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Archive: June, 2011

DEFY Leadership Camp sign-ups extended until July 15

Marine Corps Community Services has extended their sign-up date for the Drug Education for Youth Leadership Camp, which is slated to begin Aug. 2 through 12.Department of Defense identification cardholders with children ages 9 to 12 can enroll their children until July 15. The free program teaches children about the dangers of drugs, how to deal

Performers from Barony of Raven’s Cove, the Society of Creative Anachronism dual as patrons watch during the summer reading program’s medieval fair kickoff at the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 18. New and exciting events have been added to this year’s SRP, such as guest performances from Flow Circus, magician Jeff Jones and a sandcastle building competition. - Performers from Barony of Raven’s Cove, the Society of Creative Anachronism dual as patrons watch during the summer reading program’s medieval fair kickoff at the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 18. New and exciting events have been added to this year’s SRP, such as guest performances from Flow Circus, magician Jeff Jones and a sandcastle building competition.

Medieval world unleashed at base library

A new journey begins at the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Ordinary boys and girls become knights and damsels, ladies and lads and kings and queens. Dust is blown off books and stories filled with adventure and magic come to life with every page turned.The library launched the start of it’s annual Summer Reading

Businesses still need to file appeal to be lifted off “off-limits” after NC Spice ban

The recent North Carolina bill banning synthetic drugs, popularly known as Spice or bath salts, on June 1 doesn’t necessarily mean good news for stores on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River off-limits list, which restricts service members entering such establishments.The bill, North Carolina Senate Bill 7/

With summer here wild animals sightings may increase

Every summer, wild animals are seen more often than any other season. From the smallest squirrel to the black bear, they also want to enjoy the warm weather, which sometimes brings humans and wild animals closer than most wish.“This time of year we receive a lot of calls concerning injured animals or nuisances, and sometimes it can lead to

AHSS flags warn service members of weather conditions

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is prone to hot humid days that make everyday life seem unbearable without a cold shower every five minutes.No matter the type of weather, there are still Marines conducting group or individual exercises, which in some cases weather can play a role on how far Marines can push themselves. One system Marines can use to

The heat’s on for Camp Lejeune – protect against it

On July 8, 1999, Lance Cpl. Giuseppe Leto participated in an eight-mile company hike aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. The company commander marched the unit too quickly with no rest periods in the near-90 degree heat. During the course of the hike, fellow Marines observed Leto vomiting and sweating excessively, and after the hike, he wandered off from the

Lance Cpl. Ryley Poole, right, with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Cpl. Kevin Roudin, with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, climb the rock wall before competing in the Burger Battle held at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Saturday. - Lance Cpl. Ryley Poole, right, with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Cpl. Kevin Roudin, with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, climb the rock wall before competing in the Burger Battle held at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Saturday.

Burger Battle leads Marines to Fun in the Sun

Single Marines donning flip flops, tanning lotion and swim wear attended Fun in the Sun, a Marine Corps Community Services event hosted at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Saturday.Free burgers, snacks and beverages were available to any single Marines attending the event.The event schedule included a horseshoe tournament, giant

Piney Green Gate under renovation

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s commercial vehicle entrance control facility, better known as the Piney Green Gate, is currently under construction and once completed, will heighten base security.The contractors who are currently building the new main gate on Holcomb Boulevard have also been tasked with the Piney Green Gate, which is slated to be

False claims spread like wildfire in Marine Corps

"Dimethylamylamine," a drug found in the 2010 World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited substances list was said to be an ingredient contained in Jack3d, a supplement used to improve athletic performance and body building.News of the supplement containing an illegal drug was passed by commands aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and multiple Marine

Defense Personal Property System helps ease TMO pains

For service members who are retiring or issued permanent change of station orders, packing up their personal effects and having them sent to their new duty station or home just became a bit easier.The old Transportation Operation Personal Property System has been replaced by the Defense Personal Property System, which is web-based. Even with all