Master Chief James Baker, the former command master chief of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, retires after 30 years of service at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 13. “Take the military for what it is worth,” said Baker. “Don’t be comfortable, go out there and explore the world. Every time you get the chance to volunteer for something new, volunteer.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)
This video summarizes the history of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and its significance it has for the Marines that train there; to the people living in and around the installation; and to the American public. Camp Lejeune also reflects on the installation’s 75th anniversary this year. From its original development to support the World War II campaign to present day missions overseas, the installation continues to do what it was originally created for: train, support and deploy Marines on behalf of the President of the United States and its citizens. Narrated by Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley and Master Sgt. Timothy McMann. Music tracks courtesy of: “Great Minds” by Eric Matyas; and “Crystal Island” by Kevin Bryce.
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River is hosting an all-hands professional military education screening of the documentary “Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded” at 9:30 am on July 31, at the base theater, followed by a question and answer session with retired Marine Maj. James “Jim” Capers, Jr., himself.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River is hosting an all-hands professional military education screening of the documentary “Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded” at 9:30 am on July 31, at the base theater, followed by a question and answer session with retired Marine Maj. James “Jim” Capers, Jr., himself.
American Red Cross Service Dog trainer, Sunnie Tortorici demonstrates the abilities of the new therapeutic service dog, Pappy Boyington, at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2018. Pappy is a 15-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix and has earned his American Kennel Club Good Citizen and Therapy One Training. Volunteers and pet owners looking to involve themselves in the Canine Visitation Program should submit a request to the program’s coordinator, John Jasinksi, or call the American Red Cross Camp Lejeune at 910-451-2173.
