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Emotional personal accounts, shared memories, 37 names read and 37 bell tolls to remember those lost 36 years ago when two Iraqi missiles struck the USS Stark in the Persian Gulf.

The Navy commissioned it newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

This week marked one year since Northeast Florida native U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Seth Plant was killed in a bear attack on a base in Alaska. He was 30 years old.

Veteran suicides are down almost 50% in Northeast Florida, since before the pandemic, according to The Fire Watch. The local group is working to end veteran suicide.

If you hear gunfire from military boats on the St. Johns River next week, don’t worry: It’s only a drill.

Georgia is creating a $750,000 grant program to support mental health programs for military service members, veterans and their families.

As many locals know, the Navy's Blue Angels formed right here in Jacksonville in 1946.

News4JAX got an inside look at how the Coast Guard and Air Station train for emergencies on the water.

Dozens of local veterans are heading to the nation’s capital for a special trip.

Naval Station Mayport is taking new steps to offer sexual assault and misconduct survivors support.

Members of Patrol Squadron 45, the Pelicans, reunited with loved ones at NAS JAX.

To celebrate his heroism and his century of life, St. Johns County leaders and state representatives held a ceremony Tuesday in honor of John Patton.

Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Day is commemorated every March 29 as a day to publicly honor the courage and sacrifice of the 3 million men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War.

Welcome home!

The Israeli military says that it made a “mistake” in launching a secretive influence campaign on social media in an effort to improve the public’s view of Israel’s performance in its devastating war with Gaza militants in 2021.

A 23-year-old ex-soldier from St. Marys was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in a plot that led to the stabbing death of a fellow solider in his Fort Stewart barracks.

Sexual assault and sexual harassment crimes have reached their peak within the military service academies, according to a United States Department of Defense report.

At a special ceremony Wednesday, fellow service members saluted “Hero,” a military working dog who was retiring from Naval Station Mayport after 47 "dog years" of service.

Family members identified a man who police said was killed in a hit-and-run on Atlantic Boulevard near Century Street on Thursday night in Jacksonville’s Woodland Acres neighborhood.

A Black Hawk helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon near Huntsville, Alabama, and no survivors were recovered from the site, according to CBS News, which cited officials.

Hundreds of sailors are back at Naval Station Mayport with their families after USS The Sullivans most recent four-month deployment. Missions included seizing illegal weapons while visiting 21 different countries.

It’s a story of sacrifice and selflessness.

Naval Station Mayport held its own new tradition for Groundhog Day called “the Mayport Dunk.” Dozens of individuals were seen diving into the chilly water of the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning.

The event connected homeless and at-risk veterans with the services they need to overcome challenges and help them get back on their feet.

The city of Jacksonville will host the annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down on Friday and Saturday at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office task force arrested a husband and wife linked to the mysterious death of a young girl in central Alabama.

Starting Tuesday, veterans who are in immediate danger of harming themselves will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care clinic for emergency care -- and it won't cost them a penny.

An American Legion post on the Northside is helping its veteran and non-veteran community members gain access to health care and knowledge about their health.

A Mayport sailor was arrested this week on one count of video voyeurism, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Four years after the murder of Army soldier Brittney Mitchell, her estranged husband has been convicted.

A federal jury has convicted the estranged husband of a former U.S. Army soldier from Jacksonville in her murder four years ago on a military base.

More than 300 sailors on board the USS Thomas Hudner returned to the bright smiles of their loved ones on Saturday after seven weeks of deployment in Europe.

News4JAX Meteorologist Richard Nunn has shown us everything from rescue operations to maintenance while going onboard with the Coast Guard. Now, he's giving us a closer look at how Coast Guard Station Mayport can stop a potential threat.

The pre-commissioned USS Cooperstown arrived Sunday morning ahead of possibly deploying early next year.

A local charity helping veterans transition back into society got a big boost from The Players Championship golf tournament. Five Star Veterans Center on Friday received a grant.

The man who in previously pleaded guilty to charges related charges in the death of a U.S. Coast Guard member was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A national group conducted a survey in Northeast Florida to let city leaders know what next steps need to be taken to help veterans.

A well-deserved gift for Command Sergeant Major Andrew Wynn Sr. on Veterans Day.

Veterans Treatment Court, also referred to as VTC, has been available to active duty or military veterans since 2013 in Duval County. There are similar programs in Clay and Nassau counties.

Military veterans battling cancer because they were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances, will have their benefits claims expedited to ensure they get “timely access to care and benefits.”

Join the City of Jacksonville as it honors our veterans and active-duty military.

‘My life has been a blessing’: Army veteran wins Hyundai Hometown Hero

Warrior Sailing is in Jacksonville this weekend and there’s more than what meets the eye than just teaching veterans the ins and out of sailing.

My flight with Blue Angel No. 7 was what everyone said it would be: the adventure of a lifetime and something I’ll never forget.

A 29-year-old former U.S. Army sergeant has admitted he stabbed a soldier to death in a murder plot that also involved a 21-year-old ex-soldier from St. Marys.

More than 200 volunteers from CSX and around the city teamed up Saturday with Operation Gratitude to provide care packages to deployed troops.

We’ve got everything you need to know before you head to Naval Air Station Jacksonville for the big air show.

A well-known resource for traveling military members and their families has closed at Jacksonville International Airport — abruptly.

Nominate a military servicemember or veteran who displays the Hometown Hero attitude.

Nominate a military servicemember or veteran who displays the Hometown Hero attitude.

