Jacksonville Florida Military Bases

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A multi-mission MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is en route to home base at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, after an over-water gun exercise.
A multi-mission MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is en route to home base at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, after an over-water gun exercise. The gun exercise is part of the qualification process to certify helicopters as Navy ready. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Renfroe)

 

Jacksonville is the largest city in the state of Florida in terms of both population and land area.

Harbor improvements since the late 19th century have made Jacksonville a major military and civilian deep-water port.

Jacksonville is home to multiple military facilities, and with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay nearby gives Jacksonville the third largest military presence in the country.

Tourism is important to the Jacksonville area, particularly tourism related to golf.