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Air Crew Lost in Cold War Memorialized

Air Crew Lost in Cold War Memorialized  Video Available  Article Comments

NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It took more than 47 years, but an air crew lost during the Cold War is finally being honored.

 

Highest Ranking Enlisted Woman at Annapolis on First Coast

Highest Ranking Enlisted Woman at Annapolis on First Coast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- She's the highest ranking enlisted sailor at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, and works in a man's world, but CMDCM (AW/SW) Evelyn Vonn Banks doesn't mind it at all.

Trinity Teens Try Out Simulated Flying Machine

Trinity Teens Try Out Simulated Flying Machine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- It's homecoming this week at Trinity Christian Academy, not Halloween. But thanks to the Navy, some students are getting to go for a slightly scary ride.

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Obama Visits Dover AFB to Honor Fallen Soldiers

Obama Visits Dover AFB to Honor Fallen Soldiers

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DE (AP) -- President Barack Obama made a midnight dash to this air base Wednesday to honor the return of fallen soldiers, absorbing the ultimate cost of war as the United States endures its deadliest month of the Afghanistan campaign.

Former NFL Players Thank Sailors at NAS Jax

Former NFL Players Thank Sailors at NAS Jax

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Thirteen former NFL players ate lunch Friday afternoon at NAS Jacksonville and then held a meet and greet with some local sailors.


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    Obama Picks NY Republican for Army Secretary

    Obama Picks NY Republican for Army Secretary

    WASHINGTON, DC -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday picked a Republican congressman known for his even temperament, willingness to work with Democrats and a steadfast support for the troops to become the top civilian leader of the Army.


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