Do Good Spotlight: Operation New Uniform
Transitions can be taxing. Shifts in life paths and careers are stressful and intimidating. Our military veterans sometimes experience that upheaval tw…
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Local Fitness Junkie Wins History Channel TV Competition
Christian Griffith is a beast. He treks through countless Tough Mudders and Spartan Races, and he runs ultra-marathons like they’re jogs in the park…
Jaguars vs Chargers Preview 2015
The Jaguars are favorites by their biggest margin since 2010. That's because the San Diego Chargers come in to EverBank at 2 and 8, during a disastrous…
11 Days of Remembrance — Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis Veterans Day is upon us. It's a time to be…
Combat2College — Transitioning from Soldier to Student in Northeast Florida
We have all seen the phrase, “freedom is not free,” and our service men and women understand this more than anyone. They spend time and energy, and the…
Major Lasers — Navy implementing laser tech on boats?
The U.S. Navy has made an announcement that they have successfully begun testing the use of laser weapons on ships. That's right, lasers. The technolog…
K9s for Warriors
K9s for Warriors is a local organization that is proving why dogs truly are man’s best friend. The nonprofit utilizes service dogs as a treatment for w…
Inked Up — The evolution of tattoos in the Armed Forces
There was a time when tattoos symbolized a rebellious culture. Back when the tattoo industry was still in its infancy, a vast majority of the inked com…
It Takes a Village — The military’s support system runs deeper than a thank you
If you ask the wife of a military serviceman to give one piece of advice, she’d probably say, “Don’t write anything on the calendar in pen.” Unlike …
Area Spotlight: Camp Blanding
Camp Blanding, one hour outside of Jacksonville in Clay County, is the military’s primary reservation and training base for the National Guard in Flori…
Area Spotlight — Mayport Naval Base
One of Jacksonville’s most iconic and notable locales is Naval Station Mayport. The third-largest fleet of ships in the country have been operating out…
5 Reasons Why Jacksonville Is the Coolest Military Town
Jacksonville Memorial Wall Ceremony On May 25, Jacksonville residents remember our fallen heroes at the annual Memorial Wall Ceremony. The quarter-mi…