News in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

ONLY ON 3: 22nd MEU welcomed home to Camp Lejeune
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:22:59 -0800

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC (WWAY) -- After one of the longest deployments in Marine Corps history, Marines and sailors from the 22nd MEU came home to Camp Lejuene. Bus after bus, families stood by patiently waiting for their Marine to walk downs the steps. “I just love him so much. I just can't wait to see him,” said Bonny Manley, who was waiting for her son. “I saw her when I was on the bus,” said Marine ...

Film about Lejeune Marine's struggle gets Oscar nod
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:08:42 -0800

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC (AP) -- A documentary film about a Camp Lejeune Marine who returns from war in Afghanistan wounded and struggling to rebuild his life is among the nominees for an Academy Award. The Daily News of Jacksonville reports an Oscar nod went to "Hell and Back Again" in the feature documentary category. The film follows 26-year-old Marine Sgt. Nathan Harris as he deploys to Afghanistan ...

NC Congress members want answers on Lejeune report
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:38:53 -0800

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — Three members of Congress from North Carolina, along with lawmakers from other states, are worried that information left out of a new report on water contamination at Camp Lejeune could set a troubling precedent for future research on the subject.

Camp Lejeune Marine killed in Afghanistan
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:46:33 -0800

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC (AP) -- The Defense Department says a Marine based at Camp Lejeune has been killed in Afghanistan. The Pentagon says 25-year-old Cpl. Phillip D. McGeath of Glendale, AZ, died Wednesday in combat operations in Helmand province. McGeath was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. There was no other information was ...

NC-based Marine unit completes return after months
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:38:51 -0800

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — About 1,000 Marines are bringing up the rear as the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit returns home to North Carolina after more than 10 months away on duty in northern Africa and Europe.

Bipartisan effort seeks to examine Lejeune water ills
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:09:29 -0800

A bipartisan effort by both North Carolina U.S. senators and several representatives asks that records on the Camp Lejeune water system remain open.

Film about NC Marine's struggle gets Academy nod
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:39:01 -0800

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — A documentary film about a Camp Lejeune Marine who returns from war in Afghanistan wounded and struggling to rebuild his life is among the nominees for an Academy Award.

Lejeune Marine Dies in Afghanistan
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:47:03 -0800

ONSLOW COUNTY A Camp Lejeune Marine lost his life while serving in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense said.

Camp LeJeune Marine Dies In Afghanistan
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:19:20 -0800

A Camp Lejeune Marine has died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

NC-based Marine unit returns after 10 months away
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:09:01 -0800

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — The 1,700 Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are returning to North Carolina after more than 10 months away on duty in northern Africa and Europe.