Courthouse Bay receives new Engineer School commander
Daniel O’Hora is a colonel, but that doesn’t mean he’s not still an engineer."You can re-label us but you can’t take the engineer out of the officer," said O’Hora, the new commanding officer of the...
View ArticleDanish, Lejeune wounded warriors face off in adaptive sports
Twenty-six Danish soldiers are visiting the Wounded Warrior Battalion East aboard Camp Lejeune for two days of adaptive sports and friendly competition before continuing to Washington D.C. and the...
View ArticlePOW/MIA ceremony slated for Lejeune Memorial Gardens
Rolling Thunder, Inc., Chapter 5 NC will host the local ceremony in conjunction with National POW/MIA Recognition Day 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Lejeune Memorial Gardens.
View ArticleHospital skipper speaks with retirees on veteran issues
At Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, the commanding officer wants patients to be treated like family.Capt. Jim Hancock, the commanding officer of NHCL, met with local military retirees Thursday afternoon to...
View ArticlePrisoner of war shares experiences in Vietnam
Raymond Schrump remained stoic while sharing his prisoner of war experiences, until he talked about what got him through them.It was the love of his wife and children.On Friday, the retired Army...
View ArticleUPDATE: Tickets 'sold out' for upcoming show
Onslow County Schools will present the President's Own United States Marine Band on Oct. 4 at Northside High School, 365 Commons Drive in Jacksonville. The concert is free, but advance tickets are...
View ArticleFootball star visits Camp Lejeune for suicide prevention program
Everyday stressors like bills and maintaining a healthy family can be a lot for anyone to handle. Add the pressure of training to protect and serve the United States from an enemy, and it is no wonder...
View ArticleAnnual retiree appreciation day slated for Saturday
Camp Lejeune will host the annual Retiree Appreciation Day Saturday for retired military members and their spouses. Veterans and active duty Marines are also invited to attend.The event will be held at...
View ArticleRetirees catch up at annual Camp Lejeune event
After attendees had their fill of freshly-cooked fish on the grill, laughter could be heard from the almost-empty dining hall where two Vietnam veterans were chatting.Friends for more than three...
View ArticlePlaque unveiled in memory of Montford Point Marine
U.S. Marine retired Gunnery Sgt. Glenn J. White was drafted into the military but his service wasn’t wanted solely because of his skin color.So he was separated from the rest of Marine Corps’ recruits...
View ArticleThe raging debate over the American sailor who refused to salute during the...
The U.S. Navy says it is investigating a sailor who did not salute as the national anthem played during a flag-raising ceremony at Pearl Harbor this month. On Sept. 19, Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye...
View ArticleVA seeks public comments on Lejeune water contamination
A proposed rule would presume a connection between eight diseases and contaminated water aboard Camp Lejeune — getting benefits more quickly to veterans sickened by the exposure.Veterans Affairs (VA)...
View ArticleActive shooter drill demonstrates crisis response
Two armed gunmen roamed the halls of Brewster Middle School aboard Camp Lejeune early Wednesday morning as part of a planned emergency response demonstration.The scenario involved active shooters...
View ArticleCamp Lejeune Marines, sailors to provide relief in Matthew's wake
Marines and sailors from Camp Lejeune are en route to the Carribean to provide humanitarian relief after Hurricane Matthew.Approximately 300 Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit...
View ArticleCamp Lejeune takes steps to prepare for storm
Camp Lejeune is ready for Hurricane Matthew.As of 4:30 p.m. Friday residents were advised to stop all water-based activities following the securing of Onslow Beach and all of the marinas.Director of...
View ArticleVeteran, military appreciation event celebrates 20 years
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and The Military Order of the Lancers has a list of more than 50 vendors, artists and attractions they will be using to give veterans, active duty military and their...
View ArticleCol. Escalante retires afer 30 years of service
After 30 years of dedication to the United States Marine Corps, Col. Yori Escalante retired on Friday. A ceremony at John A. Lejeune Hall aboard Camp Lejeune was held to celebrate his accomplishments...
View ArticleVeterans in need get outfitted for winter
Homeless and indigent veterans received much needed cold weather gear such as boots, overcoats, socks and thermals Thursday afternoon.The event was open to veterans only and offered multiple resources...
View ArticleLejeune Memorial Gardens readied for upcoming ceremony
Hurricane Matthew damage no match for clean-up efforts
View Article2nd MLG sergeant major released from duties
Less than a year ago 2nd Marine Logistics Group welcomed Sgt. Maj. Darryl Cherry to the leadership command, expecting him to uphold the level of success his predecessor created.As of Oct. 3, Cherry has...
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