MCIEAST ’in the process of implementing’ DoD face mask order
The Department of Defense has encouraged all individuals on DoD property, installations and facilities to wear cloth face coverings "to the extent practical," when they can’t maintain six feet of...
View ArticleMCIEAST addresses concerns in base housing study
MCIEAST officials say steps have been taken to address concerns made in a recent report that found a need for improved oversight by the Department of Defense over the condition of privatized base...
View ArticleLejeune teen named Marine Corps Military Child of the Year
Niklas Cooper is a junior at Lejeune High School who was recently selected as the winner of the Operation Homefront Marine Corps Military Child of the Year award, a prestigious award given to one...
View ArticleMarines help save patients bound for USNS Comfort
NEW YORK (NNS) -- U.S. Marine Sgt. Austin Loppe had just started his shift providing security for Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) on April 7 when he got an urgent call...
View ArticleSurvivor describes battle with ‘monster’ virus
A horror show monster.Those are the only words Jacksonville resident Life Dean can find to give form to the series of mental, physical and spiritual traumas he endured after falling prey to the...
View ArticleCamp Lejeune postpones Fourth of July Festival
With spring time among us, summer festivals and events in Onslow County are just around the corner. However, due to the coronavirus, one of the more notorious events has been postponed.Marine Corps...
View ArticleLejeune Marines subdue hostile passenger on airplane
Three U.S. Marines detained a hostile passenger who caused a disruption by making threatening comments during a flight from Japan to Texas, May 4, 2020.Capt. Daniel Kult, Sgt. John Dietrick, and...
View ArticleFreelance job platform to help military vets
FreelanceVets.com has launched an exclusive job platform that will connect U.S. veterans and military spouses eager to work from home – either by choice or out of necessity – with employers who need...
View ArticleNCIS investigating Camp Lejeune Marine's death
The death of a Marine stationed aboard Camp Lejeune is under investigation.Private First Class Tyler Knight Cox, 19, died on the afternoon of April 29, according to Commstrat Engagements Officer 2nd...
View ArticleSomeone in Michigan tried to recycle a live Civil War cannonball. A bomb...
DETROIT — If you need more news that sounds too weird to be true, you're in luck: Someone in Michigan, tried to recycle a Civil War cannonball. Grand Rapids police officers were dispatched to the Kent...
View ArticleMarine ultrarunners raising awareness of veteran suicide
Two friends running in two different locations have done so with one purpose: To raise awareness about veteran suicide.Retired Marine Sgt. Maj. James Huller, of Richlands, and friend Marine Staff Sgt....
View ArticleVeterans honor the fallen on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to honor lost loved ones who served in the military, and remember the ultimate sacrifice they paid.Josh Fortier was medically discharged from the Marine Corps in 2012 after...
View ArticleMother seeks answers from NCIS for son’s death
The mother of a Marine who died while stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is heartbroken and angry, while looking for answers for her son’s death.Private First Class Tyler Knight Cox, 19, died...
View ArticleMCIEAST installations returning to HPCON-B
Marine Corps Installations East announced Friday most of their installations will be transitioning from Health Protection Condition Charlie to Bravo, in alignment with local, state, federal, and...
View ArticleTrump opposes changing names of Fort Bragg, other posts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration will "not even consider" changing the name of any of the 10 Army bases that are named for Confederate army officers, including...
View ArticleMurphy continues tour with billion dollar base assessment
Congressman Greg Murphy continued his Eastern North Carolina tour on Wednesday, taking a visit with leaders from across the Navy and Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. His main...
View ArticleNMCCL announces new commander
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune hosted a Change of Command ceremony on Thursday at the medical center.United States Navy Captain Reginald S. Ewing III will take over for Navy Captain Jeffrey W....
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