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Maj. Gen. Carl Jensen, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East gave a speech during a ceremonial event which included the inaugural shipment of biodiesel grown, processed and blended exclusively in North Carolina for the military, and delivered to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Monday. The delivery of the B20 biodiesel was the culmination of years or collaboration facilitated by North Carolina Eastern Region’s Military Growth Task Force through a project known as Fuel the Force. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nik S. Phongsisattanak) - Maj. Gen. Carl Jensen, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East gave a speech during a ceremonial event which included the inaugural shipment of biodiesel grown, processed and blended exclusively in North Carolina for the military, and delivered to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Monday. The delivery of the B20 biodiesel was the culmination of years or collaboration facilitated by North Carolina Eastern Region’s Military Growth Task Force through a project known as Fuel the Force. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nik S. Phongsisattanak)

From July 11 through 15, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune was the site for two quality assurance inspections by the Joint Commission, an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies the overall performance of more than 19,000 medical establishments and programs across the country, and the Naval Medical Inspector General. - From July 11 through 15, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune was the site for two quality assurance inspections by the Joint Commission, an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies the overall performance of more than 19,000 medical establishments and programs across the country, and the Naval Medical Inspector General.

Joe Knipe, a former Marine, and Barbara Robinson, program director with Armed Services YMCA, shake hands during the first Poker Run hosted by the Armed Services YMCA fundraising event at the New River Harley Davidson Buell motorcycle shop in Jacksonville, N.C., July 16. Knipe won the grand prize with a three-of-a-kind of jacks and received a $200 gift certificate from a local tattoo parlor. - Joe Knipe, a former Marine, and Barbara Robinson, program director with Armed Services YMCA, shake hands during the first Poker Run hosted by the Armed Services YMCA fundraising event at the New River Harley Davidson Buell motorcycle shop in Jacksonville, N.C., July 16. Knipe won the grand prize with a three-of-a-kind of jacks and received a $200 gift certificate from a local tattoo parlor.

Attendants of the "Toes in the Sand" themed Flashback Friday event boogie to the last dance of the night, Friday at Onslow Beach. The free event offered a place to socialize and dance, food and beverages, as well as $1 beverages from 8 to 11 p.m. - Attendants of the "Toes in the Sand" themed Flashback Friday event boogie to the last dance of the night, Friday at Onslow Beach. The free event offered a place to socialize and dance, food and beverages, as well as $1 beverages from 8 to 11 p.m.

John and Penny DeFino, local competitive dancers, tango dance during the ballroom dance class held at the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center, Saturday. Every third Saturday, the USO holds the monthly event for anyone wanting to participate, whether it be competitive dancers, beginners, children, adults or seniors. - John and Penny DeFino, local competitive dancers, tango dance during the ballroom dance class held at the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center, Saturday. Every third Saturday, the USO holds the monthly event for anyone wanting to participate, whether it be competitive dancers, beginners, children, adults or seniors.

Former Staff Sgt. George Young, a wounded veteran, sits on the Manpower to Horsepower car outside the Wal-Mart located on Yopp Road in Jacksonville, N.C., June 25. Manpower to Horsepower is a nonprofit organization meeting the transitional needs of combat veterans. - Former Staff Sgt. George Young, a wounded veteran, sits on the Manpower to Horsepower car outside the Wal-Mart located on Yopp Road in Jacksonville, N.C., June 25. Manpower to Horsepower is a nonprofit organization meeting the transitional needs of combat veterans.

Col. Richard Fullerton hands over the Marine Corps Combat Service Support School’s colors to the incoming commanding officer, Col. Terri Erdag during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Johnson. Erdag will be responsible for the Camp Johnson area as well as MCCSSS. - Col. Richard Fullerton hands over the Marine Corps Combat Service Support School’s colors to the incoming commanding officer, Col. Terri Erdag during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Johnson. Erdag will be responsible for the Camp Johnson area as well as MCCSSS.