Navy hospital on Jacksonville’s Westside to hold training exercise

Naval Air Station Jacksonville's current commander is Capt. Brian D. Weiss. (Naval Air Station Jacksonville)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Residents on Jacksonville’s Westside or along the St. Johns River might hear what sounds like explosions and gunfire coming from the Naval Air Station this week.

Don’t be alarmed.

Recommended Videos



The hospital at the base is holding a training exercise from Wednesday through Friday. (Dec. 2-4)

The training will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. It includes simulated explosions and simulated gunfire.

The training is part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care program and it’s meant to prepare medical professionals at Naval Hospital Jacksonville to perform their jobs under battlefield conditions.


About the Author:

A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.