork taught virtually, achieved good school grades and remained dedicated to the Atlantic Coast Young Marines. Kevon received the Young Marines Honor Graduate from his recruit class and was recently inducted in the...
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Join Firehouse Subs on Saturday, May 7 in downtown Jacksonville for the Jacksonville Bicentennial Great Fire Run. There will be a 5K and one-mile race to support The Jacksonville Historical Society. The race begins and ends at Old St. Andrew's Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. and will follow the boundary of the Great Fire of 1901. Sign Up Here For The Race Online Treat Your Taste Buds to Firehouse Subs After the race, head over to your local Firehouse Subs and treat yourself to a hot, hearty sub like our fan-favorite Hook & Ladder® sub. At Firehouse Subs, a portion of every purchase helps provide lifesaving...
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Don’t miss out! 2022 GI Bill® Summit Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a web page. Greetings GI Bill Beneficiary, A friendly reminder that Veterans Benefit Administration’s Education Service (EDU) will be hosting the first ever GI Bill® Summit on April 14, 2022, and you are invited to attend! This is YOUR opportunity to hear from EDU leaders to get your education benefits questions answered and get the latest updates on how we are modernizing your GI Bill experience. When: Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EDT Where: Virtually via Facebook Live on VA’s Post-9/11 GI Bill Facebook page What: An hour-long event to...
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An Officer and a Gentlemen - The Musical Presented by FSCJ ARTIST SERIES BEYOND BROADWAY SPONSORED BY VyStar CREDIT UNION A SWEEPING ROMANCE THAT LIFTS YOU UP WHERE YOU BELONG! Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 8 p.m. Times-Union Center Tickets available at FSCJartistseries.Org. Claim your Special Half Off Ticket Offer On Select Seats with Promo code LIBERTY Jacksonville, Fla. - The FSCJ Artist Series announces AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMEN - The Musical will be performed for one show only on Saturday, April 9th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available FSCJartistseries.Org. Based on the Oscar-winning film, AN OFFICER AND A...
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Meet Former Air Traffic Controller and now the Senior Enlisted Advisor at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Shane Edwards. In 2004, AC1 Shane Edwards, assigned to Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Jacksonville, was named Air Traffic Controller of the Year, but had his career plan on a different track. “I dreamed of flying a jet, becoming a pilot and commanding an aircraft carrier,” said Naval Air Station Jacksonville’s (NAS Jax) incoming command master chief, CMDCM(AW/SW) Shane Edwards, who assumed the position, Nov. 15. “But when I “made” chief in just nine and half years, my plans shifted and I never...
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Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s First Florida Chapter Winter Rally & Swap Meet, 25-27 March 2022. Reynold’s Industrial Park US Highway 16 at GPS 803 FL-16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 The Public is invited to walk through a gathering of historic Military Vehicles, ranging from Jeeps and trucks to Tanks and Artillery. There will be vendors with parts and militaria. FEATURING WW2 ARMOR. Event will include a battle re-enactment Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm, Weapons demonstrations throughout the day. Weapons firing Saturday at dusk—See the flash! Judging will be available for Display Vehicles. Vendor outdoor spaces are available...
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Military Admission Special Offers Wild Adventures is proud to partner with Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) Offices at military bases throughout our region to provide discounted Season Passes and daily admission tickets for those who serve and their families. Military Season Pass Wild Adventures has been making memories with military families for over 25 years and is a proud partner with ITT Offices at military bases throughout our region. Daily Admission Offers We also offer discounted admission for all military personnel who have served, including active, retired and disabled veterans, spouses and dependents with valid military personnel IDs, dependent...
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Senior Chief Roldan presented the attached memento to CBJTC for their outstanding support of the TY21 Navy Chief's Mess. CBJTC supported events from Oct through Nov 21 that included ECO Challenge and Final Night. Navy organizations that where a part of these events included VR-62, VR-58, HSM-60, VP-62, MSRON-10, and NCHB-11. U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command is at Blount Island Command. Post and Relief Blount Island Command conducted a Post and Relief Ceremony in order to post...
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The 34th Annual Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society Jewelry, Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead Show & Sale. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 25-27, 2022 Presenting more than 40 vendors from around the country, fantastic one of a kind jewelry, rare and beautiful minerals and fossils from around the world. Also on display are Jewelry and lapidary supplies, Faceted Gem Stones, Cabochons, Beads, Tools and more. Spectacular Grand Prize Drawings, Awesome Hourly Door Prizes, Fun and educational Kids Zone. See the Fluorescent Rock Display in Full Black light. You will be AMAZED!!! Jacksonville Fair Grounds ...
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. N.A.S. Jacksonvile N.A.S. Jax Civilians of the Quarter Recognized By Kaylee LaRocque N.A.S. Jax Public Affairs Officer Naval Air Station Jacksonville (N.A.S. Jax) Commanding Officer Capt. Jeff Hill recently presented two top civilian employees with the Senior and Junior Civilian of the Quarter (SCOQ/JCOQ) awards. Air Operations Arresting Gear Technician Robert Scott was selected as the SCOQ for the first quarter and Spencer Taynton, lead mechanic at the N.A.S. Jax Freedom Lanes Bowling Center, is being recognized as the JCOQ. Robert...
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ORLECK Expected To Moor At Temporary Berth At Hyatt Hotel In Downtown Jacksonville This afternoon. After an extensive makeover in a Texas drydock, a tow across the Gulf of Mexico and entering the St Johns River this morning, USS Orleck is now headed for Downtown Jacksonville where she will become the centerpiece of the Jacksonville Naval Museum. The tug, ELSBETH III is making about 4.5 knots with the Orleck in tow and is headed for the the Hyatt Hotel in Downtown Jacksonville. UNDER TOW BY THE ELSBETH III: TRACK THE TREK TO THE LIBERTY COAST The tow took just 10...
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Marine inspectors from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville recently completed a collaborative training evolution to broaden their knowledge and expertise to a specific vessel type known as “K-Boats.” A “K-Boat” is a small passenger vessel regulated under 46 CFR Subchapter K. These vessels are rare to Sector Jacksonville’s area of responsibility, so this additional training is critical for our inspectors to build and maintain their proficiency with “K-Boat” inspections. After a day of classroom instruction, these...
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A superior Irish whiskey takes center stage this Saint Patrick's Day In the spirit & tradition of our time-honored Irish regiment and the world’s finest Irish whiskeys, we have crafted an Irish Whiskey that is truly worthy of the name: THE FIGHTING 69th IMPORTED IRISH WHISKEY Distilled & imported from Ireland, it possesses a unique mash bill combining superior quality barley and malted barley with pure Irish water, resulting in an extraordinary Irish Whiskey In the photo above Colonel Chris Cerniauskas of the Louisiana Army National Guard, and Scott Reid chief marketing officer of the Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey in...
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The Clay County Agricultural Fair Offers Free Ground Acts Thursday, March 31st through Sunday, April 10th, 2022 For everyone on The Liberty Coast in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, it's time to come and enjoy a day at the Clay County Agricultural Fair, March 31st through April 10th. Your fair ticket will give you access to our ground acts, livestock exhibits, shows and much more! New for 2022: In our E-Zone we have several new daily shows. Megamorth, Pretty Bird Paradise, Safari Sam & Oscar the Amazing Ostrich, Circus Incredible and Pirate Man Dan.AG-Town you can have fun and...
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Honoring those who serve and have served our country is a priority at Farah & Farah. At Farah & Farah, we believe freedom and justice are worth fighting for. That’s why we fiercely advocate for our clients after they’ve been injured at no fault of their own. It’s also why we’re compelled to honor the service of active duty military and veterans. Farah & Farah is proud to sponsor the Five Star Veterans Center. Five Star is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit that provides safe housing and supportive services to homeless veterans. These veterans come from all over the United...
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Join us for our first No Dough Dinner at Kings Bay on Thursday, 17 March at Finnegan's Court Yard! Click here to register. Active Duty Service Members and Families welcome. We hope to see you there! From Captain Chris Bohner | Kings Bay Commanding Officer: Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the quality of life at Kings Bay? Submit your ideas via email to cnisekngsqlhw@navy.mil U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville...
