I'm a disabled veteran who travels extensively across the country. As such, I've had the opportunity to visit quite a few of our military installations across the country. I'm required to check in with the visitors centers at each base to get access so I've been in at least 20 over the past 3 years. I'm disappointed in Camp Lejeune. As one of the larger bases I've been to, this visitor center is one of the slowest and least friendly. There were 6 staff members there and in the 30+ minutes it took me to get through I only saw 2 doing any apparent work. Fortunately there was only two people ahead of me or I am sure it would have been an hour or more to get the 5 min clearance I needed to get through the gate. I've seen a trend. When visitors centers are staffed by civilians they are never as friendly or welcoming as those staffed by military personnel. They are also always slower. Camp Lejeune keeps that trend alive. At least I'm good for a few years before having to go back. read more

Yelp review: Mike's Barracks room. Overall pretty accommodating with a certain homey feel. Clean and bedding was comfortable. The host also knows all the local bars which helped. Although make sure to bring a towel because I had to use paper towels to dry off. And the bathroom is shared in a Jack and Jill set up. So middle of the night you can possibly have a buddy help shake it off. As I was checking out there was a small power outage so I was able to take advantage of the thick low light curtains to let some light in. Overall would recommend read more

I didn't work here, but their beaches and their on the beach cottages are amazing. You can find tons of shark teeth, beautiful sunrises. It's great! Cute little shoppette by the beach. Their PX is small, but not bad. They have a real Starbucks. Pretty nice! read more

Rain, humidity, and roaches big s baby shoes. After returning to the Marines in 1995 after an honorable discharge in 1992, I found myself here. I miss the Friday Battalion runs! Motivation base wide! Plus securing at noon was nice. 2/8 H&S 1995-1996 WPNS 1996-1997 H&S 1997-1998 (1) Med Float read more

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune - Public Services & Government Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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From a one CAR dude here's a four star review!!! Only a few of you will get what I'm talking about haha!!! Am I right? This place has more to do on it than there is to do out in town... Seriously! There's bowling for the ballers, a movie theatre so cheap it may as well be free, and clubs for those with white trousers or a blood stripe. The scenery found all over this base is amazing especially with the key fishing spots up and down Julien C. Smith street also known as PT road. Dominoes of course like almost every Marine Corps Base is very "conveniently" placed. Multiple other restaurants are here as well. There is also of course a MCX and commissary that are pretty huge along with multiple gas stations and small stores. There are also multiple events that are held from 5k's for the runners to Skeet ranges for the shooters! This base has a little something for everyone. BOO-YAH!!! read more

When my father was stationed here back in 1969 for Infantry training. He learned a lot they make you learn everything you need to know for Infantry training before you deploy over seas. Here's a little history about Camp Lejeune: Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina was initially activated on 1 January 1943 as the Rifle Range Detachment, Training Center, Camp Lejeune, New River, North Carolina for the purpose of providing marksmanship training to Marines preparing for combat duty during World War II. The first range to be constructed was "Bravo" Range, followed in order by "Alpha" Range, "Charlie" Range, and the Pistol Range. The berm and butts were established over mounds of expended "O3" Springfield and M1 Garand brass casings. On 4 February 1943, the Rifle Range underwent the first of several re-designations during World War II, with the organization's name changing to Rifle Range Battalion, Training Center, Camp Lejeune. After successful service during World War II, the Rifle Range was temporarily deactivated on 26 August 1946, and remained inoperable until its reactivation on 1 April 1950 as the Rifle Range Detachment, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The Rifle Range Detachment was re-designated as Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on 20 February 1996. Presently, the Marines of the Weapons Training Battalion train in excess of 25,000 Marines annually on rifle and pistol marksmanship. Weapons Training Battalion is also home for the Eastern Division Rifle and Pistol Matches, as well as the premier competition of all Marine rifle and pistol competitions, the Marine Corps Championships. Today, marksmanship training is undergoing many significant changes that will empower the Marine Corps to successfully meet any challenge across the globe. As always, Weapons Training Battalion is committed to providing outstanding facilities and support for marksmanship training, re-qualification, and competition shooting for the Marines of Marine Forces, Atlantic and Marines throughout the world. read more

Me and a few hundred of my buddies stayed here off and on from early 2009 to 2012. The weather was relatively pleasant but it did seem to rain on us an awful lot when we were camping. The resort dining facilities were impeccable to say the least. The shooting ranges were out of this world, though causing a brush fire was some what of a normal occurance. The all inclusive trips to the middle east were to die for and the 11.5 month all inclusive cruise left me fulfilled. Overall I'd have to give the 2/2 Warlords a 9/10. read more

This place brings back some memories I actually went to Brewster middle school. This base is so huge but I think it's bigger than Camp Pendleton. Like Pendleton Lejeune has a pretty big beach far away from housing. Lejeune has so many trees it's crazy yeah its the south so you expect trees but damn. Oh and the moiqtous are ridiculous there's no way I could permentaly live in North Carolina. Did I mention how humant it is? It feels like you're in a black plastic bag all day long. read more

Camp Lejeune Went to my daughters promotion to SSGT. Large military bases are all a little bleak and foreboding to me. This one is no different. The actual ceremony was impressive and I am very happy I was there to pin on my daughters new rank. read more

First off, this is an old base. You need to just assume that coming here, it is not a fancy pants location. There are no sidewalks on most roads, which is an issue btw, but there are a few running paths that make up for this. The water drainage is terrible and there are large puddles everywhere during winter. The base is a peninsula and has many smaller camps around it. There are many new amenities to include Wallace gym and multiple gas stations/px's around the base which shows the Marine Corps is putting in the monies to build new facilities, but the renovation aspect of buildings will take forever and cost too much. The speed limit and the lights really affect the ability for the Marines to travel throughout the base, but traffic isn't too bad in the am (before 0730). Happy to be stationed here, and the surrounding water is quite peaceful when I go on my runs. PS, the double decker chow hall is good!!! Get the Mongolian beef on the second deck. read more

I'm saddened that this organization has pushed out the public that supports them. It's a family tradition to go there every 4th of July. Welp this year they have only dedicated it to service members only. Cant even get work on base unless you're sponsored or pay $300.00? and to think my grandfather was a marine di and this is how we are treated I'll never step one foot on camp lejune ever again! They made there bold statement in a news release tonight I hope they are proud of there wrong doings read more

Not much to do, went for my sons graduation, had a great time, too bad we were there on weekend and holiday, didn't get to see any training, but we were there for our son. Got to drive around on his liberty ( on base of course), just in case. Lol. Too bad the weather was bad. read more

It's my first time visit this place on Memorial Days weekend of 2016, also come for my son's Graduation ceremony to be come Combat Engineer on Friday morning right before Memorial Day, I love the place, I love the bases, but I wish the town right outside of the base could be bigger than inside the bases, and the people in town could be more supporters for military families members visiting, specially all the worldwide hotels and restaurants like they did in San Diego, they could help with affordable prices so we can be able to visit our family members!!! read more