MAYPORT, Fla. - More than 300 sailors shipped out of Naval Station Mayport aboard the USS The Sullivans on Saturday morning during an emotional departure. The sailors said sad farewells to their loved ones on the docks before boarding the guided-missile destroyer for their next deployment. Sailors embraced their husbands, wives, children, and families on the docks before climbing aboard the ship for a six to seven month mission. Some families faced their first deployment including the Arnolds who say their three month old girl will make their time apart that much harder. "It hurts. It really does. I'm definitely scared, don’t want to leave her behind." said Seaman Justin Arnold. His wife said she feels the same way. "I’m a little nervous you know, because I’m going to have to raise her on my own for a little while and he is going to miss us so much of her life. Being gone longer is going to be harder and plus, just not seeing him every day. … [Read more...] about USS The Sullivans deploy from Mayport in emotional send-off
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City has plans for Mayport property near ferry stop
Ten years after JaxPort proposed bringing cruise ships to the once bustling commercial fishing hub in Mayport Village, the city of Jacksonville might buy back the property to spur economic development. JaxPort’s board of directors voted unanimously at a special meeting April 30 to declare the 6.72 acres along Ocean Street and the St. Johns River as surplus property, agreeing to sell it back to the city for $1. “At this time, JaxPort has no further business for the Mayport property,” JaxPort Chief Operating Officer Frederick Wong told the board. The agreement requires the city to split revenue generated from a sale or private development of the land for the next 20 years with JaxPort. Plans for a cruise ship terminal and other projects faded as residents mounted opposition and attempts failed in reaching terms with operators and private developers. JaxPort recently agreed to a multiyear berthing and terminal use agreement with Carnival Corp. to keep ships docked at the … [Read more...] about City has plans for Mayport property near ferry stop
NAVAL STATION MAYPORT FLORIDA REALTOR® PAUL ELLSWORTH EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Paul EllsworthOur Veterans and Active Duty members have protected and continue to protect my freedom, putting their lives on the line every minute of every day.”— Paul EllsworthJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA , USA, May 14, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paul Ellsworth is a dynamic, charismatic and very productive Real Estate Agent at Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul was born at Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. From there, he moved to Hawaii where his father was stationed at Hickham Air Force Base before transferring to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. “It was wonderful.” He says, “The Bases offered me a plethora of experiences and opportunities that I cherish to this day. I was able to tour the submarines on family day in Hawaii, and at Tinker, I got to observe the Native American Indian culture and history, including seeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and the B-52 Bombers.” Paul subsequently moved to Fort Myers and … [Read more...] about NAVAL STATION MAYPORT FLORIDA REALTOR® PAUL ELLSWORTH EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Sailors aboard USS Zephyr returning to Mayport
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - About 30 sailors aboard the USS Zephyr are coming home Monday after 4 months at sea patrolling the waters of the Pacific. The Zephyr is 174-foot long and can go up to 40 mph. The crew is made up of four officers and 24 enlisted sailors. The ship, based out of Naval Station Mayport, played a big role last month intercepting a suspected drug smuggling boat with 1,080-pounds of cocaine on board. Photos from the Navy show the USS Zephyr during the mission. The boat where the crew found the cocaine caught on fire while speeding through the Pacific. The USS Zephyr was chasing it down at the time, according to the Navy. It took the crew about 90 minutes to put the fire out. The Navy says the people on board jumped in the water and the Coast Guard recovered the cocaine.Copyright 2018 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Sailors aboard USS Zephyr returning to Mayport
Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
Four Navy sailors are being hailed heroes after they saved two teenage girls at Naval Station Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).The sailors -- identified as Chief Petty Officer Aniahau Desha, Seaman Gaston Yescas, Petty Officer First Class Sheldon Lucius and Petty Officer Third Class Joshua Essick who are not stationed at the base -- said they heard cries for help coming from the beach. The sailors said they noticed the two teens off the shore and quickly entered the water and swam toward them."We'd just sat down, and some ladies came up the beach were yelling for help, seeing that the girls were out in the waves, needing help," Desha said in an article published by the DOD. "They were in trouble, so we just ran into the water and got them."The sailors brought the two girls back to the shore safely, but one of the girls was unresponsive."When we got on shore, as soon as I picked her up, I noticed that she wasn't breathing," … [Read more...] about Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
