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Scotty Howard, a 2 year old in the Toddler 1 classroom at the New Hadnot Point Child Development Center, sits at a table and plays with some toys as he pretends to eat his burger. - Scotty Howard, a 2 year old in the Toddler 1 classroom at the New Hadnot Point Child Development Center, sits at a table and plays with some toys as he pretends to eat his burger.

Jeanne R. Hawthorne recently received an award for her “outstanding service and professional accomplishments” while she served as the Deputy Director for Operations and Training with Marine Corps Installations – East and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from January 1997 through December 2008. The award ceremony was held July 29, on the Commanding General’s Quarterdeck in Lejeune Hall where Col. Richard P. Flatau Jr., the base commander, presented Hawthorne the Superior Civil Service Award for her many years of service.::n:: - Jeanne R. Hawthorne recently received an award for her “outstanding service and professional accomplishments” while she served as the Deputy Director for Operations and Training with Marine Corps Installations – East and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from January 1997 through December 2008. The award ceremony was held July 29, on the Commanding General’s Quarterdeck in Lejeune Hall where Col. Richard P. Flatau Jr., the base commander, presented Hawthorne the Superior Civil Service Award for her many years of service.::n::

The Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps with Cape Fear High School presented the Staff Non Commissioned Officers Academy with a letter of commendation signed by the high school’s principal as well as a plaque for their ‘exceptional loyalty and performance of duty over the years,’ July 14. For several years, Marines with the academy have been donating their time to help students with the Navy JROTC during their drill competitions. The Marines served as judges for these events. ::n:: - The Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps with Cape Fear High School presented the Staff Non Commissioned Officers Academy with a letter of commendation signed by the high school’s principal as well as a plaque for their ‘exceptional loyalty and performance of duty over the years,’ July 14. For several years, Marines with the academy have been donating their time to help students with the Navy JROTC during their drill competitions. The Marines served as judges for these events. ::n::

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Reiser and his wife Carri embrace aboard Onslow Beach July 10. The couple, who have been married 11 years and have two daughters, recently completed Camp Lejeune's Fireproof Marriage Enrichment Program. - Gunnery Sgt. Michael Reiser and his wife Carri embrace aboard Onslow Beach July 10. The couple, who have been married 11 years and have two daughters, recently completed Camp Lejeune's Fireproof Marriage Enrichment Program.

Pictured here is an M-274 mechanical Mule. This vehicle was used in the Vietnam War to carry the 106 recoilless rifles, as well as transport ammunition and chow for service members during the war. This vehicle will be on display during the Museum of the Marine’s fundraiser, ‘A Summers Night with our Heroes’. The event will take place at the Jacksonville American Legion Building from 6 to 10 p.m., July 31. - Pictured here is an M-274 mechanical Mule. This vehicle was used in the Vietnam War to carry the 106 recoilless rifles, as well as transport ammunition and chow for service members during the war. This vehicle will be on display during the Museum of the Marine’s fundraiser, ‘A Summers Night with our Heroes’. The event will take place at the Jacksonville American Legion Building from 6 to 10 p.m., July 31.

The V-22 Osprey lands as students belonging to the Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen program, prepare to board the aircraft. This is part of their training week aboard Camp Lejeune. Every summer the program brings groups of Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps students from colleges and universities all over the U.S. to Camp Lejeune to conduct Marine Week. CORTRAMID is an introduction for midshipmen to what the Marine Corps and the Navy have to offer the future officers. During the week they are aboard Lejeune, they participate in a variety of training activities from patrolling, live-fire exercises, flying in a military aircraft and learning about an array of military weapons systems. - The V-22 Osprey lands as students belonging to the Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen program, prepare to board the aircraft. This is part of their training week aboard Camp Lejeune. Every summer the program brings groups of Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps students from colleges and universities all over the U.S. to Camp Lejeune to conduct Marine Week. CORTRAMID is an introduction for midshipmen to what the Marine Corps and the Navy have to offer the future officers. During the week they are aboard Lejeune, they participate in a variety of training activities from patrolling, live-fire exercises, flying in a military aircraft and learning about an array of military weapons systems.

Lynn Healey hits some practice shots while attending the Ladies Clinic sponsored by Paradise Point Golf Course and Marine Corps Community Services in June. The clinic was three days long, and taught the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of golf as well as proper stance, grip, alignment and how to swing. - Lynn Healey hits some practice shots while attending the Ladies Clinic sponsored by Paradise Point Golf Course and Marine Corps Community Services in June. The clinic was three days long, and taught the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of golf as well as proper stance, grip, alignment and how to swing.