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Base does its part for endangered species

The bald eagle was chosen as the emblem of the United States of America, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, according to State Handbook and Guide Resources.This American symbol was one of the first animals placed on the endangered species list with the establishment of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.And while the bird

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Ground-breaking Corporals’ Course ongoing

Never in the history of the Marine Corps has a Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy taught a Corporals’ Course. The SNCO academy at Camp Lejeune is now teaching courses on a regular basis. The first ever of these classes is taking place at Camp Geiger right now.Staff Sgt. Edward A. Negron, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Corporals’

Hotline offers options

Camp Lejeune is home to many costly supplies, vehicles and equipment. The abuse of these things is costly to the tax payer and most importantly — the mission. Fortunately, there is a way to combat this threat.The Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline is available for reporting such crimes to the proper authorities without going through the chain of

Harry Potter mania comes to Lejeune

Diane Conner sat in a camp chair in front of the Base Theatre. Her three daughters, Laura, 16, Rachel 14, and Christine, 11, were assembled around her on the steps. Dozens of other folks were lined up behind them, but only about 10 or so were in front of them. That was key.Though the Conner family and those around them did take note of the blazing

Harry Potter comes to Camp Lejuene

With the stars twinkling in the heat of the night, a crowd begins to form. They are an orderly bunch, lined up one family unit at a time all down the queue, yet even the casual observer can tell they are buzzing with excitement.At the stroke of half past 10 p.m., a witch in blue robes bedecked in stars steps out to provide instruction. Then the

Marine Tae Kwon Do team medals at Senior Nationals

Kicking some tail and taking names; the Marine Corps Tae Kwon Do team competed July 10-11, in the 2007 Senior Nationals in San Jose, Calif.The team came home from its first-ever national competition with three gold medals, four silvers and one bronze.Marines on the team come from different bases across the nation. Matthew Dalrymple (team captain),

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Every one of the 222 runners entered in the Lejeune 8K Mud Run completed the challenging course July 26, 2007. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Every one of the 222 runners entered in the Lejeune 8K Mud Run completed the challenging course July 26, 2007.

Lejeune gets down and dirty - Mud Run 2007 attracts 222 competitors

It took Keith Wilson 36:54 to negotiate Saturday’s Lejeune 8-kilometer Mud Run and become “King of the Mud.” Wilson, a Camp Lejeune-based Marine from Parkersburg, W.Va., was joined by Raleigh, N.C. native Andrea Smythe, who claimed the women’s crown with a 43:41.The race marked the fifth leg of the 2007 Marine Corps Grand Prix Series, which also

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Navy Lt. John Jacob Eastman, the command chaplain of the Marine Corps Engineer School at Courthouse Bay reflects on how he can use the Bible to educate religious students. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Navy Lt. John Jacob Eastman, the command chaplain of the Marine Corps Engineer School at Courthouse Bay reflects on how he can use the Bible to educate religious students.

Chaplain praised for Bible ministry

Navy chaplains have been following Marines into battle since 1778 not wielding a weapon save one – the scriptures.Navy Lt. John Jacob Eastman, the command chaplain of the Marine Corps Engineer School at Courthouse Bay here, has been selected to receive the 2007 Witherspoon Award for his commitment to and encouragement of Bible, from the National

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Major uniform changes implemented

Marines can expect some new changes to the summer and winter uniform regulations and tighter restrictions when it comes to the use of the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform off base.A Marine Corps Administrative Message scheduled for release this week modifies the current Marine Corps Order P1020.34G governing Marine Corps Uniform Regulations.“Our

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Major uniform changes implemented

Marines can expect some new changes to the summer and winter uniform regulations and tighter restrictions when it comes to the use of the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform off base.A Marine Corps Administrative Message scheduled for release this week modifies the current Marine Corps Order P1020.34G governing Marine Corps Uniform Regulations.“Our