Museum of the Marine, Jacksonville, NC

Black Marines. Women Marines. Reserve Marines. War dogs. Body armor. Amphibious operations. Helicopter assault. Wounded Warrior Barracks.

These are just some of the "firsts" developed for the Corps by Carolina Marines. In 1941 the Marine Corps realized that coastal Carolina was the ideal place to train for the new tactics of amphibious operations in the Pacific. Camp Lejeune and auxillary bases throughout the Carolinas were proving grounds for future success.

The Museum of the Marine in Jacksonville, NC will tell the story of these unique contributions since the establishment of Camp Lejeune in World War II to the accomplishments of the MV-22/Osprey and other innovations for today's battlefield.

• Orientation Theater

• Carolina & The Corps Gallery

• World Warriors Gallery

• 21st Century & Beyond Gallery