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Jacksonville Marines and Civilians Find Strength in Unity
Col. Keith Oliver can tell you exactly when the deep friendship between Onslow County and Camp Lejeune was born. It’s not a date any Marine – or local resident – is likely to forget.
Onslow County Students and Service Members Learn form Each Other
Because it is a military community‚ Jacksonville is a city of broad cultural diversity‚ giving the Onslow County School System added tools to teach its students.
Onslow County Boasts Nation’s Only V-22 Osprey Training Site
In the wild‚ an osprey is a powerful bird whose name in Greek means “sea eagle.”
Military Business Center Helps Companies Win Military Contracts
North Carolina companies looking to do business with the state’s large and growing military sector now have an inside track.
Military Wives “All Fired Up” Over Candle-Making
Talk with Roxanne Reed‚ founder and CEO of All Fired Up Candle Co.‚ and it’s easy to understand the name of her business.
Commemorative Bricks Used to Build Marine Corps Museum
Laser-engraved bricks‚ sold through a brick fundraising program‚ have been so popular that the museum already has sold between 500 and 600‚ says Gail Walters‚ director of operations and development for the Marine Corps Museum of the Carolinas.
Jacksonville Artist’s Watercolor Paintings Honor Military
When Emerald Isle artist Marsha Mills began creating a series of paintings to honor military servicemen and women in 2004‚ she had no idea the response would be so overwhelming.
Military spouses Extend support to Families of Injured Warriors
A mortar attack blew away Shannon Maxwell’s former life. Putting it back together was tough‚ but it was a job made easier by the support of family and friends.
Marines Help Endangered Birds at Camp Lejeune
Thanks to the efforts of Camp Lejeune’s Marines‚ the world’s a safer place for all Americans – even the red-cockaded woodpecker.
Montford Point Marines No Longer a Well-kept Secret
The Montford Point Marines will no longer be a well-kept secret‚ if Melton McLaurin and Clarence Willie have anything to say about it.
Longest Running Military Welcome Center Entertains the Troops
The USO in Jacksonville is the longest continually operated center in the world because “our community is adamant” in its support, says Judy Robinson.
Onslow Vietnam Vets Memorial Run Draws Bikers to Honor Fallen Heros
Get on your motorcycle and ride – especially this September.
Former Marines Establish C-Het Solutions to Provide Tactical Intelligence Training
C-HET Solutions Inc. was founded in 2005 by former Marine Corps counterintelligence professionals, so it should be no surprise that being based in Jacksonville seemed to be a good idea.
$96 Million Bond Will Fund 26 Onslow County School Construction Projects
If rising school enrollment is a sign of a successful community, then Jacksonville-Onslow County is doing very well indeed.
Onslow County Gears Up for Influx of Military Residents
As the Marine Corps beefs up its ranks, the Jacksonville-Onslow region is preparing for its greatest troop influx since World War II.
Jacksonville Is Home to Nation’s Only Military Scrapbooking Store
A little corner section in a larger store has grown‚ twice‚ into a successful standalone store‚ thanks to a savvy focus on an untapped market.
A Hero’s Welcome Home
Warrior House is a place that specializes in comfort – when comfort is needed most.
