NAS Jacksonville
On October 15, 1940, Naval Air Station Jacksonville was officially commissioned and became the first part of the Jacksonville Navy complex.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, a multi-mission base hosting more than 100 tenant commands. Located in Duval County, along the west bank of the St. John's River in northeast Florida, it is a 20-minute ride to the heart of the City of Jacksonville. NAS Jacksonville occupies approximately 3,400 acres along the scenic St. John’s River and employs more than 21,000 active duty and civilian personnel. NAS Jacksonville services thousands of retirees and family members resulting in nearly $2.7 billion being infused into the local community. NAS is a master air and industrial base, vital to our nation's defense, that supports United States, NATO, and allied forces worldwide.
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