Marine accused of Neo-Nazi connections kicked out of Corps
The man who allegedly attacked protesters while marching with Neo-Nazis in Charlottesville last year has officially been booted from the Marine Corps.Lance Cpl. Vasillios Pistolis, a water support...
View Article26TH MEU returns home after deployment
There were downpours before and after but the skies cleared just long enough Saturday for friends and family to welcome home their favorite Marine aboard MCAS New River.The 350 members of Marine Medium...
View ArticleNMCCL trauma certification extended
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Level III Trauma Verification has been extended for an additional two years.The hospital announced the extension in a press release on Friday, explaining that NMCCL...
View ArticleMARSOC sees change in command
SNEADS FERRY | When Lt. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III recounted his two years as MARSOC commander, the Marines behind the mission were the highlight of the days served alongside them.“To the Raiders standing...
View ArticleReligion plays in a role in lives of many military members
Nate Johnson has many passions - including fast cars, serving his country and practicing his religion - but he sees parallels between his religion and his military service.The 26-year-old Utah native...
View Article100-year-old USCG member to be honored
The 100th birthday of the oldest retired Coast Guard member in North Carolina is being celebrated.The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center will partner with the Harkers Island community on...
View ArticleMaysville memorial honors veterans
MAYSVILLE | A year after the dedication of the Maysville Veterans Memorial, the community is invited to honor a loved one who has served their country by adding their name to its brick...
View ArticleMontford Point Marines honored
Twelve Montford Point Marines were given replicas of a Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday night. Though many of them were honored posthumously, family members of the late Marines feel the honor of...
View ArticleNo injuries in Marine vehicle rollover
A light armored vehicle rolled over on its return trip from a training exercise Thursday night, but no one was injured.
View ArticleFort Bragg soldier posted ‘revenge porn’ of ex-wife, suit says
The ex-wife of a Special Forces major has filed a lawsuit that accuses him and his lover of posting embarrassing “revenge porn” photos of her online because he didn't like paying child support.The...
View ArticleMemorial honors sacrifice of landowners
Before there was Camp Lejeune, there were many families in Onslow County who sacrificed to help make the establishment of the base possible.On Wednesday, family members of some of those early...
View ArticleQ&A: MCI-East Col. Scalise talks retirement
"It’s the people, it’s the command, it’s the members of the MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force). There’s a lot of good professionals and I’m extraordinarily proud to be a part of it for the past 30 years."
View ArticleLocal National Guard member recognizes support of employer
SWANSBORO | When Swansboro attorney Christian Smith is training with the N.C. Army National Guard, there is another person who is picking up the duties he leaves behind at work.Smith, an attorney with...
View ArticleAnnual Patriot Day observance to be held at Lejeune Gardens Tuesday
The Onslow Civic Affairs Committee and the City of Jacksonville will hold their annual Patriot Day observance in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 on Tuesday.“I get goosebumps every time ......
View ArticleUPDATE: Patriot Day Observance location changed
UPDATED 4:26 P.M. MONDAYDue to weather concerns, the 9/11 Patriot Day Observance for the City of Jacksonville will now be held inside Jacksonville City Hall, located at 815 New Bridge St., instead of...
View ArticleLejuene, New River: Non-essential personnel relieved from duty
Following a late-Monday announcement establishing Tropical Cyclone Condition III, or TCC III, for Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, a press release with updated information was release by the military...
View ArticleEast Coast military bases brace for Florence
RICHMOND, Va. — The Navy is moving people and ships ahead of Hurricane Florence , and the Air Force and Army are both flying advanced aircraft elsewhere as a safeguard. Some remaining Marines,...
View ArticleCeremony honors prisoners of war, missing in action
Each time she visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Megan McGarvey finds her father’s name and leaves five white roses – one each for his wife and four children – and a copy of his...
View ArticleCivic Affairs committee to host ribbon tying invite
The conference will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Jacksonville City Hall.
View ArticleCommunity asked to display yellow ribbons 'in remembrance' of Beruit
The Onslow Civic Affairs Committee opened its meeting Thursday to invite community members to remember the Beriut bombing victims, survivors and families with yellow ribbons.
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