Olivia Sowell was sitting with her fellow students on the floor of the Hickory Creek Elementary School cafeteria. Her principal, Mrs. Yvette Cubero-Gonzalez, gave them a brief lesson on military history and culture, an appropriate foreshadowing for a surprise to come.

Patrol Squadron Eight, the Fighting Tigers, returned home Tuesday afternoon after six months at sea.

Nominate a military servicemember or veteran who displays the Hometown Hero attitude.

The centerpiece of Jacksonville's Naval Museum opens to the public next week. The USS Orleck will officially welcome guests on board starting Wednesday.

Agencies and nonprofits providing resources to veterans to prevent suicide say a lower suicide rate is an encouraging trend but believe there is still more work to be done.

A Naval commander accused of distributing child sex abuse videos was indicted, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

A driver who attempted to crash through the Birmingham Gate at Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Thursday morning died after gate sentries deployed the protective barrier that stopped the vehicle from entering the base, Navy officials said.

Harley-Davidson on Wednesday gave a motorcycle to a veteran who pulled a woman from a burning car earlier this year.

The family of a local military veteran who recently died is getting a new roof on their Arlington home.

Veterans groups are hopeful Congress passes a bill that sends full disability pay to thousands of combat veterans

Naval Station Mayport is hosting a tri-base job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the University of North Florida.

The University of North Florida and a national service organization are collaborating with the city to help conduct a survey to learn what service gaps need to be filled.

A Navy veteran who has struggled to get around Jacksonville since losing his leg following complications from hip replacement surgery will find the ride a little smoother from now on.

Here’s a brief primer on Camp LeJeune.

Military police officers responded to a security incident at the main gate of Naval Station Mayport Friday afternoon.

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 announced Thursday.

Two soldiers, one of whom was from Baker County, were killed in a weather-related incident Tuesday during training on a mountain in the northern part of Georgia, U.S. Army officials at Fort Benning said.

The city of Jacksonville and a national service organization want to hear from local veterans.

Wounded heroes of the U.S. Armed Forces were recognized Friday evening by Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 524.

The Federal Trade Commission warns that U.S. service members and their families who are looking to buy a new car or truck are often targets of fraudulent car dealers.

A woman demonstration pilot is among the newest members of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels.

Naval Station Mayport might be on track to keep several ships threatened with decommissioning.

According to a report from the Better Business Bureau, online scams are often directed at members of the military, their families and military veterans.

A local veteran is expanding his mission to serve people who are homeless in downtown Jacksonville.

With the help of customers, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, raised more than $1.25 million through an annual six-week donation program to support scholarships for members of military families.

A man who was arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a U.S. Coast Guard member pleaded guilty to charges Tuesday, according to court records.

People across Northeast Florida are getting ready to shoot off fireworks in celebration of the Fourth of July. For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, they can be triggering.

A European military task force fighting extremists in Mali has formally withdrawn from the West African country amid tensions with its ruling military junta.

Two American heroes have been honored with the highest recognition in the land, both receiving a Congressional Gold Medal.

PTSD is prevalent in the Jacksonville area as a heavily military based town. A local branch to a national mental health outreach center for PTSD survivors is available in Jacksonville.

On Sunday morning, 330 sailors returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday when the USS Jason Dunham docked following a nearly seven-month-long deployment.

The USO and Rotary Club of Jacksonville hosted a cultural exchange day for local military families and Ukrainian refugee families at the Jacksonville Zoo Tuesday.

The group biked to Jacksonville Beach from Mickler's Landing and made the trip back. Their mission is to raise awareness about mental health and post-traumatic stress and the toll it can take on women veterans.

While Naval Air Station Jacksonville has not changed its policy on face masks base-wide, thousands of personnel in the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast are now required to wear the protective equipment in indoor settings.

They say it’s the end of an era, but they’re excited for the new P8s to arrive.

A local veterans' advocate and social media influencer has teamed up with the volunteers from Current Initiatives to wash and dry loads of laundry for veterans in need at no cost Saturday at the Veteran Coin Laundry on Mayport Road.

The award recognizes the program’s overall achievement across a wide spectrum of areas including leadership, academics, scholarships, service, hosting activities, competitions, etc.

Navy veterans—and the nation—marked 80 years Saturday since the Battle of Midway, the decisive victory at sea that was the turning point in the fight for the Pacific during World War II.

Naval Air Station Jacksonville is the largest Naval base in the Southeast region and the third-largest in the United States.

People came together Monday at Memorial Day services across Northeast Florida to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States armed forces.

Happy Veterans Day!

This drone was restored piece by piece in February over three months, for about $31,000 and the help of about 20 people and Aviation Systems Engineering Company.

The Palatka-born Army paratrooper, who lived in St. Augustine, survived serving in Afghanistan before he was killed May 10 while training with a small group in a remote part of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.

A temporary traffic shift is being implemented at the entrance of Naval Air Station Jacksonville for safety reasons after a number of recent crashes. according to a news release from the Navy.

Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, has announced the launch of its annual six-week community donation program to support scholarships for members of military families.

News4JAX offers a county-by-county look at events around Northeast Florida commemorating Memorial Day.

The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Seth Plant arrived at JAX Monday afternoon from Alaska -- where he died two weeks ago.

The family of a local soldier killed by a bear in Alaska invites people across Northeast Florida to come out Monday and pay their respects.

American flags are now in place at every gravesite within the Jacksonville National Cemetery -- all 22,000 of them.

FLETC -- the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers -- is temporarily suspending training operations in Glynco, Georgia, because of a spike in COVID-19 cases among students, the Department of Homeland Security announced Friday.