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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

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen, conduct tactical combat casualty care, during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen, conduct tactical combat casualty care, during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen, acts as simulated causality, during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen, acts as simulated causality, during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen, conduct tactical combat casualty care, during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen, conduct tactical combat casualty care, during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Hunter Musgrave, with 2d Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics group, demonstrate how to apply a tourniquet during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Hunter Musgrave, with 2d Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics group, demonstrate how to apply a tourniquet during a Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2024. The CORTRAMID program is a basic introduction and training event to familiarize U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen with the primary warfare designators that they will serve in, along with providing them with exposure to what is often their first Marine Corps fleet experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A danger sign stands on Browns Island, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. Browns Island is off-limits to all visitors unless authorized for training exercises. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

A danger sign stands on Browns Island, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. Browns Island is off-limits to all visitors unless authorized for training exercises. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Sgt. Loriann Dauscher

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

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), stands outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. The ACMC visited MCB Camp Lejeune to view current barracks living conditions and for a showcase of 2nd Marine Logistics Groups and II Marine Expeditionary Force’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), stands outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. The ACMC visited MCB Camp Lejeune to view current barracks living conditions and for a showcase of 2nd Marine Logistics Groups and II Marine Expeditionary Force’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), visits barracks building FC504 with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders on 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, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), visits barracks building FC504 with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders on 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

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), speaks to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to 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, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), speaks to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to 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

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., center left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, tours barracks building FC504 alongside Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, center, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders, during a visit to 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 Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., center left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, tours barracks building FC504 alongside Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, center, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders, during a visit to 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

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), visits barracks building FC504 with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders on 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, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), visits barracks building FC504 with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders on 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

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), tours barracks building FC504 with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders on 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, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), tours barracks building FC504 with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders on 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

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), speaks to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to 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, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), speaks to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to 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

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, center right, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), speaks to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to 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 right, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), speaks to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) leaders outside of barracks building FC504 during a visit to 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

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