Meet the Marine. Be Inspired. FRONT AND CENTER Vol. 3, No 03, March 2026 Opening to the PublicJune 8, 2026 Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC Mission Honor, preserve, and teach the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors. Showcase the Marine example to inspire future generations. Message from the President and CEO Dear Friends of the…
Some Marines never truly stop serving.They simply find new ways to live out the values they carried in uniform.Col John Kopka is one of those Marines. A decorated Vietnam War veteran, Col Kopka retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1994 after 30 years of distinguished service. His career included key leadership roles, culminating in…
Meet the Marine. Be Inspired. FRONT AND CENTER Vol. 3, No 02, February 2026 Opening to the publicJune 8, 2026 Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC Mission Honor, preserve, and teach the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors. Showcase the Marine example to inspire future generations. Message from the President and CEO Fellow Patriots, As we…
Media Contact: Glenn Hargett 910 358-1001 Advisory The Carolina Museum of the Marine will conduct a media briefing at 10:30AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to officially announce the opening date of the museum to the public. The construction of the facility is approaching completion, and staff along with consultants are in the process of…
Marine Values, Critical Thinking, Leadership that Endures For many Marines, the most enduring lessons of service are not only about discipline or resilience, but about how to think — how to assess a situation, make sound decisions under pressure, and lead with integrity. For Keith Byrd, those lessons became the foundation for a life of…
Meet the Marine. Be Inspired. FRONT AND CENTER Vol. 3, No 01, January 2026 Opening Spring of 2026 Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC Mission Honor, preserve, and teach the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors. Showcase the Marine example to inspire future generations. Message from the President and CEO Fellow Patriots, As the Museum enters…
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