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NAVAL STATION MAYPORT


Jacksonville police arrest couple wanted in Alabama โ€˜Jane Doeโ€™ murder

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

Mayport sailor accused of video voyeurism

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

USS Cooperstown joins the fleet at Naval Station Mayport

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

Brazilian training ship arrives at Naval Station Mayport

A part of this training includes navigation, meteorology, seamanship and damage control.

Mayport records historic number of sea turtle hatchings

It has been a historic sea turtle season in Mayport.

USS The Sullivans departs from Naval Station Mayport Tuesday morning

This will be the Naval ship's third deployment within a year.

Naval Station Mayport prepares ships, aircrafts for Hurricane Ian

The U.S. 4th Fleet ordered all ships and aircraft Monday to make preparation for Hurricane Ianโ€™s expected arrival in Florida later in the week.

Group of Naval Station Mayport volunteers practice daily to perform funeral services

Naval Station Mayport on Thursday demonstrated how itโ€™s giving back to those who have spent their lives serving our nation.

Naval Station Mayport holds 9/11 ceremony in honor of the 3,000 killed during terrorist attacks

The base staged fire trucks and police vehicles in front of base headquarters and raised the American flag at 8 a.m.

Need a job? Naval Station Mayport hosting career fair for service members, 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.

Sailors onboard USS Mason arrive, dock at Naval Station Mayport

Mayport will be the USS Masonโ€™s new home port. The stop is a scheduled homeport shift from Norfolk, Virginia. The sailors are expected to arrive around 8 a.m.

Electrical fire sparked aboard USS Milwaukee extinguished by firefighters

An electrical fire was sparked onboard the USS Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, according to Naval Station Mayport.

Naval Station Mayport discovers sea turtle hatching, gives tips to keep them safe

The Naval Station Mayport reports that Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers discovered nest 52 at NAVSTA Mayport Friday morning.

House passes bill, moves to save 5 Navy littoral combat ships

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

Father meets daughter for 1st time as families reunite when USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul arrives at Mayport

The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul docked at Naval Station Mayport around 9 a.m.

330 sailors return home to Naval Station Mayport in emotional ceremony

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

Itโ€™s the law: Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests

So far, just in the area of Naval Station Mayport, 21 Loggerhead nests have been spotted.

USS Stark remembrance ceremony returns to Mayport for 1st time since pandemic

Tuesday, May 17, marks 35 years since two Iraqi missiles struck the USS Stark in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 sailors aboard. Naval Station Mayport held its annual remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives that day.

Mayport sailor accused of possessing & distributing child sexual abuse videos

A federal grand jury has indicted a Naval Station Mayport sailor, who is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse videos.

USS The Sullivans returns home after three-month deployment Monday

The Arliegh Burk-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) returned to Naval Station Mayport after a three-month deployment to the European theater of operations Monday morning.

USS Milwaukee sailors reunite with families at Mayport after more than 3 months at sea

The USS Milwaukee is returning to Mayport on Saturday.

Coast Guard crew returns to Naval Station Mayport after 32 days at sea

The Coast Guard Cutter Valiant and crew returned safely to Naval Station Mayport on Friday after completing a 30-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea.

Officials: Nearly 25% of Navy warship crew has COVID-19

A U.S. Navy warship remains in port at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, with about two dozen sailors โ€” or nearly a quarter of its crew โ€” testing positive for COVID-19, according to U.S. defense officials.

USS Iwo Jima leaving Mayport for new homeport in Norfolk

The USS Iwo Jima, which was stationed at Naval Station Mayport for the last seven years, is heading to a new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, in Friday.

Families reunite in time for holiday as USS The Sullivans returns from 7-month deployment

Hundreds of sailors made it home in time for Thanksgiving when the USS the Sullivans arrived home to Naval Station Mayport on Wednesday following a seven-month deployment.

Happy tears: USS Iwo Jima returns to Naval Station Mayport

The crew aboard the USS Iwo Jima returned home Monday to Naval Station Mayport following a seven month deployment.

Mayport sailor accused of crashing into parked airplanes facing DUI charge

A Navy petty officer stationed at Naval Station Mayport was arrested early Sunday morning after a bizarre incident at Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport, in which she crashed into two planes that were parked on the ground, according to a report from the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

70 sailors of USS Sioux City return to Mayport after 4-month deployment

After four months away, sailors on the USS Sioux City are finally back with their families. They spent time overseas in Central and South America fighting drug smuggling.

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with helicopter ride at Naval Station Mayport

Itโ€™s a very happy birthday for a Jacksonville-area woman, whoโ€™s celebrating a century of life. And Naval Station Mayport made sure she was flying high at 100!

