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Name placards for U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Pace, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Col. Thomas C. Farrington II, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, at the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Name placards for U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Pace, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Col. Thomas C. Farrington II, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, at the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Pace, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks about installations goals during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Pace, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks about installations goals during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders with Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and community members bow their heads for an invocation during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders with Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and community members bow their heads for an invocation during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Pace, right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, greets a community member during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Pace, right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, greets a community member during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas C. Farrington II, center, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, speaks about the MCAS New River’s recent energy exercise during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas C. Farrington II, center, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, speaks about the MCAS New River’s recent energy exercise during the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon at the Onslow County Government Center, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 4, 2026. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration between military, local government, businesses and community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

Hurricane Season Begins June 1

Hurricane Season Begins June 1

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, the incoming commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, addresses service members and civilian guests attending the change of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, the incoming commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, addresses service members and civilian guests attending the change of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., the outgoing commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, addresses service members and civilian guests attending the change of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., the outgoing commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, addresses service members and civilian guests attending the change of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, the incoming commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., the outgoing commanding general, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, embrace during a relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, the incoming commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., the outgoing commanding general, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, embrace during a relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, left, the incoming commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, is presented the unit colors by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, the outgoing commanding general, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, during a relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, left, the incoming commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, is presented the unit colors by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, the outgoing commanding general, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, during a relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Rizzo relinquished command of MCIEAST to Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune present the colors during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. relinquished command of MCIEAST to Col. Gregory B. Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune present the colors during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. relinquished command of MCIEAST to Col. Gregory B. Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune march with the colors during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. relinquished command of MCIEAST to Col. Gregory B. Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune march with the colors during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. relinquished command of MCIEAST to Col. Gregory B. Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cotton, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, stands in place before a relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. relinquished command of MCIEAST to Col. Gregory B. Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cotton, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Installations East–Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, stands in place before a relinquishment of command ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. relinquished command of MCIEAST to Col. Gregory B. Pace. Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rizzo is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

July 4th Celebration
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee )

July 4th Celebration (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee )

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

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Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

Photo by Courtesy Asset

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), pass around the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), pass around the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, senior enlisted leader, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks on the work ethic and customer service compliments received for Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center, after an award ceremony at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, senior enlisted leader, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks on the work ethic and customer service compliments received for Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center, after an award ceremony at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base(MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, presents the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to a Marine with the MCB Camp Lejeune Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base(MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, presents the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to a Marine with the MCB Camp Lejeune Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks about the importance of administrative specialists in the Marine Corps after presenting the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to the Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks about the importance of administrative specialists in the Marine Corps after presenting the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to the Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto