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Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208

Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 1830.

Next Meeting: 10 December 2024

Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 will hold their Annual Holiday Dinner on December 10, 2024 at 1800 (6 pm). The dinner will be held at the Golden Corral, 2055 N Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546. Please remember to bring toys for the Toys for Tots program and food items for donations to local charities.

Regular monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the DAV Chapter 16, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC.

Shipmates from the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 participated in the City of Jacksonville, NC Adopt-A-Street Program on Saturday 16 November 2024. Shipmates met to clean Anne Street in Jacksonville, NC. Upon completion of the clean up, Shipmates enjoyed breakfast and camaraderie at The Golden Corral Restaurant in Jacksonville, NC.
Shipmates from the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 participated in the City of Jacksonville, NC Adopt-A-Street Program on Saturday 16 November 2024. Shipmates met to clean Anne Street in Jacksonville, NC. Upon completion of the clean up, Shipmates enjoyed breakfast and camaraderie at The Golden Corral Restaurant in Jacksonville, NC.
Shipmates from the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 participated in the City of Jacksonville, NC Adopt-A-Street Program on Saturday 16 November 2024. Shipmates met to clean Anne Street in Jacksonville, NC. Upon completion of the clean up, Shipmates enjoyed breakfast and camaraderie at The Golden Corral Restaurant in Jacksonville, NC.

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 presented a check to the Onslow Community Outreach on November 15, 2024, as part of their Christmas Cheer Program. The checks were to help support the Onslow County Soup Kitchen and Christmas Cheer Program.

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 presented a check to The Salvation Army of Onslow and Jones County, Jacksonville, North Carolina on November 15, 2024, as part of their Christmas Cheer Program.

Marine members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 celebrated the 249th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps at the monthly meeting held on 12 November 2024.
(left to right) Shipmate’s Tim Manchester, Paul Levesque, Sonny Bell, John Caskey, Lou Alers, Steve Tracy, John Rooney, Mike Maddox, Mike Rooney, Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., Al Farrell.

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 celebrated the 249th Birthday of the United States Navy with a traditional cake cutting ceremony at the monthly meeting held on 8 October 2024. The Continental Congress established the Continental Navy, which later, on October 13, 1775, became the United States Navy. When the infant Navy was first formed, it consisted of just two armed vessels – tasked with disrupting munitions ships supplying the British Army in America. Yet over the past nearly two and one-half centuries, our Navy has grown to become the largest, most advanced, and most lethal fighting force the world has ever known.
Shipmate Jerry Gray (right) was the oldest Navy member present and Shipmate James Hill (left) was the youngest Navy member present.

On 4 October 2024 Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 were setup at Lowes Foods, 321 WB McLean Dr, Cape Carteret, NC 28584 to help in the collection of supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 participated in the City of Jacksonville, NC Adopt-A-Street program. Members met Saturday 14 September 2024, to clean Anne Street in Jacksonville, NC. (L to R) Shipmates Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., Raymond Applewhite, Terry Scott, James Hill, Jerry Gray, Steve Tracy, Mike Maddox, John Rooney, Cornelius “Neil” Dozier, Paul Miethker, Lou Alers, and Tim Manchester.

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite (right) presents Shipmate Tom Punda (left) with a Life Membership pin. The presentation took place at the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 10 September, 2024.

FRA Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Photo Collage

On 23 July 2024, Shipmates from the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 visited the Camp Lejeune Military Police as part of the branch’s Coffee with a Cop program. Branch Shipmates had their photos taken with the Military Police Members from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. On behalf of all the Shipmates from the FRA 208, thank you to all the law enforcement personnel, both military and civilian, for the hard work you do.

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite introduced the newest Shipmates to the members present at the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 July, 2024. (L to R) Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Steve Tracy.

FRA 208 Adapt-A-Street 29 June 2024

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite introduced the newest Shipmates to the members present at the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 19 June 2024. (L to R) Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Cornelius “Neil” Dozier, MACS(SW), USN (Ret).

Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 held their Officer Installation on May 14, 2024. The dinner was held at the Golden Corral, Jacksonville, NC.

Fleet Reserve Association 208 Americanism Essay Contest Winners 2023-2024

For full size pictures see our Americanism Essay page https://fra208.com/americanism-essay-contest/

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite introduced new Shipmates to the members present at the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 12 March 2024. (L to R) Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Mike Maddox.
Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite introduced the new Shipmates to the members present at the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 13 February 2024. (L to R) Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Sonny Bell, and Shipmate John Rooney.
On February 5, 2024 Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 presented a Certificate of Excellence to Sonny Bell of Jacksonville, NC. The award was presented for loyalty and patriotism to our country by publicly and proudly displaying the American Flag.
(L to R) Shipmate Paul Miethker, Branch President Shipmate Raymond Applewhite, Shipmate Sonny Bell, Yvonne Bell, and Shipmate Alex Nevgloski Sr.

FRA 208 PHOTO COLLAGE

Congratulations to Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Shipmate James E. Hill (SW/AW) USN (Ret), for being selected as the 2023 Jacksonville Outstanding Veteran of the Year.

James E. Hill (SW/AW) USN (Ret) served in the United States Navy for twenty-six years attaining the rank of Senior Chief. Shipmate James E. Hill (SW/AW) USN (Ret) joined the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 May 2023. Shipmate Hill immediately became very active in all the activities the Branch is involved in. When the critical billet of Branch Treasurer became vacant, Shipmate Hill did not hesitate to take over the position. Shipmate Hill quickly conducted an audit and making sure banking information was up to date and correct. This ensured all Branch financial transactions were correct and meeting FRA requirements. In addition, Shipmate Hill has been involved with the Adopt-A-Street program that the Branch participates in for the city of Jacksonville. Shipmate Hill has participated in every event since he joined the Branch. Most recently, he participated in the dedication of a plaque at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Jacksonville, North Carolina. The plaque is dedicated in honor of all past Fleet Reserve Association members.

On September 18, 2023, members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208, placed a plaque at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Jacksonville, North Carolina. The plaque is dedicated in honor of all past Fleet Reserve Association members. (left to right) Shipmates Tim Manchester, Alex Nevgloski Sr., Al Farrell, James Hill, President Raymond Applewhite, Tom Punda, Jerry Gray, and Lou Alers.
FRA Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Shipmate Secretary Paul Miethker presents Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite with a Letter of Appreciation, and a Fleet Reserve Association Collector’s Edition Lapel Pin. The award from the Fleet Reserve Association is presented to those Shipmates that recruit three new members. The award was presented at the monthly meeting held on 8 August 2023. (left to right) Shipmate Secretary Paul Miethker, Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite.

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite introduced the new Shipmates to the members present at the 9 May 2023 Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 May 2023. (L to R) Shipmate Almotis Austin, HMCS, USN (Ret), James E Hill, CSCS (SW/AW) USN (Ret), Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Terry L Scott, HMCS, USN (Ret), and Al Farrell, Corporal, USMC.

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Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208

The Fleet Reserve Association is a congressionally chartered, non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Sea Service community before the U.S. Congress, the Association’s membership is comprised of current and former enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.  FRA was chartered as the Fleet Reserve Association in 1924 and, after more than 80 years, FRA remains dedicated to its primary mission of serving the interests of current and former enlisted Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel.

In addition to its legislative advocacy efforts, FRA assists its members with career problems by maintaining close liaison with the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and other government agencies. FRA continues to educate members of Congress, many of whom have little or no military experience, on the challenges facing career personnel.

FRA presents a strong, unified voice to ensure that enlisted issues are heard by Congress and urges support for legislation to increase pay and benefits.

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