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Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD)
Who We Are
The Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) of the City of Jacksonville is dedicated to honoring and supporting Veterans, service members, and their famiiles. We provide free, compassionate, and comperhensive assistance to help Veterans navigate benefits, employment, housing, legal aid, and social services.
We believe in restoring dignity, empowering lives, and ensuring no Veteran is left behind.
How Can We Help
MAVD is your trusted resource for:
- VA Benefits & Claims Assistance - Get the benefits you've earned.
- Career & Employment Services - Job placement, resume support, and career counseling.
- Housing & Financial Assistance - Helping Veterans sercure Stable housing and Financial aid.
- Legal & Tax Services - Free legal guidance and tax filing assistance.
- Mental Health & Wellness Support - Referrals to counseling, PTSD support, and wellness programs.
- Family & Caregiver Support - Dedicated Services for spouses, caregivers, and dependents.
All services are provided at no cost.
Why Jacksonville?
As one of the most military-friendly cities in the nation, Jacksonville is committed to taking care of those who served. MAVD ensures Veterans and Miltiary Families receive the respect, support, and opportunities they deserve.
Need Assistance? We're Here for You.
Visit us: 117 W. Duval Street, Suite 175, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Call Us: (904) 255-5550
Email Us: Veteranservices@COJ.net
Featured Services
Because of You We Care
Leadership Spotlight
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Onward to Opportunity Program (O2O) Announce 2019 Cohorts
January 31, 2019
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Tri-Base Jacksonville Onward to Opportunity Program (O2O) will be launching its 2019 Cohorts at Wounded Warrior Project with approximately 100 transitioning service members, guardsmen, reservists, veterans and military spouses seeking certifications in 17 IT, 6 Business and 1 Customer Excellence tracks. Certifications include Project Management, Human Resources and IT from entry level up to Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and now including Oracle and SAS Programming. This program covers the cost of the online training course work and certification exam. It is
COMPLETELY FREE of charge and an outstanding opportunity for our veterans and military families. For more information, please contact Tri-Base Jacksonville’s O2O Program Coordinator, Anthony Bush at
o2ojax@syr.edu.
DAV RecruitMilitary Virtual Hiring Event
August 05, 2025
Virtual.
rmvets.com/MILSPO825 to register
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Military community virtual hiring event for transitioning service members and their spouses.
PURPLE HEART RECOGNITION DAY
August 07, 2025
Veterans Memorial Wall
1145 E. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us on August 7 at 6:30 pm to honor and remember all who have received the Purple Heart Medal while serving under competent authority in any capacity wiht one of the U.S. Armed Services.
ASK-A-LAWYER
August 12, 2025
City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Suite 175
Jacksonville, FL 32202
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Three Riveers Legal Services, Inc has partnered with the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs & Veterans Department to host a series of Ask-A-Lawyer events for Veterans.