An alarming report from the U.S. government shows toxic chemicals from military bases and government compounds have contaminated drinking water in nearby communities across the country.

VP-16's 300 sailors spent six months throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific command area of responsibility. They provided intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in Japan, the Philippines, Guam, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Naval Air Station Jacksonville hosted the Lt. Dan Band for a free concert Saturday evening.

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.

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

Masks are required again at Naval Air Station Jacksonville’s commissary. The base made the announcement Sunday on social media.