FReeper Canteen ~ Field Trip ~ Camp Lejeune, North Carolina ~ 26 FEB, 2008

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina

Camp Lejeune and Onslow County have come a long way since September 1941 when the 1st Marine Division set up camp in the middle of a sandy pine forest along the Atlantic Seaboard.

The Camp Lejeune story began 58 years ago. World War II had started and military planners were posturing forces for America's eminent entry to the fight. The need for an East Coast amphibious training facility was answered as the War Department purchased an initial 11,000 acre tract of land.

With close proximity to ports at Wilmington and Morehead City, Lejeune was a logistical gem. When planners added the remote pine forests and miles of beach the value of Camp Lejeune as a home training base for Marines was unbeatable.

Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune, (January 10, 1867 – November 20, 1942) was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Known as the "greatest of all Leathernecks" and the "Marine's Marine", he served for over 40 years — his service included leading the U.S. Army 2nd Division during World War I.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is home to more than 43,000 Marines and Sailors from around the world. These servicemen and women serve with hundreds of company-size units that compose several major commands aboard base.

Camp Lejeune is the home of "Expeditionary Forces in Readiness" for the past 65 years, and throughout the years, it has become the home base for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and other combat units and support commands.

Read More About the Units At Camp Lejeune!

In the early morning of October 23, 1983, the First Battalion, 8th Marines Headquarters building was destroyed by a non-Lebanese, terrorist-driven truck, laden with compressed gas-enhanced explosives. This truck, like many others, had become a familiar sight at the airport and so did not raise any alarm on this morning. The resulting explosion and the collapse of the building killed 241 Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers.

Read About The Beirut Memorial

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, used2BDem....how cool you were born there. I can just imagine your Mom's discomfort and horror at her new babys handling. And you DID survive. LOL!And thanks to the Vet and the Mom's offspring for their service to our country.

[laurenmarlowe]

Yep, think I should go run the sprinkler through a cycle. BRB!

[MeekMom]

OH good grief. Me too. Today was rainy and now we’re having a little snowstorm.
I guess we’ll have to wish for Spring a little more often. :D

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
I was referring to YOUR hard work, Randy!
You are a tireless DJ, and you ROCK!

[mylife]

Jarhead and Squid ping!

[luvie]

The fires usually happen out in the country in ranch country. It would have to be quite a fire to reach our house. But ya can’t be too prepared, I suppose.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Randy...Do you have a spare coconut?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Late...long, busy day...not quite over. How about you? Fix someone’s lights? Electricity is something I always want someone like you to fix. I don’t want someone practicing...I want it done right the first time.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Hello Dere, you!
*HUG*
How was your Monday?

[MeekMom]

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening MM...Hugs.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy. Hugs.

Howz Monday?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Wow!
Lookit you!
Aren’t you cute!

[Randy Larsen]

Thank You!

That means alot to me!

((((HUGS))))

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Schatzi, Smooch.

[luvie]

Good idea!!

[mylife]

Not bad! it was in the 80’s here today.

Neener! :)

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening lauren. Hugs.

Fire this early...Jeepers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...hope you had a wonderful weekend and your Monday was good. Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Procon..