Base Personnel Notice: Winter Storm Condition All Clear Set
MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River have set Winter Storm Condition All Clear. The installations have returned to normal operations, with the exception of previously closed facilities and offices. The Piney Green Gate on Camp Lejeune and Douglass Gate on MCAS New River remain closed. For current information on MCCS Lejeune-New River facilities, please visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mccslejeunenewriver.
Base Personnel Notice: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for base community through 10 a.m. Friday
Base operations staff is closely monitoring ever changing weather conditions. Should a change to the current report schedule be required for MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJ personnel, an update notice will be broadcast through the M_LEJEUNE_DWX distribution list, the Automated Information System (AIS) at (910) 451-1717, and by Communication Strategy & Operations via approved social media sites.
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1. NWS Area Forecast Discussion mentions a rain/snow mix for portions of eastern North Carolina, including Camp Lejeune, Thur~Fri, 20-21 February 2020/approx.2200~1000 (during the morning commute).
2. Motorists are cautioned that icy spots may develop on area roadways, bridges, and overpasses in connection with this weather system.
3. The base community is therefore advised to exercise caution while driving to work during the morning commute Friday, Feb. 21.
4. Additionally all personnel are asked to remain alert for possible changes in conditions and to monitor the MCB Camp Lejeune Facebook page for updates concerning base posture and/or service suspension over the next 24 hours.
5. It is recommended that service members and employees whose ability to report to work would be affected by the forecast winter weather make appropriate arrangements with their chain of command/supervisor prior to close of business Thursday, Feb. 20.
Welcome Back: Expanded Veteran Access
Installation access has been expanded to qualified veterans as part of the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act. Commissary, exchange and morale, welfare and recreation activities on MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River have extended access to veterans awarded the Purple Heart, former Prisoners of War, veterans with service-connected disabilities and caregivers enrolled in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. For complete details, please visit: https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/ExpandedAccess/.
Public Notice: Drones are not authorized aboard MCIEAST installations
Per MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3710.30, civil/hobbyist operation of sUAS of any type - to include toy "drones" and model aircraft - is not authorized aboard MCIEAST installations. If you observe a sUAS of any type flying over installation property, immediately report it to PMO. If you intend to operate a sUAS off-base, please ensure that you are operating in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations. Information pertaining to off-base sUAS operations can be accessed at https://www.faa.gov/uas/.
Public Notice: Eagle Eyes Hotline and Reporting Website
Due to recent security concerns, you may see increased law enforcement activity across the base and air station. As always, if you see something suspicious please report it to the Eagle Eyes Hotline at 910-451-3333 or visit https://usmceagleeyes.org.
Visitor's Center to Close Weekends, Starting Dec. 7
Beginning Dec. 7, the visitor’s center will no longer be open on weekends or holidays. The hours are being changed to provide better customer service to the community during the week when the majority of customers require assistance. Wait times during the week will significantly decrease with more personnel to assist customers. The weekday hours of operation will remain 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To access the installation on a weekend or holiday, DoD ID card holders are advised to use the Trusted Traveler program, where any DoD ID card holder can escort a guest using their vehicle or with the guest traveling in immediate succession. Using Trusted Traveler requires the DoD ID card holder to remain with their guest at all times while on the installation.
Authorized personnel who wish to obtain a guest pass over the weekend, must go to the visitor’s center during normal hours in advance of their guest's arrival, and provide copies of the following documentation for each guest:
- Government-issued identification card
- Valid vehicle registration, if driving
- Proof of liability insurance, if driving
Sponsors need to also provide the guest's date of birth and social security number. Guests will need to provide original documentation upon arrival to obtain their visitor pass.
Once a successful background check is completed, the sponsor and guest can pick up their pass from the sentry at the main gate on Holcomb Blvd. on a weekend or holiday.
For questions about obtaining a visitor’s pass in advance, please call the visitor’s center at 910-451-7734/3220 during normal working hours. For questions regarding base access for DoDEA, MCCS, command or other events, please call or email the visitor's center at mcieast.mcb-mcasnr.dbids@usmc.mil.
Traffic Advisory: Sneads Ferry Road Project Update
Beginning Dec. 3, the final culvert repair will begin and McHugh Blvd. will be open as a detour route to access the main side of Camp Lejeune. Drivers will no longer be required to use Highway 172 and Lyman Road as an alternate route. Signage will be in place to direct traffic to the alternate route. This project is expected to be completed on Jan. 10, 2020.
The Sneads Ferry Road Project will replace culverts at three separate locations along the road. Only one work site will be active at a time, with the road closing 250 feet before and after the project work site. During this project, no through traffic will be allowed on Sneads Ferry Road between Marines Road and Lyman Road. All privately owned vehicles will be detoured using Highway 172 and Lyman Road.
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