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Welcome to Naval Station Mayport! USS IWO JIMA

Explore Jacksonville's neighborhoods, transportation, attractions, and cost of living. Discover the amenities and support services offered at Naval Station Mayport.

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Welcome to Naval Station Mayport! USS IWO JIMA

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  1. Welcome to Naval Station Mayport! USS IWO JIMA

  2. OVERVIEW • Introduction to Jacksonville, Florida • Naval Station Mayport • Cost of Living • Consumer Awareness • Shopping • Vehicle Information • Establishing Residency • Medical • Education • Childcare • Places of Worship • Must Have Items!

  3. LIVING IN JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville is divided into 6 major areas: • Northside is bordered by the St. Johns River, I-10 and the Atlantic Ocean. • Arlington is bordered by the St. Johns river on its north and west side and by Atlantic Blvd on the south. • Southside is bordered by the St. Johns River, Atlantic Blvd & The Intracoastal Waterway and includes Mandarin which is the area south of Sunbeam Rd. • Westside consists of everything west of the St. Johns River and south of I-10. • Beaches are everything east of the Intracoastal Waterway. Beaches Arlington

  4. GETTING AROUND TOWN Interstate Access I-95, I-10, I-295, I-795 (Future) Major US Highways US 1, US 17, US 90, US 301 Expressways • Arlington (FL SR 115) • Commodore Point (US 90) • Butler Boulevard (SR 202) “River City” Bridges • Main Street Bridge (Blue) • Dames Pointe (White) • Matthews Bridge (Red) • Hart Bridge (Green) • Acosta Bridge (Purple) • Buckman Bridge • Fuller Warren

  5. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION • Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) • Bus Service • Downtown Trolleys • Skyway • Stadium Shuttle • Rail • CSX Transportation • Amtrak Passenger • Aviation • Jacksonville International Airport • Craig Municipal Airport • Herlong Airport • Cecil Field • Port of Jacksonville • Cruise Terminal

  6. AREA ATTRACTIONS • Beach • Jacksonville Landing • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens • Museum of Contemporary Arts • Museum of Science and History (MOSH) • Fort Caroline National Memorial • EverBank Field /Jacksonville Jaguars • Within Driving Distance: • St. Augustine, FL • Daytona Beach, FL • Disney World • Universal Studios Orlando • Sea World Orlando

  7. NAVAL STATION MAYPORT“The Finest Service to the Finest Fleet” Tri-Base area • NS Mayport • NAS Jacksonville • NSB Kings Bay 38 Tenant Commands • 16 Ships • 4 Helicopter Squadrons • Fourth Fleet/COMNAVSO 3rd largest Fleet Concentration in the US • >6, 400 Active Duty Sailors

  8. ● Future Homeporting ● Mayport Village ● Waterfront Recapitalization ●WWTP ● USCG ● Air Ops ● Harbor Ops ● Mile Point ● C4F USWTR ● HSL/HSM Hangars ● COMDESRON● Fire Dept ● TRITON Project ● ● Massey Ave ● MWR ● FFSC Bogey’s/Golf Club House ● ● Base Housing Small Arms Range ● Security ●

  9. NAVAL STATION MAYPORTSailor and Family Support Programs • Information and Referral • Relocation Services • Family Employment Readiness • Transition Assistance Program • Personal Financial Management • Deployment Support Program • IA and Family Support • Command Support • Ombudsman Support • Volunteer Support • Life Skills Education • New Parent Support Program • Counseling • Family Advocacy Program • Victim Advocacy • Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

  10. NAVAL STATION MAYPORTSailor and Family Support Programs • “State of the Art” Fitness Facility • Mayport Bowl • Child Development Center • Youth Activity and Teen Center • Windy Harbor Golf Course • Outdoor Adventures • RV Park • Picnic Areas • Liberty Center • Bogey’s Restaurant • Foc’sle CPO Restaurant and Club • Castaways Bar/Beachside Community Center • Auto Skills/Carwash • Information, Tickets and Travel

  11. NAVAL STATION MAYPORT“The Finest Service to the Finest Fleet” Housing • 972 Family Units • 1, 230 Single Sailor Bunks Housing Support • Housing Service Center • Housing information • Housing Referral Services • Housing Advocate • Landlord /tenant mediation • Balfour Beatty Communities (PPV) • On/Off base homes available • Utilities included • No security deposit • Renter’s Insurance provided

