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Marine Corps Camp Lejeune Male Breast Cancer Survivor is 70th

A story of survival against a series of battles... always insurmountable odds.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - I never would have imagined that I would now be writing the story of the 70th man who served at or lived aboard Camp Lejeune, who developed breast cancer.

This is the final straw in drawing needed attention to serious health issues tied to the base water supply.

Confessions of a Marine Corps Mutineer

Definition of MUTINY - forcible or passive resistance to lawful authority; especially : concerted revolt (as of a naval crew) against discipline or a superior officer

(SALEM, Ore.) - I became a bit of an expert on the military legal system during my time as a U.S. Marine.

I don't know if it was half me and half the Marine Corps, or just how it all came to be the mess that it was; but I do feel that I became a qualified expert of sorts at being a Marine troublemaker.

Lejeune Documentary Headed to Tribeca

The movie’s directors, Rachel Libert and Tony Hardmon, have spent at least two years working on the film.

(NEW YORK) - A documentary about the historic water contamination at Camp Lejeune will have its world premier this spring at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

“Semper Fi: Always Faithful” tracks the evolution of Marine veteran Jerry Ensminger into an environmentalist after the death of his young daughter, Janey, from leukemia in 1985.

Military Ethics: `Do the Right Thing`

The veteran who seeks medical care and disability compensation when there’s a delay in the onset of injuries is often met with open hostility by the DOD, the VA, and his own medical care providers.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - The Navy and Marine Corps are faced with the choice of ‘doing the right thing’ by supporting legislation to provide medical care and compensation to those injured from exposure to environmental hazards while on active duty.

If not the Corps will face the backlash of a public outcry for not doing so, including lawsuits from dependents and civilian workers that could run into the billions of dollars.

Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Goes Forward

The complaint was filed in Federal court in the Eastern District of North Carolina.

(JACKSONVILLE, N.C.) - A federal judge has denied a motion by the government to reconsider requests to dismiss the $10,000 injury lawsuit of Marine spouse Laura Jones, who contracted non-Hodgkins lymphoma after living aboard Lejeune.

A judge previously rejected two motions to dismiss the case; one on the grounds that there were no standards for Lejeune’s TCE and PCE contaminants, the other because Jones’ cancer, diagnosed in 2003, fell outside the state’s 10-year statute of repose for injury claims.

Camp Lejeune and Breast Cancer: Not Just a Male Problem Anymore

The Camp Lejeune water supply's smorgasbord of toxins have led to 64 male breast cancer cases; now we learn there is at least one female case also.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - As a nurse in the US Navy during the 1970's, Nancy (Neale) Brown was stationed at the Camp Lejeune Marine base in North Carolina.

Nancy has enjoyed a successful life, but she is lucky; for at a young age, Nancy became a breast cancer survivor.

VA Boosts Process for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Claims

Claims will be consolidated at one office that will focus on the contaminated water issues.

(SALEM, Ore.) - McClatchy Newspapers released an important story this week for Marine Corps Camp Lejeune veterans and their families.

The growing amount of public awareness over the dangers of the North Carolina base's water and the fact that Marine Corps' was caught in the falsification of reports of Benzene levels connected to Hadnot Point and the fuel storage there, have led to more questions from public officials.

Nation Says Goodbye to Elizabeth Anania Edwards

Elizabeth Edwards died of metastatic breast cancer Tuesday, at home in Chapel Hill, surrounded by friends and family.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Elizabeth Edwards died today at the age of 61. At the time of her death, she was separated from her husband John Edwards, former U.S. Senator from North Carolina who ran as a vice-presidential nominee in the 2004 presidential race.

President Obama commented on the Passing of Elizabeth Edwards...

Hagan Statement on ASTDR Report Detailing Ground Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune Marines illnesses firmly tied to base water contaminants.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - United States Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-NC) has issued a statement on the new Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) report detailing ground water contamination at Camp Lejeune.

“This groundbreaking report provides scientific evidence to verify what our Camp Lejeune families have known for a long time—that the water on base was contaminated with harmful chemicals,” Hagan said.

ATSDR Report Sheds Light on Extent of Lejeune Water Contaminants

More than 160,000 former residents have added their names to the Camp Lejeune drinking water registry.

(JACKSONVILLE, N.C.) - A report released Friday by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry sheds new light on the extent and variety of chemical contaminants that found their way into the ground and drinking water of sites throughout Camp Lejeune.

The 300-page report analyzes more than 18 sites of contamination located throughout the base, compiling data from hundreds of source documents and records.