WarJeeps FFC

10/05/2026

The Cruisin’ to the Creek event benefiting the Ronald McDonald foundation of Jacksonville was another huge success and victory for WarJeeps/Camp Landing Museum Group. With a lot of planning, a lot of hard work, and with the leadership of Eric Leirvik, our group successfully defended our BEST CLUB DISPLAY title, which resulted in our second consecutive win of that prestigious Trophy. We will have that Trophy for the entire coming year to display at events in recognition of our effort.

Our theme for this year was centered around a working 30th Infantry Division Motor Pool where mechanics could repair military vehicles under combat conditions. In addition to mortar and machine gun, fighting positions, a headquarters tent, artifact displays and eight participating military vehicles, our group also raised almost $400 in donations to the Ronald McDonald foundation of Jacksonville. We did so by constructing a huge American flag photo backdrop. We had the services of a professional photographer who for donations of any amount, would snap pictures of the public who were able to dress up in period uniforms with various weaponry and mount the display vehicle for several pictures of their choice. The pictures were emailed to the recipients who donated their contributions to serve as their record of this memorable event. Our team came together and with hard work and commitment to our purpose, we had a GREAT DAY!

Please see the pictures below.

09/10/2026

In coordination with the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, WarJeeps will be participating in the 2026 National POW/MIA Recognition Day commemoration at Cecil Field in Jacksonville on SAT 19 SEP from 10 AM until 4:30 PM.

This will be our second year supporting the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum on this special day with a military vehicle display. There are several other attractions that will occur including live entertainment, great food, a flyover, as well as the Recognition Day ceremonies. For those of you who are interested, there is also a 24-hour vigil from noon on Friday to noon on Saturday to honor POW’s and to honor those that have never returned.

POC is Watkins. Please RSVP at your convenience before WED, 16 SEP . Look forward to seeing you there to honor and remember the sacrifices made by these individuals on behalf of the United States from all of our conflicts.

08/09/2026

The First Coast Car Council ‘Back-To-School” Cruise In at Chick-Fil-A in Orange Park supported by WarJeeps had a huge turnout on Saturday. Cars of all makes and models were there with everyone enjoying a free lunch! The rain held off and a fine time was had by all. See pics below.

07/28/2026

Sunday Night Shark Attack! WarJeeps members assembled outside Vystar Arena for a great display at the Shark’s Military Appreciation Night before an outright bloody Shark attack occurred between the Jacksonville Sharks and the Green Bay Blizzard. The excitement inside was palpable as WarJeeps vehicles took the field at halftime with Mark “Sports” Hooper leading the way with Sharks cheerleaders hanging off of every corner of his Gladiator. Alejandro Bernal also sported a bevy of beauties in his M998 HMMWV! The sea inside was bathed in RED as the Sharks attacked the Blizzard and came away with a 60 - 47 WIN. You have to see these pics. Pure excitement dressed in RED!

07/19/2026

The Inaugural “Saucy Cruise-in at Fruit Cove” is in the books. Successful event with several WarJeeps members displaying including Alejandro Bernal and his formidable M998, Thomas Philyaw and his ‘43 MB, MajorGunny Leirvik with his ‘42 Indian (the Belle of de Ball) and his legendary ‘41 Slat, Alexander’s ‘45 GPW, and a special appearance by Phil Piscatelli
and his immaculate WW2 Weapons Carrier! Dan Gianini anchored the shade pop up tent where we had it made in the shade. We even met an experienced WW2 Reenactor in full uniform . See pics below

07/15/2026

07/06/2026

Operation Keystone...one of two Fourth of July participation events for WarJeeps/Camp Blanding Living History(CBLH). The WarJeeps/CBLH Group were leading the way as the first group in the 58th Annual Keystone Heights Fourth of July Parade. This was our fourth Keystone parade and the crowds were enormous and very spirited. In the lead was Mark Hooper and his USS Saratoga deck tractor, followed by Greg Parsons in the Camp Blanding jeep, Tom Philyaw and his '43 Willys, MajorGunny Leirvik and his '41 Slat, with Alejandro Bernal in the anchor slot in his exquisite M998 HUMMWV. Beautiful day, great crowds, and big win!

For MajorGunny and Tom, the day was just getting started, as they loaded up and proceeded to participate in Operation Ponte Vedra over 1 and 1/2 hours away! Amazing coordination and commitment to make BOTH events possible AND successful! Two jobs well done! See pics of the Parade below and a separate FaceBook post on Operation Ponte Vedra!

07/05/2026

Operation Ponte Vedra on 4 JUL 2026 a huge success! After leading the 58th Annual Keystone Parade in the morning, elements of WarJeeps/Camp Blanding Living History immediately pivoted and traveled an hour and a half to fulfill a commitment made last week to make the PONTE VEDRA INN AND CLUB Fourth of July Event one of the most memorable of the year. Held yards away from the site of Operation Pastorius(a 1942 landing of 4 N**i saboteurs by U-584 at what is now the main stretch of beach at the PONTE VEDRA INN), guests and club members flocked to see our vehicle displays. The Event captured the historical essence of the day and cemented what will be a long-lasting relationship with the Inn, paving the way for our participation for many more significant local events in the future. A catered cookout lunch under tents was enjoyed by all! CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM Challenge coins were presented to Mike Keller and Aaron Stiles of The PONTE VEDRA Inn and Club, and they reciprocated with a handsome donation to the Museum. All in all, the PONTE VEDRA FOURTH OF JULY EVENT will be remembered for years to come. A commitment fulfilled and a job well done. Thanks to all who attended and contributed. See these pictures below.

06/07/2026

WarJeeps was in full force at the 11th Annual San Jose Car and Truck Show supporting the Bishop Snyder Charity. And the awards were many! Bobby Lentz won 1st Place for his 1989 Dodge Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission patrol vehicle, Eric Leirvik won 2nd for his ‘42 Indian, and Bridget Leirvik won a 2nd place for her Triumph TR6! Additional WarJeepers included Tom Philyaw, Robert Fowler, and Mark Hooper displaying his WW2 USS Saratoga carrier tractor and his Jeep Gladiator dressed in camo. The Stan Cup was awarded to Mark’s carrier deck tractor. Money was raised for a great cause and the weather was perfect. See pics below.