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Nov. 4, 2011 16 Distinguished Flying Cross recipients received certificates and recognition
at the O’Club on base at a private event, tied to the Centennial of Naval
Aviation.
Nov. 18, 2011 State of Florida Governor Rick Scott has meeting with all State of Florida
military base Commanding Officers at NAS JAX Officers’ Club.
Dec. 28, 2011-Jan. 10 2012
Building 921, Photo Laboratory, located on Saratoga/Langley, demolished.
Reinforced concrete structure required bigger equipment to demolish.
Jan.13, 2012 Change of command ceremony takes place as Capt. Maclay is relieved by
Capt. Sanders, at a ceremony in Hangar 117. Station aircraft weather vane,
located on top of Building 9 at main gate, replaced with F/A-18 weather vane
as roof project finishes.
Feb. 28, 2012 Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus lands at NAS Jax after airport at NS
Mayport is covered by fog.
March 5, 2012 First P8A to be assigned to NAS Jax arrives, (VP-30).
March 28, 2012 P-8A formal arrival and introduction ceremony, attended by hundreds of
dignitaries, held at Hangar 30. Formal dedication of the P8 Integrated
Training Facility.
April 12, 2012 First Lady Michelle Obama makes another appearance to NAS Jacksonville.
Speaks to 300 middle and high school girls in Hangar 117.
April 21, 2012 Main gate closed as adjustments are made at all three gates to
remove/relocate some speed bumps.
April 27, 2012 VPU-1 disestablishment ceremony takes place at hangar 511.
May 2, 2012 Capt. Sanders, base CO, accepts Installation Excellence Award from
SECNAV Ray Mabus at a ceremony at the Pentagon. NAS Jax receives
award for best base in DoD, and a check for $250K.
May 27-28, 2012 Tropical Storm Beryl passed near station doing minimal damage, but cancels
Memorial Day services.
June 17, 2012 New traffic lights installed at Mustin and Birmingham. Intersection was also
redesigned to add new turn lanes involving a two month project.
June 24-27, 2012 Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Debby dumps almost a foot of rain on the
station.