New River NC

New River, North Carolina, is home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, established in 1941 as a major training facility for the United States Marine Corps. The adjacent Marine Corps Air Station New River was activated in 1943, primarily supporting helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft operations. Over the decades, the units stationed at New River, including Marine Aircraft Groups and support squadrons, have played a vital role in training, rapid deployment, and combat operations worldwide. Today, New River remains a critical hub for Marine Corps aviation, supporting missions and exercises essential to national defense.