Military Affairs and Veterans Department

Military Affairs and Veterans

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Welcome to the City of Jacksonville, Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD). We have an amazing and talented team of professionals who are dedicated to providing you with timely and competent services and answers to your questions. We are an advocate for the expansion of military Infrastructure, personnel and jobs within the City of Jacksonville and throughout Northeast Florida. The Department team works closely with military, business, community, and elected leaders at the local, state, and national levels to deliver a compelling message that Jacksonville is the most "Military and Veteran Friendly City in the United States" and that Jacksonville is strategically important ot the security posture of the nation.

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Military Affairs and Veterans Department
City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 175
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Office: (904) 255-5550

MAVD MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE 2024

May 31, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2.3 Million to Florida's Military Communities

May 13, 2024

NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART CLINIC FOR VETERANS OPENS IN JACKSONVILLE

May 02, 2024

FLORIDA VETERANS HALL OF FAME JACKSONVILLE RECIPIENT DISPLAY

October 07, 2024 - October 11, 2024

City Hall Atrium
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

A display of all Jacksonville Florida Veterans Hall of Fame recipients will be displayed in the Atrium inside City Hall.

City of Jacksonville MAVD and the Jaguars Foundation Celebration of Valor Press Conference

October 07, 2024 - October 07, 2024

City Hall
Atrium
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202 10:00 am

This will take place on October 7 at 10:00 am in the Atrium at City Hall. This is the Kick off to the Celebration of Valor that will last from October 7 - December 14. Many events will be taking place during this time. All are welcome to attend the Press Conference.

Three Rivers Ask a Lawyer

October 08, 2024

City Hall Miltiary Affairs & Veterans Department
117 W. Duval Street, #175
Jacksonville, FL 32202

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. has partnered with the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs & Veterans Department to host a series of Ask-A-Lawyer events for Veterans.

Harrison Conyers

Harrison Conyers was first appointed by Mayor John Delaney as a Management and Planning Analyst for Community Services in January 1996 and also served as the Deputy Director of Quality Services for the Jacksonville Children’s Commission from 1997 -2005.

As the Director, Military Affairs and Veterans Department, he serves as military liaison to all military commands in Duval County for the City of Jacksonville and the strategic advisor to the Mayor on matters related to the military.