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Camp Lejeune News

Archive: 2008

A mile for each fallen hero

One mile for every service member who perished that faithful day 25 years ago — that was the plan. Walk one mile to honor those men who died in the barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon. They came in peace, and so did he. Steven Ayers left the country of Lebanon many years ago, but mentally he feels like he never left. Every day he looks back

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Here for such a time as this

“Tarawa Terrace chapel is one of Camp Lejeune’s best hidden secrets. As I have said in the past, I say again, the Tarawa Terrace Chapel is a collection of ordinary people who come together to regularly to seek the face of an extraordinary God,” Chaplain Lt. Jones Ofuasia said. Chaplain Ofuasia, is the lead Pastor of the Tarawa Terrace chapel and a

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The American Dream: MSOAG Marine looks back on his long journey to the Corps, MARSOC

In his book, “The Epic of America”, James Truslow Adams described the American dream as “…that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for every man, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” Although the American dream means something different to each of us, one Marine with U.S. Marine Corps

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What it takes to be an All-Marine wrestler

If you’re not completely insane, then you know messing with a wrestler probably isn’t the best idea. Now, a normal, everyday high school or college wrestler could probably do some damage to an average “Joe” if he got him on the ground - shoulders would start popping out, the sound of cracking elbows and knees bent in the wrong direction might

Marines take care of their own in 2007 CFC

$850,873.38 donated to charity. That stunning accomplishment is reality. Almost one million dollars was donated to the Combined Federal Campaign. Through the year of 2007, federal employees from around the Onslow county area gave enough in donations to break records. When a donator gives his money he can either chose to send it to a certain charity

Chaplains: serving since 1776

Chaplains are a very unique part of the Marine Corps. The Chaplains Corps was formed only a year after the Marine Corps itself was created. In the second article of the Navy regulations of 1775 which started the movement toward the chaplains read: "The Commanders of the ships of the thirteen original United Colonies, are to take care that divine

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Representatives check in on wounded warriors

House Armed Services, Military Personnel Subcommittee representatives visited here Monday. Their mission was to review the personnel priorities and issues facing the community, base and Fleet Marine Force tenants. Representatives toured the Wounded Warrior Barracks to assess the facilities where approximately 125 of our injured service members

Tradition of strong Marines carries on

Sywnayk’s Scarlet and Gold Traditions is not only a gathering place for Marines active and retired alike to congregate and socialize, but it is also a one of a kind museum full of Marine Corps and Navy memorabilia. To go along with the museum and all of its history, once again a historic award presentation has taken place at Sywanyk’s. The C.A.

Corpsman saves a life and possible many more

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. Keep you finger straight and off the trigger until you’re ready to fire. Keep the weapon on safe until you ready to fire. Weapon safety rules are taken seriously and are strictly enforced. Marines and sailors are required to follow these

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Ordinance from 1865: still dangerous

Explosives can be found all over the United States and are most commonly found on battlefields. The majority of these bombs contain black powder and are extremely dangerous, said a Marine with Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “People don’t realize their [souvenirs] are fully loaded bombs,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3