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Rizzo relinquishes command of Marine Corps Installations East to Pace

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to Col. Gregory B. Pace during a formal ceremony held today at W.P.T. Hill Field on MCB Camp Lejeune. Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, Jr., commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, served as the reviewing official.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps cuts Ribbon on newest Consolidated Storage Facility

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, served as the guest speaker as Marines, civilians, and senior leaders gathered at Camp Lejeune to mark the official opening of a new 109,000-square-foot Individual Issue Facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, signaling a major step forward in modernizing how the United States Marine Corps equips its force.

Montford Point Marine Oliver Diggs Celebrates 100th Birthday

U.S. Marine Corps Montford Point Marine veteran Oliver Diggs celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and distinguished guests at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston, North Carolina, Jan. 5, 2026. His birthday marks a century defined by service, resilience and dedication.

Two Marines Awarded American Red Cross Lifesaving Award After Swift Action on Onslow Beach

Two Marines assigned to the Onslow Beach Marine Detachment were awarded the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025.

Governor Stein visits Camp Lejeune, attends North Carolina Commander’s Council

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein attended the North Carolina Commander’s Council (NCCC) forum during his first official visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Friday, Aug. 29.

Hurricane Florence and beyond; Six years of growth

It’s been more than six years since Hurricane Florence caused billions of dollars in damage to facilities across Marine Corps Installations in Eastern North Carolina. The storm brought 36 inches of rain and hurricane force winds for three consecutive days, washing out roadways, eroding training beaches and causing critical damage to more than 800

Base Hosts Onslow County Leaders for Information Luncheon

Several dozen elected officials and town managers representing Onslow County and its municipalities joined top military leaders for an annual luncheon hosted by the base that featured briefings and discussions covering mutual areas of interest at Marston Pavilion yesterday.Led by the county’s commissioners and board chairman Tim Foster,

Emergency Response Drill prepares Camp Lejeune to respond to an active threat

Marines and civilians assigned to Headquarters and Support (H&S) Battalion, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, tested their response capabilities through a series of drills focused on an active threat to the installation. During the multi-faceted drill, H&S Battalion, along with the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO) and Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD), worked with Marine Corps Installations East G-3 Operations, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team, Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT), and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL).

RIZZO ASSUMES ROLE AS ACTING COMMANDER OF MCIEAST-MCB CAMP LEJEUNE

Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. assumed duties as the acting commander of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune today at W.P.T. Hill Field. Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr. officially relinquished command of MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune during the formal ceremony.Under an overcast sky, more than 300 people gathered to

Uniform readiness coordinator geared toward family unit’s quality of life

Capt. Devon Duarte’s primary role is the deputy operations officer for the Communications and Information Systems Division at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. He also has a separate role of strong personal significance to him.Duarte, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, serves as the unit readiness coordinator at MCLB Albany. This servicemember,