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Marines from SOI East aide local authorities in search and rescue

Hundreds of Marines and a number of Navy corpsman from Camp Lejeune’s School of Infantry East assisted dozens of civilian organizations during a five-day search and rescue mission here, June 7-11. 79-year-old Santo Deblasi, who had been taking prescription medication to treat a long-standing nervous disorder, wandered away from his family’s home on

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Retired Master Sgt. David Flint, who now works with Marine Corps Base Motor Transportation, adjusts the system that allows his vehicle to run on vegetable oil. - Retired Master Sgt. David Flint, who now works with Marine Corps Base Motor Transportation, adjusts the system that allows his vehicle to run on vegetable oil.

Retired Motor-T Marine converts car to run on vegetable oil

Adapt and overcome. Marines hear this expression on a daily basis and understand exactly what it means. It encompasses the very fundamentals that make up the foundation of the Marine Corps attitude. When Marines are presented with a task, face adversity or negotiate everyday obstacles, this is their mantra. The phrase means to adjust one’s attitude

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee, speaks to the Marines of II Marine Expeditionary Force at Goettge Memorial Field House June 2. Hagee took time after speaking about a recent trip to Iraq to answer questions from the Marines. - CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee, speaks to the Marines of II Marine Expeditionary Force at Goettge Memorial Field House June 2. Hagee took time after speaking about a recent trip to Iraq to answer questions from the Marines.

Commandant visits Camp Lejeune: reinforces standards, core values

Gen. Michael W. Hagee, commandant of the Marine Corps, addressed Marines and sailors here June 2. His visit reinforced the ideals, values and standards for which Marines have been known for more than 200 years.The commandant’s remarks focused on the meaning of honor, courage and commitment and the way in which these core values are epitomized by

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Beach safety a hot topic for summer

The weather is getting warmer and people are going to the beach to get some sunshine and cool off in the water, but there are safety precautions that everyone should follow to make sure they have a safe and fun summer. “We want everyone to have fun on the beach but part of being able to have fun is to know what you can do to stay safe,” said Staff

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines with the Special Reaction Team storm a house during regular training here May 2. The mission of the team is a simple one, to plan for rehearse and conduct tactical operations and resolve high risk incidents with minimum force. The team is selected from the best military policemen aboard the base, which must have the prerequisite of expert in rifle and pistol, a first class physical fitness test and have at least a year of time on the road. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)(released) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines with the Special Reaction Team storm a house during regular training here May 2. The mission of the team is a simple one, to plan for rehearse and conduct tactical operations and resolve high risk incidents with minimum force. The team is selected from the best military policemen aboard the base, which must have the prerequisite of expert in rifle and pistol, a first class physical fitness test and have at least a year of time on the road. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)(released)

Special Reaction Team keeps their cutting edge sharp

There is a hostage situation in a barracks. An assailant is holding a victim at knife point and has barricaded himself in the room. Normal tactics by the military police can’t diffuse the situation. This is the type of scenario that members of the Special Reaction Team on Marine Corps Base here train and live for. The mission of the team is a

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - While most metal bars are used to keep bad guys out, these particular ones are used to keep prisoners of the Camp Lejeune Base Brig in. Built in 1968, more than 200 inmates currently reside within its hallowed walls. Photo by: Sgt. David J. Murphy - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - While most metal bars are used to keep bad guys out, these particular ones are used to keep prisoners of the Camp Lejeune Base Brig in. Built in 1968, more than 200 inmates currently reside within its hallowed walls. Photo by: Sgt. David J. Murphy

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Demonstrating his proficiency in the art of stalking, Sgt. Dain K. Doughty, a military policeman with the base provost marshal's office, uses the skills he learned at the Scout Sniper Basic Course to literally "get lost." Doughty was recently awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for graduating as the 2-06 class honorman with the highest overall average of 93.7 percent. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Demonstrating his proficiency in the art of stalking, Sgt. Dain K. Doughty, a military policeman with the base provost marshal's office, uses the skills he learned at the Scout Sniper Basic Course to literally "get lost." Doughty was recently awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for graduating as the 2-06 class honorman with the highest overall average of 93.7 percent. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston

MP earns medal for graduating Scout Sniper school with top honors

Every Marine is a rifleman. Regardless of age, gender or military occupational specialty, every Marine is trained to operate the M16-A2 service rifle. The best of the best. At 13 weeks in length, Marine Corps boot camp is recognized as one of the world’s most intense basic training programs. One shot, one kill. Simply put, Marines are just that

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Marines from SOI East aide local authorities in search and rescue

Retired Motor-T Marine converts car to run on vegetable oil

Commandant visits Camp Lejeune: reinforces standards, core values

Beach safety a hot topic for summer

Special Reaction Team keeps their cutting edge sharp

Service members gone astray do hard time aboard Camp Lejeune

Keep your feline, canine safe this summer

Sailor starts as paint chipper leaves as commanding officer

Karate class fosters self defense, confidence

MP earns medal for graduating Scout Sniper school with top honors