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Federal government shutdowns impact some programs and services at Camp Lejeune

A welcome sign stands outside of the Holcomb Gate on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2008. MCB Camp Lejeune has been noted as the Home of the Expeditionary Forces in Readiness; directly supporting the II Marine Expeditionary Force.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps
A welcome sign stands outside of the Holcomb Gate on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2008. MCB Camp Lejeune has been noted as the Home of the Expeditionary Forces in Readiness; directly supporting the II Marine Expeditionary Force.

The recent government shutdown has affected a limited number of programs and services at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

While the majority of installation services will remain operational, leaders said a small number may be affected by reduced staffing until federal funding is restored.

There are no planned changes in operations or hours for Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, pharmacy, commissary or mess halls. Marine Corps Community Services, including fitness centers, child development centers, Marine Marts and gas stations will remain fully operational until further notice.

DoDEA schools will remain open for normal operations, except for sports (including practices) and extracurricular activities, which will pause during the shutdown.

Base officials said some of the programs and services that may be operating on reduced staff or operating hours include the ID card center, the regional personnel administration center, civilian human resources office, family housing and the Equal Employment Opportunity Office.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.

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