Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical career skills required for today’s growing technology industry. MSSA-Jacksonville provides an 18-week (or two 9-week terms) training for high-demand careers in Cloud Application Development. Program graduates gain an interview for a full-time job at Microsoft or one of their hiring partners.
 
Please contact Shawn Lewis, MSSA Site Manager, at shawn.lewis.mssa@pgmsft.com or Kimberly Shaw, ERAU Campus Director - Jacksonville Campuses, at SHAWK6@erau.edu with any questions

The next Vets4Vets Quarterly Gathering will be on February 29, 2020. The gathering will also feature a welcome home tribtue to Vietnam Veterans. There will be free parking in Lot Z and a free buffet lunch. This event is free for all Veterans.

Phase I focuses on Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Master Jet Base (1941-1999) as a Naval base and the many conflicts supported. This will honor and recognize the service members who were stationed at the base, Former Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action. Donation for the event is $10 and includes a Bar-B-Que chicken dinner with a soft drink. Other beverages will be available for purchase. Online purchase is available through January 17, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Donation for food after the deadline will be accepted at the door.

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical career skills required for today’s growing technology industry. MSSA-Jacksonville provides an 18-week (or two 9-week terms) training for high-demand careers in Cloud Application Development. Program graduates gain an interview for a full-time job at Microsoft or one of their hiring partners.
 
Please contact Shawn Lewis, MSSA Site Manager, at shawn.lewis.mssa@pgmsft.com or Kimberly Shaw, ERAU Campus Director - Jacksonville Campuses, at SHAWK6@erau.edu with any questions.

The next Veterans Council of Duval County meeting will be on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019. The meeting will be held at American Legion Post 137 at 7:00 P.M.

Every year, the Jacksonville National Cemetery holds a ceremony in which wreaths are laid on the tombstones of our local heroes.

Join the City of Jacksonville in celebrating one of the oldest rivalries in college football!
 

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.