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U.S. Sailors and construction crew members pose for a photo during the P378 topping out ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2023. P378, a new CH-53K King Stallion aircraft maintenance hangar, will provide a facility large enough and properly configured to support the CH-53K squadrons assigned to MCAS New River as well as providing the required space to support the mission of the CH-53K aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Sailors and construction crew members pose for a photo during the P378 topping out ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2023. P378, a new CH-53K King Stallion aircraft maintenance hangar, will provide a facility large enough and properly configured to support the CH-53K squadrons assigned to MCAS New River as well as providing the required space to support the mission of the CH-53K aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Navy LCDR Brian Mack, operations officer, Officer in Charge of Construction Florence signs a ceremonial beam on October 25, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River.

Contractor of record, Archer Western of The Walsh Group, hosted a Topping Out ceremony for OICC Florence and Marine Corps representatives to gather and sign the final roof beam before it was lifted into place at the top of the new structure.

U.S. Navy LCDR Brian Mack, operations officer, Officer in Charge of Construction Florence signs a ceremonial beam on October 25, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River. Contractor of record, Archer Western of The Walsh Group, hosted a Topping Out ceremony for OICC Florence and Marine Corps representatives to gather and sign the final roof beam before it was lifted into place at the top of the new structure.

Photo by Ashley Snipes

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, center, and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, right, pay their respects during ceremonial colors at the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, center, and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, right, pay their respects during ceremonial colors at the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

A family member of a fallen service member pays his respects following the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

A family member of a fallen service member pays his respects following the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

Former U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth L. Candelaria, an aviation clerk with Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pays his respects following the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Former U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth L. Candelaria, an aviation clerk with Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pays his respects following the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

A U.S. Marine and Navy Sailor stand at attention during the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

A U.S. Marine and Navy Sailor stand at attention during the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Mateos, a rifleman with Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, reloads a pistol during an individual match at the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Mateos, a rifleman with Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, reloads a pistol during an individual match at the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Tirpak, right, a marksmanship coach, fires a rifle while timed by Cpl. Alexander Jaffe, an ammunition technician, both with Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, during an individual match at the MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Tirpak, right, a marksmanship coach, fires a rifle while timed by Cpl. Alexander Jaffe, an ammunition technician, both with Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, during an individual match at the MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marines, Lance Cpl. Ethan Prusinski , left, and Cpl. Collin Smith, both riflemen with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, look down range during the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion, strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

U.S. Marines, Lance Cpl. Ethan Prusinski , left, and Cpl. Collin Smith, both riflemen with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, look down range during the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion, strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

U.S. Marines fire their pistols down range during the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion, strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

U.S. Marines fire their pistols down range during the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2023. The MCIEAST Intramural Marksmanship Competition, hosted by Weapons Training Battalion, strengthens unit cohesion and lethality through training and competition with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

George Dentel, left, deputy assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River, is awarded a citation of excellence by retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rodney Anderson, right, chairman, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission during the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. Dentel, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major, was awarded for his work elevating the quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and their families at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The NCDS presents best practices concerning the military, community, and defense industry with the goal of advancing North Carolina as the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

George Dentel, left, deputy assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River, is awarded a citation of excellence by retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rodney Anderson, right, chairman, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission during the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. Dentel, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major, was awarded for his work elevating the quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and their families at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The NCDS presents best practices concerning the military, community, and defense industry with the goal of advancing North Carolina as the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat

Charles Broda, left, operations specialist, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, is awarded a citation of excellence by retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rodney Anderson, right, chairman, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission during the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) award ceremony in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. Broda, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, was awarded for his professionalism and dedication toward strengthening civil-military cooperation. The NCDS presents best practices concerning the military, community, and defense industry with the goal of advancing North Carolina as the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Charles Broda, left, operations specialist, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, is awarded a citation of excellence by retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rodney Anderson, right, chairman, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission during the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) award ceremony in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. Broda, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, was awarded for his professionalism and dedication toward strengthening civil-military cooperation. The NCDS presents best practices concerning the military, community, and defense industry with the goal of advancing North Carolina as the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathanael Hepp, left, protocol non-commissioned officer (NCO), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, is awarded a citation of excellence by retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rodney Anderson, right, chairman, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission during the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. Hepp was awarded for the superior performance of his duties as protocol NCO. The NCDS presents best practices concerning the military, community, and defense industry with the goal of advancing North Carolina as the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathanael Hepp, left, protocol non-commissioned officer (NCO), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, is awarded a citation of excellence by retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rodney Anderson, right, chairman, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission during the 2023 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. Hepp was awarded for the superior performance of his duties as protocol NCO. The NCDS presents best practices concerning the military, community, and defense industry with the goal of advancing North Carolina as the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat

