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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

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

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

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

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, center right, U.S. Navy Master Chief Joseph L. Johnson, command master chief, 2nd MLG, center left, and Sgt.Maj. Wesley Turner II, sergeant major of 2nd MLG, pose for a photo in the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, center right, U.S. Navy Master Chief Joseph L. Johnson, command master chief, 2nd MLG, center left, and Sgt.Maj. Wesley Turner II, sergeant major of 2nd MLG, pose for a photo in the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, explains the history of the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center to General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG HPC on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, explains the history of the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center to General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG HPC on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, greets the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, greets the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, back right, and U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Madalyn Tomaschko, director of the 2d MLG Human Performance Center, left, speak with General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG HPC on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, back right, and U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Madalyn Tomaschko, director of the 2d MLG Human Performance Center, left, speak with General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG HPC on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, listens to briefs during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, listens to briefs during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, welcomes General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, welcomes General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, center, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), shakes hands with Lt. Col. Brian Everett, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), upon arrival to barracks building FC504 on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. The ACMC visited MCB Camp Lejeune to view current barracks living conditions and observe 2nd MLG and II Marine Expeditionary Force’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, center, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), shakes hands with Lt. Col. Brian Everett, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), upon arrival to barracks building FC504 on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. The ACMC visited MCB Camp Lejeune to view current barracks living conditions and observe 2nd MLG and II Marine Expeditionary Force’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto