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Courtney CarterThe city of Jacksonville, North Carolina is the heart of Onslow County. Rich in history, the city became home to the United States Marine Corps' Base Camp Lejeune in 1941, which is the largest military installation on the East Coast.
The Marine Corps Air Station New River, Camp Johnson and Camp Geiger are also located in Jacksonville, which gives the city a population of just over 80,000 residents.
A thriving economic force, Jacksonville is currently rated by Forbes magazine as the #1 place in the country to get a job. The once quiet farming community has grown into the business, retail, medical, banking and cultural center for Onslow County.