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MCAS New River Go-Getter: Lance Cpl. Gabriel R. Gilbert - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriel R. Gilbert, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, poses for a photo on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 15, 2025. Gilbert, the recipient of the April 2025 MCAS New River Go-Getter award, is a native of Falmouth, Kentucky, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rose Spencer)

MCAS New River Go-Getter: Lance Cpl. Gabriel R. Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriel Gilbert was recently selected as the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River Go-Getter of the month for May. He serves as an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina.Originally from Falmouth, Kentucky, Gilbert

Rolling Gate Closures Scheduled at Lejeune and New River Gates, April 28-30 for Preventative Maintenance

Gates on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River will be individually closed or altered to both inbound/outbound traffic for three-hour periods to undergo preventative maintenance from April 28 to 30, 2025.Dates and times of each closure are listed below, beginning with the Midway Park Gate on Monday afternoon. Base

Destructive Weather Advisory

Severe Thunderstorm/Tornado Condition II for Camp Lejeune and New River until 7 PM: 45-60 kt wind gusts, heavy rains, tornado watch expected for this area later this afternoon DODEA schools early release: Lejeune High School 12:30 PM, all others 1 PM. Commissary, MCCS facilities (including CDCs) open normal hours. Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

Station Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Exercise, Feb. 28

MCAS New River first responders and staff will conduct a full-scale emergency response drill called Exercise Vigilant Response on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, scheduled to take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. While the exercise is expected to have minimal impact on daily operations, station personnel will see an increased presence of emergency

All Clear Issued, Normal Operations Resume Friday, Feb. 21

MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River will resume normal operations on Friday, Feb. 21. If you have questions regarding your reporting requirements, please contact your chain of command or work supervisor for guidance.Limited retail operations began today at noon, Feb. 20, at the Marine Corps Exchange and most Marine Marts except for those at Geiger,

Base and Air Station Extend Non-Essential Service Closures All Day Thursday

With tomorrow’s weather forecast calling for continued sleet and icy road conditions, most non-essential services on the base and air station will remain closed all day Thursday, Feb. 20.The following services will remain closed: Child Development Centers, fitness centers, third-party vendors, Marine Marts, Marine Corps Exchanges* MCB Camp Lejeune

Speed Limit Now 15 mph At All Gates

In an effort to enhance safety and security at installation entry control points, U.S. Northern Command has directed a change to the speed limit at all entry and exit control points on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River.Effective immediately, the speed limit has been reduced from 25 mph to 15 mph on inbound and

All Clear Issued, Normal Operations Resume Jan. 25

MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River will resume normal operations on Saturday, Jan. 25. Hazardous driving conditions may still exist along secondary roads and areas that were not plowed and are slower to melt. Black ice may be present in those areas during evening and early morning hours. If you have questions regarding your reporting requirements,

Hazardous Road Conditions Extend Closures through Jan. 24

MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River remain under Winter Storm Condition I, with hazardous road conditions limiting personnel and services to essential and limited retail operations through Friday, Jan. 24. Secondary roads remain icy and despite continued plowing and salting, below freezing temperatures have delayed improvement. Black ice continues

Reduced Services and Closures Extended through Jan. 23

MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River remain under Winter Storm Condition I, as snow and ice are still impacting our area. Any snow that melts today will refreeze into black ice tonight, prolonging hazardous travel conditions. All personnel should continue to delay non-essential travel. In addition to snow and ice, extremely cold weather with morning