Marines participate in counter IED training
April 30, 2014 — Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion walked through a makeshift village, understanding danger could be anywhere. They scanned the ground with metal detectors and moved about with great care past innocuous homes at a counter IED course held at the Marine Corps Engineer School’s Home Station Training Lanes in Holly Ridge, N.C., April 25. As MORE
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Fillmore assumes command of Personnel Administration School
April 29, 2014 — Lt. Col. Charles Winchester relinquished his duties as commanding officer of Personnel Administration School to Lt. Col. Paul Fillmore during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, April 17. Winchester leaves PA School to report to 9th Marine Corps District, where he will serve as the executive officer. “I’m going to MORE
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Community recognizes Ken Hagan, Ronnie Ross
April 26, 2014 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Joining other local sports legends, Ken Hagan and Ronnie Ross were added to the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 26.Hagan, a Marine Corps veteran, has served the Onslow County athletic MORE
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Camp Lejeune recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month
April 16, 2014 — April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reflect and learn about responsible alcohol consumption.Aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and throughout the Marines Corps, the effects of excessive alcohol use have not gone unnoticed. From Oct. 1, 2013 to Jan. 31, the installation saw 98 cases of service members driving while intoxicated, as well as MORE
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Personnel Administration teacher shows great leadership skills in classroom, wins award
April 16, 2014 — Gunnery Sgt. Hector Vicente was awarded as the Instructor of the Quarter and Instructor of the Year for Personnel Administration School and Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools Instructor of the Year aboard Camp Johnson, March 20.Vicente’s hard work and dedication earned him the awards for 2013, bringing PA school its second consecutive MORE
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Fishin’ for Fun run honors Month of the Military Child
April 12, 2014 — More than 75 runners participated in the Fishin’ for Fun Run hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at Orde Pond Recreation Area aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 12.MCCS created the fun run in honor of Month of the Military Child to show appreciation for the sacrifices of military children in the community.“We want to bring attention MORE
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Base personnel hoping to improve traffic safety
April 11, 2014 — Recent changes have come to traffic regulations aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.The goal is to ensure drivers are following all laws and regulations, as well as making sure their information is updated and valid with the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.Previous incidents on and off-base have led to policy changes giving more MORE
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Lejeune’s Urgent Response drill tests capabilities
April 11, 2014 — The sound of bullets rang through the air and when the dust settled, 21 people were left wounded or killed, hostages were taken, and hours of negotiations passed by aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 3.This was all part of a training scenario where three roleplaying active shooters roamed through the hospital point area testing the MORE
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Marines, industry come together at Marine South Expo
April 10, 2014 — Marines and sailors attended the 21st annual Marine South Military Exposition to meet various industry representatives aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 9 and 10.Representatives from more than 120 companies attended the event, giving Marines the opportunity to browse new technology, equipment and weapons, ranging from handguns and MORE
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Farmers market coming to Camp Lejeune
April 10, 2014 — There’s nothing like strolling through a vibrant farmers market. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables overflowing from baskets; the smell of fresh-baked cookies and pies lingering in the air, and the hum of a community coming together – it’s enough to entice anyone. Beginning Tuesday, the Onslow County Farmers Market will set up shop at the MORE
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