330 sailors arrive in Mayport as USS Winston S. Churchill docks at new home

The USS Winston S. Churchill docked at Naval Station Mayport on Monday morning, its new homeport.

New guided-missile destroyer makes first Mayport homecoming

The USS Donald Cook docked Sunday morning at Naval Station Mayport, getting a warm welcome from the base it will now call home.

Alligator kills family dog at Naval Station Mayport

An alligator killed a familyโ€™s dog on Monday at Naval Station Mayport, base officials said.

Sailor surprises her 3 children at Neptune Beach Elementary after 10 months apart

A sailor surprised her three children at Neptune Beach Elementary School on Wednesday after 10 months apart.

USS Philippine Sea returns home to Mayport after Suez Canal delay

Roughly 300 sailors aboard the USS Philippine Sea and its helicopter strike squadron returned home to Naval Station Mayport on Wednesday morning after a 10-month deployment.

2 US Navy ships in Mideast hit by coronavirus outbreaks

Two U.S. Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been affected by the coronavirus, authorities said Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, with one already at port in Bahrain and another heading to port. Navy, via AP)DUBAI โ€“ Two warships U.S. Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been struck by coronavirus outbreaks, authorities said Friday, with both returning to port in Bahrain. A dozen troops aboard the USS San Diego, an amphibious transport dock, tested positive for COVID-19, said Cmdr. More than 1,000 sailors tested positive and one died. AdEarlier this month, three sailors tested positive as the aircraft carrier was conducting operations in the Pacific.

USS Jason Dunham arrives at new homeport of Mayport

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham sails into its new homeport of Naval Station Mayport. MAYPORT NAVAL STATION, Fla. โ€“ The USS Jason Dunham, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived Saturday at its new homeport at Naval Station Mayport. Jason Dunham has been homeported in Norfolk since its commissioning in November 2010. Steve Puskas, commanding officer of Jason Dunham. I think any time you are able to get everyone on the same team in the same place, itโ€™s a win.โ€AdThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alana Langdon/U.S.

Another drill coming up next week at Naval Station Mayport

Naval Station Mayport's Memorial Park was established Aug. 1, 1987, with the dedication of the USS Stark monument. NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. โ€“ If you see extra activity at Naval Station Mayport next Tuesday or hear gunfire sounds from the base, donโ€™t worry, itโ€™s another military exercise. Base personnel will conduct a small boat exercise within the basin of the installation as part of Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2021. A release from the base pointed out that this is a scheduled exercise and is not in response to any specific threat. Nearby residents may see increased security activity associated with the exercise and hear blank rounds of gunfire.

Remembering 9/11: Naval Station Mayport honors fallen

Sailors, first responders remember victims with tribute. If you need help with WJXTโ€™s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

Remembering 9/11: Naval Station Mayport honors fallen

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Naval Station Mayport held a remembrance ceremony Friday to honor the fallen and those who responded to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Friday marks 19 years since more than 3,000 people were killed when hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ceremony started with a prayer and address, followed by the raising of a flag and four prolonged blasts at 8:46, 9:03, 9:37 and 10:03 a.m. The blasts are in observation of the four separate crashes that took place on that day. While commemoration ceremonies looked drastically different due to the pandemic this year, itโ€™s a day and time in our nationโ€™s history that will never be forgotten.

USS New York returns from deployment

MAYPORT, Fla. โ€“ Family and friends were on hand as the USS New York returned to Naval Station Mayport on Tuesday after deployment with the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. The amphibious transport dock ship deployed in December and participated in numerous exercises with allies. Group navigated over 50,000 nautical miles and made several transits through the Strait of Gibraltar, the Suez Canal, the Bab-el Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz. The ship was welcomed home to a dock full of loved ones, socially distanced but holding signs and socially distancing.' USS New York homecoming

USS Carney arrives at Naval Station Mayport after spending 5 years abroad

The USS Carney arrived Sunday at Naval Station Mayport after spending five years abroad. If you need help with WJXTโ€™s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

USS Carney arrives at Naval Station Mayport after spending 5 years abroad

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. โ€“ The USS Carney arrived Sunday at Naval Station Mayport after spending five years abroad. The guided-missile destroyer was forward deployed to Rota, Spain, as part of Destroyer Squadron 60. Now, the USS Roosevelt is in Rota and the USS Carney is back at Mayport. โ€œThis is a huge accomplishment for Carney nation to return back to Mayport,โ€ said U.S. Navy Cmdr. As for the USS Carney, after a two-week journey from Spain, the ship will transition into a maintenance phase pier side at Mayport.

