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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Jackie Joyner, the east regional vice-president for Progress Energy, and Dan Oliver, the community relations manager for Progress Energy, presented Sgt. Juan S. Vargas Jr., the Camp Lejeune Single Marine Program president, Maj. Gen. Robert C. Dickerson, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations East, and Susan D. Goodrich, the coordinator of the Camp Lejeune Single Marine Program, with a check for $10,000 from Progress Energy at the inaugural "Steak" Your Claim dinner Wednesday. The money will be put toward funding for upcoming Single Marine Program activities and events. Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Jackie Joyner, the east regional vice-president for Progress Energy, and Dan Oliver, the community relations manager for Progress Energy, presented Sgt. Juan S. Vargas Jr., the Camp Lejeune Single Marine Program president, Maj. Gen. Robert C. Dickerson, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations East, and Susan D. Goodrich, the coordinator of the Camp Lejeune Single Marine Program, with a check for $10,000 from Progress Energy at the inaugural "Steak" Your Claim dinner Wednesday. The money will be put toward funding for upcoming Single Marine Program activities and events. Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston

Marines "Steak" their claim in Single Marine Program

Approximately 100 Marines, sailors and coast guardsmen attended the Single Marine Program’s inaugural “Steak” Your Claim dinner at the Central Area Recreation Center Dec. 7.The Single Marine Program created the event to offer single and unaccompanied service members the opportunity to enjoy an evening of camaraderie with their peers, learn how the

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Roy R. Ells Jr., the Health Promotion Personal Finance Education Specialist for Marine Corps Community Services, explains the purpose of checking a financial institutions background before investing at the Investment Basics class here Nov. 30. The Marine Corp Community Services offers Investment Basics class to help Marines take the first steps in investing and help them on their way an enjoyable retirement. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Roy R. Ells Jr., the Health Promotion Personal Finance Education Specialist for Marine Corps Community Services, explains the purpose of checking a financial institutions background before investing at the Investment Basics class here Nov. 30. The Marine Corp Community Services offers Investment Basics class to help Marines take the first steps in investing and help them on their way an enjoyable retirement. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)

Class teaches Marines to make money work for them

Marines should always be looking toward the future with the finances and preparing for retirement whether they plan to make the military a career or if they plan to leave the service. The Marine Corp Community Services offers an Investment Basics class to help Marines take the first steps in investing and help them on their way to an enjoyable

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Color guard marches on

At most Marine Corps ceremonies a person is most likely to see four individuals standing proudly in a line, marching in unison or paying honors to the American flag. These four people are the Marine Corps Installations East color guard. The color guard has a long history of service. Before the 20th century, military colors were carried covered

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Safety first to avoid holiday hazards

Thanksgiving has come and gone and fall has begun its transition into winter as we approach Christmas and the close of 2005. It’s a time of year when most of us pull out our boxes of tangled lights and broken ornaments to decorate for the festive season. Unfortunately, there are a number of inherent risks and potential hazards that are associated

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CAMP JOHNSON, N.C. -- Newly graduated students from the Basic Distribution Management Specialist Course and their instructors stand for a group photo outside of the school house here Nov. 18. A new school opened its doors here and graduated its first class of 19 students Nov. 18. Camp Johnson is now the new home for students going through the Basic Distribution Management Specialist Course, otherwise known as the Traffic Management School. The school was formerly located at Fort Eustis, Va., but was moved here so the students could train and interact with other students in related fields such as supply and embarkation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen) - CAMP JOHNSON, N.C. -- Newly graduated students from the Basic Distribution Management Specialist Course and their instructors stand for a group photo outside of the school house here Nov. 18. A new school opened its doors here and graduated its first class of 19 students Nov. 18. Camp Johnson is now the new home for students going through the Basic Distribution Management Specialist Course, otherwise known as the Traffic Management School. The school was formerly located at Fort Eustis, Va., but was moved here so the students could train and interact with other students in related fields such as supply and embarkation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)