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July 8, 2021
According to officials, a refrigerator truck parked by warehouses near the 28
th Street fence line ruptured a fuel line and spilled up to 80 gallons of diesel fuel.
The spill was reported around 7:30 this morning and responders immediately began working to contain it.
The fuel ran into a drainage ditch on base and was contained using booms and absorbent pads. Gulfport Public Affairs Officer Brian Lamar said, “The ruptured fuel line that caused the spill was less than 80 gallons that spilled out and there’s no indicators that it spilled off the base or into a waterway that people are using.”
End-of-Tour Award Ceremony at Naval Construction Battalion Center
June 30, 2021
st Class James Cameron.
Legalman Cameron had worked at the Naval Construction Battalion Center for the past four years, serving as a paralegal.
During the end of tour ceremony, Legalman Cameron was honored with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his dedication, leadership, and passion during his time in the Navy in Gulfport.
In a month, he’ll be moving to Naples, Italy with his family to continue his work with the Navy.
When he and his family originally moved to Gulfport, they knew no one and were extremely grateful for how welcoming the community is. “A great part of the experience down here is that no matter where we’ve been or where we’ve went in this area, it’s been open arms and they’ve been very grateful and respectful of the military. We appreciate that as a family that is out of their comfort zone.”
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