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Learn how to prevent cooking fires like a head chef

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries in the United States, but there are a few simple steps that will help prevent these dangerous fires to keep everyone safe. “In 2002 alone, cooking-related fires caused an estimated 185,600 structure fires, 80 civilians deaths, 3,875 injuries and $481 million in property damage in the

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Closure for Williams, Texans defensive end visits II MEF wounded warriors

“One hundred and ten (degrees) in Texas is nothing like 110 on the battleline,” said Mario Williams, first pick in 2006 NFL Draft to the wounded warriors at MCB Camp Lejeune Friday morning. Surrounded by a sea of digital brown and green, some on crutches, some leaning on canes, he addressed a group of more than 50 Marines and sailors injured in

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Marines from SOI East aide local authorities in search and rescue

Hundreds of Marines and a number of Navy corpsman from Camp Lejeune’s School of Infantry East assisted dozens of civilian organizations during a five-day search and rescue mission here, June 7-11. 79-year-old Santo Deblasi, who had been taking prescription medication to treat a long-standing nervous disorder, wandered away from his family’s home on

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee, speaks to the Marines of II Marine Expeditionary Force at Goettge Memorial Field House June 2. Hagee took time after speaking about a recent trip to Iraq to answer questions from the Marines. - CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee, speaks to the Marines of II Marine Expeditionary Force at Goettge Memorial Field House June 2. Hagee took time after speaking about a recent trip to Iraq to answer questions from the Marines.

Commandant visits Camp Lejeune: reinforces standards, core values

Gen. Michael W. Hagee, commandant of the Marine Corps, addressed Marines and sailors here June 2. His visit reinforced the ideals, values and standards for which Marines have been known for more than 200 years.The commandant’s remarks focused on the meaning of honor, courage and commitment and the way in which these core values are epitomized by

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - While most metal bars are used to keep bad guys out, these particular ones are used to keep prisoners of the Camp Lejeune Base Brig in. Built in 1968, more than 200 inmates currently reside within its hallowed walls. Photo by: Sgt. David J. Murphy - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - While most metal bars are used to keep bad guys out, these particular ones are used to keep prisoners of the Camp Lejeune Base Brig in. Built in 1968, more than 200 inmates currently reside within its hallowed walls. Photo by: Sgt. David J. Murphy

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Demonstrating his proficiency in the art of stalking, Sgt. Dain K. Doughty, a military policeman with the base provost marshal's office, uses the skills he learned at the Scout Sniper Basic Course to literally "get lost." Doughty was recently awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for graduating as the 2-06 class honorman with the highest overall average of 93.7 percent. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Demonstrating his proficiency in the art of stalking, Sgt. Dain K. Doughty, a military policeman with the base provost marshal's office, uses the skills he learned at the Scout Sniper Basic Course to literally "get lost." Doughty was recently awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for graduating as the 2-06 class honorman with the highest overall average of 93.7 percent. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston

MP earns medal for graduating Scout Sniper school with top honors

Every Marine is a rifleman. Regardless of age, gender or military occupational specialty, every Marine is trained to operate the M16-A2 service rifle. The best of the best. At 13 weeks in length, Marine Corps boot camp is recognized as one of the world’s most intense basic training programs. One shot, one kill. Simply put, Marines are just that

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Col. Adele E. Hodges, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base, recently spoke at the 3rd Annual Key Volunteer Appreciation Night. As part of the National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Marines hosted an estimated 100 KV members from units across the base at the Officers Club. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Col. Adele E. Hodges, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base, recently spoke at the 3rd Annual Key Volunteer Appreciation Night. As part of the National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Marines hosted an estimated 100 KV members from units across the base at the Officers Club.