Students gather to make yellow ribbons for Beirut Memorial Grove
As members of the Northwoods Park Middle School Beta Club worked on tying yellow ribbons into bows to go on the trees at the Beirut Memorial Grove, it wasn’t the perfect bow that mattered.“I’ve learned...
View ArticleLocal National Guard soldier killed in action
Sgt. James Allen Slape, 23, of Morehead City, died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Oct. 4, 2018 as a result of wounds from an improvised explosive device (IED).
View ArticleToss out tension with ax throwing in Jacksonville
Much like the design of the stalls built from pallets and chicken wire, the two-man team at Flip'N Axe has an “outlaw” attitude and wanted to prove people wrong.
View ArticleFamily of National Guard soldier remembers son, husband
"This is what he chose, and this is where he knew he needed to be."
View ArticleLocal couple appears on Ellen DeGeneres Show
A Camp Lejeune Marine and his wife received a surprise gift from talk show host Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on her television show on Friday.Cpl. Brandon Crespo and his wife Francis,...
View ArticleBase commander announces deployment, replacement
The Commanding General of Camp Lejeune deployed to Afghanistan last week and his place will be filled by the current deputy commander.
View ArticleFayetteville VA Medical Center chief to resign
The head of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center will resign later this year.James Laterza, an Army veteran who took charge of medical care for one of the nation’s fastest-growing veterans populations in...
View ArticleVeteran walks 271 miles to remember Marines killed in Beirut
"Unless you’re in the Corps or you’re family, it’s not on the radar ... 10/23 should have the same amount of tension that 9/11 has.”
View ArticleJacksonville to Jacksonville: lessons from the Beirut bombing
It bothers Ed Brown, a former Navy corpsman, that the anniversary of the Beirut bombing was only nationally recognized every five years. It bothers him that some people — such as a young married couple...
View Article35th Beirut Memorial Observance to be held Tuesday
This year marks 35 years since Beirut bombing that killed 241.The 32nd annual Beirut Memorial Observance — commemorating the anniversary of the Beirut bombing of 1983 — will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...
View ArticleYouth part of efforts to remember Beirut bombing
"When I got older and gained a better understanding of my community, I learned that it was the event that made everybody understand that Jacksonville is Camp Lejeune and Camp Lejeune is Jacksonville.”
View ArticlePeacekeeper statue a combination of power and kindness
When artist Abbe Godwin took on the task of designing the 6-foot statue of a Marine that now stands watch at the Beirut Memorial, she was given a very specific concept to follow.But bringing to life...
View ArticleBeirut survivors share their stories
The terrorist bombing of the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon on Oct. 23, 1983 is burned in the memory of those who survived. It was a life changer, so they’ve banded together, become more than...
View ArticleLoved ones reunite, share stories at 35th Beirut observance
The 35th anniversary of the Beirut bombing brought hundreds of current and former Marines and their families from all over the country to the Beirut Memorial in Lejeune Memorial Gardens.They were there...
View ArticleOnslow Beach remains closed
Beach access aboard Camp Lejeune remains closed following Hurricane Florence.According to a news release from Camp Lejeune Communications and Strategy Operations, damages sustained by Florence included...
View ArticleNMCCL focuses on flu prevention in pandemic exercise
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) held a Flu Pandemic Exercise Thursday to prepare for this upcoming flu season in wake of last year's dangerous flu season. Petty Officer First Class Leonardo...
View ArticleVeterans asked to move off base
“This is like being in Florida … this is like Michael’s little brother and this is the hurricane they sent in."
View ArticleLocal businesses to collect leftover candy
Don't let that leftover Halloween candy grow stale in the cabinet - donate it to a good cause.Dr. Jon Doug Lesan and his wife Angie have been collecting candy at Lesan Family Dentistry, their...
View ArticleJacksonville hosts Freedom Fountain observance
A ceremony to re-dedicate the fountain to the sacrifices of service members was held in Jacksonville Thursday.
View ArticleVeterans Parade grand marshal spent his life serving others
James Childers Jr. joined the Marine Corps in 1952 for one reason.“I was motivated,” said Childers.The motivation stayed with Childers through a 26-year career in the Marine Corps and has stayed with...
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