Blount Island Command

08/19/2026

Jacksonville’s new Fire Station 48 opened Aug. 19 just outside Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, strengthening emergency response for Marines, port operations and nearby neighborhoods. The expanded station reflects a longstanding partnership among the Marine Corps, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, JAXPORT and the city to protect the people and infrastructure that enable Blount Island’s mission to support Marines worldwide.

08/14/2026

🚫 No Drone Zone

All U.S. Department of War installations are No Drone Zones. Federal Aviation Administration restrictions establish a 3,000-foot lateral and 1,000-foot vertical standoff around applicable military installations.

Unmanned Aircraft System operators should remain outside these areas unless specifically authorized. Unauthorized UAS operations near or over military installations are prohibited under applicable federal law.

Before you fly, check current FAA airspace restrictions and know where you can operate safely and legally.

08/10/2026

Jacksonville’s 2026 Great American Defense Community recognition came into focus Aug. 7 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, where defense community leaders from across the country saw regional partnerships in action as Blount Island personnel and families gathered for Blount Island Command’s summer festival. The designation recognizes communities where local support strengthens the people and missions behind national defense.

08/05/2026

U.S. Marine Corps logistics leaders met Aug. 4 at Blount Island to build an enterprise-wide plan for maintaining, storing and responsibly disposing of service-managed equipment, reducing bottlenecks while preserving readiness for future maritime and global positioning missions.

08/04/2026

As Northeast Florida continued to face drought impacts and elevated wildfire risk, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island emergency managers joined regional military and civilian partners Aug. 4 to test coordination during an escalating wildfire scenario. The tabletop exercise examined how road closures, limited access points and other disruptions could challenge continuity of operations and mission readiness.

07/31/2026

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins began his first visit to Blount Island the way he prefers: running alongside Marines. After several humid laps, the Marine Corps Logistics Command leader recognized two “playmakers” and emphasized disciplined stewardship of the people, equipment and infrastructure that sustain global readiness.

At Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, maritime access, heavy-lift capability, maintenance facilities, storage areas and a specialized workforce enable Blount Island Command to generate, sustain, modernize and distribute ready-for-issue, service-managed equipment that positions combat capability for Marines worldwide.

07/28/2026

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andre M. Ingram assumed command July 23 of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the regional command responsible for Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island and other bases and stations across the eastern United States. For Jacksonville’s military community, the change brings new regional leadership to the installation support enabling Blount Island’s workforce, infrastructure, security and maritime operations.

“Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune and the bases and stations across this region are platforms for the deployment of combat power,” Ingram said. He also emphasized maintaining installations that are safe, secure and welcoming to the Marines, Sailors, families and communities they support.

07/21/2026

Most people saw vehicles roll ashore during Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26. Blount Island Command's team focused on everything that happened before and after—preserving sequencing, accountability and sustainment to keep service-managed equipment ready for its next mission. Their work kept maritime readiness moving.

07/09/2026

Mission excellence starts with people. Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island is seeking experienced leaders to join its civilian police team and help protect the force, secure the installation and enable the mission readiness of service members, civilians and contractors every day.

The facility is hiring for two supervisory positions: Supervisory Police Officer (Watch Commander) and Supervisory Police Officer (Assistant Operations Officer). Applications close at 11:59 p.m. EDT July 13. Veterans and experienced federal law enforcement professionals are encouraged to apply.

To explore federal career opportunities at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, search "Blount Island" on USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?k=Blount+Island

07/02/2026