Navy recruiting rebounds, but falls short of boot camp goalDespite meeting its recruiting goal of 40,600 sailors, the Navy will fall 5,000 short of its boot camp target due to last-minute enlistments.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press10 days ago
Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot campService leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
North Carolina Marine base remembers Beirut attack 39 years laterFor many residents of Camp Lejeune and Jacksonville, North Carolina, the bombing that took place in Beirut on Oct. 23, 1983, touched them personally.By Irene Loewenson23 months ago
4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continuesSeveral new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring.By Jonathan Lehrfeld24 months ago
National Defense Service Medal won’t be awarded after December The National Defense Service Medal is going into retirement on Dec. 31.By Meghann Myers and Davis Winkie2 years ago
VA botched thousands of Camp Lejeune water contamination casesMore than 17,000 veterans may have had their claims rejected improperly, the VA inspector general found.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Don’t expect quick payouts from Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuitsSimply serving at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, during the 25-year eligibility period isn’t enough to guarantee a cash settlement.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Camp Lejeune’s toxic water killed my daughter. This new law finally allows affected families to take legal action Janey, the only one of the author's four children conceived at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, died of leukemia at age 9.By Master Sgt. J.M. Ensminger (retired)2 years ago
Son of Black Marine to receive father’s military service medalJames “Jimmy” Cook Jr., an Army veteran, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, who was one of the Montford Point Marines.By Davarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel2 years ago
Security concerns leave Afghan evacuees stuck in Balkan campThe camp is used to house people who have not been allowed to enter the U.S. because of security concerns.2 years ago
Investigations continue into deaths of 3 children at North Carolina Marine baseOfficials have said no shooting was involved in either incident, and there is no threat to the community.By Karen Jowers2 years ago
Here’s what we know about the deaths of 3 children at Camp LejeuneBase officials have confirmed the units where the parents are stationed.By Karen Jowers2 years ago