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Camp Lejeune Marines setting up field hospital for victims on earthquake in Turkey

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published February 28, 2023 at 7:12 AM EST
Military Bases

Marines and sailors from II Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Lejeune, were deployed to Italy when they got the call to head to Turkey early this month to help in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that killed more than 44,000 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings.

The 7.8 magnitude quake occurred on February 6.

The service members conducted site surveys and worked as an advance team to coordinate other Department of Defense efforts.

They are now setting up a field hospital and when finished they will turn it over to the Turkish Ministry of Health so doctors can continue to care for those injured by the quakes.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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