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Marine for Life program expecting overhaul: Marines supported throughout career

Every Marine who joins the Marine Corps eventually leaves, whether they serve four or 40 years.The Marine for Life program recognizes this and stands by transitioning service members.The goal of the Marine for Life program is to provide Marines with a network of options after they transition out of the Marine Corps. Those already familiar with the

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Marines qualify for Olympic Trials

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE,N.C. — TheAll-Marine Wrestling Team placed second in both Freestyle and Greco-Romanduring the Armed Forces Championships 2016 at Naval Base Kitsap Feb. 20-21. Capt. Bryce Saddoris (154 lbs) and1st Lt. Daniel Miller (215 lbs) both won gold medals in Freestyle. “Collectively, I believe, all

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Sgt. Ivan Sears, with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, was given a car by Martin Johnson, a Vietnam veteran and native of Maysville, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 17. Johnson donated the car, a 2003 Lincoln Towncar, in honor of his wife Fran, who passed away over year ago. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Sgt. Ivan Sears, with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, was given a car by Martin Johnson, a Vietnam veteran and native of Maysville, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 17. Johnson donated the car, a 2003 Lincoln Towncar, in honor of his wife Fran, who passed away over year ago.

Retired sailor donates wife’s car to wounded warrior

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE,N.C. — Sixty-twoyears ago, Martin Johnson joined the Navy to see the world — and after twoyears in Vietnam, he didn’t have a scratch. “I don’t know why the good Lordspared me,” he said. “ I got shot at a lot, but never actually got shot.” Thinking that he had been blessedled Johnson to help a

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STEM Carnival highlights innovation, education

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune district schools are more engaged than ever in providing students with learning opportunities through the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program.Johnson Primary School hosted its first-ever STEM Carnival Feb. 18 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where students explored multiple exhibits displaying themes

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Gate guards with the Provost Marshal’s Office check ID’s of drivers accessing Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Gate guards work around the clock as the first line of defense for the base and its community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released) - Gate guards with the Provost Marshal’s Office check ID’s of drivers accessing Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Gate guards work around the clock as the first line of defense for the base and its community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Gate Guards provide first line of defense

Every day more than 40,000 vehicles pass through the gates of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. But who watches the gates to ensure no one is trespassing or attempting to cause harm?The gate sentries with the Provost Marshal’s Office are charged with guarding the gates. Marine Corps military police officers and Marines with the Fleet Assistance

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Navy Capt. Jennifer Smith, commanding officer of Field Medical Training Battalion, receives the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at Camp Johnson Friday. Smith took command as the first female commander for the battalion, after Navy Capt. Richard Jehue retired from 31 years of service in the Marine Corps and Navy. - Navy Capt. Jennifer Smith, commanding officer of Field Medical Training Battalion, receives the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at Camp Johnson Friday. Smith took command as the first female commander for the battalion, after Navy Capt. Richard Jehue retired from 31 years of service in the Marine Corps and Navy.

Smith first female to take charge of FMTB-East

Field Medical Training Battalion – East bid farewell to Navy Capt. Richard Jehue, who relinquished command to Navy Capt. Jennifer Smith during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, at Camp Johnson Friday.

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Operation Supply Drop presented donated video games for Marines at the Central Area Recreation Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 11. Operation Supply Drop also donated to the French Creek recreation center and plans to donate to the other five recreation centers on base and Marine Corps Air Station New River in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released) - Operation Supply Drop presented donated video games for Marines at the Central Area Recreation Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 11. Operation Supply Drop also donated to the French Creek recreation center and plans to donate to the other five recreation centers on base and Marine Corps Air Station New River in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Care package inbound: Operation Supply Drop brings video games for base recreation centers

There are many organizations that contribute to the success and welfare of the U.S. armed forces, but one such organization takes a unique approach in helping service members through the therapy of video games.Operation Supply Drop brought video game consoles and games to the Central Area and French Creek recreation centers on Marine Corps Base

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Participants take off from the starting line during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Marine Corps Air Station New River on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released) - Participants take off from the starting line during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Marine Corps Air Station New River on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)