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OICC Florence hosts inaugural advisory group summit - Capt. James "Jim" Brown, PE, PMP, CEM, commanding officer, Office in Charge of Construction Florence hosted the inaugural Senior Advisory Group (SAG) summit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on June 22, 2023. In addition to Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), he was joined by representatives from RQ Construction, LLC; the Walsh Group; and the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; who are all contractors of record for OICC Florence military construction (MILCON) projects. The summit was designed to bring government stakeholders and contractor representatives together for a professional and candid discussion about ongoing work across the MILCON packages and projects.

Col. Garcia Assumes Command of MCIEAST - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, left, the outgoing commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST-MCB), transfers the company guidon to the incoming commander, Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., during the MCIEAST change of command ceremony ​on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 22, 2023. Niebel served as the 8th commanding general of MCIEAST since June 2021 and relinquished his command to Garcia Jr.

Ground Safety for Marines Course - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Derek M. Wolford, battery gunnery sergeant with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, left, and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy J. Toteno, battery gunnery sergeant with Golf Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, conduct a mock inspection of hazard identification during the Ground Safety for Marines (GSM) Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2023. GSM is a course for Marines and Sailors that provided occupational safety and health training to military and Department of Defense civilian personnel assigned to duties regarding ground safety. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Commanding General's 2023 Spring Reception - Chef Leo Rubirosa, the Marine Corps Community Services director, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Wilson Jumelles, the head chef of The Club at Paradise Point, right, look over the food display during the Commanding General’s (CG) Spring Reception on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 27, 2023. The CG Spring Reception was held to promote community relations and celebrate key leaders in the community for their support of service members across Marine Corps Installations East-MCB Camp Lejeune.​ (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Camp Lejeune Indoor Infantry Immersion Training - U.S. Marines with India company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, conduct training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) site on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 4, 2023. The IIT is designed to provide Marines with a realistic combat environment using sound, smell, atmospherics and role-players to increase combat efficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Battery Energy Storage System Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Battery Energy Storage System leaders and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East (MICEAST)-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune (fourth from the left), cut a ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2023. Duke Energy is hosting the largest battery system in North Carolina and will frequently be operated in conjunction with the adjacent solar facility located on base, therefore strengthening the overall reliability of the energy grid and supporting the transition to cleaner energy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jack Gnosca, the content management team chief with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, fires a rifle during the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East on Stone Bay, MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2023. All Marines east of the Mississippi were invited to attend this annual competition to increase their combat effectiveness and lethality using MCB Camp Lejeune's premier ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Japan U.S. Military Program Visits Camp Lejeune - U.S. Marines and local Japanese and Okinawan community members gather at the Paradise Point All Hands Club to participate in the Japan U.S. Military Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2023. The mission of JUMP is to create a platform to connect retired and active-duty service members, families, and government civilians, who have served in Japan through social networks and grassroots events. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Harlow, left, commanding officer, Marine Force Storage Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command, and Dan Corte-Real, right, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Harlow, left, commanding officer, Marine Force Storage Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command, and Dan Corte-Real, right, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee)

Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness. - Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness.