Below is a history of buildings on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville that have been dedicated in honor of military personnel or civilian employees. The dedication of these buildings reflect the proud traditions and rich heritage of the air station.
Individual |
Facility |
Building # |
Date Dedicated |
Ensign William Tepuni |
NAMTRAGRUDET Building |
846 |
UNKNOWN |
Named after Ensign William Tepuni, U.S.Naval Reserve, who made the first U-boat kill by American Forces in WWII on March 1, 1942. While off the coast of Newfoundland in a snow and ice storm, Tepuni sank U-656 while flying a Lockheed-Husdon PBO. He later received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions. Tepuni was based at NAS Jacksonville for a short time in 1942. The building was named Tepuni Hall by Patrol Squadron 30, who initially owned the facility when built. |
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Admiral Earnest J. King |
Naval Air Technical |
563 |
January 29, 1954 |
Named after WWII Fleet Admiral Earnest J. King. King Hall was demolished 27 Mar 1992. |
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ADM John Towers |
Air Field |
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October 14, 1960 |
Named after Admiral John Towers, Naval Aviator number 3. Admiral Towers was an early supporter for establishment of NAS Jacksonville. |
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Frank McCaffrey |
Softball Complex |
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1970’s |
Named after Frank McCaffrey who was a recreational director at the base for many years during the 1960s. He was also stationed at the base when in the military and acted as the military recreation officer. |
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Hospital Corpsman E. |
Hospital BEQ/BOQ |
H-2034 |
October 1, 1971 |
The galley was originally named Hancock Hall. It was changed to building H-2034 which was built as a hospital barracks and then dedicated as Hancock Hall. The building today houses the Addictions Rehabilitation Clinic. |
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Richard J. Kemen |
Standard Navy Test Cell |
873 |
October 19, 1978 |
Richard Kemen was a University of Florida Mechanical Engineering graduate who worked at the NADEP from 1962 -1970s. His interest in jet engine testing led to the development of the first cell that bears his name. |
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CDR Paul L. Nelson |
Helicopter Training Facility |
962 |
October 15, 1982 |
Named after Commander Paul Nelson, who was the commanding officer of Helicopter Squadron 3. His helicopter went down in the Atlantic Sept 13, 1981. The helicopter training facility was named in his memory. It was rededicated on July 6, 1990 when a new facility addition was completed. |
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CDR Andrew Crinkley |
NADEP Engine Facility |
797 |
November 15, 1990 |
Named after the first Commanding Officer of the Naval Aviation Depot when it was originally called the Assembly and Repair Department. |
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Jay Beasley |
VP/VS Hangar |
1000 |
March 1, 1991 |
Named after Jay Beasley, "Mr. P-3," who was a civilian pilot with Lockheed. He was involved for many years with the P-3 community and visited NAS Jacksonville often. |
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Winton "Buddy" Ellis |
Air Ops Lobby |
118 |
November 15, 1991 |
Dedicated to the memory of Buddy Ellis who worked at Air Operations for many years. |
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CDR Michael G. Hoff |
HRO |
4 |
September 17, 1993 |
Named after Commander Michael G. Hoff, a pilot assigned to VA-86 at NAS Cecil Field who was shot down over Vietnam. His son was employed in Building 4 and suggested naming the building for his father, which was then dedicated as part of the POW/MIA ceremonies in 1993 by Rear Admiral Kevin F. Delaney, Commander, Naval Base Jacksonville. |
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Captain Roy M. "Butch" |
Air Terminal |
278 |
November 2, 2000 |
Named in honor of Captain Roy M. "Butch" Voris, U.S. Navy, retired; a WWII fighter ace. Butch formed the Blue Angels with other WWII fighter pilots in April 1946. |
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