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NMCRS provides a helping hand to patrons

When a young Diana Walters received a Red Cross message about her sister's death in an automobile accident, she was sure she would not be able to go home to see her one last time. The then-private first class did not have enough money, and her parents were struggling to pay for her sister's funeral expenses. So when Walters's command asked her if

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PASS to expedite visitor center process

Visiting Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune can seem difficult because of the security practices implemented if personnel don't already have base access.Meeting a sponsor at the front gate, waiting in line and filling out paperwork can now be avoided with a new system of vouching for visitors before they come aboard the base.The web-hosted Personnel

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A Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion removes homecoming signs from fences aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 9. Base personnel monitor the signs posted to ensure that all the content is in accordance with banner policy. - A Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion removes homecoming signs from fences aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 9. Base personnel monitor the signs posted to ensure that all the content is in accordance with banner policy.

Camp Lejeune supports welcome home signs when appropriately used

Thousand of Marines deploy from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, annually. When they return home, the sight of welcome home banners carry messages of rejoice, gratitude, excitement or a long-awaited reunion from families and the community they left behind.The hanging of the homecoming signs on MCB Camp Lejeune's fence near the main gate entrance has

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Crowds gather at the State of the Community Breakfast Feb. 14 in Jacksonville. The event held various speakers who discussed what is happening in the community along with changes coming in the future. - Crowds gather at the State of the Community Breakfast Feb. 14 in Jacksonville. The event held various speakers who discussed what is happening in the community along with changes coming in the future.

State of the Community Breakfast discusses changes coming to area

The city of Jacksonville has an intrinsic link to the military facilities bordering its area, so when news of budget cuts and personnel reductions to the Marine Corps is released, the city knows it will face the burden along with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River.During the 17th annual State of the Community

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Col. Daniel J. Lecce, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune commanding officer, and members of the Provost Marshal's Office speak with base housing residents during a Community Watch meeting held at the Atlantic Marine Corps Community Bicentennial Community Center, Jan. 6. - Col. Daniel J. Lecce, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune commanding officer, and members of the Provost Marshal's Office speak with base housing residents during a Community Watch meeting held at the Atlantic Marine Corps Community Bicentennial Community Center, Jan. 6.

Shantrell Shae Burke, the recipient of Teen of the Month for January, laughs as she works on homework at Teen Squad at the Midway Park Community Center Feb. 3. Teen of the month is awarded through Teen Squad an after school program for teenagers aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Burke is an athlete and enjoys the outdoors. - Shantrell Shae Burke, the recipient of Teen of the Month for January, laughs as she works on homework at Teen Squad at the Midway Park Community Center Feb. 3. Teen of the month is awarded through Teen Squad an after school program for teenagers aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Burke is an athlete and enjoys the outdoors.