The City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department in partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library will be at the Charles Webb Wesconnett Library on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Veterans can come speak with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at this local library with no appointment necessary!

Holiday Buffet – Seating is limited. Hear the captivating, rarely heard true story of Pearl Harbor presented by CAPT Ryman Shoaf, USN, Ret. Enjoy the company of the Ponte Vedra High Sharks for Heroes, Atlantic Coast Young Marines, and Christmas Shopping Opportunities from a wide variety of Silent Auction and Raffle Gifts. 

The Jacksonville Jaguars Military Appreciation Game will be on Sunday, December 1st at TIAA Bank Field. 

Operation New Uniform Graduation is an informal morning where our ONU veterans share their experiences from the program. Our guests, often successfully transitioned veterans and professionals committed to the success of veterans, join our ONU graduates as they discuss the experiences they have had, challenges they have overcome, and what they are doing now.

This is a great opportunity to connect with others in the community as well as see if graduates would be a good fit for any opportunities available in your company.

Operation New Uniform Class 33 Registration

The next Veterans Council of Duval County meeting will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The meeting will be held at American Legion Post 137 at 7:00 P.M.

This event provides job opportunities and information for local Veterans, transitioning military, caregivers, and their families. There will be more than 70 Veteran friendly employers and resource agencies present. A special Veterans Recognition Program will begin at 9:45 a.m.

Topics will include: Whole Health and Integrated Care for Health and Wellness Suicide Prevention Initiatives and Partnerships Moral Injury & Post Traumatic Growth Mission Act/Community Care Transitioning Service Members Services Same Day Access to Care & PCMHI Built for Zero Homelessness Initiative  This event is open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated. If you are requesting to provide program/agency information at the event, vendors are asked to direct their emails to Jessica.Bradstreet@va.gov.  Vendor space is limited. Vendors must be pre-registered.

JAX Chamber's 17th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon will celebrate Jacksonville's outstanding active duty and retired military personnel. This event is a Chamber tradition, honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, and the many veterans of past wars living in the Greater Jacksonville Area.

JAX Chamber 17th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon Registration Website

Join Military Spouse Professional Network Jacksonville for a networking happy hour to meet with some other career minded spouses. Please bring a friend and come join us for some tips and tricks for your job search as well as linking you to valuable resources in the community. Event is open to all military and DoD spouses. Please RSVP.

The City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department in partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library will be at the Charles Webb Wesconnett Library on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Veterans can come speak with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at this local library with no appointment necessary!