Active duty, veterans and military spouses are invited to attend a free, one-day workshop on franchising.
 

The annual Jacksonville Marine Corps Half Marathon & Freedom 5k will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, the 15th year now under its new name, USO Armed Forces Half Marathon & Freedom 5k! The city of Jacksonville has been voted one of the top ten running cities in the nation by Runner’s World magazine. Volunteers from every branch of our military community, with support from corporate organizations and the civic community, will come together to promote this event and the mission of the Greater Jacksonville Area USO. Following in the traditions set by the internationally respected Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., the USO Armed Forces Half Marathon & Freedom 5K will continue to provide an opportunity for the Florida community of runners to interact with our military members and provide invaluable support to our local Veterans and deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines.

American Legion Post 88's 5th Annual Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 20th from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. There will be food, games, activities, a bounce house and fun for the entire family.

During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history. 

The fifth Speaker Series will feature Rory Diamond of K9s for Warriors. He will speak about how K9s For Warriors Research is changing the service dog world for warriors and long-term effects for the civilian population. After his talk, please join the Association for the Memorial Park Walking Tour.

The Speaker Series and Memorial Park Walking Tour are FREE!

During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history. 

The fifth Speaker Series will feature Rory Diamond of K9s for Warriors. He will speak about how K9s For Warriors Research is changing the service dog world for warriors and long-term effects for the civilian population. After his talk, please join the Association for the Memorial Park Walking Tour.

The Speaker Series and Memorial Park Walking Tour are FREE!

Memorial Park Association Speaker Series: Rory Diamond, K9s for Warriors Flyer

This free conference for Vietnam veterans, their loved ones and all interested in learning tools to provide hope and healing across generations will be on Friday, October 19, 2018. This event is hosted by Community Hospice & Palliative Care, Community Hospice Veterans Partners and the University of North Florida.

There will be a Veterans Art Display in the City Hall Atrium from Friday, November 9th through Wednesday, November 14th featuring local veterans' art. This art is provided by the Vet Center.

 

 

The Veterans Council of Duval County will meet Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The meeting will be held at American Legion Post 137 at 7:00 P.M.

Join the Jacksonville Icemen and Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial for a fun, family night out. All supporters, friends, and family will receive a special discount for Opening Night. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated back to the Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial.  

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Event Flyer

All military branches, veterans and transitioning service members are invited to an upcoming hiring event on October 13th at NAS Jax.