4 Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
Four Navy sailors are being hailed heroes after they saved two teenage girls at Naval Station Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).The sailors -- identified as Chief Petty Officer Aniahau Desha, Seaman Gaston Yescas, Petty Officer First Class Sheldon Lucius and Petty Officer Third Class Joshua Essick who are not stationed at the base -- said they heard cries for help coming from the beach. The sailors said they noticed the two teens off the shore and quickly entered the water and swam toward them."We'd just sat down, and some ladies came up the beach were yelling for help, seeing that the girls were out in the waves, needing help," Desha said in an article published by the DOD. "They were in trouble, so we just ran into the water and got them."The sailors brought the two girls back to the shore safely, but one of the girls was unresponsive."When we got on shore, as soon as I picked her up, I noticed that she wasn't breathing," … [Read more...] about 4 Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
‘Bar Rescue’ offers up extreme makeover for Mayport area business
An Atlantic Beach hangout spot on Mayport Road was in need of a major makeover and reality series Bar Rescue recently delivered on a powerful transition.Cap'n Odies Lounge, 2206 Mayport Road, was struggling to operate after the death of its original owner. Bar Rescue and bar expert Jon Taffer featured the venue during last week's episode and completely reworked the business. Along with adjusting the management style and redesigning the bar, Taffer and his crew trained the staff and created new signature drinks with the help of Captain Morgan. [email protected] was joined by a special guest to create a fiery signature drink that will bring the fun back to the bar! #BarRescue pic.twitter.com/osI1tk4VNB— Bar Rescue (@BarRescue) May 1, 2018Cap'n Odies has a customer base that is heavily populated by military veterans and current servicemen and women. The bar's late original owner, who was also a veteran, was honored with a special tribute within the newly redesigned space. The … [Read more...] about ‘Bar Rescue’ offers up extreme makeover for Mayport area business
Naval Contractor arrested at Mayport entrance for arrest warrant for child molestation
A naval contractor was arrested at Naval Station Mayport's main gate when he attempted to get into the base for his shift. John Dean, 35, had a warrant out for his arrest which was flagged when the base ran his name to allow him onto the property. He is being charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim older than 12 but younger than 16. © 2018 WTLV … [Read more...] about Naval Contractor arrested at Mayport entrance for arrest warrant for child molestation
Letter: Don’t believe the hype over losing a carrier
RE “DIRE CONSEQUENCES of losing a carrier” (editorial, Feb. 28): This piece mostly discusses the pros and cons of moving an aircraft carrier from Norfolk to Mayport, Fla. I was stationed at Norfolk and at Mayport, so I can see both sides.However, Hampton Roads media never discuss how Naval Station Mayport has lost two aircraft carriers, its only tender and many frigates since the late 1980s. When Naval Air Station Cecil Field closed, its squadrons were moved to Oceana, which was an economic gain for Hampton Roads. Some ships have replaced the losses at Mayport, but the number of Navy personnel stationed in that area is far less than it was 30 years ago.While the cost of upgrading Mayport will be high, no one in Hampton Roads has the courage to admit that another Navy community could really use the economic help that an aircraft carrier would bring.The editorial includes the obligatory reference to the State of the Region report from Old Dominion University, which presumes … [Read more...] about Letter: Don’t believe the hype over losing a carrier
Editorial: Dire consequences of losing a carrier
MEMBERS OF the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission are concerned that Florida may successfully swipe one of the U.S. Navy aircraft carriers now stationed here.Their worry is more than justified since it may be a question of when, not if, the Pentagon proceeds with dispersement of its Atlantic carrier fleet.The U.S. Navy now operates 11 carrier groups: six stationed at Naval Station Norfolk; two at Naval Base San Diego; two at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash.; and one at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka in Japan. The division allows the service to balance its power between the Atlantic and Pacific.The idea of moving one of the carriers from Norfolk to Naval Station Maypoint in Jacksonville dates to 2008 and was included in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, which stated that it would help the Navy “mitigate the risk of a terrorist attack, accident or natural disaster” in Hampton Roads.The Navy last had a carrier — the conventionally powered USS John F. … [Read more...] about Editorial: Dire consequences of losing a carrier