TRF returns from successful deployment Refit team completes Navy's first forward deployed SSGN refit period

Trident Refit Facility sent over its first refit team to the island of Diego Garcia early last month and on July 31 that same refit team returned home after completing the Navy's first SSGN refit period forward deployed. [ More ]

Here's my story; we need yours
As most of you are already aware from media coverage in the Beaches Leader and on First Coast News, the Greater Jacksonville Area USO is struggling to stay afloat financially. We have received many calls from our active duty service members and family members asking how they can help. You can help by writing letters explaining what the USO means to you or describe a situation where the USO truly enhanced the quality of your life. These letters and stories will be used to assist us in educating our community on the impact we have in the lives of our local community. Here's an example of how the USO came to the rescue of a family.

National Night Out returns to Camden
Camden County residents enjoyed the food and learned a few safety tips at the Saint Mary's Community Partnership 25th Annual National Night Out Aug. 5. Local Police and Fire Departments, Naval Submarine Kings Bay Security and D.A.R.E all were on hand to take part in the festivities. The celebration is held every year to help promote crime awareness and child safety in a fun environment.

Spouses learn about the Navy through Compass
Kings Bay's spouses recently received the tools to make the difficult job of being a Navy spouse a little easier. A former Kings Bay spouse developed a program to guide spouses down the right path. Compass is a mentorship program for spouses that hands out information to assist spouses.

Dog Kennel sniffs out trouble
Dogs are thought of by many as man's best friend. Nowhere is that statement truer than at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Dog Kennel, where the dogs there can be depended on in life or death situations.