A brief introduction to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune that showcases its
history, missions, and vital role it has played in ensuring the readiness of
warfighters and their families since 1941.
137 Marines from 30 units east of the Mississippi River gathered at the Stone Bay Rifle Range on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune to test their precision, speed and combat marksmanship during the Fiscal Year 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East. The regional competition, part of the Competition in Arms Program (CIAP), began Monday, Feb. 23, and concluded with an awards ceremony Friday, March 6.
