Why do people join the Marine Corps? Some would say they join for the experience, the challenge, or to pursue this organization for the educational benefits. Everyone’s story and purpose is unique and while those may be the reasons for some Marines, this month’s MCAS New River Go-Getter award recipient, Pfc. Juan Vazquez III, an aviation operations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, has his own hopes and dreams when it comes to his outcome for his service.For the majority of his childhood, Vazquez, a native of Brooklyn, New York, grew up in an apartment with his mother, a nurse practitioner, and five siblings. His father, a Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nhatalyne Bordes, legal chief, office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina is a remarkable individual born in Brooklyn and raised in the mountainous area of Tannersville, Pennsylvania. She is a shining example of dedication, service, and commitment and was recently awarded the American Legion Spirit of Service Award for the U.S. Marine Corps during the 104th American Legion convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting her selfless contributions to both her community and the United States Marine Corps.Bordes, who comes from a unique blend of cultural backgrounds with her mother being from England and her father

Keeping true to her and her sibling’s “You go, I go” pact, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Karli Treese, air traffic controller attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, followed her siblings’ footsteps into the Marine Corps in August 2020.Treese has been recognized as this month’s MCAS New River Go-Getter. Her recent accomplishments include attending Corporal’s Course as a class leader on MCAS New River, studying to take the staff billet of facility watch officer and competing for a meritorious promotion to sergeant this quarter.More of her certifications and billets include being a command physical training representative (organizing fitness test requirements) for H&HS, a certified

Tropical storm-like conditions are expected to move into our area today, Sept. 22, through Saturday with 3-6 inches of rainfall expected and sustained 20-30 mph winds with gusts up to 45 mph. At this time, MCAS New River will maintain normal operations throughout the day and New River and Camp Lejeune community schools are observing regular hours. Patrons of Onslow Beach are cautioned against any in-water activities as large waves and strong rip currents are expected. Air Station residents are asked to secure any loose items and debris that could be pushed into storm drains. Station updates will be provided if conditions worsen.