Military Lending Act Takes Effect

The new Military Lending Act took effect on Oct. 1, barring predatory lenders from gouging military families with payday loans that trap borrowers in debt and typically carry 400 percent annual interest rates. [ More ]

Task Force Life/Work Visits Southeast Region
The Task Force Life/Work (TFLW) Roadshow visited Naval Station Mayport Sept. 27 to host an event during its visit to Navy Region Southeast from Sept. 26 through Sept. 28. The day consisted of an 8:00 a.m. event for officers and command master chiefs, with a discussion session for junior officers, followed by an all hands event. These events provided an opportunity for everyone to hear directly from the Task Force about current and future initiatives in the Navy and to provide direct feedback. The goal of the Task Force is to extract the thoughts, opinions, and insights of those who are and those who will be the leaders of the 21st century Navy and to apply those opinions to create new and better Navy policies.

Sammy B, HSL-48 Det. 7 Are Back
More than 200 Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) including embarked Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light HSL-48 Detachment Seven returned to their homeport Naval Station Mayport as friends, family members and Sailors welcomed them back after a successful deployment.

BAMFs Return To NS Mayport After Deployment
The "Brilliant American Maintainers and Fliers" of HSL-48, Detachment Seven returned to Mayport on Sept. 26 after a challenging and rewarding Partnership of the Americas deployment.

Vipers Of HSL-48 Celebrate Birthday
HSL-48 celebrated its 18th birthday on Sept. 7. The Vipers of took some time to celebrate this milestone with an informal ceremony in their hangar.