Story by 1st Lt. Kathryn Wisniewski | Marine Corps Installations East | 08.29.2025
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein attended the North Carolina Commander’s Council (NCCC) forum during his first official visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Friday, Aug. 29....
Story by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette | Marine Corps Installations East | 08.26.2025
There comes a moment in every person’s life when a single decision has the power to alter the course of their future. For U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Madriaga, that moment came when he chose to pursue a life defined not by comfort, but by challenge, growth and a deeper sense of purpose. Now serving as an air traffic control communications technician with the Air Traffic Control......
Story by Victoria Long and 2nd Lt. Brooke Waugh | Marine Corps Installations East | 06.10.2025
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette conducted her first official visit to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune last week. During her visit, she received briefings on MCB Camp Lejeune's support to ‘Make Ready’ bases, warfighters and families. She also met with senior leaders, toured training facilities, and......
Story by Victoria Long | Marine Corps Installations East | 04.08.2025
As part of a broad effort to increase safety of drivers as they enter and exit Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, rumble strips are being added to roadways near select entry and exit control points. The rumble strips function as a safety warning measure; coupled with the recent speed limit reduction, they are meant to ensure drivers are aware of an upcoming......
Story by Cpl. Christian Salazar | 2nd Marine Logistics Group | 03.21.2025
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — "Success is never an individual journey; it is built on the support of mentors, the strength of a team, and the willingness to take on challenges that others might avoid," said U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Malika Haines. Haines' drive to serve others led the Princeton, North Carolina, native to earn the 2024 GEICO Service Member of the Year Award, in......
Story by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa | Marine Corps Installations East | 01.31.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rachel Hoffman, chaplain assistant, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, has been named Go-Getter of the Month for January 2025. The MCAS New River Chapel provides religious services and support to Marines, Sailors, and their families....
Story by Nat Fahy | Marine Corps Installations East | 12.17.2024
The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune has surpassed a significant milestone....
Story by Victoria Long | Marine Corps Installations East | 11.27.2024
The 39th Commandant’s goal of professionalizing barracks management is officially underway as more than 40 contracted barracks managers have been brought aboard to manage 140 bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ) across Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune....
