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The Reality of Suicide

“Therefore Saul took his own sword and fell upon it. And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell upon his sword and died with him.” – 1 Sam. 31:4b-5 (ESV)“There is only one really serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. Deciding whether or not life is worth living is to answer the fundamental question in philosophy.

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Tips for Turtle Encounters - Tips for Turtle Encounters

Tips for Turtle Encounters

North Carolina is home to 21 species of turtles. Of these 21 species, 11 are protected by law that prohibits the “commercial taking” of turtles and terrapins in the families Emydidae and Trionychidae. Turtles inhabit various different habitats including ponds, lakes, rivers, swamps, marshes, woodlands and grasslands. Within these habitats is a home

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Your Best Life Story: Do You Have Clarity, Confidence, and Congruence?

IntroductionIn the diamond trade, the quality of the cut, color, and clarity define the value of the diamond. In life there are also Three Cs: Clarity, Confidence and Congruence. In what follows, I will unpack what it means to live according to these Three Cs.When I start a writing project, I think I know where I want to go. The end result is

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Onslow Beach Marine Detachment Training – The Importance of Beach and Water Safety - U.S. Marines with Onslow Beach Marine Detachment perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care on a distressed swimmer brought ashore during a simulated response training exercise at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 19, 2022. The Onslow Beach Marine Detachment in coordination with MCB Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division and the Provost Marshal Office conducted a training exercise to familiarize first responders with responding in case of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Onslow Beach Marine Detachment Training – The Importance of Beach and Water Safety

“A few years ago, we responded to a Marine that went under the surface during a training event,” said Mike Fennema, assistant chief of training with Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division. “Even with the Marine swimming in calm waters and our dive team springing to action, the tide took control and the Marine was unable to be

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SECURITY UPGRADES REQUIRE PHASED GATE CLOSURES BEGINNING MAY 25

The Wilson Gate will experience phased closures over the next three months for security upgrades beginning May 25 at 6 p.m. While additional sentries will be posted to accommodate increased traffic at the Holcomb Gate, drivers can expect delays during the following key construction dates at the Wilson Gate: Phase 1: May 25 at 6 p.m. to June 24 at 6

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Camp Lejeune Community Schools host DoDEA Pilot Program - Camp Lejeune Community Schools host DoDEA Pilot Program

Camp Lejeune Community Schools host DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children

The Department of Defense Education Activity approved Camp Lejeune Community Schools for a three-year pilot program to open enrollment to children of full-time, active-duty service members living off base."Our families, especially those who live remote from the installation, are often challenged to match their duty schedules to their children's

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Where your boots have been

Both knowing where we’re going and where we’ve been is essential to knowing our place in the world and being content right where God has us. This, of course, makes me think of my boots. Many, many years ago, I was issued a pair of coyote-brown boots to wear with my Navy cammies. I’ve worn those boots around the world five times and they have the

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Tips to Coexist with Alligators

American alligators are part of the natural fauna in the coastal region of North Carolina, inhabiting freshwater bay lakes, rivers, creeks, marshes, swamps and ponds. While the largest populations of alligators are found in Brunswick, New Hanover, Craven, Onslow and Pender counties, local populations are distributed in patches along the entire

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Health Protection Condition Alpha - Health Protection Condition Alpha

Public Notice: Installation transitions to Health Protection Condition Alpha, effective April 15

In accordance with consolidated Department of Defense COVID-19 Force Health Protection Guidance, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River transitioned to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha on April 15. This decrease aligns with regulations as regional installations are maintaining

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HMH-772 Supports Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon Mote, crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-772, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, leads Dutch Marines with Marine Squadron Carib, Netherlands Marine Corps, to a CH-53E Super Stallion for aerial transport in support of exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 28, 2022. The exercise is a bilateral training evolution designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior Concludes on MCB Camp Lejeune

The mission of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 (HMH-772) is to provide assault support and transport of heavy equipment, combat troops and supplies. During Exercise Caribbean Warrior, Marines attached to HMH-772, a reserve unit assigned to the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, were able to hone in those skills alongside Dutch

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The Reality of Suicide

Tips for Turtle Encounters

Your Best Life Story: Do You Have Clarity, Confidence, and Congruence?

Onslow Beach Marine Detachment Training – The Importance of Beach and Water Safety

SECURITY UPGRADES REQUIRE PHASED GATE CLOSURES BEGINNING MAY 25

Camp Lejeune Community Schools host DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children

Where your boots have been

Tips to Coexist with Alligators

Public Notice: Installation transitions to Health Protection Condition Alpha, effective April 15

Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior Concludes on MCB Camp Lejeune