Navy SEAL group that opposes vaccine requirements wants to continue its legal fight with Biden administration
A group of Navy personnel filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration regarding vaccine requirements. Even though the requirement was lifted, they want to keep the case alive.
foxnews.comSenate backs big land transfer for Nevada military complex
The U.S. Senate has voted for a massive expansion of a northern Nevada naval air training complex that will transfer of a huge swath of public land to the military. The Senate on Thursday approved as part of the annual defense spending bill what is likely to be one of the final steps in yearslong negotiations to designate 872 additional square miles (2,258 square kilometers) of land for bombing and military use to the Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, which is 65 miles (104 kilometers) east of Reno. The measure also designates more than 906 square miles (2,347 square kilometers) of land for conservation, wilderness areas and other protected areas, as well as roughly 28 square miles (73 square kilometers) of land and $20 million each to two Native American tribes.
news.yahoo.comAttorney: JSO officers went ‘too far’ during traffic stop involving Navy veteran who says he was profiled
After viewing body-worn camera video of a traffic stop involving a Navy veteran who claims he was racially profiled by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, legal experts are weighing in on the officers’ actions.
Rance and Jana visit Diva Dance
Rance and Jana hit the floor with the team at Diva Dance! Owner Jasmine shares,” As a mom and a Navy veteran, I brought DivaDance to Jacksonville in July 2021 because of the shared values and mission of providing dance fitness classes in a space that offers adults of all shapes, sizes, shades, and experience levels a unique form of exercise and choreography! Introducing DivaDance to Jacksonville has been a new favorite confidence boosting, booty shaking, heels optional, hair flipping, inclusive, FUN cardio option for adults. It is my passion and vision to give every client power and attitude in their individual style of dance while unleashing their inner goddess in a safe, fun and encouraging environment. And people are responding like crazy - we already have over 1,000 members of our private Facebook group and more than 100 members! Oh! And did I mention you can be a star in our music video series and dance team performance program - This is a perfect opportunity to level up your DivaDance experience as you’ll learn, polish and perfect one full routine that will culminate in a professional video shoot. Be part of our upcoming recital and perform LIVE for friends and family. Whether you’ve performed in a million recitals growing up or never had the chance to put on the tutu and all the makeup, now is your chance to be part of an unforgettable experience - and there’s no experience or audition required! Please check out our website for details to sign up!”
Driver fleeing hit & run crash dies after attempting to ram Birmingham Gate at NAS Jacksonville
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.
Jacksonville finalist on ‘The Voice’ to perform on Ortega River for tiny dock series
Fans of singing competition shows might remember local fan-favorite Paris Winningham's recent all-star performance on NBC's The Voice. Winningham, a Jacksonville resident and Navy veteran, finished third on the show in Season 21.
Navy expands boot camp to sharpen focus on character issues
The Navy is adding two weeks to boot camp in a major overhaul aimed at improving recruits' war fighting and emergency skills while also focusing on suicide prevention and character issues such as sexual assault, hazing and extremism in the ranks.