JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Air Station Jacksonville hosted a ceremony on Thursday afternoon to honor the fallen military servicemen and women in both Florida and the Caribbean.
The ceremony began around noon.
NAS JAX decorated the tree with photo ornaments of 70 fallen service members.
Several Gold Star families were at the event. Gold Star families have lost a loved one during their time in the service. There are 90 Gold Star families in the Duval, Clay and St. Johns County area, according to NAS JAX.