MCB Camp Lejeune recognizes heroic lifeguard
September 9, 2011 — Sitting, scanning the waters on her lifeguard chair at the Area 2 Pool aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 6, Josie Martin was picking out patrons and running scenarios through her head of what might or could happen – something she was taught to do as a lifeguard.Martin happened to be watching a young man in the pool, thinking about what he MORE
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Base hunting program helps manage deer population
September 8, 2011 — Last week, The Globe addressed the problem with the deer overpopulation in areas that have been affected by construction. In this week's article, hunters are asked to get involved with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's hunting program to help tackle the problems that the increased deer bring to areas with human traffic.In Eastern North Carolina, the MORE
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Camp Lejeune receives Warrior Preservation Award
September 8, 2011 — In an awards ceremony held at Base Safety aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, presented the Warrior Preservation Award for fiscal year 2010 to the Base Safety Department, Sept. 8.This award is presented each fiscal year to the Marine Corps installation that has MORE
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Fallen combat instructor remembered
September 4, 2011 — At only 24 years old, Sgt. Paul Mauser has done more than most people will ever do in their lifetime. With three deployments under his belt and a bright career still ahead of him, Mauser’s death was too soon.Mauser was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in the early morning hours of Aug. 5 while conducting training near Camp Devildog.“I’ve MORE
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Main gate completion to require brief closure Sept. 23 - 26
September 2, 2011 — For those Marines who wake up early enough to go aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune before 5 a.m., there might be a slight deviation in the drive to work in the near future.From 7 p.m. Sept. 23 to 5 a.m. Sept. 26, the base’s main gate will be closed to all thru traffic due to finalization of the new canopy and the main road that runs MORE
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SNCOs encouraged to apply for Congressional Fellowship Program
September 2, 2011 — Though the Marine Administrative Message isn’t out yet for the Office of Legislative Affairs Congressional Fellowship Program, the Marine Corps Installations – East Career Retention office is spreading the word about the prestigious program.On Sept. 15, Marines with the Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs will visit the Midway Park Theater MORE
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Energy, space efficient buildings constructed for Regimental compound
September 1, 2011 — The increased number of Marines, as a result of the "Grow the Force" initiative, has caused crowding within facilities and parking lots aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune within the past few years. MCB Camp Lejeune addressed this problem by constructing the Wallace Creek Complex, which is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 14.The $196-million MORE
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Power outages scheduled for housing communities
September 1, 2011 — Power outages are scheduled to occur and will affect several housing communities aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.Brewster Boulevard is being expanded to add an extra east–bound and west–bound lane. Because of the expansion, power lines currently in place are being removed and a new set of power lines have been installed farther away from MORE
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Camp Lejeune named best Large Fire Department of the Year in the Marine Corps
September 1, 2011 — In May, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Fire and Emergency Services Division, Department of Public Safety was named the recipient of the Large Fire Department of the Year for the Marine Corps. Four months later, the personnel of the Fire and Emergency Services Division were presented with the plaque by Col. Daniel J. Lecce, the commanding officer MORE
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