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At Community First, we're dedicated to helping our community grow and prosper. That's why we offer the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) - Down Payment Assistance. For a limited time, First-Time Homebuyers and Community Partners (including first responders, educators, and veterans) may be eligible for up to ,000 in funds that can be used towards down payment, closing costs, or for the purchase of a primary residence! You may be eligible if you are a: First-Time Homebuyer First Responder Educator Veteran Active-Duty Member of the Military or a Surviving Spouse COVID-Related Essential Worker Our team of experienced Mortgage Champions are standing by ready...
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Anniversary Extravaganza SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 1 PM – 4 PM We are so excited to announce our 75th (plus 1) anniversary event will be happening soon! Free beer, sausages, and hot dogs, as usual. We will also have raffles going on from your favorite brands like Victor, Manna Pro, Redbarn, and Foxfarm; perfect for our pet and garden lovers! Don't forget Darth Vader will be making his appearance in 2 rounds of CHICKEN POOP BINGO! He'd love to see you there. We offer an impressive variety of planting and seeding utilities, and feed. From chicken to chinchilla, tortoise...
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The Power of Networking in the Employment Search There is a famous saying, “It’s not what you know or who you know; it’s who knows you.” Statistics show that up to 70% of all jobs filled are never posted and many jobs are filled through the power of networking. Networking is about expanding the number of people who know you. These “targeted relationships” will greatly increase your chances of finding the right career opportunity. Of the many different aspects to networking for career purposes, let's focus on using LinkedIn. The first step is establishing a professional profile. LinkedIn offers military...
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Honoring those who serve and have served our country is a priority at Farah & Farah. At Farah & Farah, we believe freedom and justice are worth fighting for. That’s why we fiercely advocate for our clients after they’ve been injured at no fault of their own. It’s also why we’re compelled to honor the service of active duty military and veterans. Farah & Farah is proud to sponsor the Five Star Veterans Center. Five Star is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit that provides safe housing and supportive services to homeless veterans. These veterans come from all over the United...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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It was a bright Sunday morning which was darkened by the sudden attack on Pearl Harbor. Japan's surprise attack on America’s Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, just 80 years ago, was an attempt to stall the United States’ expected push back on Japan’s play to take over Southeast Asian energy resources as it divested itself from dependency on American resources. On that day of infamy in 1941, more than 2,400 people died and the United States was propelled out of isolation and into World War II. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is a time to reflect and to remember the brave...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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The Jacksonville Navy Flying Club, located on NAS Jacksonville, FL, USA has plenty of aircraft available for rent, and plenty of instructors for future pilots. The club is open to DoD active duty military, retired personnel, federal employees, and Civil Air Patrol members. What they don’t have is someone to tell their story on social media. If interested - tell them Liberty Life sent you - and please send a PM to Facebook.Com/ JAXNFC.
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Army Chaplain Amy Justice’s Military Journey. US Army Chaplain Amy K. Justice’s life and career has focused on doing what’s hard, attempting the physically risky, and questioning the seemingly obvious. Unlike some young adults who reach for what’s easy, she leads a “Warrior’s Creed” life, exemplifying Roger Spark’s ethos, “Until you’re uncomfortable, you’ll never know true growth.” Her motto is, “People who haven’t suffered are the poorest of them all.” Justice believes it’s suffering that gives life meaning and brings folks closer to God. “Facing what’s hard, teaches us what we’re made of so we can improve and be better people.”...
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Chickamauga, Georgia’s very own Keith Brandon is Clay County’s Veterans’ Services Officer, A.K.A., the VSO. A 20-year career Army Veteran, Brandon has nearly 20 additional years of experience working with Veterans and their families in Putnam and Alachua counties, the City of Jacksonville Military Affairs Department, Florida Department of Corrections, and Career Source. He also participates in programs to assist homeless and incarcerated Veterans. Brandon holds a Master’s in Business Management and Leadership and is credentialed with the Veterans Administration, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans for Compensation and Pension Claims. He is also...
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USS Orleck will be newest addition to The Liberty Coast's robust and diverse Military Heritage Trail. The most decorated post-World War II warship, along with her 18 battle stars and two different national flags, is packing her bags for a tow to Downtown Jacksonville. Upon arrival in early Spring 2022, the ex-USS Orleck (DD 886) will take her place in the multi-faceted necklace of military heritage and cultural venues on The Liberty Coast. The destroyer Orleck was built in 1945 and participated in WWII, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. As commonly happens with retired US warships, they have a second...
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On August 15, 2021, US troops were abruptly pulled-out of Afghanistan ending the 20-year Global War on Terrorism movement there. For US Veterans and Afghan allies, who, side-by-side, had supported and sacrificed for the US’s longest military campaign, it was as if they were called into action again, but this time to rescue their fellow comrades and honor the promise to provide safe passage, relocation, resettlement, and resilience for our at-risk Afghan Allies. The world watched as the withdrawal was followed by armed Taliban fighters swiftly taking over key parts of the country, including the gates to Kabul’s public airport...
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Choosing To Do What’s Hard. Thank you for reading this issue of Liberty Life, I hope you enjoy this issue. During an editorial meeting, one of our contributors, Christina Swanson, commented that a common theme had emerged from the stories in this issue: “choosing to do what’s hard.” Take naval aviator Ben Willingham, for example. He not only taught himself how to fly the F-4U Corsair, he then assertively chased down the Korean War to fly combat missions from an aircraft carrier - and then did it again. Army Veteran Keith Brandon has chosen to do the hard work of navigating...
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An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), landed at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The large, remotely piloted drones have a wingspan of 131 feet, carry multiple sensors and can fly for about 24 hours with the capability to patrol and survey 2.7 million square miles of ocean and coastal areas in a single mission. All without onboard-crew rest or dinner break requirements. VUP-19, Known as “Big Red” is the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and...
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The Navy’s senior enlisted leader, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith, recently showed off a new two-piece khaki outfit during a test-wear recently while meeting with top brass at a Naval Air Station. According to the Navy, it is a strong candidate to make it to the fleet as a safe alternative to wear in an operational environment of a ship (read: flame resistant) as well as being formal enough to wear off-base and in town. The Navy has struggled with accepting a uniform that could be worn at sea as well as in port, on and...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Naval Aviator Ben Willingham Volunteered For Korean War Combat Tours, Three Times. Thinking back on his experience flying the demanding F4U Corsair, Navy veteran Ben Willingham recalled, “one day it clicked, and I suddenly felt I had been flying the Corsair forever”. That was the recollection of the Korean War veteran and Naval Aviator, who recently was recognized by the Jacksonville Council Navy League in a Salute to Veterans dinner honoring those who served in the Korean War. As part of the Salute to Veterans program, Willingham reminisced about his combat experience in Korea, flying missions from the deck of...
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“The military experience taught me … how to calmly adapt to different stressful situations.” It’s not easy being special. No matter the specific military service, being part of special forces: uncovering underground hideaways, jumping out of helicopters and kicking in palace doors to defuse high-value targets takes guts, stealthy maneuvers, combat expertise and some enemy mind-reading. Before all that kick-butt happens, there are various specialized military operational units whose missions must successfully precede the commando stuff. One such unit is the RECON Marines who survey enemy areas and provide intelligence information (INTEL) to the commanders overseeing and planning the physical...
