Marine Corps Air Station New River Holds Change of Command Ceremony - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Farrington II, left, incoming commanding officer, stands at attention next to Col. Garth W. Burnett, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, during a change of command ceremony at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 17, 2025. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)
Sea Turtles Nest on Onslow Beach - Baby loggerhead turtles make their way into the water shortly after their birth Sept. 1, 2011, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Loggerhead turtles are considered an endangered species and are protected aboard the base.
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Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado, a network administrator with Communications Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, poses for a photo as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2025. Bolado’s command selected her as the warrior of the week due to her instrumental work fulfilling pre-deployment requirements for exercise Native Fury. Bolado invested countless hours ensuring network systems maintain constant connectivity while troubleshooting potential areas of concern to strengthen command and control capabilities for the battalion. Each Week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)
MCIEAST Relief and Appointment Ceremony - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, right, incoming sergeant major, salutes Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)
USO of North Carolina Hits New Milestone with 36,000+ Visitors at Camp Lejeune - A sign stands in front of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)
An American alligator swims in a storm water pond on Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2019. The Land and Wildlife Resources Section of MCB Camp Lejeune manages all game and non-game species wildlife populations to ensure healthy game animal populations to assist natural resource managers with training plans and safe recreation on Camp Lejeune. - An American alligator swims in a storm water pond on Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2019. The Land and Wildlife Resources Section of MCB Camp Lejeune manages all game and non-game species wildlife populations to ensure healthy game animal populations to assist natural resource managers with training plans and safe recreation on Camp Lejeune.