Mayport base undergoing millions of dollars worth of work

A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is not in store for Mayport Naval Station in the next 10 years, the base’s commanding officer told business leaders recently, but the basin needed to accommodate such a vessel is ready and being maintained. Discussing the state of the base at a Chamber luncheon, Navy Capt. Wesley McCall said he is often asked when the base will be homeport to a nuclear carri...