NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville recognized
By Frank Taormina, NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville Public Affairs Specialist

On February 26, 2003 the Depot was honored by the Florida Georgia Blood Alliance (FGBA) for the “Highest Number of Lifesaving Blood Donations in the military category for Calendar Year 2002.” The award was presented at the FGBA 35th Annual Appreciation Luncheon at the Radisson Riverwalk in downtown Jacksonville.

During calendar year 2002 covering three blood drives, Depot civilian and military personnel donated 949 units of whole blood. The Depot donated more blood than any other military command in the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia region. This is the third consecutive year NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville has won this prestigious award. In addition, the Depot was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for “dedicated service and commitment to the community by hosting blood drives in support of the 2002 blood supply.”

Capt. Yeakel expressed his appreciation to the personnel of the Depot stating “Well done folks! Rest assured your kind generosity will save lives!”

– USN –

"NAVAIR provides advanced warfare technology through the efforts of a seamless, integrated, worldwide network of aviation technology experts. From professional training to carrier launch; from sensor data to precision targeting; from aircraft and weapons development to successful deployment; from real-time communication to aircraft recovery NAVAIR provides dominant combat effects and matchless capabilities to the American warfighter."