Exhibition showcases Creative Forces art program
The artistic skill of area veterans was showcased during an exhibition Saturday at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts but it wasn’t the paintings, pottery, photography or sculpting that was...
View ArticleDHA assumes NMCCL administration, management responsibilities
The Defense Health Agency officially assumed responsibility for administration and management of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on Oct. 1. The transition is part of the Military Health System’s...
View ArticleCSS Neuse Center to host Shipbuilding Saturday
Calling all Civil War history buffs and lovers of all things nautical: The CSS Neuse Center in downtown Kinston will be hosting a program Saturday that will teach visitors the skills needed, and...
View ArticleFort Bragg soldier to receive Medal of Honor
A Fort Bragg soldier with the 3rd Special Forces Group will receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump this month, officials said Thursday. Master Sgt. Matthew Williams will receive the...
View ArticleMilitary construction for Florence damage brings benefits, challenges
With $3 billion in military construction projects planned as Hurricane Florence recovery efforts continue, there will be benefits as well as challenges as the projects at Camp Lejeune bring an influx...
View ArticleThird-generation sailor pinned by father, grandfather Navy veterans
A U.S.S. Manchester, CL-83, hat firmly tucked on his head, John Ronney, pierced the collar of his granddaughter, Jennifer Rooney’s new rank during a special pinning ceremony at Naval Medical Center...
View ArticlePatriot Pup: Children's books honor Beirut fallen
When Elisa Camara talks about her big brother, Sgt. Mecot Camara, her memories drift back to a time long before his name was etched on the Beirut Memorial at Lejeune Memorial Gardens.“He was the great...
View ArticleBrotherhood of Beirut Marines 'brought me back home'
For the Marines who survived the bombings of their Beirut barracks in 1983, comfort is found in each other.
View ArticleBeirut victims remembered at 36th anniversary ceremony
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error.At the 36th annual Beirut Memorial Observance ceremony on Wednesday, speakers like Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, Lt. Col. Anthony Johnston...
View ArticleMarine colonel out of prison; child sex abuse case overturned
A Marine colonel whose conviction for sexual abuse of a child was overturned has now been released from prison and is awaiting a decision about his retirement request.Col. Daniel H. Wilson, of Mason,...
View ArticleNMCCL pharmacy named Navy's Pharmacy Team of the Year
Filling more than 3,000 prescriptions a day is just a normal day in the office for Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s pharmacy team.The team’s ability to fill nearly 1.2 million prescriptions in...
View Article10 years ago today, a Fort Hood mass shooting changed this soldier's life
On a Friday night in October, Patrick Zeigler lay in a tattoo shop in Daytona Beach. His shirt off and chest bare, he braced as the tattoo gun pierced his skin.He had mulled the design for several...
View Article10 years ago, a Fort Hood mass shooting changed this soldier's life
On a Friday night in October, Patrick Zeigler lay in a tattoo shop in Daytona Beach. His shirt off and chest bare, he braced as the tattoo gun pierced his skin.He had mulled the design for several...
View ArticleVeterans Tribute Weekend planned for Jacksonville
Veterans are getting so much more than one day of appreciation here in Jacksonville.The first Veterans Tribute Weekend planned for Nov. 8-11 will include the annual parade and ceremony along with one...
View Article5 ways to support veterans, their families, on Veterans Day
Most Americans feel genuine gratitude for veterans and military members who have served or are currently serving our country. But we can do more to actively support them aside from saying; “Thank you...
View ArticleVeterans Day a special 'thank-you' for military service
Army veteran James Jones, of Jacksonville, said a simple “thank you” is much appreciated on the day set aside each year to honor the country’s veterans.“I appreciate it when someone walks up and says...
View ArticleNMCCL to host Diabetes Awareness Month events
Those who are diagnosed with a disease like diabetes, can feel overwhelmed with how to properly manage and live with their disease.Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Family Medicine Physician Lt. Cmdr....
View ArticleTwo pilots killed in training 'mishap' at Okla. Air Force base
ENID, Okla. – Two pilots were killed in a "mishap" involving two training jets at Vance Air Force Base Thursday morning. According to a release from the base, two T-38 Talons were performing a routine...
View ArticleCamp Lejeune environmental clean-up efforts continue
A group of organizations met this week in hopes of informing the community about clean-up efforts aboard U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.The Restoration Advisory Board, an arm of Camp Lejeune’s...
View ArticleTips: Dealing with deployment during the holidays
Families are getting ready for the holiday season, with Thanksgiving around the corner and Christmas and New Year’s Eve following close on its heels. Unfortunately, some families will not be quite...
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