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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., acting commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) brief on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., acting commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) brief on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

Edwin Dillard, operations officer, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, conducts an exercise brief at the Emergency Operations Center during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Edwin Dillard, operations officer, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, conducts an exercise brief at the Emergency Operations Center during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

John Reeve, director of operations and planning, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, sergeant major, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) brief on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

John Reeve, director of operations and planning, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, sergeant major, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) brief on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and contractors with Marine Corps Installation East prepare to conduct a walkthrough of the 26th MEU’s new command post at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 4, 2024. Major military construction is making way to transform and modernize Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and contractors with Marine Corps Installation East prepare to conduct a walkthrough of the 26th MEU’s new command post at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 4, 2024. Major military construction is making way to transform and modernize Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., acting commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., acting commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., left, acting commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, embraces Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., right, outgoing commanding general, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., left, acting commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, embraces Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., right, outgoing commanding general, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. stands at attention for the playing of the Marines’ Hymn during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. stands at attention for the playing of the Marines’ Hymn during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune salute Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., left, and Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune salute Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., left, and Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune relinquishment of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 24, 2024. The relinquishment of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming acting commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

Members of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's Fire and Emergency Services take turns signing the beam for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

“Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building. During the ceremony, project key players sign the beam prior to its placement on top of the structure.

Members of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's Fire and Emergency Services take turns signing the beam for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building. During the ceremony, project key players sign the beam prior to its placement on top of the structure.

Photo by Michelle Cornell

United States Navy Capt. David Jayne, commanding officer of OICC Florence provides opening remarks during the “topping out” ceremony on May 21, 2024 for Military Construction Project 1518 – the new Hadnot Point Fire Station on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

“Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building.

United States Navy Capt. David Jayne, commanding officer of OICC Florence provides opening remarks during the “topping out” ceremony on May 21, 2024 for Military Construction Project 1518 – the new Hadnot Point Fire Station on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building.

Photo by Michelle Cornell

Construction crews from Whiting-Turner Contracting Company take turns signing the metal beam during the “topping out” ceremony for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 21, 2024.

Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command awarded the $17,485,440 project to Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in September of 2020 and the “topping out” ceremony marks the 317th day of construction.

Construction crews from Whiting-Turner Contracting Company take turns signing the metal beam during the “topping out” ceremony for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 21, 2024. Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command awarded the $17,485,440 project to Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in September of 2020 and the “topping out” ceremony marks the 317th day of construction.

Photo by Michelle Cornell

Alex Rivera, Region/Installation fire chief for MCI East - MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River signs the metal beam during the “topping out” ceremony for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 21, 2024.

“Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building. During the ceremony, project key players sign the beam prior to its placement on the structure.

Alex Rivera, Region/Installation fire chief for MCI East - MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River signs the metal beam during the “topping out” ceremony for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 21, 2024. “Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building. During the ceremony, project key players sign the beam prior to its placement on the structure.

Photo by Michelle Cornell

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks with Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune during a luncheon at The Club Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks with Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune during a luncheon at The Club Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper walks with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper walks with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper shakes hands with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. prior to a luncheon at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper shakes hands with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. prior to a luncheon at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks with members of the media alongside Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. at The Club at Paradise Point after a tour of MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks with members of the media alongside Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. at The Club at Paradise Point after a tour of MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks with Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune during a luncheon at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks with Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune during a luncheon at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon for Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper shakes hands with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. prior to a luncheon at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon recognizing Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper shakes hands with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Deputy Commander Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr. prior to a luncheon at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. This is Cooper’s first visit to MCB Camp Lejeune since Hurricane Florence impacted the area and the installation's extensive reconstruction efforts began. During his tour, Cooper met with senior leaders of the installation, spoke with Marines during a luncheon recognizing Military Appreciation Month and saw first-hand improvements made to installation facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leo Amaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leo Amaro

Firefighters with the Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division sign the final beam to be put in place during a topping out ceremony for the Hadnot Point Fire Station on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. The topping out ceremony is a tradition in which the tallest and last beam is placed on a project.This project, P1518, the Hadnot Point Fire Station, is being constructed using Hurricane Florence Recovery Program funds and is expected to be complete in spring of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Firefighters with the Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division sign the final beam to be put in place during a topping out ceremony for the Hadnot Point Fire Station on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. The topping out ceremony is a tradition in which the tallest and last beam is placed on a project.This project, P1518, the Hadnot Point Fire Station, is being constructed using Hurricane Florence Recovery Program funds and is expected to be complete in spring of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

Members of OICC Florence and guests from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune take turns signing the beam for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

“Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building. During the ceremony, project key players sign the beam prior to its placement on top of the structure.

Members of OICC Florence and guests from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune take turns signing the beam for Military Construction Project 1518, the new Hadnot Point Fire Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “Topping out” ceremonies are informal ceremonies used to commemorate a construction milestone for the completion of the foundational structure of a building. During the ceremony, project key players sign the beam prior to its placement on top of the structure.

Photo by Michelle Cornell