It's All Natural At NS Mayport

Naval Station Mayport has its first endangered sea turtle nest of the season and it could just be the last, according to base Wildlife Officer Art Burt. [ More ]

Help Conserve Mayport's Water
We are on restriction. Despite several days of heavy rains, Florida is still 10 to 20 inches below our normal rainfall for this time of year. Our use of water for irrigation is of great concern. Up to 50 percent of Florida's drinkable water is used on our lawns. It is for this reason that water conservation guidelines have been developed, including irrigation restrictions. These restrictions apply both on and off base.

USS The Sullivans Celebrates 10th Anniversary On Commissioning Pier
The crew of USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) with USS The Sullivans Foundation and the people of Staten Island, N.Y., celebrated the 10th anniversary of the ship's commissioning June 16 at the pier where the ship was commissioned in Staten Island, N.Y.

Florida License Plate Supports Troops
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the bill approving the sale of Support Our Troops! license plates in the state on June 12. The new plate should be manufactured and ready for sale by Oct. 1.

USS Gettysburg Upgrades Its Arsenal
At first glance, Sailors might not notice anything special about the 25 millimeter machine guns that were installed last week on board USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Upon closer examination though, everyone realizes that they are much more than the conventional, high-powered weapon system. These Mark 38 Mod 2, single-barrel machine guns pack overwhelming fire power, computer-guided accuracy, and other, new, high-tech capabilities.

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