Mayport Naval Station

Since its commissioning in December 1942, NS Mayport has grown to become the third largest fleet concentration area in the United States.

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William H Trammell July 24, 2011 at 11:15pm

My first shore duty was Mayport, 63-65, was assighed to Special Services. What a racket, operated the three lane bowling alley , the Basin Bowl located in the theater and snack bar building.
Ron Bereman mention Norberg 's Bar on Mayport Rd, Norbergs is where a bunch of sailors in Special Services spent alot of their spare
time. Cliff Norberg was a great guy, usually he sat in a booth and you would help yourself, if you had a tab, just mark it down.
I wonder how many remember Mary"s on Wonderwood Dr, Screwy Louie's and Uncle John"s on Atlantic Blvd.
My next tour was 72-74 on USS Escape and I finished up at FMAG
74-76. Bach then, Mayport was the best kept secret in th Navy.
David Kendall May 3, 2011 at 5:01pm

Served aboard the USS Yosemite AD 19 in Mayport from January of 1973 til August of 1975. Carriers, USS Roosevelt and USS Saratoga were in port at the same time.
Jim Page May 2, 2011 at 4:55pm

visited Mayport via USS MILLER DE 1091
Jeffrey Duex May 1, 2011 at 8:09pm

I spent four years in Mayport on borad the USS Vreeland FF-1068. I was a Storekeeper 3rd Class. I remember Mayport road and the bars. I remember hanging out at Jacksonville beach and the bars like Crystal Palace. The Ramada on the beach blvd had a club at the top that was bomb.
WILLIAM BARLOW March 12, 2011 at 12:11am

I did my shore duty at Base Supply as Impress Driver from 1978-80. It was good duty.
James Reed December 10, 2010 at 3:23pm

Was stationed at Mayport Naval Station on the USS MAZAMA AE-9 62-65 till they transfered our homeport to Davisville RI
Andrew Carter December 9, 2010 at 11:47am

I was assigned to USS Aubrey Fitch FFG-34 April 85 - April 88, I enjoyed being stationed at NS Mayport.
Timothy Adams October 6, 2010 at 11:44pm

Mayport was the first duty station for, I was station onboard the USS Jack Williams FFG-24, from 82-86. Brings back many good memories!
David Kendall April 29, 2010 at 4:50pm

I was just a youngun then. ha ha
Ronald Earl Bereman II April 29, 2010 at 4:40pm

David, I served on active duty from 1963 to 1967 and stayed in the active reserves for the remaining two years and you are right, that was a long time ago.