Supporting the Relocation, Travel, and Lifestyle Needs of the American Military Family

LOCATION

Welcome to Naval Air Station 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.

HISTORY

The oldest of three Navy installations in the area, NAS Jacksonville occupies approximately 3,400 acres along the scenic St. Johns River and employs more than 17,000 active duty and civilian personnel.  In addition to the employees, NAS Jacksonville services thousands of retirees and family members resulting in nearly $2 billion being infused into the local community.  NAS is a master air and industrial base, vital to our nation's defense, supporting United States, NATO, and allied forces worldwide. 

SPONSORSHIP

Contact your gaining command for Sponsor Assignment.  Refer to the Major Command listing for contact information.  Communications with your sponsor is critical to their success in assisting you prior to, and upon your arrival. Provide flight information, if you will be arriving at the Jacksonville International Airport, number of passengers and approximate number of baggage so your sponsor can meet you with the appropriate sized vehicle.  The USO maintains a military assistance office (9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the bottom of the escalators/left side near the baggage pickup area.  A taxi ride from the airport will cost you about $50.00.  The NAS Jacksonville Quarterdeck is located on the main floor of Bldg. 1.  Enter the Yorktown Avenue (Main Gate) entrance and proceed to Langley St.  The Admin Bldg. #1 is located on the right at the corner of Yorktown Avenue & Langley St.  The quarterdeck phone number is 904-542-2338.

The NAS Jacksonville Post Office does not have PO Boxes available.  Recommend you forward your mail to your new Unit's mailing address, or call the Orange Park, FL 32073 Post Office at 904-264-1388 to establish a PO Box.

TEMPORARY QUARTERS

Temporary lodging on base is not guaranteed.  Be sure to make arrangements prior to your arrival. Berthing is generally not available for single E-5 and above personnel on PCS orders to NAS Jacksonville.  We can house those E5 and above personnel in our Transient Visitor Quarters for up to 30 days "at cost". You may contact the Reservation Office at 904-542-3138/3427 or DSN 942-3138 for more information. There are very limited spaces for E5 and above Geographical Bachelors.  The rooms are multiple occupant rooms with common head facilities.  STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU CONTACT THE CBQ FIRST PRIOR TO ACCEPTING ORDERS.  DON'T JUST ASSUME YOU WILL GET GEO-BACHELOR HOUSING. Call 904-542-8196 for information.

SERVICE MEMBERS ARRIVING WITH FAMILIES, check with the Transient Visitors Quarters (TVQ) at 542-3138/3427 for availability of temporary billeting. "Heritage Cottages" are now available for short-term lodging on base. These are furnished 2-Bdrm units with screened porch that sleep six. Cost is $60.00 a night. Contact the TVQ for reservations.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Assistance and guidance is available to newcomers at the Fleet and Family Support Center. The Loan Locker has hospitality (kitchen) kits, sleep pads, plus a few high chairs and play pens available for loan up to 30 days, on a first-come first-served basis, for inbound personnel who may be waiting on their household goods to arrive. A copy of the service member's orders and a military I.D. are required!  Contact the Relocation Office at 904-542-2766 ext. 145 if you have any questions.

• Area Apartments
• Area Real Estate Agents

CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Provide your contact telephone number & disposition instructions to the Personal Property Office immediately upon arrival in the area. You may stop by the office located on Yorktown Ave. in the Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Bldg. 110, or call 904-542-1000 ext 1 or 1-800-762-4221 ext 1. Customer hours are 8:00 A.M.- 4:00P.M. M-F.

This installation no longer has a telephone operator. 

FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES YOU TO TURN ON YOUR CAR HEADLIGHTS WHENEVER THERE IS ANY RESTRICTION TO VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.  THIS INCLUDES RAIN, FOG, SMOKE, AS WELL AS AT DAWN AND DUSK.  DRIVE SAFELY!

CAUTION: Florida drivers are impatient and tend to speed up to 'beat a yellow light', rather than prepare to stop.  Consequently, many drivers run red lights and you become the victim!  Don't become another statistic!! Take an extra second to be sure the oncoming traffic is stopping before you enter an intersection.

The Navy Exchange has Mini-storage facilities available on base. Call 904-777-7146 for additional information.

Newcomers and Departing families: don't forget the Navy Wives Club's "Not-New" Shop, located adjacent to the Base Auditorium on Jason St. Open Tues and Thurs 9:00am-1:00pm, and 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm. This is a great opportunity for you to drop off "still usable" household items, clothing and military uniforms so that other military and families can use them. If it's junk, used tires, non-working appliances, just trash it! Newcomers, junior members, and those just setting up a household, stop in to check out the bargains! For more info, phone 772-0242 during open hours. If you have large furniture items or appliances you would like to donate, contact the Navy Wives Club Chairman at 276-7121.

WELCOME ABOARD

The Operational Support Office (OSO) is dedicated to making your Annual Training a rewarding experience for you and the Navy. We are committed to the highest standards of customer service and will foster the Navy Corps Values as they apply for all our internal operations and functions. We look forward to serving you in your endeavors at the Naval Hospital, Jacksonville FL.

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