Brandon Longo, fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services Division, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune poses for a photo by the Onslow Beach Bridge on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 26, 2023. Longo’s quick actions enabled approximately 2,000 service members and civilians who were trapped on Onslow Beach to drive back over the bridge by fixing the main driving piston underneath it which had prevented it from turning to allow drivers to cross over. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Brandon Longo, fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services Division, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune poses for a photo by the Onslow Beach Bridge on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 26, 2023. Longo’s quick actions enabled approximately 2,000 service members and civilians who were trapped on Onslow Beach to drive back over the bridge by fixing the main driving piston underneath it which had prevented it from turning to allow drivers to cross over. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Brandon Longo, fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services Division, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune looks at the construction of the future Onslow Beach Bridge being built on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 26, 2023. Longo’s quick actions enabled approximately 2,000 service members and civilians who were trapped on Onslow Beach to drive back over the bridge by fixing the main driving piston underneath it which had prevented it from turning to allow drivers to cross over. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Brandon Longo, fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services Division, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune looks at the construction of the future Onslow Beach Bridge being built on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 26, 2023. Longo’s quick actions enabled approximately 2,000 service members and civilians who were trapped on Onslow Beach to drive back over the bridge by fixing the main driving piston underneath it which had prevented it from turning to allow drivers to cross over. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Aerial view of the Hurricane Florence-funded trestle bridge replacement project at White Oak River in Stella, North Carolina. The White Oak River trestle bridge is an integral component in the 34-mile rail line that moves heavy military equipment and supplies between Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Aerial view of the Hurricane Florence-funded trestle bridge replacement project at White Oak River in Stella, North Carolina. The White Oak River trestle bridge is an integral component in the 34-mile rail line that moves heavy military equipment and supplies between Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Photo by Courtesy Asset

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tavian Antoine, musician with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plays the drums during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Luau Community Reception, held by Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 20, 2023. The reception including food, drinks and live music, was organized to promote community relations and thank leaders for their support of service members across MCIEAST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tavian Antoine, musician with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plays the drums during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Luau Community Reception, held by Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 20, 2023. The reception including food, drinks and live music, was organized to promote community relations and thank leaders for their support of service members across MCIEAST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives remarks during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune Luau Community Reception on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 20, 2023. The reception including food, drinks and live music, was organized to promote community relations and thank leaders for their support of service members across MCIEAST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives remarks during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune Luau Community Reception on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 20, 2023. The reception including food, drinks and live music, was organized to promote community relations and thank leaders for their support of service members across MCIEAST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps leaders across Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), pose for a photo during the 2023 MCIEAST Commander’s Conference on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 20, 2023. The conference was held for East Coast installation commanders to share information and discuss mutual areas of interest to include quality of life, installation resilience, budget prioritizations and operational issues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps leaders across Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), pose for a photo during the 2023 MCIEAST Commander’s Conference on MCB Camp Lejeune, Sept. 20, 2023. The conference was held for East Coast installation commanders to share information and discuss mutual areas of interest to include quality of life, installation resilience, budget prioritizations and operational issues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., the commander of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks with Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips during a luncheon for local elected officials on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2023. The luncheon reinforced partnerships between the U.S. Marine Corps and surrounding communities while promoting discussions among civil and military leaders about potential opportunities that could be mutually beneficial in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., the commander of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks with Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips during a luncheon for local elected officials on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2023. The luncheon reinforced partnerships between the U.S. Marine Corps and surrounding communities while promoting discussions among civil and military leaders about potential opportunities that could be mutually beneficial in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds