06/02/2026
Jacksonville CPO Pride Day is quickly approaching. I would like a solid Retired community turn out. I haven't figured out what we are going to do yet. but we are gonna treat out retired peeps like Kings and Queens this year!
βπΊπΈ OFFICIAL KICK-OFF:
CPO Heritage Week 2026 &
the 12th Annual CPO Pride Day JAX! πΊπΈβ
Yesterday marked the official kick-off!!! We love our Navy Chief Family, our beautiful City of Jacksonville, and our camaraderie as brothers & sisters preserving our naval heritage. βπΊπΈ
There are a lot of moving parts, but the plan is officially taking shape β and we are excited to start turning these ideas into reality for our Chiefβs Mess, our Selectees, our Sailors, our veterans, and our Northeast Florida military community.
π€ Confirmed Guest Speaker:
MCPON No. 10 Terry Scott, USN (Ret.)
π€ Guest Speaker No. 2:
TBD β currently in discussion with several candidates.
Here is an early look at the official plan as it stands right now:
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Monday, August 31, 2026 - Kickoff!
πββοΈπ΄ββοΈ Heritage Run & Bike Heritage Training
Former NAS Cecil Field
Muster location: National POW/MIA Memorial
https://powmiamemorial.org/
More to follow.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
β Pearls of Wisdom
NAS Jacksonville Chapel Annex
For Selectees, Active Duty Chiefs, and Retirees
More to follow.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
π₯ 12th Annual CPO Pride Day JAX
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
This is the big one!
More to follow.
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
π³π οΈ Community Relations Event β COMREL
NAS Jacksonville Heritage Park
Planned efforts include landscaping, static display preservation, tree planting, and more!
More to follow.
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Friday, September 4, 2026 - Closeout!
ποΈ TBD / Closing Event @ Naval Station Mayport
More to follow.
To our CPO Pride Day Leads, Event Committee Members, and Volunteers, thank you for stepping up early. Your leadership, communication, and command/unit involvement will be critical to making this year a success.
This training and fundraising event has always been for Chiefs, by Chiefs, and every one of us plays a role in growing it, promoting it, supporting it, and making it meaningful.
Letβs stay engaged, stay connected, and make CPO Heritage Week 2026 and the 12th Annual CPO Pride Day JAX one to remember! βπ₯πΊπΈ
Anchored in Tradition. Driven by Pride.
Navy Chief. Navy Pride.
QUESTIONS? Email us at [email protected]