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Retired Special Education Teacher Michael Rothfeld’s Second Career Producing Collaborative Documentaries It’s not every day that a person, who has never served in the military, is accepted as an honorary member of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Out of the 85,000 plus VVA members, it is indeed a rare honor for one of our own on The Liberty Coast to be singled out for his untiring devotion to ensuring local Veterans’ stories are not lost and forgotten, especially Vietnam War and other combat Veterans. With a 35-year career as a special education teacher in Brooklyn, New York as well...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Get ready for the biggest, baddest, most patriotic celebration ever! We will honor, celebrate and pay tribute to Vietnam veterans who never received a proper homecoming. During Memorial Day Weekend 2022, May 27-28, thousands of veterans, their families and friends will gather at Daytona International Speedway for the celebration of a lifetime. Some of America’s bravest warriors and defenders never received the thank you they deserve. Upon returning home from combat decades ago, Vietnam veterans were met with shame and disgust, protests and vitriol from the country whose freedoms they swore an oath to defend. Because of their own experience,...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Presidents’ Day started as a way to celebrate the birthday of our nation’s first president: George Washington. It has since expanded to include all people who have held the title of U.S. president. This year President's Day is on Monday, February 21, 2022. How does one celebrate this special day? Liberty Life has a couple of ideas. THERE’S A FESTIVAL FOR THAT. The city of Eustis, Florida, goes all out in celebration of Presidents’ Day in an annual event known as “Georgefest.” This year’s theme is “Let the Good Times Roll”, with activities planned (including a parade) February 25-27. For...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Registration is now OPEN for the 5th Annual Patrick's 3v3 Basketball Tournament Sunday Mar 27th 2022. Basketball Team and Individual Player Registration is now open. We added 4x4 Volleyball this year and that Registration should be available this Thursday evening Feb 10th. Just per Team, either sport, for a great time and cause. Volunteer signup genius site coming soon. HELP BRING AWARENESS TO TEENAGE SUICIDE TO SAVE LIVES. YOU ARE URGED TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT BY : >> ENTERING A TEAM >> DONATING YOUR TREASURE >> DONATING YOUR TIME NOW IN IT'S 5TH YEAR, AN UPLIFTING EVENT...
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Naval Air Station Jacksonville Naval Air Station Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Jeff Hill thanks members of the N.A.S. Jax Security Department, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Customs and Border Patrol, Reception Medical Center, Baker Correctional Institution, and the Baker County Sheriff's Office for helping apprehend a suspect who crashed a vehicle near the fence line and jumped the station's fence on Roosevelt Boulevard, Feb. 9. Hill and JSO Assistant Chief Chris King also spoke to the media after...
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...Grab A Big Stick Big Stick Bourbon was founded by two friends, a USMC veteran and an engineer, both patriots, who set out to create a better bourbon. During a New Year’s Eve vacation, we realized we were both looking for a new adventure. When you achieve a certain level of success you have two choices, coast or look for bigger mountains to climb. Neither of us is short on bravado (n.a pretentious, swaggering display of courage) or determination. We decided to start a bourbon business. We wanted to create a business to combine our love of...
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In honor of Black History Month our Clinic will host a virtual Town Hall highlighting distinguished Black Service Members and Veterans. This Town Hall will be conducted on February 28, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST and will provide the opportunity for participants to learn the stories of Black Service Members and Veterans, not only from their military service but how they continue to serve after they take off the uniform. Panelists will provide a 5-7 minute overview of their service and post-military life, challenges they faced and how they overcame these challenges. We are honored to host this Town...
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JACKSONVILLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force Col. George H. H. Downs assumed command of the 125th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony on February 6, 2022 in Jacksonville. Downs accepted the role from the previous 125th FW Commander Col. Matthew J. French in front of servicemembers, family and friends, and distinguished guests. “To my friend and brother-in-arms, Col. George “Strike” Downs, thank you,” French said. “Thank you for answering the call to lead the 125th Fighter Wing. I know of no other person who is more dedicated and passionate about the mission and taking...
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U.S. Naval Institute News Navy Investigating Leaked Footage of F-35C Lightning II Ramp Strike - U.S.N.I. News The Navy is investigating the unauthorized release of a video that shows the ramp strike of an F-35C Lightning II aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The footage comes from flight deck cameras aboard the carriers, Cmdr. Zach Harrell, spokesperson for commander, Naval Air Forces, told U.S.N.I. News. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, according to the statement. The video shows both the ramp strike and the aircraft’s high-speed slide across the carrier deck before the F-35C falls into the sea. The F-35C landing mishap...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Incident at NAS Jacksonville At approximately 10 a.m. today, Feb. 9, an unknown male crashed his vehicle on Roosevelt Blvd. and Collins Road near NAS Jacksonville. He then jumped the fence onto the station. The NAS Jacksonville Security Department, along with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are currently searching for the suspect. All personnel living aboard the station are asked to remain in their homes and stay clear of Perimeter Road to Swan Road due to police activity. Update- The suspect has...
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THE PLAYERS Championship, VyStar Credit Union, Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation join effort to heal Veterans JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2021) — UF Health Jacksonville, the Gary Sinise Foundation and philanthropic partners came together today to cut the ribbon on a new facility that brings comprehensive brain health care to Northeast Florida. The groundbreaking effort will help veterans as they recover from medical issues related to their service. The new UF Health Jacksonville Leon L. Haley Jr., M.D., Brain Wellness Program will provide transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, depression, anxiety and...
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Should a Sailor’s hard earned liberty be spent inside a 4-walled barracks room? Are tickets to an amusement park or show too expensive? All the answers to these questions and more can be found at the MWR Kings Bay Tickets & Travel office located just across the street from the base mini-NEX! Get Out There! Tickets & Travel is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and for any pricing or ticket questions, please call the Tickets & Travel Office...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), recently landed at Naval Station Mayport, Florida and reported or duty on The First Coast. The large, remotely piloted, drones have a wingspan of 131 feet, carry multiple sensors and can fly about 24 hours at a time with the capability to patrol and survey 2.7 million square miles of ocean and coastal areas in a single mission. All that without onboard-crew rest or dinner break requirements. VUP-19, Known as “Big Red” is the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft...
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The Bald Eagle Squadron Jacksonville, FL Is pleased to announce the the pleasure of hosting our new Bald Eagle Squadron Skipper, CAPT Dan Boman and receive an update on the current focus of our Patrol and Reconnaissance squadrons. Holiday Inn & Suites Orange Park, Thursday, February 17, 2022. 620 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL. The cost for the luncheon is . You can pay and RSVP by using the PayPal module on the Home page of our website, baldeaglesquadron.org or reply to this email. Please check in between 1030-1130. We will start the festivities promptly at 1130. It is very important that you make your reservation...
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In hushed private conversations around water coolers and deep in the bowels of engine rooms, the Navy’s multi-purpose Littoral Combat Ships are being referred to by some as the “Little Crappy Ships.” There are reasons. Reduction gear problems—the gears that connect the ship’s engines to the drive shafts used to propel the ships through the water have plagued the ships. In January 2022, the U.S.S. Little Rock found herself dead in the water off the coast of Florida, immediately after coming out of the shipyard. She will probably become a training ship rather than an operational ship of the line....
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Toxic exposure and its effects on service members have been making headlines in the news lately, and deservedly so. For far too long, the negative health effects of military exposures have been overlooked and underreported. Exposure to contaminants and environmental hazards can lead to major health issues for service members of all generations and cause concern for the loved ones who care for them. Join us for our upcoming Spotlight Series to get the information YOU need to know on an issue that affects many in the military community. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 15th at 1 pm EST for Military Toxic Exposures:...
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THE PLAYERS continues its longstanding tradition of honoring military members, veterans and their families Military and Veteran tickets presented by Optum, Morgan Stanley and Grant Thornton Military ticket offerings for THE PLAYERS 2022: All active duty, retired, reserve and national guard members verified through the new military identification system and one dependent are provided access to complimentary tickets on Tuesday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 9, as well as one competition day during Thursday, March 10, through Sunday, March 13, while supplies last. Complimentary tickets secured through this verification process will include a digital voucher that can be used at...
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Defenders Gateway Our 5th panelists, not unlike the other 4 is an incredible and dynamic person. We our honored to introduce Anne Yatch ANNIE YATCH Chief Transformation Office & Co-Founder of SEAL Team Leaders As an entrepreneur for the last 12 years, Annie Yatch of SEAL Team Leaders has helped hundreds of companies and hundreds of thousands of individuals to build the teams that create the most sustainable fulfillment and success for ALL team members. Annie is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and Georgetown’s Masters Program in International Security and Counter Terrorism, who is also known...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's Military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia brought to you by Hagan Ace Hardware. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Capt. Christopher Bohner, Commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, signs a proclamation declaring February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and urges everyone to have the discussion of what it means to be in a healthy or abusive relationship. If you or someone you know is in need of support, the Kings Bay Fleet and Family Support Center Counseling and Advocacy Program can be...
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Stars & Stripes latest edition of Stripes in 7 featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute video recap. View Today's Video Stars and Stripes Is News for America's military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes here.
