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By Paul Szoldra Dec 14, 2020

News

Marines go up against more ‘realistic enemy’ of robots and terrain at new live-fire range

This looks interesting.

By James Clark Oct 2, 2020

Mandatory Fun

It looks like a US Marine bought a fire truck. And yes, that’s totally allowed

Turns out you can totally buy a fire truck and drive it around base, assuming you have the appropriate license,...

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Sep 29, 2020

News

Lawsuit claims military families endured mold, roaches in Camp Lejeune housing

Three Marine Corps families are taking on their landlords at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, alleging that the private companies that...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 28, 2020

News

Marine accused of fleeing from Camp Lejeune faces robbery charges in civilian court

Miller is currently in jail in lieu of $100,000 bond.

By James Clark Sep 24, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Camp Lejeune warns Marines and sailors to stay away from dangerous wildlife, because of course that had to be said

In news you didn't expect to hear — unless you've served in the Marines — officials at Camp Lejeune, North...

By Nate Eckman, The War Horse Jul 30, 2020

Opinion

A Marine reflects on how a sinking amphibious assault vehicle symbolizes the entire Corps

Inside a track, I watched men snap like I’d only seen during torture scenes on film.

By Trever Dunnell, Jacksonville Daily News Jun 26, 2020

News

US Marine drowns on base at Camp Lejeune

R.I.P.

By Jeff Schogol Jun 18, 2020

News

Marine dies after being seriously injured in Camp Lejeune stabbing-shooting incident

Lance Cpl. William J. Luce died after being stabbed several times on June 13 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Another...

By Jeff Schogol Jun 15, 2020

News

Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine

The man’s name is being withheld at the request of his next of kin.

By Jeff Schogol Jun 13, 2020

News

One man shot and killed, another injured after being stabbed several times at Camp Lejeune

The name of the man who was killed has not yet been released.

By Jeff Schogol Jun 10, 2020

News

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT

Pfc. Ethan M. Moores, died on May 27 after collapsing following a physical training event

By Amie Rivers, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa May 17, 2020

Community

‘I’m filled with great rage’ — Questions linger for family of Marine killed in training accident

“I’m filled with great rage, because our family was robbed of (Cox), and we may never get an explanation."

By Kevin Vandenburg, The Daily News Dec 18, 2019

News

Former Camp Lejeune Marines convicted for selling drugs that killed fellow Marine

Two former Camp Lejeune Marines were sentenced to federal prison for distributing drugs linked to a fellow Marine's death

By Kevin Vandenburg, The Daily News Dec 5, 2019

Lifestyle

Marines at Camp Lejeune can now get food delivered straight to their barracks with ‘ChowCall’

ChowCall delivers food from restaurants to hungry customers much the same way as similar food delivery business such as Grubhub...

By Charles Duncan, Miami Herald Dec 3, 2019

News

A Marine allegedly smuggled guns into Haiti so he could train the military and become president

The Marine told investigators that he planned to be arrested when he arrived in Haiti so he could "gain a...

By Jeff Schogol Nov 12, 2019

News

Corps to investigate Marine for allegedly making racist comments on neo-Nazi forums

"We intend to fully investigate this allegation," 1st Lt. Joe Wright said. "If substantiated, the subject Marine will be held...

By Jannette Pippin, The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C. Nov 12, 2019

News

Camp Lejeune Marine wanted for murder in Virginia

A combat engineer, Michael Alexander Brown, 22, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Nov. 9 homicide.

By Dan Scanlan, The Florida Times-Union Oct 31, 2019

News

Marine public affairs chief implicated in theft of estranged wife’s police cruiser

Upset that his estranged wife cheated on him, a U.S. Marine Corps recruiter from Camp Lejeune "wanted someone to burglarize"...

By Maxim Tamarov, The Jacksonville Daily News Oct 26, 2019

News

Former Marine sentenced to prison in accidental killing of fellow Marine

Tyler Prudden, 30, was sentenced to approximately 1-2 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter after pleading guilty to the July...

By Kate Feldman, New York Daily News Sep 19, 2019

News

Camp Lejeune Marine arrested for allegedly distributing LSD to fellow service members and civilians

Andrew Christian Gray, 23, was taken into custody at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville Sunday and charged with...

By PCSgrades Jun 11, 2019

Area Guides

Your Camp Lejeune Area Guide

Is Eastern North Carolina your next destination in this fabulous adventure we love to call military life? Well, welcome to...

By Tara Copp, McClatchy Washington Bureau May 29, 2019

News

US military bases are preparing for hurricane season while still reeling from the last one

Last year's hurricanes were particularly destructive for some of the military's most critical bases. In response, active, reserve and National...

By Paul Szoldra Apr 23, 2019

News

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt

The commanding general of 2nd Marine Division said in an interview last week that a Marine under his command could...

By Paul Szoldra Apr 19, 2019

Opinion

This two-star Marine general has turned micromanagement into an art form

Instead of passing on guidance to his leaders, it seems he is not interested in delegating, or he doesn't trust...

By David Choi, Business Insider Apr 4, 2019

News

Marine Commandant Gen. Neller reportedly ‘allowed’ leak of sensitive memos criticizing Trump’s border plan

"He didn't want the Marines and families at Camp Lejeune ... to get f---ed," one official told Newsweek

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Marines go up against more ‘realistic enemy’ of robots and terrain at new live-fire range

It looks like a US Marine bought a fire truck. And yes, that’s totally allowed

Lawsuit claims military families endured mold, roaches in Camp Lejeune housing

Marine accused of fleeing from Camp Lejeune faces robbery charges in civilian court

Camp Lejeune warns Marines and sailors to stay away from dangerous wildlife, because of course that had to be said

A Marine reflects on how a sinking amphibious assault vehicle symbolizes the entire Corps

US Marine drowns on base at Camp Lejeune

Marine dies after being seriously injured in Camp Lejeune stabbing-shooting incident

Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine

One man shot and killed, another injured after being stabbed several times at Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT

‘I’m filled with great rage’ — Questions linger for family of Marine killed in training accident

Former Camp Lejeune Marines convicted for selling drugs that killed fellow Marine

Marines at Camp Lejeune can now get food delivered straight to their barracks with ‘ChowCall’

A Marine allegedly smuggled guns into Haiti so he could train the military and become president

Corps to investigate Marine for allegedly making racist comments on neo-Nazi forums

Camp Lejeune Marine wanted for murder in Virginia

Marine public affairs chief implicated in theft of estranged wife’s police cruiser

Former Marine sentenced to prison in accidental killing of fellow Marine

Camp Lejeune Marine arrested for allegedly distributing LSD to fellow service members and civilians

Your Camp Lejeune Area Guide

US military bases are preparing for hurricane season while still reeling from the last one

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt

This two-star Marine general has turned micromanagement into an art form

Marine Commandant Gen. Neller reportedly ‘allowed’ leak of sensitive memos criticizing Trump’s border plan