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A rededication ceremony was held to commemorate the addition of a gazebo to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, N.C., May 31. The new gazebo is inscribed with the unofficial lyrics of taps. The ceremony honored the memory of those who perished during the war and celebrated the accomplishments and perseverance of Vietnam-era veterans.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera/Released) - A rededication ceremony was held to commemorate the addition of a gazebo to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, N.C., May 31. The new gazebo is inscribed with the unofficial lyrics of taps. The ceremony honored the memory of those who perished during the war and celebrated the accomplishments and perseverance of Vietnam-era veterans.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera/Released)

Patriot Guard Riders assemble to meet with Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 26. The riders were thanked by the Marines for their continued support and dedication. - Patriot Guard Riders assemble to meet with Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 26. The riders were thanked by the Marines for their continued support and dedication.

Marines say thank you to Patriot Guard Riders

Marines form 2nd Marine Logistics Regiment gathered to thank the Patriot Guard Riders who support service members throughout the community. The riders met Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 26. “We put this together to show the Patriot Guard Riders our appreciation for all they have been doing for

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Former chief medical historian visits NHCL

Jan Herman, former chief medical his¬torian of the Navy, visited Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune to speak about naval medi-cal history and to promote his new book, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 28. Herman spoke to patrons regarding his passion for naval medical history and read excerpts from his book, “The Lucky Few: The Fall of Saigon

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Urgent Response drill tests emergency response readiness aboard Lejeune

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will host its annual Urgent Response drill to provide the training and evaluation of emergency response plans aboard base April 3, at 8:30 a.m. in the II Marine Expeditionary Force area.This year’s scenario involves active shooters with mass casualties escalating into a barricaded hostage situation.Joseph Hanks,

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Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune poses with Sgt. Maj. Paul A. Berry at Building 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 20. After 30 years in the Marine Corps, Hoopii is set to retire and pass his post to Berry in a Relief and Appointment ceremony March 28 at Goettge Memorial Field House aboard the base. - Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune poses with Sgt. Maj. Paul A. Berry at Building 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 20. After 30 years in the Marine Corps, Hoopii is set to retire and pass his post to Berry in a Relief and Appointment ceremony March 28 at Goettge Memorial Field House aboard the base.

Hoopii set to retire, pass post to Berry

For the last three years, many of Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii’s mornings have begun watching colors rise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s headquarters building.Those moments are some of the memories, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East - MCB Camp Lejeune values most as he looks forward to a new phase in his life, said

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Members of Headquarters Support Battalion run together as part of the stamina course, during the Commander’s Cup Challenge at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 20. - Members of Headquarters Support Battalion run together as part of the stamina course, during the Commander’s Cup Challenge at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 20.

Headquarters Support Battalion completes stamina course

Marines with Headquarters Support Battalion traversed obstacles while building camaraderie during the Commander’s Cup Challenge aboard Stone Bay Rifle Range, March 20.The stamina course challenged the Marines with 10 obstacles over more than four miles.“The course was very challenging,” said Cpl. Caleb Gill, distribution management specialist with

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Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 present Maria Cruz with the 2013 VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, at Heroes Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 19. Cruz was recognized for hard work and dedication to her students and community. - Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 present Maria Cruz with the 2013 VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, at Heroes Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 19. Cruz was recognized for hard work and dedication to her students and community.