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Military Affairs and Veterans
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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Events
[Event List]
VSO at the Regency Square Branch Libary
June 18, 2025
The Regency Square Branch Library
9900 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Military Affairs and Veterans Department will have state certified VSOs at the Regency Square Branch Libray the 3rd Wednesday of every month to answer questions on Veteran claims and benefits.
NAS JAX FOOD FARMACY
June 24, 2025
5391 Collins Road
Jacksonville, FL 32244
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
All active-duty families with military ID are welcome to attend this event. The Food Farmacy provides a valuable opportunity for military Families to receive fresh, nutritious food to support their health adn well-being. Attendees must bring their military ID to participate.
This occurs they 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and it is located at 5391 Collins Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244.
ASK-A-LAWYER - JALA
June 26, 2025
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.