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An Ultimate and Amazing Guide to Camp Lejeune – A Place Loved by Many! What Makes Camp Lejeune a Must Visit a Place? The base was named Camp Lejeune in the respect of 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps - Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune. In the initial years, the base headquarters was held in a summer cottage on Montford Point and later on it moved to Hadnot Point in 1942. The place now boasts 156,000 acres of training grounds. One of the camp Lejeune’s satellite facilities the third boot camp for the Marines. The time Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Executive Order 8802, Montford Point was created. Montford Point was the place where segregated training of 20,000 African Americans was held in 1942-1949. Highlights of Camp Lejeune Military Base One of the Camp’s satellite facilities served as a third boot camp for the Marines. Montford Point was created when Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Executive Order 8802. Montford Point is counted responsible for the segregated training of 20,000 African Americans in 1942-1949. After the complete integration of the military, it was renamed as Camp Gilbert H. Johnson and also became residence to the Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools. The latest and new facility easily meet the requirements status for an east coast division training center, especially in the terms of its location near the two deepwater ports of Morehead City and Wilmington. Major Units There is a long list of the major units of the property that are counted as an important part - 2nd Marine Air Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force IMA Detachment, The Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Weapons Training Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, School of Infantry, and the Weapons Training Battalion. Both the Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station are known as the largest concentration of marines and sailors in the world. Moreover, Camp Lejeune is also known as the “Home of Expeditionary Forces in Readiness”. Temporary Housing The Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune offers services to retirees military members, active duty officers and their family members. The commissary also provides a number of things such as sushi, fresh lobster, deli, bakery, and fresh sandwiches to relish. Moreover, the large exchange will meet the shopping needs ranging from electronics, jewelry, toys, houseware and so on. There are around several service stations
and 12 Marine Marts on base. All these amenities ensure that every visitor has an ultimate experience to enjoy. If you are a big fan of golf, camp Lejeune military base has something special to offer two golf courses and two driving ranges. You can even enjoy a bowling alley, six recreation centers, two community centers, five pools, two movie theaters, three hobby shops, and a marina offer additional fun activities for personnel and their families. You also have banks and fitness centers, credit unions, and a library on base for the convenience of those living or working on the Base. Camp Lejeune is a place that can give your family a better destination to enjoy some amazing moments and experience something different than any other holiday destination.