Military Appreciation Day Saturday at Hammocks Beach
SWANSBORO | A day of thanks is planned this weekend in Swansboro.The Military Affairs Committee of the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce and Hammocks Beach State Park are partnering to host Military...
View ArticleDegrees during service achieved by 'staying focused'
Caps and gowns temporarily replaced helmets and cammies as the dress code of the day for some aboard Camp Lejeune on Friday. The 23rd annual Commanding General’s Off-Duty Education Graduation Ceremony,...
View ArticleNaval staff pave the way with new certification
A sign of effective leaders is to lead by example, something a trio at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune take seriously.Most recently, the three earned Trauma Certified Registered Nurse credentials -...
View ArticleMaysville to host public hearing on town budget
The Town of Maysville could adopt their Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget this week.“It’s a good possibility,” said Maysville Town Manager Schumata Brown.The Board of Commissioners has reviewed the proposed...
View ArticleBase officials leave RAPIDGate behind
Access to area bases are rapidly changing - and it couldn’t come sooner for Calibus Loyd.Effective as of Tuesday, Marine Corps installations across the region including Camp Lejeune, and New River and...
View ArticlePresident Donald Trump nominates Camp Lejeune Marine for NATO post
A promotion and a reassignment across the pond is possible for a Camp Lejeune commanding general.The Pentagon announced Wednesday that President Donald J. Trump was nominating Marine Corps Maj. Gen....
View ArticleBrig. Gen. Kevin J. Stewart takes command of 2nd MLG
An amphitheater on the banks of the New River provided the perfect setting for a change of command ceremony Friday morning aboard Camp Lejeune.Incoming Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Stewart accepted command of...
View ArticleArmory dedicated to Jacksonville soldier killed in Iraq
Now the Spc. Daniel Desens Center, the armory at 142 Broadhurst Rd in Jacksonville stands in memory of a fallen Iraq War veteran.
View ArticleUSMC makes changes for Family Readiness Officers
In the land of acronyms known as Camp Lejeune, say good-bye to FROs and say hello to DRCs and RCs.Family Readiness Officers (FRO) have been a part of the Marine Corps lexicon since 2007, when paid...
View ArticleFlag Day 'honors the symbol of our country'
Old Glory turned 241 years old Thursday, and found a new home high above a local assisted living center in Jacksonville.Onslow House Activities Director Mindy Peterson began thinking of a Flag Day...
View ArticleMan reunites with crew that saved his life
“I had a plan in my mind to follow and didn’t let it go.”
View ArticleVolunteer Day held to prepare home for local veteran
STELLA | As Marine Sgt. Jacob “Jake” Pope helped his daughter place sod in the yard of their new home on Saturday, many others were at work around them.Some he knew; most he did not.“I’m enjoying...
View ArticleCamp Lejeune Railroad seen as possible engine for economic development
A rail line runs through a narrow path, slicing through farms and forests in Onslow, Carteret and Craven counties - and connecting Jacksonville to Havelock.If the Onslow County Board of Commissioners...
View ArticleWish granted for injured veteran
A Jacksonville veteran plans to use a gift he has received to help other veterans with combat injuries.Marine Sgt. Bill Morris recently received a new travel trailer through Hope For The Warrior’s and...
View ArticleLejeune Marine found guilty of involvement in white supremacist rally
A Camp Lejeune Marine accused of participating in a white supremacists rally last year has been found guilty in a court martial.Lance Cpl. Vasillios George Pistolis, a water support technician attached...
View ArticlePublic feedback requested for joint land use study
A Joint Land Use study is underway – and your feedback is requested.Onslow County, Camp Lejeune, New River Air Station, Jacksonville, Holly Ridge, Swansboro, North Topsail Beach, and Richlands, as well...
View ArticleLejeune delays use of new base security system
The Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) is being delayed aboard Camp Lejeune and New River until further notice.
View Article2nd MAW change of command returns familiar aviator
Hazel has landed at Cherry Point Air Station to take command of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.Brig. Gen. Karsten S. “Hazel” Heckl received the colors and command from outgoing 2nd MAW commander, Maj....
View ArticleJLUS kick-off sessions inform public on upcoming process
The final kick-off meeting for an area Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) will be held Wednesday.While this is not the final opportunity for public engagement regarding the JLUS, it is a good opportunity for...
View ArticleFormer Marine embarks on 222-mile walk for suicide awareness
A former Marine and his girlfriend are stepping up to help bring awareness to suicide among active and former armed service members as well as civilians.Cpl. Shane Stephens and his girlfriend Holli...
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