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MCIEAST luncheon for local elected officials at MCAS New River highlights partnerships

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 20, 2026 at 5:24 AM EDT
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas C. Farrington II, right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and Sgt. Maj. Jared B. Game, left, senior enlisted leader, MCAS New River, speak to Senator Mike Lazzara during a community partnership meeting at The Landing on Marine Corps Air Station New River. The meeting brought together military and local government leaders to discuss regional growth, infrastructure, and shared efforts to support the installation, surrounding communities and quality of life for service members and their families.
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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas C. Farrington II, right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and Sgt. Maj. Jared B. Game, left, senior enlisted leader, MCAS New River, speak to Senator Mike Lazzara during a community partnership meeting at The Landing on Marine Corps Air Station New River. The meeting brought together military and local government leaders to discuss regional growth, infrastructure, and shared efforts to support the installation, surrounding communities and quality of life for service members and their families.

Military and local government leaders from across Eastern North Carolina met this week to strengthen regional ties.

More than 30 officials gathered Tuesday at Marine Corps Air Station New River for a summit at The Landing. The meeting brought together representatives from various municipalities and military installations to reinforce a shared commitment to mission readiness and community partnership.

Leaders focused on regional resilience, discussing how local infrastructure and military operations can better support one another in the years to come.

This latest summit is part of an ongoing effort to ensure Eastern North Carolina remains a top-tier environment for both service members and civilians.
Annette Weston
Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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