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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

ASK-A-LAWYER - JALA

November 21, 2024
Military Affairs and Veteran's Department inside City Hall
117 W. Duval Street, #175
Jacksonville, FL  32202
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is a partnership between the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veteran's Department and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.'s Veteran's Service Unit.  

Food Farmacy

November 28, 2024 - December 31, 2024
390 Mayport Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 
This event occurs the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.  For Active Duty Military Families with Military ID.

2024 VETREPRENEUR SAVE THE DATE

December 06, 2024
FSCJ Downtown Campus
Advanced Technology Center 
401 W State Street
Jacksonville, FL  32202
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our annual event presented by the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department in collaboration with Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Florida SBDC at UNF.  At this FREE, one-day Vetrepreneur Summit, attendees will learn about: 
  • How to Start or Build a Small Business
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business Successes
  • Financing Resources Panel
  • Small Business Contracting Opportunities 
  • Resources Available
Veterans, Service Members, National Guard, Reserves and spouses are welcome. 
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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.
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