About Us
Camp LeJeune Branch 208 was established in 1954 to assist active, reserve, retired and veterans of the Sea Services in and around Onslow County. Besides keeping our members informed of important legislative issues, we also assist our members with veteran issues and benefits.
Branch 208 sponsors area students in the Americanism Essay Contest held annually, provides an annual scholarship award to children or grandchildren of members, and sponsors a local little league ball team.
Meetings: Are meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 1830.
Location: DAV Chapter 16, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
Mailing Address: Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208, P.O. Box 1079, Jacksonville, NC 28541.
Email: pmiethker@ec.rr.com
Among our membership are former national and regional officers and a Veteran Service Officer.
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2021-2022 Officers
President – Raymond Applewhite
Secretary/Director – Paul H. Miethker
Graham Luby – Treasurer
Chaplain – Alexander J. Nevgloski Sr.
Master at Arms – Jerry Gray
Chairman Board of Director – Luis J. Alers
Director – Richard E. Gorton
Director – Paul W. Siverson
Preamble to the Constitution of the Fleet Reserve Association:
“With reverence for God and Country and being ever mindful of the glorious traditions of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, our duty to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, our responsibility to aid in maintaining adequate defense for our beloved country, our desire to assist in obtaining the best type of personnel for our Sea Services, our interest in the welfare of those who served and are now serving, our devotion to our shipmates in good fortune or distress, our reverence for the memory of our departed shipmates, we associate ourselves together and declare this to be the Preamble to the Constitution of the Fleet Reserve Association.”