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Welcome to Jacksonville, NC - the City where heroes are born and train. We are the proud home of Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine Corps base in the Eastern United States. In Jacksonville, NC, we honor our storied past and anticipate our exciting future. We are a City on and of the water, and we invite you to fish, paddle, swim, run and play in our community. You’ll find no shortage of athletic challenges here, from road races to soccer and softball tournaments. Our festival pop up year round too like Winterfest with snowy fun and Jacksonville Jamboree in the Spring. Enjoy the tastes of our multicultural flavors, coffee shops and craft brews. Take time to wander through the Lejeune Memorial Gardens to learn about our military heritage and honor our Veterans. Hospitality, a patriotic spirit, and military heritage thrive here. Come, join us in Jacksonville where you will receive a warm hero’s welcome.