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Here are the top three conversations military spouses are having with their employers right now: “I'm sorry, but we’re going to have to let you go. There’s just no way we can consider allowing your role to go remote after you move.” “We’ve chosen a more settled and reliable candidate for the promotion. You’re more than qualified and if you weren’t moving next summer this opportunity would totally be yours!” “I’m sorry. We just can’t justify hiring someone who won’t be here in 2 years.” These words have been ringing in the ears of military spouses for nearly five decades...
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Saturday, February, 5th at 11 AM Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 Join the Veterans Community of The Liberty Coast as the memorial is dedicated in memory of all those who fought and served in and during the Korean War . Reminder: The Gold Star Families Parkway is open and connects to the Jacksonville National Cemetery from I-95, Exit 366.
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A night of pampering and memories for spouses of Active-Duty, Guard, Reserves, and Retired Services on Thursday, February 3, 2022. About this event: The 5th Annual Military Spouse Night Out sponsored by VyStar Credit Union will be on Thursday, February 3rd from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Military Spouse Night Out is for military spouses all over the greater Jacksonville area to come and enjoy themselves, be pampered, and hopefully leave with lasting memories! This event is open to spouses of Active-Duty, Guard, Reserve and Retired Service Members. Valid military ID is required...
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., — Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) received a three-year, 0,000 grant from Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) to enhance postsecondary educational opportunities for Veterans living in Duval and Nassau counties. The grant will be used to create the FSCJ Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success within the existing Military and Veterans Services program. Each year, the Center aims to work with 350-plus Veteran participants, coordinating and customizing services to address their academic, financial, physical and social needs. The wraparound support offerings will enhance the student experience, encourage program persistence and lead to greater...
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WHAT: Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will be hosting the Jacksonville Dental Society’s 20th annual Give Kids a Smile Day dental wellness event, where free dental services will be provided for children ages 4 to 18. Services will include fillings, cleanings and primary tooth extractions. All children must be pre-screened for eligibility to receive an appointment during the Saturday event. Screenings will be offered by appointment on Wednesday, February 23, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, February 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the FSCJ North Campus Dental Clinic. To request a screening appointment, complete the request form here: https://bit.ly/3Gzn1mx. Parents or legal guardians...
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Here’s our latest edition of Stripes in 7, featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute recap. View video at this link Stars and Stripes News for America's military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community, including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes at this link
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On February 3rd, just after midnight in the icy North Atlantic seventy-nine years ago, four Army chaplains were aboard an US Army Transport (USAT Dorchester) when it was hit by German torpedoes. They, along with others, gave the last, full measure of devotion. Their heroism, however, was witnessed by survivors – as the chaplains gathered on the deck of the ship, gave their life jackets to the next person scrambling to escape, and joined together to pray, sing and meet their Maker. A Roman Catholic priest, rabbi, Reformed and Methodist ministers – all four Army chaplains – will be honored...
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The service at Mandarin United Methodist Church for Steve Spickelmier is today Thursday the 3rd Feb 2022 @ 1 pm will be live streamed. The link is https://youtu.be/_uT1HwsMSkY The Liberty Coast Mourns the Passing of a Kind and Selfless Servant to Veterans and Gold Star Families. “It is with much sadness that I must inform our Veteran community of the passing of our brother and comrade, Steve Spickelmier. Steve fought a courageous fight against the ravages of Covid pneumonia but it was just too much for him to overcome. The change in his condition came about rapidly … after showing signs...
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Boatswain's Mate Third Class (BM3) Daniel Makowski has been selected as the Naval Air Station Jacksonville 2022 Junior Sailor of the Year (JSOY). A native of Detroit, Michigan, he graduated from Thurston High School in Redford, Michigan. He joined the Navy in November 2013. “I wanted to start a career in the military and see different places in the world,” he said. His first tour was aboard USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in San Diego. He arrived at NAS Jacksonville in 2019 where he works in the Boat Operations Division.“My job, along with my team, support search and rescue (SAR)...
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Gladwire It's A Small World "The pilot was standing around as I got out of my wheelchair to board my flight to Portland. He followed me and the flight attendant who volunteered to carry my bag. I fling myself into my seat. He quickly asked, "were you in the military." I replied yes." "He asked, Afghanistan 2010? Again, although surprised this time, I said slowly yessss?" "He then told me that he recognized me, my injuries, and my face. He told me he never knew if I survived or not." "Marc Vincequere is his name. He flies with United Airlines...
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Deliver Your Pro-Military Message With Liberty Life Media’s Reach and Distribution Focused On Active Military, Veterans and their Families We Are On Base, In Town & Pro-Military. Liberty Life Media supports the 350,000 active military, Veterans, and their families serving on The Liberty Coast’s numerous military bases and living across Camden, Charlton, Nassau, Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Putnam and St Johns counties. This multimedia platform delivers useful, relevant, and relatable content. Moreover, Liberty Life Media will share your business or event at a time and place where they are looking for something to buy or place to go...
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Defenders Gateway created a Network that Supports and Honors all Defenders...Military, Veterans, First Responders and their Families. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022 AT 5 PM – 9 PM EST In person at 3220 Falls Pkwy, Branson, MO, United States and virtually at this link. Defenders Gateway is very excited to announce a partnership with Freedom Encounter and the City of Branson Missouri, The heart of American patriotism. We are bringing in 5 incredible patriots from around the country for a discussion on Faith family and freedom. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to speak and interact directly...
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The Importance of a Yearly Financial Checkup As a current service member or a Veteran, you understand the importance of maintaining your physical health. The military held you to certain standards when it came to strength and stamina, and just like your physical health, your financial health is equally vital. Look at it this way — if your finances had to pass a PT test, would they “bust tape” or would they pass with flying colors? Even if no one is holding you to regular evaluations and assessments of your money, when it comes to protecting your family and securing...
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TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay, is conducting an Online Hiring Event on our Facebook page from Jan. 31 through Feb. 6, 2022. We will post all the jobs and job descriptions HERE on the morning of Jan. 31, 2022. IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING VACCINATIONS: “To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a...
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Looking for a New Opportunity? DON'T MISS THIS! Don't miss JACKSONVILLE JOB LINK Wednesday, March 2, 2022- the area's best and most successful Job Fair! If you're a Job seeker, get ready to GET HIRED! If you're an Employer looking to hire Great candidates, call us at (813) 892-5502 Employers and Candidates Connect Face to Face at this one day Career Fair! Hiring will occur on the spot! Hundreds of Jobs are up for grabs at the Jacksonville Job Link Job Fair. The Job Fair happens from 10 until 1 Embassy Suites Conference Center, 9300 W. Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville. This...
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022 AT 6 PM – 9 PM 121 Financial Ballpark 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Buy Tickets Here: Gates Open: 5pm Showtime: 6pm The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s Black History Month celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 5 when The Duval County Public Schools’ African American History Task Force and Parent Academy present Family Movie Night: “Red Tails,” a 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd. production about the Tuskegee Airmen. The movie will be screened on the high-definition video board at 121 Financial Ballpark, with admission [post_excerpt] per person for a general admission seating bowl ticket and...
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Here are the stories from the military bases served by Liberty Life Media in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia brought to you by Hagan Ace Hardware.
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Here’s our latest edition of Stripes in 7, featuring top stories impacting the U.S. military community in a seven-minute recap. View video at this link Stars and Stripes News for America's military Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community, including active-duty service members, DoD civilians, veterans, contractors, and their families. Unique among Department of Defense authorized news outlets, Stars and Stripes is governed by the principles of the First Amendment. Learn More about Stars and Stripes at this link
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Join us at the Jacksonville Job Fair on Wednesday, February 9th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront 1201 Riverplace Boulevard Jacksonville, FL Now's the time to get that Job! Tired of browsing online job boards all day? Come meet face-to-face with recruiters & hiring managers at the Jacksonville Job Fair on Wednesday, February 9th. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more experienced management job, this hiring event will have something for you. Get in before these positions fill up! Employers Include: ACI Learning, Ashley HomeStores, Bankers Life, Brooks Rehabilitation, Chartwells, Duval...
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The Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcyle Concours is celebrating it’s 22nd year featuring “Those Beautiful Europeans” on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine. Over 300 Antique Motorcycles, Bicycles, Scooters, Race Bikes, Military Machines and Side-Cars from the past century will be on display around the Walk of Champions at the World Golf Hall of Fame. We’ll have vendors, food, entertainment and Concours Youth Judging for plenty of family fun. Our Grand Marshal is Paul Teutul Jr, star of American Chopper. Admission is at the Gate with children under 12 free (advance...
