Naval Station Mayport
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The USS John F. Kennedy departing NS Mayport, Florida |
Naval Station Mayport is a major U. S. Navy base near Jacksonville, Florida. Since its commissioning in December 1942, NS 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.
As of April, 2003, Mayport is the home port for:
