Midway Park, AMCC move into new era for housing
July 13, 2012 — It’s the end of an era for the Midway Park neighborhood aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Residents who lived in the community only five years ago may find it hard to believe, but their old homes are all but gone. The few houses remaining are empty, awaiting the hands of change that tore down the walls next door.Built in the early days of MORE
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Flash mob catches base patrons by surprise
July 13, 2012 — Service members and base patrons dining and shopping in the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune witnessed an unusual act July 13. In the blink of an eye a group of people suddenly assembled inside of the main entrance of the exchange and caught viewers off guard with their dance performance. The occasion created by Bill MORE
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Marine Earns Silver Star for Efforts in Afghanistan
July 12, 2012 — He watched as five Marines beside him dropped, struck by the sheer force of insurgent machine gun fire. Within seconds, Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Cole joined his brothers as a three-round burst lifted his 200-pound frame and 80 pounds of gear completely off the ground, moved him five feet in the air, and slammed him into the dirt– all in less than half a MORE
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Professionalism key in coming election
July 11, 2012 — When Marines first don their uniforms and pick up their rifles, they do not set aside their citizenship. They reaffirm it, vow to guard it and assume the responsibility to maintain the professionalism of their station.Exercising civic rights and upholding military obligations can be a balancing act for Marines. While they are encouraged to MORE
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Engineer school offers internationals training opportunities
July 11, 2012 — From Jamaica and Brazil to the Czech Republic and Hungary, they’ve come with one unifying purpose. They’re here to train. For more than half a century, Marines trained at the Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Alongside classroom instruction, officers and enlisted personnel alike receive the hands-on, in-the-dirt MORE
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Spouses release stress with spa, workshop
July 7, 2012 — Military spouses face a different set of challenges than their civilian counterparts. The weight of managing any household can be tough, but for those who have to concern themselves with deployments, training, and the tempo of the everyday military lifestyle, it can prove to be quite draining. “It gets a little wearing to be the one person who MORE
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IREST presents sleep-like therapy
July 5, 2012 — Anxiety, depression, stress and many other factors can greatly hinder a Marine or sailor’s ability to do their job effectively. An emotional or psychological problem can ruin personal and professional relationships as well.Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune has a newly implemented program called Integrative Restoration, which is a form of yoga-nidra, MORE
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Bombers put dominance on display
July 5, 2012 — The crack of wooden bats and the sound of players sliding into bases were prevalent at the Tarawa Terrace baseball complex as two baseball games were played aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area June 24.The Lejeune Bombers took on the Breaktime Warriors during the second game of the night.The 5-2 Bombers came out firing from the MORE
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Families explore, learn about animals on base
July 5, 2012 — Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is home to a vast number of animals and plants. Many of them thrive, some struggle to survive, but all of them are aided by base patrons who act as nature’s shepherds. Families attended Onslow Beach’s Expedition Mammals and Animals of North Carolina event hosted at the Onslow Beach Osprey Pavilion aboard MCB Camp MORE
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Workshop prepares families for natural disaster
July 5, 2012 — Nature has dealt North Carolina’s coast every natural disaster there is. These disasters can create chaos, but developing a plan can help manage the disorder and keep families safe.Patrons of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune face the possibility of dangerous and destructive weather every year. To assist families in preparing for these worst-case MORE
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