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BUILDING COMMUNITY: Liberty Life Media is the pro-military media house for the 350,000 military Servicemembers, DOD personnel, Veterans, and their families who serve on The Liberty Coast’s 7 & 3/4 military bases and live in Florida and Georgia’s Camden, Nassau, Duval, Baker, Clay, Bradford, Putnam and St. Johns counties with relevant, relatable, referential, and usable information to support and enhance their lives.
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Veteran Mark Rosenlof is Living Stoic Values in a Challenging World By Christina Swanson Choosing to do what’s hard and being a blank slate to foster detailed, unbiased growth, has been at the center of this accomplished young Marine’s life. Veteran Mark Rosenlof, a middle child in a family of four kids, grew up in what some might view as a stiflin…
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Bill Craig: A Wild Ride Being All That He Can Be as an Army Helicopter Pilot By Christina Swanson From collecting airplane parts from a famous crash in the San Bernardino mountains, to rescuing Army troops in a war zone, and dropping huge water vats on raging wildfires, it’s been a wild ride for this Army helicopter pilot. Craig is a 39-year Vetera…
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Navy Veteran NeNe Landfair Is The Force Multiplier For the Military Museum of North Florida By Christina Swanson “Serving in the military, and sharing experiences with other military folks at the museum has given my life purpose, helped me overcome my anxiety and made me the more patient person I am today,” said Virmara “NeNe” Landfair. Landfair is…
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Authentic Military History Can be Found at this Specialized Local Museum By Christina Swanson For your history and military buffs, there is a wonderful gem for exploration and education right here on the Liberty Coast in Green Cove Springs. Located at the old Lee Field Navy Auxiliary Air Base or what is now called Reynolds Air Park in Green Cove Sp…
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There are folks that live to help and lift others up in their chosen fields, from fire-fighters, to field sergeants, to ER doctors. Then there are the rare ones whose self-less service goes way beyond the every-day of such challenging careers. These are the two percent whose extraordinary conceptions and acts qualify them for the National Legion o…
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 8:00 AM Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who've served our nation since. Now over two decades later, these annual 9/11 events are critical to helping Americans ful…
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28 Flamingo Lake RV Resort, 3640 Newcomb Rd, in Jacksonville, FL. The 8th Annual R.A.W. Music Festival with live music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, a car show, and more takes place rain or shine September 27 and 28, 2024 . Friday 4 pm to 9 pm live music shows by Big Engine, Wes Cobb, The Shellc…
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SATURDAY, OCT 5th 8:00 AM Start This event by The Military Museum of North Florida is held at 1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs, Fl. WHERE: Historic Lee Field in Green Cove Springs, Florida, WWII training base for the F4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat fighters. TIME LIMIT: 5km = 2 hrs, 10km = 3 hrs COURSE: Run the perimeter of the old air base through WWI…
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 19 & 20 N.A.S. Jax, 6801 Roosevelt Blvd. Jacksonville, FL, Free and open to general public At the NAS Jax Air Show you will witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian demonstrations. The grand finale will be the Navy’s flight demonstration team: The Blue Angels. While you are at the show, enj…
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 11:01 AM Held in Downtown Jacksonville This patriotic parade features grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more. More info at SpecialEvents.coj.net https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articl…
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“That’s the executive officer’s spot,” yelled out a male sailor as she pulled into the parking spot on the pier at Naval Station San Diego. “I am the XO,” she called back. It was the mid 90s. By this stage, US Navy Lt. Commander Kathleen Murray had gotten used to this kind of confusion having already served 14 years. A born multi-tasker, she chuck…
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With more than 150,000 veterans calling Jacksonville home and many of them struggling in all realms – mentally, physically, emotionally and financially -- with no place to call their own, a community center to share and connect with other veterans is a long overdue necessity. Yes, there are multiple non-profit, vet- related organizations available …
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VyStar Foundation Awards Grants to Qualifying Nonprofits Serving Active Military and Veterans
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“VyStar’s grant was a God-send because we had just opened a special shelter for homeless women vets. It's a home donated through a partnership with St. Andrews Lutheran Church by the Sea, in 2021, and these funds helped cover the overhead of the house such as with electricity, food, and other needs,” said Dee Quaranta, founder and CEO of Northeast…
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 AT 7:00 AM Join MWR NS Mayport for the 2 mile run that is a memorial event honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Run starts at the Fitness Center and you must have base access. More info at (904) 270-6012. https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/run-for-the-fallen-ns-mayport/…
