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Work underway to improve barracks conditions for Camp Lejeune Marines

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 8, 2024 at 6:55 AM EST
Cpl. Loriann Dauscher
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USMC

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has invested nearly $675,000 to improve living conditions for Marines in bachelor enlisted quarters.

The initiative included the replacement of mattresses, linens and blinds across five barracks on MCB Camp Lejeune and Stone Bay. Another 200 mattresses and 22 chairs are pending delivery and installation.

In addition, Alpha Company will receive custom furniture before the end of the year, as part of ongoing efforts to align with the Marine Corps' focus on improving barracks standards.

Sgt. Maj. Marshall Gregg said improving the Marines’ quality of life remains a top priority for top leadership aboard the base.
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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