  12. REAL ESTATEJacksonville, FL • Average Home Sale Price • $144,600 • Average Apartment Rental Cost • $739.00 (per month)

  13. COST OF LIVING • Cost of Living Index • Jacksonville – 92.9% • National Average – 100% • Gasoline • $ 3.66 (4/8/14) • Milk • $3.29 - $4.00 • Wages (Average) • Entry Level: $9.50 • Median Wage: $13.00

  14. COST OF LIVING • Utility Deposits – May be waived • Electric: Active Duty Fees waived • Gas: Based on credit (new/transfer) • Cable: Varies • Water: Varies • Credit Unions • Utility Deposit Guarantee Program

  15. CONSUMER AWARENESSFlorida is known as the “Sunshine State”….STILL buyers beware! Vehicle • Car sales (New & Used) • “Cooling off” exception • Car repairs • Mufflers, tune-ups, breaks Home • Home repair/improvements • Rent-to-Own • Door-to-Door sales • Charitable contribution solicitations by phone Financial • Identity theft • Check cashing services See your Command Financial Specialist and FFSC Financial Educator

  16. SHOPPING Military Navy Exchange/Commissaries • Wide variety of stores and services • Available at all Tri-Base installations. • NS Mayport both are located off base on Mayport Road Malls • St. Johns Town Center - Southside • River City Market Place - Northside • Regency Square Mall - Arlington • Orange Park Mall – Westside • The Avenues Mall - Southside • St. Augustine Premium Outlet

  17. VEHICLE INFORMATION Driver’s License Requirements • Active Duty clause (SCRA) • Within 30 days of arrival in FL • Cost: $25.00 for initial • 6 years Current Vehicle Registration • Within 10 days of employment or registration of child in school • Registration fees: • Initial Fee: $225.00 • Active Duty Discount Avail. • Annual: $46.15 - $70.65 Insurance • FL liability minimums • $10,000 (Personal Injury) • $10,000 (Property Damage)

  18. ESTABLISHING RESIDENCY • Obtain a FL Drivers License • Register your vehicles • Register to vote • File a FL Declaration of Domicile • If buying a home, apply for the Florida Homestead Exemption • Update Estate planning documents to comply with FL law.

  19. MEDICAL • Military Medical • Naval Branch Health Clinic – NS Mayport/NSB Kings Bay • Jacksonville Naval Hospital – NAS Jacksonville • TRICARE - Military • Family Managed Care • Community • Baptist Medical Center • Memorial Hospital • Mayo Clinic • St. Vincent’s Healthcare • Wolfson Children’s Hospital

  20. EDUCATION Public • Individual county school districts Private • >100 private preschool, elementary and secondary schools Various Vocational/Technical Navy College • Location: NAS Jacksonville • Wide variety of available resources • High school completion • College level and admissions testing • Basic skills development Service & Family Members are eligible for In-State Tuition Public/Private School Enrollment Documents • Proof of age • Proof of address • Social Security Card (optional) • Current immunization record • Proof of physical examination • Report card, progress report, withdrawal form, etc.

  21. EDUCATION SUPPORT School Liaison Program • School transition services • Deployment support • Special education system navigation • Installation, school, community communication • Partnerships in education • Home school linkage and support • Postsecondary preparation Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) • Special needs (medical/educational) • Individual Education Plan (IEP) • 504 Plan • Diagnostic test

  22. CHILDCARE Quality Care • Child Development Center (Located off base) • Civilian/commercial childcare • Home-based childcare Cost • Varies • Determined by family income

  23. PLACES OF WORSHIP Military • NS Mayport Chapel • CREDO • Club Beyond • Tri-Base installations Community • >424 churches, synagogues, and mosques in the Jacksonville area.

  24. MUST HAVE ITEMS Important Documents • Social Security Cards • ID Cards • Copies of orders • DEERS records • Power of Attorney Personal Records • Financial/moving documents • Recent LES • Utility records – letters of good credit • School Records Medical • Records (check on hand carry) • Up-to-date physicals for children • Immunization records • Prescription medicine Insurance Documents • Household goods/Personal Property documents

  25. IMPORTANT WEBSITES • www.move.mil • www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil • www.militaryonesource.mil/moving • www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse • www.mybaseguide.com • www.visitjacksonville.com

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