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Camp Lejeune News

: Prohibited dogs must be registered no later than April 1

After a vicious dog attack on Tarawa Terrace, aggressive breeds were banned from base housing. However, service members who already own prohibited dogs, prior to the order, may be exempt if their pets pass a temperament test. The deadline to have all prohibited breeds registered and waivered is April 1.The official Marine Corps-wide regulation,

Base order requires Marines to report off base traffic violations

‘It’s just one ticket. No one is going to find out. I will just pay it, and it will go under the radar.’ This is what can go through the mind of a Marine after he is stopped for a traffic violation off base. He was wrong. The Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Camp Lejeune is immediately informed of traffic violations committed off base by service

H1N1 still a threat

2009 was a year of firsts, the first African-American president for the United States, first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics and the first time since 1968 that the World Health Organization issued a global pandemic for influenza.Since the H1N1 virus’ first outbreaks in North America in April 2009, it has claimed more than 13,000 lives. In

MGySgt McLaurin retires after 32 years of service

Marines, sailors, family and friends joined together in making the family readiness officer for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Master Gunnery Sgt. Marcia McLaurin’s last day in the Marine Corps a memorable one during her retirement ceremony at Liversedge Field, March 8.“First and foremost I thank my lord and

Seaman to Admiral Program helps sailors on road to commissioning

For enlisted sailors who wish to become commissioned officers there is now a program offered by the Navy that allows them to do just that.The Seaman to Admiral 21 Program is available to all sailors who demonstrate they have the traits that are sought in a naval officer. However, there are some things that are required of applicants.“Candidates

MCAF luncheon held for active duty, retired Marines, sailors

More than 100 Marines, sailors and retirees gathered at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, for the Marine Corps Association Foundation’s first luncheon of the year, March 3. The luncheons bring together Marines, both active duty and retired, so they can not only mingle, but share information and knowledge amongst the

Commander of MARFORRES speaks at luncheon

More than 100 Marines, sailors and retirees gathered at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, for the Marine Corps Association Foundation’s first luncheon of the year, March 3. The luncheons bring together Marines, both active duty and retired, so they can not only mingle, but share information and knowledge amongst the

Beyond the Brief offers deployment assistance

Fifteen spouses attended the Casualty Brief – CACO, the Process, a class in the Beyond the Brief series offered by the Marine Corps Family Building Team, March 3. The class taught spouses of Marines and sailors the legal process and benefits they are eligible for if their loved one dies.“If there was one class I would recommend most it would be

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.- Vernon Jeter (right), a human resources representative with WB Moore Company out of Charlotte, N.C., talks to Marines about job openings during the Employer Recruitment Day sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, which was held Feb. 11. The event is the first of its kind held by MCCS. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.- Vernon Jeter (right), a human resources representative with WB Moore Company out of Charlotte, N.C., talks to Marines about job openings during the Employer Recruitment Day sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, which was held Feb. 11. The event is the first of its kind held by MCCS.

MCCS holds Employer Recruitment Day

Marines milled about the small auditorium. Some came prepared with copies of their resumes ready hand to potential employers. Others came with no specific job in mind, but rather curiosity about what possible job opportunities awaited them outside the gate.However, this was not a normal, run-of-the-mill job fair. It was the first Employer

New EWS seminar helps accomplish mission, promotes Marines

For a Marine captain an important step in becoming a major is attending the Expeditionary Warfare School. However, this is sometimes hard to achieve especially in a time of increased deployments.Fortunately, EWS has added a third format to help students achieve this all-important requirement in a very timely manner. “The program is different