Littoral combat ship with open ocean capabilities arrives at Mayport Naval Station

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Naval Station Mayport is eagerly awaiting the arrival of its newest addition, the future USS St. Louis. Typically, littoral combat ships are small surface vessels designed for near-shore operations, but the USS St. Louis can also be deployed for open ocean missions. In a news release, a spokesperson for the naval station said the vessel is a fast, maneuverable, focused-mission platform. The future USS St. Louis will officially join the Mayport fleet during its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Mayport August 8, but is set to arrive at the station at 10 a.m. this morning. The St. Louis is the eleventh ship to bear the name of Missouris major port city.

Captain of Mayport-based USS Philippine Sea relieved of command

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ The captain of the USS Philippine Sea, a guided missile cruiser based at Naval Station Mayport, was relieved of command Monday. Erica Hoffman was removed from her post due to a โ€œloss of confidence in her ability to command,โ€ but no additional details were provided. A Navy spokeswoman said in an email Tuesday that a command investigation was conducted prior to Hoffmanโ€™s removal but noted the investigation was under review. โ€œIt is inappropriate to comment on the details of the investigation at this time,โ€ the Navy spokeswoman said. Robert Thompson will take over for Hoffman as commanding officer of the Philippine Sea until the Navy names a permanent replacement.

Memorial ceremony remembers sailors killed aboard USS Stark

MAYPORT, Fla. A small memorial ceremony took place at Naval Station Mayport on Sunday to commemorate the USS Stark being hit by Iraqi missiles. The USS Stark was assigned to patrol off the Saudi Arabian coast near the Iran-Iraq war exclusion boundary. Iraqs leader Saddam Hussein apologized and said the pilot mistook the Stark for an Iranian tanker. The following day, the USS Stark arrived in Bahrain, where she was temporarily repaired before setting course for Mayport. On May 22, 1987, President Ronald Reagan delivered a eulogy at Mayport for the 37 who died.

Naval patrol ship USS Tornado returns from deployment this morning

Published: May 13, 2020, 6:35 am Updated: May 13, 2020, 9:23 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ The USS Tornado, a navy patrol ship, returned from deployment Wednesday morning. A Mayport spokesman said the station would use social media to welcome the heroes home because family members arenโ€™t allowed to greet the returning sailors pier-side like usual because of COVID-19 precautions. USS Tornado (PC 14) Homecoming; welcome back! Posted by Naval Station Mayport on Wednesday, May 13, 2020The ship docked just after 9 a.m.

Active shooter drill ensures Mayport sailors are ready for worst-case scenarios

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Navy bases across the country, including Naval Station Mayport, conducted active shooter and terrorist drills on Wednesday, ensuring personnel are prepared for worst-case scenarios. After boarding the vessel and simulating the shooting of two Navy sailors, an active shooter alert was announced over the vesselโ€™s loud speaker. The active shooter entered a classroom and took two other sailors hostage. Naval officials say active shooter drills like this one ensure all agencies are on the same page. Navy personnel use the drill to evaluate any weaknesses in their defenses on the base or on their ships.

Mayport based Helicopter Maritime Squadron 46 returns home

MAYPORT, Fla. โ€“ Wives, husbands, parents and children were all looking out on the tarmac at Naval Station Mayport on Friday as their loved ones came home. Ten members of the Mayport based Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four Six, led by Commander David Bizzarri, have returned. โ€œGetting the detachments back as a commanding officer is a great experience,โ€ Bizzarri said. โ€œIt will especially be a good time for the families.โ€Families havenโ€™t seen their loved ones in about nine months. Just happy to be home and got my family back.โ€More troops from the squadron are scheduled to arrive Saturday.

11 sailors injured in fire aboard USS Iwo Jima

MAYPORT, Fla. It took five hours to put out a fire in a cargo hold of the USS Iwo Jima that injured 11 sailors, according to the U.S. Navy. The Navy said the fire aboard the amphibious assault ship that wad docked at Naval Station Mayport was reported at 11:45 p.m. Thursday by sailors who reported smoke. The ships crew along with sailors from USS The Sullivans, federal firefighters and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department worked to contain the fire. The 11 sailors reported minor injuries like smoke inhalation and exhaustion, according to the Navys Public Affairs Office. The ship, commissioned in 2001 and based at Mayport, was completing maintenance operations and did not have any weapons or munitions aboard, according to the Navy.

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 returns to Naval Station Mayport

MAYPORT, Fla. - More than 80 sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 returned Monday to Naval Station Mayport and reunited with their families after a seven-month deployment. The sailors were deployed aboard three guided-missile destroyers -- all part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. They provided anti-surface and anti-submarine protection for the carrier group. Photo: Naval Station Mayport Public Affairs Officer Bill AustinCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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