The Beirut Memorial
BEIRUT VETERANS OF AMERICA
THE FIRST BATTLE AGAINST TERRORISM"
1983-2008
FOUNDER MAJ ROBERT JORDAN (USMC RETIRED)
The BVA was established in 1992 by Beirut veterans who wanted a fraternal organization. They were dedicated to keeping the memories alive of those comrades
who paid the supreme sacrifice in supporting America's quest for peace in Lebanon.They chose "The First Duty is to Remember" as their motto.
Membership is open to all military members who served in Lebanon and with supporting units at sea, family members of veterans and next of kin.
Please see our "join" page for further Membership options.
HISTORY
The History of Lebanon is one of years of violent tumult mixed with centuries of peace. An ancient county, it's roots go back to the first sailors of the world.
The United States Marine Corps made it's first visit in 1861 and it's last, very recently in 2006.
For more history on Lebanon, and the United States Military involvement there, click here. fOR 1958 usmc involvement in Lebanon click here

For some time the BVA along with other groups have been petitioning Congress for a stamp to honor our Comrades who gave their last full measure in Beirut Lebanon.
To this date we have been unsuccessful. The proposed Stamp is pictured below please click on the stamp to see more information on our drive to honor the Hero's of Beirut.
The people of Jacksonville and Onslow County welcome you to an exciting and information-filled Internet tour of our area. You'll find, as did thousands who have visited,
that Jacksonville and Onslow County have much to offer. Onslow County consists of 30 miles of breathtaking beaches which have been acclaimed as some of the best.
Full of rich heritage and quaint maritime towns and villages, Onslow County invites you to share in the many festivals and cultural happenings that everyone in the family will enjoy
. Coastal activities also offer much in the way of unique shopping and family entertainment.

Jacksonville is the commercial center of Onslow County and home to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and the Marine Corps Air Station New River.
Early growth for Jacksonville began with the establishment of a court house in 1755. The town was later incorporated in 1842 and named Jacksonville after President
Andrew Jackson. In 1941 construction began on a Marine Corps Training Center, later named Camp Lejeune after Lt. General John A. Lejeune.
Today, the Base covers over 150,000 acres and has become a stable economic force for Onslow County. Both Camp Lejeune and
New River Air Station are home to the largest Marine force in the world. As you can imagine, Jacksonville, North Carolina,
together with a diverse combination of people and plain old southern hospitality, makes for a very interesting visit.
We welcome you once again to see and enjoy what many hundreds before you have never regretted!!!

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Jacksonville home of the Beirut Memorial

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