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The Navy extended basic training by 2 weeks beginning January 3rd, 2022. New Navy recruits will now enjoy 10 weeks of boot camp. According to Rear Adm. Jennifer Couture, commander of Naval Service Training Command, the first eight weeks of training will continue to focus on teaching new recruits about what a Sailor is and what they will be expected to do once they join the fleet. During the last two weeks, the recruits, who will now be considered Sailors, will have to use those skills in scenarios and in focused discussions to increase understanding about the Navy culture and...
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A Close Encounter With A Chinese Aircraft Carrier Has Become A Badge Of Honor For A U.S. Navy Destroyer Crew A close encounter with a Chinese aircraft carrier has become a point of pride for the crew of a US Navy destroyer, a top US admiral said Tuesday. In April 2021, USS Mustin sailed within visual range of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and then let the world know about it. The operation was a testament to the "boldness" and skill of US sailors, Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener said at the Surface Navy Association national symposium. And those sailors have...
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NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER Schedule a Tour or Request More Info The people our country looks for when a job needs to get done. They were working yesterday. They’re working today. They’ll be working tomorrow. These are the people needed to help keep America moving and growing. These are the careers that make it happen and you can join them. EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS AT TULSA WELDING SCHOOL Vocational Training at Tulsa Welding School | Jacksonville Tulsa Welding School offers vocational training in Welding, HVAC, Refrigeration, and Electrical. These industries need a skilled workforce and are not going...
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Downtown Council Hybrid Breakfast In-Person or Virtual Option Friday, January 21, 2022 Registration and Networking: 7:30 - 8 a.m. Program: 8 - 9 a.m. In-Person Location: Jessie Ball duPont Center 40 E. Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 Topic: It's Official: USS Orleck is Coming to Jacksonville Speaker: Justin Weakland Vice President Jacksonville Historic Naval Ships Association I Jacksonville Naval Museum Breakfast provided by Biscotti's on a first come, first served basis Cost: for Council Members who Pre-Register / for Council Members who Walk Up for Non-Council Members and all guests. Deadline for registration is Thursday, January 20...
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Celebrate friendship with Arts & Hearts! This event brought to you by the Art Spot include a paint & pour activity featuring delightful wines, and delicious small bites! Everything you need for a perfect Galentine's celebration!!! Tickets only . Date and time Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location Orange Park Mall 1910 Wells Road Orange Park, Florida Use this ticket link to reserve your seat and remember to invite your friends! The perfect escape for warm or rainy Florida days, Orange Park Mall is highly visited by residents, tourists & active military of Orange Park, Florida....
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St. Augustine, Fla. – The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival was first produced in 2011 and has grown in popularity each year while winning multiple awards for best music festival and best food festival in St. Johns County and the Jacksonville area. The music of the Celtic people of Scotland and Ireland and their ancestry are historic with beginnings in St. Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City founded in 1565 by Spanish Celts. Also, the centuries of Celtic heritage will be highlighted during the Festival’s Highland Games with athletes demonstrating and testing their strength and endurance, and Celtic Clans displaying...
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TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay (TRIREFFAC-KB) is preparing for the next apprenticeship class. The apprenticeship program is a four-year accredited Federal Department of Labor Program that combines college courses, trade theory classes and on-the-job work experience. A few examples of the trades that are utilized by TRIREFFAC-KB to repair, maintain and upgrade TRIDENT submarines are: Electrician Machinist Marine Machinery Mechanic Insulator Shipfitter Water Treatment Plant Operator Sheet Metal Mechanic Electronics Non-Destructive Test Inspector and Shipwright Apprentices earn an average starting wage of .60 per hour and can earn up to .07 per hour upon graduation. Apprentices are eligible...
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The Life Scrolls are now on display at the Museum of Science and History November 13, 2021 - March 20, 2022. The “Florida Fallen” refers to the more than 1,700 men and women from Florida who died serving in World War I and who are memorialized in Jacksonville's Memorial Park, dedicated on Christmas Day 1924. The 1,220 names of the Florida Fallen were inscribed on parchment that became known as the "Life Scrolls" and placed in a lead box within a bronze box which was buried in the ground in front of the sculpture and fountain. In 2017, Hurricane Irma flooded the park....
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – There are changes coming soon to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. Starting Dec. 15, 2021, CVS Pharmacy will join the TRICARE network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies will leave the network. Express Scripts is the TRICARE pharmacy contractor. They manage the TRICARE retail pharmacy network under a contract with the Department of Defense. Express Scripts reached a new agreement that adds CVS Pharmacy to the network of pharmacies. “Beneficiaries will continue to have many convenient and nearby in-network options,” said U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Teisha Robertson, a pharmacist with the Defense Health Agency’s...
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The "Grey Ghost of the Vietnam Coast" passes tests to continue its journey to its forever home as a centerpiece museum ship in Downtown Jacksonville. Jacksonville, Florida – After extensive inspections and additional ultra sonic testing while in drydock, it has been determined that the ex-USS Orleck is fit to continue to serve as a museum ship. ORLECK was previously a museum ship in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The last known drydocking and hull inspection of any kind was prior to the ship’s towing back to the United States from Turkey in August of 2000. There was great concern of the...
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We have room to grow from the occasional posts. If anyone wants to become more involved in our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook and Group page), please send a Personal Message. The Jacksonville Navy Flying Club, located on NAS Jacksonville, FL, USA has plenty of aircraft available for rent, and plenty of instructors for future pilots. Open to DoD Active / Retired personnel, federal employees, and Civil Air Patrol members.
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The St. Mary's Submarine Museum is CLOSED until Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 for inventory, maintenance and remodeling. St. Marys Submarine Museum is dedicated to preserving the distinguished history of the Submarine Force. Located in historic downtown St Marys, GA, the museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". 102 W Saint Marys St St. Marys, GA 31558 http://www.stmaryssubmuseum.com/
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Come join Vets on T.A.P. for our first event of 2022 at Southern Swells Brewing Company! We'll be doing our normal networking, plus we'll be joined by local photographer Gary Busbee, who will be taking complimentary headshots for your LinkedIn profile! We look forward to seeing you! THURSDAY, JAN 25th, 2022 ~ 7 P.M. Southern Swells Brewing 1312 Beach Blvd #3406 JAX BEACH, FL 32250 Vets on TAP, formerly Veterans Beer Club Jacksonville, is a group for transitioning military, veterans, spouses, local veterans non-profits, and business leaders in Jacksonville, FL. Currently, Vets on TAP hosts networking and education events,...
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On Wednesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m., Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay's Immunizations Clinic will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 -11. No appointment needed for this age group.
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Naval Hospital Jacksonville We're experiencing significant wait times, of up to several hours, at our COVID-19 test site. The test site, located across from Branch Health Clinic Jax, is open Monday - Friday (7:30 a.m. - noon) and Saturdays (9 a.m. - noon) — weather permitting. (Closed on federal holidays.) We offer COVID-19 testing at this location only. The test site does not have public restrooms. Testing is available for active duty, TRICARE beneficiaries age 6 and older, and on-base civilian employees and contractors. An appointment / referral is not required. More information is on our website: https://jacksonville.tricare.mil. Test results...
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A Military-focused, fun, family-friendly field day at UNF on Sunday, February, 27th, 2022. Participating organizations will provide activities, resources, and education. Some of the activities include: - Yoga 4 Change "Parent and Me" yoga classes - Just Add Rhythm - UNF's High/ Low ropes course, kayaking, rock climbing - Blue Star Families - Kids Events - AHA blood pressure education - Face painting Event for Active Duty Service Members (ADSM), Veterans, National Guard and Reserve and their families University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive, Building 58 West Jacksonville, FL 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Event is Open to...
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A night of pampering and memories for spouses of Active-Duty, Guard, Reserves, and Retired Services on Thursday, February 3, 2022. About this event The 5th Annual Military Spouse Night Out sponsored by VyStar Credit Union will be on Thursday, February 3rd from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Military Spouse Night Out is for military spouses all over the greater Jacksonville area to come and enjoy themselves, be pampered, and hopefully leave with lasting memories! This event is open to spouses of Active-Duty, Guard, Reserve and Retired Service Members. PLEASE REGISTER HERE Valid military ID...
