Operation Homelink returns to Camp Lejeune
Lance Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Communicating with a loved one deployed overseas can be difficult, especially when those left behind do not have constant access to a computer. One non-profit organization identified this problem, and sprang into action to hel...
[Submitted On: 08/14/2009]Read More
Marines and Airmen blast through support barriers
Lance Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - When Marines find themselves pinned down by enemy fire, or when they can't destroy enemy armor blocking their path, sometimes it's necessary to call in some devastating air support. However, if Marine air is unavailable, the A...
[Submitted On: 08/14/2009]Read More
Fitness center gets a facelift
Cpl. Meghan J. Canlas
(Left to right) Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Arthur Hall, a personal trainer with Semper Fit, Barbara Katz, a recreational assistant with Semper Fit, Royce Friou the Morgan Bay Fitness Center manage...
[Submitted On: 08/14/2009]Read More
1/9 Marines ride in memory of fallen brother
Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - On April 22, 2008, Christian Haerter was in Sag Harbor, N.Y., listening to the news at work when a broadcast announced two Marines were killed in Iraq. Christian took a step outside for a breath of fresh air and shortly afterwar...
[Submitted On: 08/11/2009]Read More
Devil Dog couple meritoriously promoted together
Pfc. Walter D. Marino II
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - While some married couples no doubt spent their evenings bickering over taking out the trash or control of the TV remote, one set of newlyweds studied Marine Corps Knowledge and drill. On Aug. 3, 2009, the pair reaped the rewards...
[Submitted On: 08/10/2009]Read More
Colonel dedicates 29 years to the Corps
Lance Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Family, friends and colleagues gathered under red and gold canopies outside II Marine Expeditionary Force's headquarters building aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., to reflect on the career and achievements of Col. Robert G. Sokoloski du...
[Submitted On: 08/07/2009]Read More