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NCIS cracks down on spice

Leaders of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Naval Criminal Investigative Services are prosecuting those who use, make or sell Spice, a synthetic cannabinoid throughout the base and surrounding regions. The Marine Corps has taken an aggressive stance on Spice users to maintain operational readiness of commands, said Curtis Evans, a supervisory

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Photos created by members of Camp Lejeune Photographers, a casual Facebook group not associated with the base, were showcased during an exhibit, in Swansboro, N.C., June 22. Sales of the photos support the Swansboro chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars. - Photos created by members of Camp Lejeune Photographers, a casual Facebook group not associated with the base, were showcased during an exhibit, in Swansboro, N.C., June 22. Sales of the photos support the Swansboro chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Lejeune photographers exhibit talents

Photographs capture a fleeting moment for posterity. For military families with frequent moves and changes, a snapshot can capture details that may otherwise fade away in the wake of new memories in new places.Camp Lejeune Photographers, a casual Facebook group not associated with the base, made up of members of the local area and military

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Patrons can buy beach gear, fishing equipment, barbecue essentials, foods, snacks and magazines for their beach adventure at the Onslow Beach Marine Mart aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The facility held a ribbon cutting June 4. - Patrons can buy beach gear, fishing equipment, barbecue essentials, foods, snacks and magazines for their beach adventure at the Onslow Beach Marine Mart aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The facility held a ribbon cutting June 4.

Forgot your beach gear? Onslow Beach Marine Mart now open

Beach-goers at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune have a place to do their beach shopping this summer at a new seaside convenience store.The Onslow Beach Marine Mart held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the opening of their facility, June 4.Onslow Beach is a great family and pet-friendly place to relax without having to drive far,

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Swansboro Chamber of Commerce brings community together with Military Appreciation Day

There are more than 6,500 spoken languages in the world today, but the Chamber of Commerce members felt it was appropriate to take this day and say thank you to the service members.With the American flag hanging from a local fire truck, hundreds of families gathered and shared the cloudless, sunny day together to show appreciation for the service

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CTC-2 trains Marines in new way

The Communication Training Center II aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune trained a class of 20 Marines in networking, computer and radio programming aboard base during a weeklong course, May 27 through 31.The Marines received their classes in a command and control tent powered by solar panels as opposed to in an ordinary classroom.“The classes

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Michael Carr, president of the Jon Paranese Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, salutes and Paul Buchanan, chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners places his hand over his heart during taps at Lejeune Memorial Gardens during Vietnam Recognition Day April 27. The Jon Panarese Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America hosted the event with the support of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune which provided the color guard, firing detail and a bugler. - Michael Carr, president of the Jon Paranese Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, salutes and Paul Buchanan, chairman of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners places his hand over his heart during taps at Lejeune Memorial Gardens during Vietnam Recognition Day April 27. The Jon Panarese Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America hosted the event with the support of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune which provided the color guard, firing detail and a bugler.