National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum News and Updates
The F-18 and A-7 Aircraft Have Been Moved To The Display Pads
We have completed a big step in our Phase 1 project as we placed the F-18 and A-7 aircraft onto their display pads. Praise and gratitude to Buddy Harris in organizing this momentous evolution. Buddy was able to get the “Crane and Rigging in Jacksonville” company and...
The Four Chaplains: 80 Years Later
80 years later: Military chaplains who sacrificed lives for fellow service members honored at Jacksonville ceremony JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a story of sacrifice and selflessness. Eighty years ago Friday, the sinking of a military ship — as devastating as it was...
Benefactor Memorial Brick Update
We are excited to share that we are now installing theMemorial Bricks in our Phase 1 area of the memorial. Access is very limited due to ongoing construction adjacent to the area - but please check the website for updates and details about plans to hold a special...
Four Chaplains Interfaith Memorial Service 2023
You are invited to attend the Four Chaplains Interfaith Memorial Service In Memory of Four Men of Faith “The Unique Legacy of Brotherhood” February 3, 2023 - 10:00 AM Chapel of The High-Speed PassAt Cecil Field6112 POW-MIA ParkwayJacksonville, FL 32221(904) 945-1096...
Phase 1 Construction Update December 25 2022
Phase 1 progress continues with all of the four aircraft pads being poured including wiring for fixtures for aircraft lighting and tie downs to secure the the four static display aircraft. Work will continue into the new year with the addition of the irrigation,...
David P. Miller Supports The National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum
David P. Miller, a member of the Sons of Retirement Branch 128 in San Ramon Valley, California is a great patriot and supporter of the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum. Dave shared photos from the Veterans Day Luncheon he attended with over 200 members in...
The 2022 4th Annual Golf Tournament Was A Great Success
1st PlaceWinning Team comprised of RADM "Carlos" Johnson, Bill Monroe, Jim Yeager, Jimmy "Jet" O'Hora2nd PlaceWinning Team comprised of Cris Cueto, Don McFarland, Ed Ortiguerra, Frank Torres3rd PlaceWinning Team comprised of Brad Robinson, Steve Andersen, Shawn Petre,...
National POW/MIA Recognition Day featured on First Coast Living
Buddy Harris (National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum Spokesperson) and Kemal Gasper (Vice President of Community Engagement & Sponsorships at VyStar Credit Union) discuss the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Memorial Service that was held today at the Chapel of...
National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2022
Join Us In Honoring NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAYMEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, September 16, 202210:30AM Future site ofThe National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Chapel of the High-Speed Pass Grounds6112 POW-MIA Memorial Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32221VIETNAM MEMORIAL...
4th Annual Golf Tournament
It is time for our annual golf tournament.This year's tournament will be held at theEagle Harbor Golf Club Monday, October 24, 2022Registration/Warm-up/Pre-Event 11:15am - 12:15pmShot Gun Start 12:30 pmBBQ Dinner/Awards Ceremony/Raffle 5:30 – 6:30 pm Raffle tickets...
PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction is ongoing for Phase 1 that will recognize and honor all who served at NAS CECIL FIELD MASTER JET BASE (1941-1999). The site plan for Phase 1 includes construction of the jet display area with runway replicas, walkways, benches, lighting, and the...
The Jaguars Foundation Grant Commitment of $100,000.00 for the National POW/MIA Memorial
The Jaguars Foundation Grant Commitment of $100,000.00 for the National POW/MIA Memorial at Cecil Field was received by Chaplain Patrick Archuleta, a Board of Directors Member and Managing Chaplain for the Chapel of The High-Speed Pass. Chaplain Archuletta recently...