Over 40,000 U.S. Marines are based out of Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina.
From fresh recruits to seasoned veterans, Camp Lejeune prepares Marines to rapidly deploy around the world. It's truly the "Home of Expeditionary Forces in Readiness" - keeping our Marines combat-ready to protect America's interests. Similarly, MCAS New River ensures Marines and other troops can rapidly deploy by air. It's the hub enabling the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force to respond worldwide.
*U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Kohlmann