Discovery of more ‘possible unexploded ordnance’ at NAS Jacksonville prompts evacuation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE: All NAS Jacksonville personnel who were evacuated after a suspected “unexploded ordnance” was found Wednesday morning can return to their buildings.

Base officials said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team assessed the NAS Jax flight line where the objects were found and deemed it safe.

Officials said the objects were found in the ground while construction crews were repairing concrete slabs on the flight line. The objects have since been removed…

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