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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.

Marines with the Wounded Warrior Battalion – East and Brian Renier, cycling project manager, ride around Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during one of their cycling sessions. Cycling is currently being used as a form of rehabilitation with the Warrior Athlete Rehabilitation program with the battalion. It is designed to help with the recovery process and overcome the Marines’ injuries while getting back into physical shape and building their morale. Aside from increasing muscle strength, endurance and balance, it also manages weight, improves memory and help controls behavior. - Marines with the Wounded Warrior Battalion – East and Brian Renier, cycling project manager, ride around Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during one of their cycling sessions. Cycling is currently being used as a form of rehabilitation with the Warrior Athlete Rehabilitation program with the battalion. It is designed to help with the recovery process and overcome the Marines’ injuries while getting back into physical shape and building their morale. Aside from increasing muscle strength, endurance and balance, it also manages weight, improves memory and help controls behavior.