WarJeeps FFC

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.

05/31/2026

Slight sprinkles of rain did not prevent 170 cars from attending The Pharoahs 5th Saturday Cruise In, including members of WarJeeps. The big news of the day was the presentation of a $20,000 check from The Pharoahs to a very worthy charity, “K9s For Warriors”, which works every day to support Veterans get a new “leash” on Life. The donation was the culmination of “a years worth of hard work, dedication and commitment to benefitting America’s veterans”.

This was also an event that brought out what may have been the largest collection of American Motors AMX and Javelin muscle cars. 7 big American muscle machines parked next to three American WarJeeps. A feast for the eyeballs. See pics below.

05/26/2026

Memorial Day 2026 at RiverFest in Green Cove Springs was a success for WarJeeps and the Camp Blanding Museum. We had a large number of vehicles and two tents of military weapons and uniforms to remember those who gave the fullest measure defending our Country. We even had a guest appearance by a Vietnam-era AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. Please see the pictures below.