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Naval Station Mayport
Naval Station Mayport is a major U. S. Navy base near Jacksonville, Florida. Since its commissioning in December 1942, NS Mayport has grown to become the third largest fleet concentration area in the United States. Mayport's operational composition is unique, with a busy harbor capable of accommodating 34 ships and an 8,000-foot runway capable of handling any aircraft in the Department of Defense inventory.
As of April 2003, Mayport is the home port for:
- Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruisers
- Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigates
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