NAS CECIL FIELD, Jacksonville, Fla

Naval Air Station (NAS) Cecil Field, located in Jacksonville, Florida, was commissioned in 1941 as a training base for pilots during World War II. Throughout the Cold War, it became a major hub for carrier-based attack and reconnaissance squadrons, often deploying aircraft and personnel for operations around the globe. NAS Cecil Field played a crucial role in supporting U.S. Navy operations during conflicts such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as in the Gulf War. The base was officially closed as an active naval air station in 1999, transitioning to civilian use, but its legacy remains integral to naval aviation history.