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Marine killed in Camp Lejeune barracks and fellow Marine held as suspect, the base says

A Camp Lejeune statement called the death a homicide but didn't provide any other details, including how the Marine died.

Oct 19, 2023

Vets still wait for toxic water settlements

CBS News investigates why U.S. Marine veterans, their families and civilian employees have waited more than a year for possible payments that President Biden and Congress approved last August for alleged exposure to toxic water at the largest U.S. Marine Corps base on the East Coast. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge speaks to a military family member who says he is one of more than 100 men who suffered from male breast cancer that they believe is a result to exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune.

Aug 11, 2023

a flag in front of the headquarters of the marine expeditionary force during the Amphibious Bold Alligator Exercise organized by the US Navy and the Marine Corps on the East Coast of the United States at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jacksonville, USA

3 Marines found dead in car near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Three men who were found dead over the weekend at a North Carolina convenience store have been identified as Marine lance corporals stationed at nearby Camp Lejeune.

Jul 25, 2023

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Marine veterans sue over alleged toxic water

A CBS News investigation revealed some Marines may have been exposed to toxic water over a 34-year period at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Now, one Marine veteran is speaking out to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about his frustration with fighting the U.S. government for funds set aside for the toxic water exposure.