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Veterans Cultural Competency Training Featuring Dr. Emily Edwards Wednesday, January 12th from Noon - 1 pm Eastern Time Please join us for a special Veterans Cultural Competency training by Dr. Emily Edwards of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This training is an interactive, trauma-informed course on the nuances that make the military and Veteran community both unique and endlessly diverse as potential pro bono clients. The themes explored in this training include reentry into civilian society, stereotypes, building rapport, understanding legal needs as social determinants of health, and how to most effectively assist a Veteran client. A wide range...
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Join us on Thursday, January 13, 2022, for our Mayport USO Center NDD2GO DRIVE-THRU STYLE. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE UNTIL 4:00pm Our Drive-Thru No Dough Dinner 2 Go starts at 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm. We are serving Family size Winn Dixie Fried Chicken, Sides, and dessert. Please RSVP on how many are in your family. It is 1 slot per family. Active Duty Families, National Guard and Reservist, please have your military ID ready for our volunteers to verify! Please review the available slots HERE and click on the button to sign up. Slots filling up! Thank you! We are looking...
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Join USO NAS JAX as we host a gathering for military spouses to connect over a cup of coffee and make new friends! This month we will be focusing on 2022 Goals. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 9:30 - 10:30am River Cove Community Recreation Room Mustin Rd Building 10 Register Today https://cvent.me/zkqYD9
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One of the most coveted running medals on The Liberty Coast. The Saratoga Classic Half Marathon and Super Sara 5K is unique because the run starts onboard Naval Station Mayport and is open to everyone! When you sign up to run, you are supporting programming for yourselves and your active-duty peers and their families! Race day is January 30, 2022 on Naval Station Mayport. Visit RunTheShip.com to register TODAY! Current prices Half | 5K Registration ends this Saturday, January 15!! *All participants 18+ must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and participants 10+ must have a background check (if not military...
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Captain Christopher Bohner relived Captain Chester Parks as the 23rd commanding officer of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, one of the three major naval installations on The Liberty Coast. Across the Department of Defense and in all branches of the military the change of command is a time honored ceremony that solidifies the unit's chain of command. Navy Captain Christopher Bohner assumed command of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay during a change of command ceremony late last year at the base chapel. Captain Bohner, a native of Trevorton, Pennsylvania, is also known as a Navy Mustang - a military slang term...
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Happy New Year - Let's keep the party going into the new year with a few birthday celebrations! The Mad Foxes of Patrol Squadron Five (VP 5) and the Littoral Combat Ship, USS Wichita (LCS 13) start the new year parade of military commands that are celebrating their establishment anniversaries. VP-5 is one of the oldest Navy maritime patrol squadrons. Deploying from their home airfield at NAS JAX, they now fly the Navy’s newest maritime patrol plane, the P8-A Poseidon. We just love their logo and saying “Mad Foxes.” WICHITA, the "Keeper of the Seas" is the third ship named...
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Join Veterans, Military and their families, as well as Patriot Supporters, along with all of our dogs, together - FREE event. Calling all ONU Alumni, local Veterans, Active Duty, Spouses and Veteran Supporters! Come out for a fun evening of mixing and mingling in Neptune Beach, Florida. Brewhound Dog Park + Bar is an outdoor venue with almost an acre of space to spread out and enjoy the Florida sunset. Entry for your pet into the park is FREE, but you don't need a dog to attend! This is a registration only event and if you are bringing your...
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First Coast Honor Flight's (FCHF) mission is to take World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Veterans to visit their War Memorials in Washington D.C. This is a unique opportunity to show our gratitude to these Heroes who made it possible for us to enjoy the freedoms we have today. The trip's priorities are to ensure the safety and dignity of the Veterans! To enhance the experience each Veteran is paired with a Guardian escort and has a wheelchair available. This is a long day and there is a fair amount of walking. In addition, the group travels with several...
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Florida Artist Blacksmith Association (FABA) will host Blacksmithing for Veterans on Saturday, January 29th, 2022 from 0900- 1800 at Iron Osprey Forge (102 Marshall Circle, St. Augustine – just off of Dobbs Road, south of SR 207) and will go all day until 6 p.m. There will be an open hospitality tent for folks to meet & greet or just hang out and watch demonstrations of blacksmithing. Refreshments provided free of charge. This is open to all comers but with an emphasis on those who served our country. Veterans can make a small project for free at any time OR schedule...
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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters has issued orders today to Master Gunnery Sergeant S. Claus, recalling him to active duty, with a RNLTD of 24 Dec 2021. MGySgt. Claus, known to use the alias “Saint Nicholas”, “Kris Kringle”, “Father Christmas”, or simply “Santa”, is a reserve Marine with 1,743 years of service. He specializes as a tactical operator of the next generation DEC-25B, Cargo Airborne Delivery (CAnDY) Carrier. The DEC-25B is contractor-modified and fully equipped with Cargo Antlered Navigation Equipment Sensors (CANES). It has also been retrofitted with eight high-powered, air-cooled Rangifer Tarandus carrot-fed generators. As a single seat...
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The Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command announced their SAILOR OF THE QUARTER recipients. BRAVO ZULU to: Regional SELRES Sailor of the Quarter Hospital Corpsman First Class Robinson Junior Regional SELRES Sailor of the Quarter Hospital Corpsman First Class Nowicki Junior FTS* Sailor of the Quarter Yeoman Second Class Mickey FTS Sailor of the Quarter Information Systems Technician First Class Lee Blue Jacket FTS Sailor of the Quarter Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Bryant TodaysMilitary.Com summaries service in the Navy Reserves this way: The Navy Reserve is a valued partner of the Navy's active-duty component. It offers citizens the chance to serve...
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The Florida National Guard Youth Challenge Program at Camp Blanding has several positions available for immediate hire. They have a new class of 200 youth arriving in early January and need to hire and train staff ASAP. PUBLISHER"S NOTE: Penny Justice is an Employment Coach with the Florida Employment Support Program (FLESP), part of Interactive Government Holdings (IGH). Penny is totally dedicated to connecting military, Guard and Reserve personnel and their families with Pro-Military Employers. If your are military-related and looking for a job, career or a better job or career, reach out. 904.553.0265 or PJustice@InteractiveGov.com
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis released his Freedom First Budget recommendations, which include key funding initiatives for the Florida National Guard. The Governor’s budget would invest more than 0 million for the men and women of the Florida National Guard to remain ready and able to support their national, state and community missions. The recommendations include funding to maintain and repair armories, construct four new facilities, and provide tuition assistance to Guardsmen for higher education. "The Florida National Guard has worked more days on State Active Duty in the past 20 months than in the previous 20 years...
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Jacksonville, Florida, December 7, 2021 – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Wolfson Children’s Hospital was named a Top Children’s Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers recognized as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. “We are honored to once again receive this prestigious distinction and be named one of Leapfrog’s Top Children’s Hospitals,” said...
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Join the City of Jacksonville and your friends for the oldest rivalry in college football, the Army-Navy Game! Watch on the 361 foot wide screens of TIAA Bank Field from the East Clubhouse level. 1 TIAA Bank Field Dr, Jacksonville Open to the Public Gates open at 2:00pm. Game starts at 3:00pm. FREE PARKING - LOT C (On East Side/ Hart Bridge Side of Stadium. See Map below.) Donation at Entry Food & Drinks Available Kids Zone being provided by My Gym Lots of festive ARMY- NAVY Game surprises Register at ARMYNAVYJAX.EVENTBRITE.COM For more information, please call (904) 255-5550. Pursuant to...
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BRING YOUR ID!
