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.

“A mile of roadway takes you a mile, a mile of runway takes you all over the world.” The Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) airport, a small but mighty facility located just outside of Jacksonville, North Carolina in Richlands, is nearing completion of a runway rehabilitation project to restore its surface and original load-bearing capacity. The project cost was supplemented by a $2 million grant under the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program (DCIP).As one of the first sights a Marine experiences after earning their title in bootcamp and making their way to Camp Geiger for additional training, OAJ proudly supports service members, families and other military-connected passengers making their way to Eastern North

The Justice Department and the Department of the Navy (DON) today announced the finalization and publication of a voluntary process, called the “Elective Option,” to help veterans and others more quickly resolve qualifying claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) of 2022. This option supplements other processes currently available under the CLJA, which remain in place.The CLJA is a provision of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, which was signed into law on Aug. 10, 2022. The CLJA allows those who file claims and lawsuits to potentially recover for injuries caused by exposure to contaminated water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from mid-1953 through 1987.Established jointly by the Justice Department

Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River Set TCC V effective 1200, Aug. 31, 2023. All personnel should continue to be diligent as they travel aboard the installation.Installation Operations have returned Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River to Tropical Cyclone Condition 5 (TCC V) the seasonal condition of readiness. TCC V indicates the potential for the occurrence of destructive weather is elevated, but no specific system threatens the area.Some MCCS facilities will resume operations at 1 p.m. today, to include the Wallace Creek Fitness Center, AS-4400 Fitness Center, Marine Corps Exchange on MCAS New River and the following Marine Marts: Camp Johnson Marine Mart Courthouse Bay Marine Mart Tarawa Terrace Marine Mart Berkeley Manor Marine Mart Wallace