Down East Cyclists pushes forward, hosts first race in three years
March 17, 2013 — A local cyclist had a mission to build a mountain-bike trail, but more importantly, he wanted to create a place where families can go spend time together and have fun.Jeff LeBlanc, a retired master gunnery sergeant and president of Down East Cyclists, did something he’s been waiting three years to do, host a mountain-bike race. LeBlanc officially MORE
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Unattended cooking can lead to unexpected results
March 14, 2013 — Evening time at a busy home can get hectic when trying to cook dinner with a house full of children. Across the United States, an average of 160,000 cooking related fires occur each year making cooking safety a big issue, and aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune it’s no different.Camp Lejeune’s number one cause of house fires is directly related MORE
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Admin chief competes for high marks, emerges as instructor of year
March 13, 2013 — Gunnery Sgt. Juan R. Ortegon, the academics chief at the Personnel Administration School was named the Marine Corps Combat Service Support School Instructor of the Year for excellence, and demonstrating superior performance in the classroom at Camp Johnson, a satellite installation of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 13.Col. Paul F. Bertholf, MORE
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Health-and-comfort inspection reveals contraband
March 12, 2013 — A health-and-comfort inspection into each room, office and common area throughout the barracks of 8th Engineer Support Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune revealed more than just contraband March 4. Staff non-commissioned officers and officers probed drawers, closets, ventilation shafts and any place a sneaky service member could hide MORE
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Marines take aim
March 11, 2013 — It rained like the end of the world. The wind blew from every direction. It was cold. Despite the clime, 150 Marines took aim during the Intramural Rifle and Pistol Competition at Stone Bay’s rifle and pistol ranges aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune March 11 through 14.Weapons Training Battalion hosted Marines from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine MORE
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Physical fitness not only part to heart health puzzle
March 11, 2013 — Heart health is not just for the out-of-shape masses. Even those who appear to be in great shape should take the time to assess their risks for heart disease. February is American Heart Month, a time to become better educated about heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the United States. “Marines think as long as they’re fit, MORE
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Grand Prix 10k Endurance Run a challenge to seasoned, rookie athletes
March 11, 2013 — For those who want to crawl through the mud or climb a cargo net among other obstacles through a 10k course, the time is near for February’s Grand Prix event, a 10k endurance course open to the public and scheduled for Saturday aboard Camp Devildog, a satellite camp of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “It’s a good alternative to your usual workout,” MORE
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Record numbers for Devil Dog Extreme Endurance Challenge 10K
March 11, 2013 — More than 400 adventure seekers trudged through waist-deep mud, scaled cargo nets and climbed over large walls as they journeyed through Marine Corps Community Services’ Extreme Endurance Challenge 10K at Camp Devil Dog, a satellite installation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 9. “There was record participation (compared to previous MORE
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Mentors lead professional, personal growth of mentees
March 11, 2013 — No Marine grows to their full potential without outside influence. Every Marine learns from those before. Call them superiors, teachers or leaders but each who provide guidance and advise their juniors are mentors. In the Marine Corps, mentorship is an everyday action. Sometimes it’s informal, but for those who want more bang for their buck, the MORE
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Demo Day makes golfers drive longer, swing better
March 9, 2013 — More than 100 service members, retired military and family members of all ages swung their clubs during the Demo Day at the Paradise Point Golf Course driving range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 9.Five golf club manufacturing companies with Professional Golf Association of America players representing each company displayed various MORE
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