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People have been flocking to the area
surrounding the present site of Naval Station Mayport for more than 400
years. With its ease of access to inland waterways and the open ocean, the
early interest in the region has resulted in an important military base with
strong ties to the community.
Since its commissioning in December 1942, Naval Station Mayport has grown to
become the third largest fleet concentration area in the United States.
Mayport's operational composition is unique, with a busy harbor capable of
accommodating 34 ships and an 8,000-foot runway capable of handling any
aircraft in the Department of Defense inventory.
With more than 3,400 acres, NS Mayport
is host to more than 70 tenant commands including the aircraft carrier USS
John F. Kennedy (CV 67), 20 other naval ships, and six Light Airborne
Multi-purpose System (LAMPS) Mark III helicopter squadrons. NS Mayport
is also the operational and training headquarters for the SH-60B Seahawk
LAMPS MKIII with a primary mission of anti-submarine warfare.
The Navy at Mayport covers 3,409 acres
and is the third largest Naval Facility in the continental United States. As
a major Surface and Air Warfare organization, Mayport remains dedicated to
providing the "Finest Service to the Finest Fleet," as it grows into the
21st century.
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