Navy Days Ham Radio Event on the USS Orleck
The USS Orleck Amateur Radio Station and the North Florida Amateur Radio Society will be holding a “Navy Days” special ham radio event Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 8:00am until 6:00pm. Operators will be on board the ship broadcasting from Radio Central with call...
The Master Chief Screening December 1, 2023
Join us for an action-packed, adrenaline-fueled tour as we explore the Filipino Mafia world through the eyes of The Master Chief Movie. Friday, December 1st from 6 - 9pm Gates open at 6pm with food and drinks available for purchase and movie starts 7pm on the dash...
Blood Drive Saturday October 14th
There will be a Big Red Bus October 14th,from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. at the USS Orleck! Come on out and donate a pint to save a life! Schedule An Appointment The Mustard & Onions Hot Dog Cart will also be at the USS Orleck on Saturday morning October 14th. Come on out...
USS ORLECK BERTHING NAMEPLATES
The Jacksonville Naval Ship Association is working on an exciting project to restore the berthing areas on the USS Orleck. The renovation of the berthing areas will enable youth overnight stays, which will provide a wonderful opportunity to Learn and Experience...
USS Orleck Update August 23, 2023
If you haven't been to the ship since the move, we are now located at 610 East Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Our hours have stayed the same:Closed on Monday & Tuesday9 to 3 Wednesday to Friday9 to 4 Saturday10 to 4 Sunday Holidays May Vary Map To The USS...
Jacksonville OPC Hiring Fair
The NF/SG Veterans Affairs System is hosting a Hiring Fair at the Jacksonville Outpatient VA Clinic located at 1536 North Jefferson St., Jacksonville, FL 32209. Representatives from the VA will be available to answer questions and assist with the application...
The Florida Theatre Member Event – USS Orleck Tour
Join The Florida Theatre members for a free tour of the USS Orleck and learn the inner workings and history of the warship. Visitors will tour areas including the main decks of the ship, inside its guns, the helm, and the mess hall. Space is limited to 26 people....
Field of Honor® 2023
A Flag Field of Honor will be at the USS Orleck in the grassy area over Veterans Day Weekend to honor the deceased veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. If you would like to purchase one of the flags to honor a relative or other veterans, they are a donation...
Salute to Veterans Run 5K and 1 Mile Patriotic Paws Parade
The Jacksonville Salute to Veterans Run 5K and 1 Mile Patriotic Paws Parade is back and will be taking place on November 11th, 2023 at the USS Orleck in Downtown Jacksonville. What’s even better this year is we are adding a LIVE concert to our Post Race Party on the...
Blood Drive This Saturday
There will be a Big Red Bus this weekend at the USS Orleck! July 22, 2023 - 10 to 3 p.m. All donors will receive a OneBlood Swag Bag and a $20 Egift card as well as a wellness checkup including, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening!...
Korean War Armistice Day Remembrance
Annual Korean War Armistice Day Remembrance Honoring Korean War Veterans on the 70th Armistice Day Anniversary July 27, 2023 - 6 to 9 p.m. Guests of Honor: All Korean War Veterans Join us for the rare opportunity to meet and thank Korean War Veterans from our area....
Kutting For Kids Press Release
Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Assn2220 County Rd 210 WestSuite 108 PMB 314Jacksonville, FL 32259 On June 25, 2023 on board the USS Orleck, Jacksonville’s new Naval Ship Museum, a special event was held to benefit the restoration of the berthing areas for youth...
A Special Gift from Worldwide Automotive
Worldwide Automotive presented Kutting for Kids with $2,500.00 to support the restoration of aft berthing! We thank Joe & Valeria and the team for their generous contribution! Dan Bean (right), President of the Jacksonville Historic Naval Association stands...
Museum Ships On The Air Weekend 2023
Join us for Museum Ships On The Air Weekendhosted on the USS Orleck June 3-4, 2023 We are honored to join 96 other ships located around the world and amateur radio operators participating in the 2023 Museum Ships on the Air Weekend. Amateur (Ham) operators in the...
Memorial Day Weekend
Join Us This Saturday, May 27th for a special Memorial Day Event on the USS Orleck The event is from 6-8PM with a $10 admission. Food trucks will be on site along with a cash bar from 5 - 9 pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Toppermost Beatles Tribute Band....
Kutting For Kids
June 25, 2023, 12-4 PM on the USS Orleck Proceeds go to fix the berthing areas for youth overnight stays and STEAM education on the ship. All hair donated to Locks of Love. Sponsored by: Be A Hair Donor Participants in "Kutting for Kids" will not only receive a fresh...
First Coast News & the Jacksonville Naval Museum Honor our Vietnam Veterans
First Coast News & the Jacksonville Naval Museum Honor our Vietnam Veterans Date and time Sat, March 25, 2023, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT Location 114 E Coastline Dr 114 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 Come and join Jeannie Blaylock and Lew Turner...
Salute to Veterans Run 5k 2022
Saturday, November 12, 2022 5K at 8:00 AM | 1 Mile Fun Run & Patriotic Paws Parade at 8:45 AM Race Director: Mrs. Isabel Guerrero The Salute to Veterans Run (S2VR) Run/Walk has become a Jacksonville time honored tradition and is the longest running Veterans Day 5K...