Naval Helicopter Association
Region 3 Aircrew Challenge and Social
NS Mayport – #2 Jetty Pavilion &
Strings Brewery Jacksonville Beach
Friday, 10 April 2026 from 0700-1400
The Aircrew Challenge
Who Can Participate
All interested pilots, AWs, and maintainers.
Teams of 4 participants.
What to Expect
A ~5 mile challenge course featuring multiple obstacle stations and team-based training exercises.
Date & Time
Check-In: 0700
Start Time: 0800
Location
NS Mayport – #2 Jetty Pavilion
Cost
Free for all participants
Participant Benefits
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NHA Members and participants receive free entry to the Aircrew Challenge Social
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Opportunity to win prizes and giveaways
Prizes
Prizes will be announced during the Social following the challenge. Current prizes include:
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Massif flight suit
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Strings Brewery gift cards and merchandise
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Other Additional prizes and more!
Safety
Volunteer staff will be positioned at each obstacle station to monitor safety and provide water throughout the course.
Our main Sponsor
We want to thank our main sponsor, Anchored Real Estate Team!
Supporting Sponsors
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Lifesaving Systems
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Project Outdoors
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Massif
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DTS (Drifire)
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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Aircrew Challenge Social
Who Can Attend
All interested pilots, AWs, aircrew, participants of the Aircrew Challenge, and all other supporters.
Event Details
Join us after the Aircrew Challenge for a brewery social featuring:
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Food buffet
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Drink ticket/tab system
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Complimentary brewery tours
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Aircrew Challenge award announcements
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NHA 2025 Region 3 award nominees announcements
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Flight tastings
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Additional prize opportunities
Location
Strings Brewery Jacksonville Beach (off Penman Blvd)
Time
Following the Aircrew Challenge
Approximately 1100 - 1400
Cost
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Free for NHA members
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Free for Aircrew Challenge participants and volunteers
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$20 for Non-Member/Non-ACC Participants (Officers and Guests)
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$20 for Non-Member/Non-ACC Participants (Enlisted) and includes a one-year membership to NHA
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$40 for Non-Member/Non-ACC Participants (Officers) and includes a one-year membership to NHA
Event Sponsor
We want to thank our sponsor, Anchored Real Estate Team!
For Questions, please contact Cole "Windex" Kern.