I think you OVER ESTIMATE what that base brings us here in Wilmington...that base could absolutely SHUT DOWN and disappear and it wouldn't change a THING in Wilmington. Speaking from EXPERIENCE...I can say WITHOUT A DOUBT that Marines, mostly Enlisted and non-NCO's are the MOST DIFFICULT individuals to deal with...if they want to come to Wilmington to cause problems and be KNUCKLE heads....suck it up and take the punishment...wanna come down and be civil with the civilians...COME ON DOWN and I'll buy you a drink...want to come down and be STUPID among civilians...take it back to Jacksonville.