2026 Jacksonville Schedule of Events
Tuesday, March 3rd
MPA Corporate Sponsor Reception (Invitation only)
Wednesday, March 4th
Symposium 2026 Heritage Day
Time: 0800-1400
Location: VP-30 Auditorium, and VP-30 hangar at NAS Jacksonville
Agenda for the morning:
Welcome Remarks from MPA President
Time: 0800
MPRF Legacy Presentation
Time: TBD
Around the globe updates.
Time: TBD
Technology and Squadron Expo / Lunch / Aircraft tours
Time: 1200-1400
Cost: TBD for the cost of lunch. Will update as soon as we have it.
Location: VP30 Hangar at NAS Jacksonville
Check out the exciting exhibits of our industry partners/ sponsors and grab some geedunk from local squadrons all while grabbing some lunch! After that take a tour/view of the P8.
Ongoing ITC/Hall of Heroes/ Tours
Time: 1200-1400
Cost: $0
Location: Integrated Training Center at NAS Jacksonville
Tours of the memorial hall and simulators in the ITC are given throughout the tour period. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
MPA General Members Meeting
Time: 1600-1700
Cost: $0
Location: River Cove Community Center (formerly known as the O'Club)
Join us for our annual MPA General Members meeting to discuss organizational business and meet your leadership. Located at the Officers Club. MPA Members Only.
MPA Heritage Dinner
Time: 1800-2300
Cost: $70 (MPA Members), $85 (Non-Members)
Location: Historic Hangar 117 onboard NAS JAX
Join shipmates past and present as we gather for drinks, dinner and dancing. The 2026 Hall of Honor inductees, as well as several community awards, will be announced and honored during the evening. Our guest speaker for the evening will be TBD. Food, beer and wine are included, a cash bar will also be provided. Attire will be flight suits for active duty. Retired members, and other guests are encouraged to wear their uniforms or business casual attire. BUY TICKETS EARLY - THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
Thursday, March 5th
MPRF Community Update (invitation only)
Cost: $0
Current MPRF Leadership, current MPA Sponsors and retired Flag Officers will be invited to a briefing. Registration is required.
MPA Scholarship Golf Tournament
Time: 1200-1800 Check-in and lunch begins at 1200. SHOT GUN start at 1300.
Cost: $100 (MPA Members), $120 (Non-Members)
Location: NAS Jacksonville Golf Course
Be sure to sign up yourself and your team online early as space is limited to the first 200 golfers registered. BUY TICKETS EARLY - THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! Tournament registration fee includes 18 holes and your cart, box lunch and a Fajita dinner with wine and beer after the tournament. To submit foursomes, contact Kristen Kirkland at: info@maritimepatrolassociation.org . (Foursome requests cannot be guaranteed until ALL FOUR GOLFERS have registered and paid for the MPA Scholarship Golf Tournament.)
Learn more about our MPA Scholarship at: https://maritimepatrolassociation.org/home/scholarships/
MPA Scholarship Social
Time: 1800-2000
Cost: $25 (MPA Members), $35 (Non-Members)
Location: NAS Jacksonville Golf Course (Mulligans)
Join the tail end of the golf tournament for dinner and awards. Social includes Fajita dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks. Cost of social is already included in the cost of the Golf Tournament for golfers.
Friday, March 6th
MPA Flight Suit Social
Time: 1800-2400
Cost: $50 (MPA Members), $65 (Non-Members)
Location: River Cove Community Center (formerly known as the O'Club)
We conclude the week with the MPA FLIGHT SUIT SOCIAL on Friday night at the Officer’s Club on board NAS Jacksonville. Active, reserve, retired - don your flights suits for a fun-filled evening of camaraderie, fine food, and a few sea stories. Food, beer and wine are included. Cash bar available.