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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE N.C. - Marines and sailors had a break in their day when an unannounced VIP visitor walked into their classrooms aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, recently.
Miss North Carolina U.S.A. Ashley Love-Mills met with service members at the Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools to show her support for their service and sacrifice.
“I try to make an effort to come out and visit the troops as often as I can to learn more about what they do as well as show my support for how much they sacrifice and give back to our country,” said Mills.
The day started with morning colors where Mills received an explanation on the tradition of colors. After colors she had the opportunity to speak with and encourage service members, as well as view the different training at the given school house.
“My number one piece of advice or word of encouragement is just to stay focused and whatever task you have been given, do it with honor and do it with poise and with grace,” said Mills while in one of the classrooms.
Mills then visited the Field Medical Training Battalion where she had the opportunity to experience firsthand service members realistic training.
Mills said witnessing the training really hit home for her because her dad was injured while serving in the Army and now she has a better understanding of what he went through.
Lt. Cmdr. John G. Meeting, executive officer of the Field Medical Training Battalion, said “I think she feels like all the people that come through here. At first, it’s an initial shock.”
After spending the day with Marines and sailors, Mills said it gave her greater appreciation for what our military does and how they put their life on the line.
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 08.28.2013 17:03 |
| Story ID: | 112781 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US |
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