Third party program helps hospital earn money
August 17, 2005 — The Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital can acquire money from private insurance companies to help them expand different services of the hospital. If beneficiaries of the Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital have private health insurance, the hospital can file a claim from the insurance company to help pay for medicine in the pharmacy and to buy newer equipment as MORE
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Camp Lejeune brings home fifth CINC award
August 17, 2005 — Major Gen. Robert C. Dickerson, Marine Corps Base commanding general, accepted the 2004 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence Wednesday at the Pentagon. This is Camp Lejeune’s fifth CINC award, highlighting the base for its outstanding and innovative efforts of those who operate and maintain defense installations. “It is MORE
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Air Quality Program trains Marines in air quality
August 16, 2005 — The Air Quality Program with the Environmental Management Department held the first class of its newly created Air Quality Training here August 16. The class was created to improve the compliance of air quality standards on Camp Lejeune by giving the students information on federal, state and Marine Corps regulations on air pollution, according to MORE
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Riders form association to keep base stables open
August 15, 2005 — A group of horse owners that board their pets at Camp Lejeune’s on-base stables have formed the Scarlet and Gold Riding Club and assumed management of the facilities as of June 1, after Marine Corps Community Services, the previous administrative body, announced plans to close the stables due to a lack of funding. “If we hadn’t taken over, there MORE
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Lejeune High School students earn Naval honors for 3rd year in a row
August 15, 2005 — The Lejeune High School U.S. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program has been designated a JROTC Naval Honor School in recognition of their outstanding achievements and progress made through the program during the 2004-5 school year. “Only ten percent of JROTC units earn this award each year,” said retired Lt. Col. Joseph Valore, MORE
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New emission inspections start Jan. 2006
August 10, 2005 — Onslow county will be made an emissions county in January 2006, requiring annual emission testing of 1996 and newer automobiles. This applies to all service and family members living and working here. Failure to have the emissions tested will result in a $250 fine and the owner will not be able to procure services from the Department of Motor MORE
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Alternative fuel available for government vehicles
August 5, 2005 — Camp Lejeune is the first base in the Marine Corps to offer 85 percent ethanol fuel mix, which can be used in more than 100 of alternative fuel vehicles here. The mixture, known as E85, provides a cheaper, safer and more efficient fuel to government vehicles. E85 has a 100 to 105 octane rating, which is much higher than even premium grade gasoline. MORE
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Marines to be first reservists with Small Craft Company
August 2, 2005 — Twenty-two Marines were the first reservists to become Small Unit River Craft coxswain during the coxswain course here July 25 to Aug. 12. Marines and U.S. Coast Guardsmen with the Special Missions Training Center taught the course. The Marines will be the newest members of Small Craft Company, which until now has been comprised of only active MORE
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Bethesda native earns Bronze Star Medal for oustanding service in Iraq
August 1, 2005 — While serving as the brigade senior advisor with Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Lt. Col. Russell E. Jamison earned the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in connection with combat operations. Major Gen. Robert C. Dickerson, commanding general, Marine Corps Base, MORE
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Paintball beneficial to service, family members
July 30, 2005 — Three people make their way through a field filled with obstacles. They slowly walk around the obstacle with weapons ready to fire, when suddenly, a burst of gunshots filled the air. Instead of yelling for a medic or collapsing to the ground after taking fire, the group puts their hands in the air and walks off the field. This is not the latest in MORE
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