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USO holds Military Appreciation Show

Laughter and joy filled the air. Marines were asked to dance by people they never met before as the singers jumped down from the stage to join the crowd on the dance floor.More than 50 civilians and service members packed into the Jacksonville USO auditorium for the Military Appreciation Show, Feb. 27. Wes Westfall, the coordinator for the event,

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines and sailors learn how to properly egress from a simulated helicopter during an amphibious crash, Jan. 27. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines and sailors learn how to properly egress from a simulated helicopter during an amphibious crash, Jan. 27. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright)

Marines, sailors get a roller coaster ride in the Helo Dunk

Although there are a thousand separate noises which surround him, he hears only his shallow breathing as his world is literally turned upside down. His friends to his left and right grab on to whatever they can in a desperate effort not to be thrown from the steel skeleton, its metal guts spiraling downwards. A sudden crash throws him from his seat

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Brittanie Harrison, military spouse and crafts specialist, strings jewelry creations with her daughter during the Spouse Networking Day at the Stone Street Community Center, Feb. 27. The event brought spouses together to trade job ideas and career tips, the program opens peoples’ eyes to starting their own business out of their homes. - Brittanie Harrison, military spouse and crafts specialist, strings jewelry creations with her daughter during the Spouse Networking Day at the Stone Street Community Center, Feb. 27. The event brought spouses together to trade job ideas and career tips, the program opens peoples’ eyes to starting their own business out of their homes.

SOI-E Spouse Networking Day brings out the jobs, careers

Spouses of Marines with the School of Infantry–East gathered together for the first Spouse Networking Day at the Stone Street Community Center, Feb. 27.Much like a job exhibition, the networking day is designed to give spouses a way to showcase their own hobbies or out-of-home jobs while giving attendants ideas of what they themselves may be able

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Save-A-Life shows Marines sobering facts of drunk driving

The gymnasium was filled with random objects: two white screens, a driving simulator, a lone man watching Marines file in and in the corner, an open casket with a board that read “reserved for the next drunk driving victim.”The Save-A-Life tour arrived at Goettge Memorial Field House aboard Camp Lejeune, to offer service members a chance to hear an

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Gina Ciarcia, a military spouse, dresses in an elegant peacock-feathered costume during the Paradise Point Officers’ Club’s Mardi Gras Masquerade, Feb. 20. Hosted by Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, the masquerade is one of 12 theme parties held on base. - Gina Ciarcia, a military spouse, dresses in an elegant peacock-feathered costume during the Paradise Point Officers’ Club’s Mardi Gras Masquerade, Feb. 20. Hosted by Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, the masquerade is one of 12 theme parties held on base.

Service members, families dress up for Mardi Gras party

In the late 17th century the Le Moyne brothers were sent to North America by France’s King Louis XIV to defend France's claim on the territory of Louisiane, then-Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. During their stay in the region they brought a French Catholic tradition to America which has grown to become a celebration that resonates

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Marines, civilians run Grand Prix 2010 series

Ready, set, go! More than 110 Marines, sailors, civilians and children participated in the first race of the Grand Prix 2010 series.The 5k challenge on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Camp Devil Dog was the kick-off event for more than 15 running and cycling challenges ranging in distance from five kilometers to half a marathon spread though out the course

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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - Tony Mosely plays bass in a concert in 1966. Mosely was the first black band officer in the Marine Corps. He spent 17 years as an enlisted man before receiving his commission. (Photo courtesy of Tony Mosely) - JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - Tony Mosely plays bass in a concert in 1966. Mosely was the first black band officer in the Marine Corps. He spent 17 years as an enlisted man before receiving his commission. (Photo courtesy of Tony Mosely)

First black band officer withstood adversity

Being first isn’t always about receiving trophies and awards. Sometimes it is facing overwhelming adversity and keeping all of the pain inside, in hopes that those who follow can be seen for their music and not just for the color of their skin.This is exactly what then 1st Lt. Tony Mosely did as the first African-American band officer in the Marine

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Commander of Navy Medicine-East visits hospital

Recently Dr. Kernan Manion, a former psychiatrist with Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, made allegations about substandard mental health care offered by the hospital.These accusations were by no means taken lightly by the Navy. In response, the Navy immediately held a quality assurance inspection to ensure Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune were

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Several members of the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East pose with the band Five Finger Death Punch during a visit to the battalion Feb. 9. This was the second visit the band has made with the battalion. - Several members of the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East pose with the band Five Finger Death Punch during a visit to the battalion Feb. 9. This was the second visit the band has made with the battalion.