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NAVY LEAGUE WWII REMEMBRANCE LUNCHEON Join us to commemorate WWII and those who served. 1130 AM, Thursday, Dec 09th 2021 Holiday Inn 620 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073, USA . Captain Jim Ransom, USN Retired, a 1980 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and adjunct professor at the U.S. Naval War College will be our guest speaker. In honor of all the veterans of that Day of Infamy, Captain Ransom will speak on the heroism of a few, which represent the honor, courage and commitment of them all. RESERVE HERE Click here to reserve and pay at door
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Want to get creative in your holiday decorating? All you need is right there in your commissary. FORT LEE, Va. – Adding creativity and spice (literally) to your tried and true holiday decorations can be as easy as visiting your local commissary and looking at the items on the shelves in a whole new way. “The spice aisle, the produce department, the snack shelves and even the pet food section offer decorating inspiration to add a little something extra to your holiday trimming,” said Bonita Moffett, DeCA’s director of sales. “Get the family involved in creating beautiful holiday decorations; it...
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The American Red Cross, Service to Armed Forces division, has two upcoming workshops in December. Join us for these worthwhile workshops and register on Eventbrite using the links below. The first workshop is on Friday, 10 December at 11 am - "Creating Calmness in Stressful Times". This module is designed to help participants understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress levels. Participants learn to recognize and manage stressors in their lives. They also learn the physical and mental health consequences of allowing stress to build as well as some effective ways to address it. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-calmness-in-stressful-times-a-red-cross-resiliency-workshop-registration-201008410567 Creating Calmness in Stressful Times:...
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Rotary Club & Charities of North Jacksonville ~ MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT December 3rd 2021 ~ 12:15 pm The Jacksonville ZOO ~ SAMBURU ROOM FEATURE PRESENTATION: UF HEALTH BRAIN-WELLNESS PROGRAM A Very Timely Presentation re: UF Health JAX providing aid-in-healing, treatment & recovery options for individuals utilizing a HOLISTIC approach for: Anxiety & Depression TBI / PTSD Some of the Services Offered: Art Therapy Physical Therapy Speech & Language Pathology FOR OVER 50 YEARS OUR NORTH JAX USA ROTARIANS HAVE BEEN THE TIP-OF-THE-SPEAR. WE...
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VETERANS COUNCIL OF CLAY COUNTY (VCCC) Monthly meeting. The normally scheduled meeting on the first Wednesday is 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 1st, American Legion Post 250, 3939 County Rd 218, Middleburg, FL. The 5-year strategic plan will be presented. VETERANS COUNCIL OF DUVAL COUNTY (VCDC) Monthly meeting. The VCDC is a collaborative council of representatives from the many VSOs within Duval County. Military Servicemembers (future Veterans), Veterans and pro-Veteran supporters are also welcome to attend at 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 21st, American Legion Post 137, Moon Building (blue building in rear or property), 5443 San Juan Avenue, Jacksonville, FL. Online Zoom ID...
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West Point Cadets Nab the Wrong Goat in Fumbled Mascot Kidnapping Attempt, Commanders Not Pleased. Jacksonville to host Army-Navy Game Viewing Party at TIAA Bank Field, Saturday, December 11th. An "A-plus" for initiative and an "F" for judgement and execution seems to explain the following news. Numerous media outlets have reported a recent attempt by some cadets at the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, to establish a legendary tale to their tenure. They accomplished their goal, sort of. Many of the reports referenced a New York Times story, so we offer the accounting by their military...
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First, thank you for picking up or clicking on this copy of Liberty Life. We hope you’ll enjoy it and invite you to share it with others. You’ll find more on base, in town and pro-military features, news and events everyday on our website, including an easy sign-up for our well-received weekly newsletter. The recurring theme of the stories in this issue has emerged as “whatever it takes”- to deliver excellence and make a difference. It is the foundation of our conversation with Camp Blanding’s newest commanding officer, Colonel Elizabeth A. Evans. As a traditional Guardsman, she shares how the...
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A Guardian's Leadership Skills Aid Her Transition. A strong-willed female with a self-taught leader’s mentality, United States Coast Guard (USCG) Veteran Meagan Huerta’s respect for the military and passion for aviation began in her early teens. She’s always been the one to take unwavering action and risks, whether looking out for her older brothers in the midst of their shenanigans, or being the first to investigate a problem when a nervous shipmate hesitated. As an Aviation Fuel Handler on Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf, she had no problem when it came to leadership. “Whether fighting fires, tackling a flood or seizing...
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In 2020, Tiffany Morales joined the robust staff at the City of Jacksonville’s Military and Veterans Affairs Department (MAVD) as the Veterans Outreach Coordinator. After running into her at every single Veteran-related event in Duval County for the past few months, Liberty Life thought we would get to know her. Here is what we found out. LLM: Where are you from? I’m proud to say I’m from the most Military and Veteran friendly city in the country – right here in Jacksonville, FL. I went to Bishop Kinney - Go Crusaders! LLM: How is it to work in City Hall everyday? I...
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Along with the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign to raise funds to help people year-round and the Marine Toys for Tots program that collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes them to less fortunate children, there are many ways to spread good will to others during the holiday season, especially to our deployed Servicemembers and may feel lonely, away from their families. If you are looking to spread some “cheer” and appreciation to our troops here and overseas, check out Heartillery Group, a non-profit organization whose mission is to show love and gratitude in simple ways to those who serve....
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“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Those words by Ralph Waldo Emerson express why The Liberty Coast will miss and always appreciate Ray Moore. On the surface, Moore, who passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, was a native of Jacksonville and son of the late Joe & Margie Moore. He graduated in 1962 from Andrew Jackson High School, received his master’s degree from the University of Tennessee and was a longtime Volunteer Fan. Moore...
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One of the constants in life is change. On September 11th, 2021, Colonel Elizabeth Evans relieved Colonel Frank Zenko as the commander of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. Colonel Evans is a traditional Guardsman and will do what Guardsmen do. She will serve in uniform and lead Camp Blanding while also running a construction company, splitting her time between Nashville and The Liberty Coast. Recently Colonel Evans graciously sat down with Liberty Life to discuss her career, Camp Blanding and the Florida National Guard. LLM: Congratulations on your selection as the Commanding Officer of Florida’s premier training center, the 73,000-acre, 160...
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165 soldiers from Florida National Guard’s (FNG) 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) are leaving their base at Camp Blanding and deploying to Ukraine for 9 - 12 months. The “Gator Brigade’s” first stop is Texas for some fine-tuning and final training. Once in Ukraine, the IBCT will help train and mentor the Ukrainian Armed Forces to improve their training and defense. Rock Steady, Gator Brigade.
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From the U.S. Navy: The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) returned to Mayport, Fla. Oct. 30, following its successful maiden deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. BILLINGS (Gold crew), along with the “SNOWMEN” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 5, deployed June 30, to conduct U.S. Southern Command and Joint Interagency Task Force South’s counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean Sea. During their deployment, BILLINGS, with their embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), assisted in disrupting an estimated 1,597 kilograms of cocaine worth over an estimated street value of over 1.8...
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DECEMBER & THE HOLIDAYS December brings very welcomed cooler weather and a significant list of anniversaries and remembrances. This year marks the 80th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration to honor the 2,390 American lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of O`ahu on December 7, 1941. While remembrance ceremonies will occur across the nation, the main ceremony will take place December 7th on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. December also marks the United States Civil Air Patrol’s 75th anniversary. Formed during World War II in 1936, the CAP serves as the official volunteer civilian auxiliary...
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A local group on The Liberty Coast hopes to acquire the sail of the former submarine JACKSONVILLE and put it on display in Downtown Jacksonville. Of all the commissioned warships and vessels that have served in the US Navy since its inception in 1775 there has been only one ship named after Jacksonville, Florida, and it represented its namesake with honor. That special ship is a nuclear powered, Los Angeles (688) Class submarine, the USS Jacksonville (SSN 699). The ship, errr, “boat” as submarines are called, was commissioned on May 16, 1981 and made its first port visit to...
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Three Kings Bay-based submarines among those with integrated billets to fill. The nation’s submarine force is transitioning in the coming years. New boomers* and fast attacks will replace many of the submarines in the current fleet as they retire from serving our nation. In addition to having the latest in advanced technologies, the new submarines are being built to accommodate fully integrated crews. This will provide more opportunities for women to serve in the submarine force. As one would expect, the Navy is planning ahead. Recently the Navy’s human resources manager encouraged enlisted women Sailors interested in serving on submarines...
