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Retired Lt. Col. John Cassidy Dockery, displays a certificate of recognition on behalf of Pvt. John Henry Dockery, received during the Montford Point Day Ceremony at Camp Johnson on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 25. During the ceremony, three family members were presented a certificate of recognition and a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their relatives who were members of the original Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /Released) - Retired Lt. Col. John Cassidy Dockery, displays a certificate of recognition on behalf of Pvt. John Henry Dockery, received during the Montford Point Day Ceremony at Camp Johnson on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 25. During the ceremony, three family members were presented a certificate of recognition and a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their relatives who were members of the original Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /Released)

Families honored with medals on Montford Point Marine Day

Marines and family members gathered during the Montford Point DayCeremony at Camp Johnson on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 25.During the ceremony, three family members were presented a certificateof recognition and a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of theirrelatives who were members of the original Montford Point Marines. Retired Maj.

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Program offers families employment assistance

Familymembers of service members often have difficulty in finding jobs due tofrequent moves and taking care of families.Thosefamily members seeking jobs can take advantage of the Family Member EmploymentAssistance Program, free of charge.Withlocations on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in the Tarawa Terrace plaza and onMarine Corps Air Station New

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Dental assistant program forges bond between 2nd Dental Battalion, American Red Cross

The American Red Cross and 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine LogisticsGroup have been working together to provide an opportunity for eligibleparticipants to enter the dental career field with the Dental AssistantProgram.Active duty military, dependents, reservists, retirees and Red Crossvolunteers can eventually become dental technicians by

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NCIS reminds Marines to remain aware of digital, local threats in the community

Threats in the community come in many forms, and Marines should alwaysconduct themselves in a professional manner. One threat Marines shouldbe extra cautious of are scams over the Internet called "sextortion.""When Marines go through safety stand downs or receive briefs onawareness topics, they should pay attention and listen," said ToddBattaglia,

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School Bus Safety is paramount

The new school year has arrived and school buses take back over thestreets packed with school students eager to get back to school, are youaware of the rules of the road? “The beginning of the school year can be a bit challenging for the buscoordinators, drivers, and students,” said Kathy Baker, the motorvehicle operator supervisor, Camp Lejeune

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Motorcyclists follow Mark Brown, owner and lead instructor of Motor Mark 1 Motor Skill Enhancement, as they go through a simulated course in a ‘Bike Safe’ street situational environment at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released) - Motorcyclists follow Mark Brown, owner and lead instructor of Motor Mark 1 Motor Skill Enhancement, as they go through a simulated course in a ‘Bike Safe’ street situational environment at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 14. Bike Safe is a proactive approach to engage motorcyclist before they do something that’s unsafe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez /Released)

Two Montford Point Marines share memories during the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released) - Two Montford Point Marines share memories during the Montford Point Marine Memorial Dedication at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 29. Hundreds of attendees, including Montford Point Marines, family members, active duty servicemembers and supporters, gathered to attend the memorial dedication which honored the 20,000 segregated African-American Marines who trained there in the 1940s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry/Released)