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 AT 9:00 AM Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 2nd Submariner 5k/10k! Location: Trident Lakes Golf Club. Registration is now OPEN for our exhilarating race set against the picturesque backdrop of Trident Lakes Golf Club. To register, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/MWRKBsubmariner2024 Don't miss out—spots are limite…
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 & 6, 9 AM for adults, for 3 & up Camp in Jacksonville’s hidden gem, Hanna Park, just minutes from NS Mayport. We’ll go kayaking, fishing and nature walking, and participate in crafting for kids and yard games. You must have base access and register at the on base MWR Outdoor Adventures office, 392 Massey Ave. For more i…
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SATURDAY, OCT.12 AT 3:00 PM Join The Theater at Kings Bay for an electrifying "Autobots Assemble" event. Witness thrilling robotics demonstrations and unleash your creativity with robot-themed crafts prior to the premier of the movie Transformers One! 1500 - Crafts (FREE) 15:30-16:30 - Robotics Demonstration (FREE) 16:30 - Crafts (FREE) 17:00 - Cin…
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 at 8:00 AM Compete against runners region-wide during the Navy Region Southeast 2024 5th annual Navy Birthday 5k Run! This is a FREE event and FREE T-shirts will be given while supplies last. The top 3 male and female installation runners will receive medals and the overall top 3 male and female runners in the region will be a…
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From collecting airplane parts from a famous crash in the San Bernardino mountains, to rescuing Army troops in a war zone, and dropping huge water vats on raging wildfires, it’s been a wild ride for this Army helicopter pilot. Craig is a 39-year Veteran and father of eight. Serving as a Marine Corps infantryman reservist, active Army carpenter, e…
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As for most of us, fate and choice shape our experiences and, ultimately, life journey. For this world traveler, bluewater sailor, Army Veteran, accomplished writer and international marketer, Kenneth Overman is a true forever-seeking Renaissance man with the spirited heart of a hippy. Afterall, he started his adult years in the rebellious 60s, no…
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October Programs Ancient Fermentation, The Archaeology of Beer, Wine, & Fermented Foods at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library October 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Presented by Florida Public Archeology Network. Learn how archaeologists uncover clues about ancient fermentation from cheese and bread to wine and beer, and beyond! Fermentation is an ancient…
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SUICIDE UPDATE: Veteran Suicides Decreasing in Some Regions of Florida While Increasing in Others
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New report shows Veteran suicide rate statewide remains more than twice that of civilians JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 23, 2024 – Today, The Fire Watch, a nonprofit dedicated to ending Veteran suicide by providing free suicide intervention training, released its 2024 Annual Report: Veteran Suicide in Florida. After a significant drop from 2019 to 2020,…
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RAW MUSIC FESTIVAL RAISES AWARENESS WITH MUSIC FOR M.S. The 8th Annual RAW Music Festival takes place Fri. & Sat. September 27 and 28 at Flamingo Lake RV Resort, 3640 Newcomb Rd, Jacksonville, Florida The RAW Music Festival seeks to Raise Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis with live music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, a car show, a…
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GLOBAL MILITARY NEWS FROM STARS - STRIPES | VA awards $800M to nonprofits to find housing for vets
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Read complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-08-16/veterans-homeless-grants-housing-14883979.html https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-va-awards-800m-to-nonprofits-to-find-housing-for-vets/
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Mark Your Calendars, Veterans! Another Vets 4 Vets Event is coming up quickly on Saturday, August 24th in the Veterans Memorial Arena from 1100 to 1300. Vets 4 Vets is a gathering of Veterans from all over Northeast Florida, aimed at Informing, Connecting, Organizing and Uniting Veterans. This time, the event will feature 70 organizations and Veter…
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I got involved with G4V because my friend John Alison (Army Veteran) started a chapter to cover local areas. He passed away about a year and a half ago and I did not want to see his efforts die with him, so I took over his Palatka and Gainesville classes. I have had students from every branch of the military and every theater of war from Afghanista…
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GLOBAL MILITARY NEWS FROM STARS - STRIPES | Five arrested for rocket attack on base in Iraq that injured 4 service members, 1 contractor
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Read the complete article at this link: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-08-08/iraq-rocket-attack-troops-injured-arrests-14797743.html https://www.libertylifemedia.com/articles/global-military-news-from-stars-stripes-five-arrested-for-rocket-attack-on-base-in-iraq-that-injured-4-service-members-1-contractor/…
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