Chapel of the High-Speed Pass

Chapel of the High-Speed Pass. Historic Landmark. , Although much of the military infrastructure and facilities still remain after the closure of NAS Cecil Field in 1999, the base chapel has come to be recognized as the physical embodiment of the “Spirit of Cecil Field” defined by service, honor, sacrifice, and patriotism. The Cecil Field Chapel has come to be recognized as one of the most significant landmark buildings remaining from the base’s fifty-eight years of military history (1941-1999). Hosting hundreds of weddings, baptisms, memorial and funeral services, in addition to Memorial Day and Veteran Day events since 1966, the chapel was a significant part of the lives of military personnel and their families while stationed at Cecil Field. Cecil Field has played a significant role in every major conflict from World War II to Operation Desert Storm. The growing military importance of Cecil Field over the years is reflected in the tremendous growth in size, infrastructure, facilities, personnel as well as quality and quantity of aircraft. Being a master jet base, new technologies and state-of-the-art training, particular carrier based operations. Built with a large A-frame design popular in church architecture, during the 1960’s and 70’s, the chapel was designed by the noted Jacksonville firm of KBJ Architects.