This week in history (Aug. 16 – 23)
August 16, 2007 — 23 August 1984: The last Marines to serve peace-keeping duty in Lebanon arrived home. The 24th Marine Amphibious Unit arrived off the coast of Lebanon on 9 April to relieve Marines of the 22nd MAU who were guarding the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. The 24th MAU left Beirut on 31 July, marking the last presence of U.S. combat troops in Beirut since MORE
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CFC begins aboard Lejeune
August 16, 2007 — It’s that most wonderful time of the year.No not Christmas; the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign begins here Sept. 3.The 2006 CFC generated $712,342.38 in donations for non-profit organizations, but this year the campaign is hoping to net more than $1 million, said Kristi Halstead, director of the Onslow County’s CFC.“These charities either touch us, MORE
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Lejeune motorcycle safety video nets award
August 16, 2007 — There have been four deaths and eight injuries of Camp Lejeune Marines while riding motorcycles since October of 2006In an effort to reduce these deaths and injuries the Marine Corps Installations East Department of Public Safety and II Marine Expeditionary Force’s Department of Safety and Standardization educate Marines and provide commands MORE
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Base recycling center is doing its part
August 16, 2007 — Recycling is one of the biggest environmental success stories of the last 20 years, helping to save our ecosystems and preserve the Earth’s balance of life.This is why Camp Lejeune, with the help of the Material Recovery Facility off Piney Green Road, is working to recycle as much waste material as possible.“We recycle newspapers, white papers, MORE
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Contemporary worship service held at Onslow Beach
August 16, 2007 — A new type of church service is taking place every Sunday through Labor Day at Onslow Beach. The service is short and relaxed, making for a different experience than a traditional chapel service.“The purpose of the service is to provide a place where families can go to relax and worship, said Cmdr. Alan Hansen, Marine Corps Base, deputy command MORE
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Camp Special time gives parents a night off
August 16, 2007 — For service members with a child who requires special medical or educational services, it can be difficult to find time to do simple things like going to get a cup of coffee.This is why so many parents look forward to programs offered by the Exceptional Family Member Program such as Camp Special Time, held at the Stone St. Youth Pavilion, said MORE
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Mom Fest provides support, ideas to mothers of preschoolers
August 16, 2007 — Mothers of young children, listen up! There is an upcoming event that you might find of interest.The 3rd Annual Mom Fest is scheduled to take place Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held on the lawn of the Jacksonville Bible Church on 501 Anne St., in downtown Jacksonville.“It’s an outdoor, walk-through festival for families,” said MORE
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Former Marine, president of Campbell University dies
August 16, 2007 — Campbell University and the Marine Corps have suffered a great loss in the passing of a former Marine, president and chairman of Campbell University.Dr. Norman A. Wiggins passed away the morning of Aug. 1 at Wake Forest University Medical Center.Wiggins was the third president of Campbell University a small, private Baptist university outside of MORE
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Frost calls save money
August 9, 2007 — Camp Lejeune officials have recently begun issuing energy alerts to base personnel due to increased consumption in the hot summer months.Alerts or, Frost Calls, are sent out to warn personnel of periods when energy cost are peaking. The messages contain suggestions on how to use less energy to help the base decrease consumption.“Frost Calls help us MORE
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Lejeune dependent takes tae kwon do medal
August 9, 2007 — JaWaun Stanley wants you to remember his name so you will be ready when the 2016 Olympics roll around. That is when the now-10-year-old Berkley Manor resident expects to make his first appearance as a member of the United States tae kwon do team.Stanley, the son of Gunnery Sgt. Edward K. and Candita Stanley, returned to Camp Lejeune with a bronze MORE
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