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Members of the Carolina Panthers pose with Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and a Semper Fit team after a combat conditioning course demonstration May 15. - Members of the Carolina Panthers pose with Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and a Semper Fit team after a combat conditioning course demonstration May 15.

Carolina Panthers show appreciation, watch Marines train during recent visit

As the nation’s emergency force, Marines are indoctrinated into a continuum of training to keep within the highest standards of physical fitness, mental clarity and overall expeditionary readiness. They are warrior athletes, but their game days aren’t under Friday night lights.To get a glimpse of what it’s like training for military operations and

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Capt. Phil Leonard holds a rod in his hand as he addresses base patrons during a shark fishing class in the Outdoor Adventures office aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2. - Capt. Phil Leonard holds a rod in his hand as he addresses base patrons during a shark fishing class in the Outdoor Adventures office aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2.

Marines Get Hooked on Shark Fishing

Their species has ruled the oceans for more than 420 million years. To some, they are the sea monsters heard of in crimson tales, but to anglers, they’re just big fish with sharp teeth. One may call these bold fishermen monster hunters.Whether they are called monsters or simply overgrown fish, sharks are the apex predators at the top of the

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A work of art at an art exhibit held by Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune's Virginia Dare Annex details a person seen by the artist during a deployment, May 3. The artwork in the exhibit focused on a variety of aspects. - A work of art at an art exhibit held by Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune's Virginia Dare Annex details a person seen by the artist during a deployment, May 3. The artwork in the exhibit focused on a variety of aspects.

NHCL holds exhibit for art therapy

The room was lined with dozens of paintings, some on easels, some mounted on the walls and some on the floor, but all of them told a story or depicted emotions that were unique to the artist.The art was part of an exhibit held by Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune’s art therapy program at the Virgina Dare Annex, Thursday.“I get all of my frustrations out

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Unused and expired prescription drugs are collected for disposal during the Drug Take-Back event, hosted at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 28. - Unused and expired prescription drugs are collected for disposal during the Drug Take-Back event, hosted at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 28.

Camp Lejeune hosts annual Drug Take-Back event

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune hosted a Drug Take-Back event at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard the base, recently.Approximately 77.5 pounds of unused and expired prescription drugs were collected from the event. The event coincided with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which solidifies the importance of the event on a larger gamut.“It’s

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A colorful black-light sign welcomes participants to the Little Black Dress party held at the Midway Park Community Center aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area, May 5. The “female-only” party was an opportunity for women to get together for a night out and included games, dinner and many little black dresses. - A colorful black-light sign welcomes participants to the Little Black Dress party held at the Midway Park Community Center aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area, May 5. The “female-only” party was an opportunity for women to get together for a night out and included games, dinner and many little black dresses.

Ladies don little black dresses for night out

Fashion historians ascribe the origins of the little black dress to the 1920s designs of Coco Chanel, intended to be long-lasting, versatile, affordable, accessible to the widest market possible and in a neutral color.Ladies had a chance to throw on their favorite LBD for an evening of pure, girly fun during the Little Black Dress party held at the

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Marines try out different CamelBak nozzles while a vendor explains the pros and cons of each one at the third annual Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 4. One of the main focuses of the ExFOB was to improve water quality and taste. - Marines try out different CamelBak nozzles while a vendor explains the pros and cons of each one at the third annual Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 4. One of the main focuses of the ExFOB was to improve water quality and taste.

Following the proper traffic safety procedures is key to preventing undue congestion on Holcomb Boulevard aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Drivers that experience a collision or breakdown should move off the road and report the incident to the base Provost Marshal’s Office. - Following the proper traffic safety procedures is key to preventing undue congestion on Holcomb Boulevard aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Drivers that experience a collision or breakdown should move off the road and report the incident to the base Provost Marshal’s Office.