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Mayport-based warship returns home just in time for Christmas. CARIBBEAN SEA: The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and the Dominican Republic Navy conducted a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise off the coast of Santo Domingo in October and November. During the exercise, Sioux City deployed her 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) and MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, Detachment 4 while the Dominican navy participated with coastal patrol vessel Orion (GC 109) and Boston Whaler interceptor patrol boat Regulus (LI 165). The ships worked together to find, track...
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A Wrong Number over 60 Years Ago Became an Annual Global Mission While Americans often imagine Santa Claus as a cheerful character with a white beard, dressed in a red suit and black boots, other countries around the world view the beloved festive figure differently. In Belgium and the Netherlands, Santa Claus is known as Sinterklaas, who wears a bishop’s alb and cloak with a ruby ring and rides on a white horse. In French speaking nations, children leave their shoes by the fireplace, filled with carrots and treats for Pere Noel’s donkey, Gui (Mistletoe) in Finland, Joulupukki knocks on...
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“Do you have your DD-214?” is a question Veterans are asked when verifying their military status. Often, it is the first question military and Veteran widows and widowers are asked after hearing “I’m sorry for your loss.” What is a DD Form 214 The Defense Department issues to each Veteran a DD-214. It contains information to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Each of Florida’s county Clerk of Courts knows how valuable the DD-214 is and will record it for free. By recording your DD 214 with the clerk’s office, a copy is readily...
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Bravo Zulu (BZ) is a naval signal meaning “Well Done” with regards to one’s performance, operations or action. Liberty Life shares the following Bravo Zulus of Servicemembers and military units across The Liberty Coast. BRAVO ZULU to: Lieutenant Junior Grade (Lt j.g.) Suzelle Thomas for selection as the Navy’s first woman to go directly from earning designation as a naval aviator “Wings of Gold” to postgraduate flight training in the F-35C Lightning II. Read the full story at LibertyLifeMedia. Com/Articles/F-35C. USS COOPERSTOWN (LCS 23) Chief Petty Officer Promotions: Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) Chief Malone, Fire Controlman Chief Grissom, Sonar...
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One of the newest classes ships in the Navy is designated as Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). The LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore/ shallower environments and operate against coastal threats. The LCS is capable of supporting various missions like showing the flag (forward presence), maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. The LCS is designed to be deployed close to the operating area they are assigned, called a forward operating base (FOB). LCS crews are rotated to and from the ship as the mission or deployment periods dictate. While the “Blue” crew is deployed and operating...
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NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith poses for a photo with Chief Culinary Specialist Thaddeus Dorsey during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony on board Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81) on Nov. 19, 2021 at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. MCPON Smith visited the Winston Churchill and Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19) to participate in the final capstone of events of the chief petty officer season, a culmination of a demanding professional training regiment to prepare Sailors for the increased responsibility and authority of carrying out...
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Woven into the very promilitary community fabric of The Liberty Coast are collaborative partnerships that support the overall betterment of Veterans as they acclimate to civilian life. We introduced you to one such alliance this past spring. HerSPACE is an emergency and temporary housing program for women Veterans (and their children)in Jacksonville. Liberty Life checked in Dee Quaranta, President/CEO, Northeast Florida Women Veterans to see how it was going. “Thank you for reaching out! It has been a whirlwind month since we opened the doors at the Lighthouse,” said Quaranta. “We have ladies in the house now and today we...
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MERIDIAN, Miss. - The U.S. Navy selected its first woman to go directly from earning designation as a naval aviator to postgraduate flight training in the F-35C Lightning II. Lt. j.g. Suzelle Thomas, assigned to the “Eagles” of Training Squadron (VT) 7, received her Wings of Gold alongside seven fellow naval aviators and one Italian Navy aviator during a ceremony at the chapel onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian, in late October. Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Rear Admiral Robert D. Westendorff, who oversees all undergraduate flight training for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, said the ceremony...
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Ralph Waldo Emmerson would be very proud of Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Bill Dudley. He has most definitely lived a useful, honorable and compassionate life and most definitely made a difference. All across The Liberty Coast, thousands of Veterans and civilians alike know this about Dudley. Recently the St Johns County Board of Commissioners made it official and honored Dudley’s decades of service to Veterans, declaring BILL DUDLEY DAY. Among so many contributions, Dudley, as longtime chairman of the St Johns County Veterans Council, was cited for initiating the Veterans Treatment Court, facilitating the opening of the Leo C....
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You and your TRICARE covered family members may experience an increase to prescription drug copayments. Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy network has announced that if you get your prescription drugs through home delivery or a TRICARE retail network pharmacy, your copayments may change January 1, 2022. Why the change? Congress determined this change to prescription drug copayments in the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. Your prescription copayments vary based on where you fill your prescription and on the drug category they are in. If you are an active duty service member (ADSM), you will continue to have [post_excerpt]...
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On December 15th, TRICARE users will no longer be able to get their prescription copay benefit at Walmart or Sam’s Clubs. Beneficiaries using Walmart, will have to pay the full cost of their medication up front and file a claim with Tricare for partial reimbursement. While Walmart, a pharmacy network of some 5,300 locations is leaving TRICARE, CVS is returning. With nearly 10,000 pharmacy locations, including many inside many Target stores, TRICARE users will again be able to fill their prescriptions at one of the nation’s largest retailers. According to Express Scripts, the Tricare pharmacy network covers 56,000 stores, including...
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Soldiers and Marines call their comrades "battle buddies", Sailors call them "shipmates" and most all Servicemembers and Veterans call each other brothers and sisters. Call it brotherhood, sisterhood or perhaps we coin a new phrase "Veteranhood" (with all respects to author Joe Glenton). Whatever it is, one of the consistent behaviors that emerge from military service is the taking care of each other, especially in times of need. On The Liberty Coast, many of our pro-military friends and neighbors who have never served, in uniform, are also part of that "hood." This is a call-out to The Liberty Coast's Veteranhood...
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I overheard my name coming up last night at Marlia and Gino's dinner party and just had to reach out. Here is a little diddy I cooked up to remind you "Robot Lives Matter" Just sit right back And you'll hear a tale A tale of a fateful trip, That started from a ramp tramp port, Aboard this tiny boat. The first mate was at her happy hour, But the Skipper brave and sure, No passengers would set sail that day, For a three hour tour, A three hour tour. The propeller started getting rough, The tiny boat was...
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On November 15, The Fire Watch announced that we are no longer just Northeast Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. We are now, officially, Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. Each year more than 6,000 U.S. Veterans take their own lives, including more than 500 here in Florida. Veterans are dying by suicide at a rate nearly 1.5 times higher that of their civilian counterparts. This tragedy covers all age groups and all demographics. The Fire Watch was created in November 2019 to combat this epidemic locally - in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. The Fire Watch...
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A St. Johns River State College and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Partnership Develops and Prepares Artisans for the Future. From St. Johns River State College "I can't even describe the level of joy I’m feeling doing something that I know my dad’s so proud of." Shannon is living her dream of becoming an aircraft electrician, thanks to a partnership between SJR State and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE). Created to prepare artisans for the future, the apprentice program involves four years of intensive training in a skilled trade in areas such as aircraft electricians, aircraft mechanics, electronics mechanics, machinists, painters, pneudraulic...
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From Chief of Naval Air Training Public Affairs - November 2021 MERIDIAN, Miss. - The U.S. Navy selected its first woman to go directly from earning designation as a naval aviator to postgraduate flight training in the F-35C Lightning II. Lt. j.g. Suzelle Thomas, assigned to the “Eagles” of Training Squadron (VT) 7, received her Wings of Gold alongside seven fellow naval aviators and one Italian Navy aviator during a ceremony at the chapel onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian, Oct. 29. Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Rear Admiral Robert D. Westendorff, who oversees all undergraduate flight training for...
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REGISTER HERE "....enhance your marketability and post-separation career prospects by participating in a SkillBridge opportunity." "Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply for SkillBridge." "Employers craft SkillBridge programs to meet their specific workforce needs, matching those needs to the skills and abilities of highly motivated Service members" (Source: DoD SkillBridge website) Please join us at 50strong SkillBridgeConnect this Wednesday to meet directly with leading DoD-authorized SkillBridge providers that are eager to share their programs & opportunities with you! Program leads from each of the SkillBridge providers shown above are joining us to host a breakout room. We are working with the...
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