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Service members and Department of Defense civilian employees donate blood at a blood drive outside Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on Sept. 8, 2023.The Armed Services Blood Program at NMCCL hosts monthly blood drives at locations across Marine Corps Installations East to increase the store of blood units that are utilized for care of active-duty military, their families, and retirees.

Nov. 3, 2023

Being the 'lifeline for the frontline' means meeting an increased need for blood donations

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) helps ensure mission readiness for injured military personnel in need of blood. However, donation numbers have dipped post-pandemic, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Blood Donor Center wants to turn that around.

Chief Hospital Corpsman Felix Colon (Fleet Marine Force / Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) accepts the flag of the United States of America as a token of his faithful 23 years of service to the nation during a ceremony held Thursday, November 2, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Colon retired during the ceremony, ending his service as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Directorate of Clinical Support Services and Directorate of Medical Services at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

Nov. 3, 2023

“Chief, You Are and Will Remain one of the Strongest Links in that Chain”

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community celebrated and honored the distinguished career of a Chief Petty Officer at a ceremony held aboard the base Thursday, November 2, 2023.

The Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 with a five-kilometer run / walk at the base’s Lanham Field.

Oct. 30, 2023

Cherry Point Community Runs for a Cure

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.

Feedback from the 2022 Defense Organizational Climate Survey resulted in new kitchenettes for Sailors at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune barracks.

Oct. 27, 2023

Survey feedback leads to housing improvement for Sailors

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Feedback from the 2022 Defense Organizational Climate Survey resulted in new kitchenettes for Sailors at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune barracks.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered at MCAS Cherry Point’s Hancock Marina on Monday, October 16 to celebrate Sailors receiving “Of the Year” and “Of the Quarter” honors for their contributions towards patient care at the facility.

Oct. 17, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Recognizes Sailor Excellence

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy leaders serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point recognized the exceptional performance and diligence of enlisted service members during a luncheon held in their honor Monday, October 16.

Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday during a ceremony held Friday, October 13, 2023. Sailors serving aboard the base and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted a ceremony honoring the Navy’s heritage and conducted a cake cutting afterwards.

Oct. 16, 2023

Cherry Point Sailors Celebrate U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday during a ceremony held Friday, October 13, 2023

Ms. Kristin Anderson, left, pins the rank of Lieutenant Commander upon her son, Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Herring, DO, during his promotion ceremony Wednesday, September 20 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Herring, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, serves in the facility’s Patient Centered Medical Homeport.

Sept. 21, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Phoenix, Arizona Native’s Promotion to Lieutenant Commander

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and Staff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point gathered Wednesday, September 20 to celebrate the promotion of one of their peers.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ernest Espiritu credits his mother’s determination and dedication to raising him as inspiration to serve in the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Espiritu supervises the clinic’s department responsible for providing medical care to family members and beneficiaries living in communities surrounding the base and eastern North Carolina.

Aug. 18, 2023

“I Serve the Navy Every Day Reflecting all of her Hard Work and Sacrifices.”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point credits his mother as inspiration to serve beneficiaries and the families of Marines and Sailors receiving medical care aboard the base.

Navy Capt. Phillip Boyer holds up a tray engraved with the duty stations and deployments he served in during his 20-year career as a Navy Nurse. Boyer retired from U.S. Navy service as Chief Nursing Officer aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point in mid-summer, 2023.

Aug. 18, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Fair Winds and Following Seas to Career Navy Nurse

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and Civilians recently bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to an officer who served his entire Navy career as a Nurse.

Hospitalman Miguel Rodriguez serves on the Radiology team aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. The Brownsville, Texas native recently passed the challenging America Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registry exam, earning himself the formal designation as a Radiologic Technologist.

July 28, 2023

“It’s More Like it Chose Me;” Cherry Point Sailor Answers Call to Radiology

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point felt a calling to enter the Radiology field the very first day of his Advanced Individual Training class.

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