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Veterans took part in Clay County's 2024 observance of the end of the Vietnam War at the TAPS monument in Green Cove Springs. | Jessica Barreto, Clay County Board of Commissioners
March 25, 2025

Vietnam War memorials set for First Coast

Observances are planned this week in Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…

By Dan Scanlan

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A mannequin in a crewmember's jacket seems to point to a handmade model of the USS Orleck in a former berthing area of the veteran Navy destroyer. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 4, 2025

USS Orleck’s new interactive displays re-create life at sea

An extensive display of artifacts and information about Jacksonville’s museum ship will be unveiled Saturday.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Senior volunteers from the USS Orleck maritime museum, on the west side of the planned Shipyards West Park, look at design drawings for the site. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 8, 2024

Shipyards West Park: Here’s what’s planned

The plans, 60% complete, include a cafe, open lawn for events, boardwalk, sports courts, kayak and boat rental, and more.…

By Dan Scanlan

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USS Orleck museum ship manager Greg Allen watches the new aft gun display. The display shows what it was like to fire the weapons during wartime. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
March 26, 2024

USS Orleck celebrates 2nd anniversary as Jax Naval Museum with historic refit

Two years after the 79-year-old destroyer found its new home on the St. Johns River, the Orleck has new displays…

By Dan Scanlan

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December 8, 2022

USS Orleck causes riverfront hotel ‘significant’ financial hit; Council poised to move it

Efforts to move an historic warship parked on Jacksonville’s Downtown waterfront to its permanent home accelerated during City Council committee…

By Dan Scanlan

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