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Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy Special Operations Command, and U.S. Marine Corps prepare a transmitter atop a “Floating Freddy” for remote firing of demolition during underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy Special Operations Command, and U.S. Marine Corps prepare a transmitter atop a “Floating Freddy” for remote firing of demolition during underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley

Philippine Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians and U.S. Marine Corps EOD technicians with 1st EOD Company utilize a rigid hull inflatable boat to conduct underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Philippine Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians and U.S. Marine Corps EOD technicians with 1st EOD Company utilize a rigid hull inflatable boat to conduct underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy Special Operations Command, and U.S. Marine Corps transport a “Floating Freddy” towards a C-4 charge during underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy Special Operations Command, and U.S. Marine Corps transport a “Floating Freddy” towards a C-4 charge during underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley

Fire inspectors with the fire prevention branch, Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, introduce themselves during fire warden training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Hosted regularly by MCIPAC F&ES, the fire warden program is designed to provide commands with in-house representatives capable of identifying safety deficiencies on a daily basis. Through their innovation and excellence in fire prevention inspections, community outreach, public education programs and more, MCIPAC F&ES was nominated and selected as the 2023 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild)

Fire inspectors with the fire prevention branch, Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, introduce themselves during fire warden training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Hosted regularly by MCIPAC F&ES, the fire warden program is designed to provide commands with in-house representatives capable of identifying safety deficiencies on a daily basis. Through their innovation and excellence in fire prevention inspections, community outreach, public education programs and more, MCIPAC F&ES was nominated and selected as the 2023 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bawi Mang, an automotive maintenance technician with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, practices firefighting techniques using an electronic fire extinguisher during fire warden training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Hosted regularly by Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, the fire warden program is designed to provide commands with in-house representatives capable of identifying safety deficiencies on a daily basis. Through their innovation and excellence in fire prevention inspections, community outreach, public education programs and more, MCIPAC F&ES was nominated and selected as the 2023 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year. Mang is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bawi Mang, an automotive maintenance technician with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, practices firefighting techniques using an electronic fire extinguisher during fire warden training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Hosted regularly by Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, the fire warden program is designed to provide commands with in-house representatives capable of identifying safety deficiencies on a daily basis. Through their innovation and excellence in fire prevention inspections, community outreach, public education programs and more, MCIPAC F&ES was nominated and selected as the 2023 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year. Mang is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild

Leon Hughes, an assistant fire chief with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, instructs during fire warden training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Hosted regularly by MCIPAC F&ES, the fire warden program is designed to provide commands with in-house representatives capable of identifying safety deficiencies on a daily basis. Through their innovation and excellence in fire prevention inspections, community outreach, public education programs and more, MCIPAC F&ES was nominated and selected as the 2023 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild)

Leon Hughes, an assistant fire chief with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, instructs during fire warden training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Hosted regularly by MCIPAC F&ES, the fire warden program is designed to provide commands with in-house representatives capable of identifying safety deficiencies on a daily basis. Through their innovation and excellence in fire prevention inspections, community outreach, public education programs and more, MCIPAC F&ES was nominated and selected as the 2023 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Sgt. Alex Fairchild

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 Sgt. Zaret Evans, a non-commissioned officer in charge with the Installation Personnel Admin Center, donates blood during the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Yale Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 16, 2024. The ASBP is the official blood donation program of the U.S. military, which collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to military locations around the world for a variety of patients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zaret Evans, a non-commissioned officer in charge with the Installation Personnel Admin Center, donates blood during the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Yale Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 16, 2024. The ASBP is the official blood donation program of the U.S. military, which collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to military locations around the world for a variety of patients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

George Berger, was awarded the DoD Spirit of Service Award yesterday! George serves as the Program Manager for Emergency Dispatch Services and has been with MCICOM since 2015.

George Berger, was awarded the DoD Spirit of Service Award yesterday! George serves as the Program Manager for Emergency Dispatch Services and has been with MCICOM since 2015.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a photo with Papua New Guinea Defence Force members in front of a C-40A assigned to VMR-1, MAG-41, in support of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 as part of a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, April 30, 2024. The HADR exercise will be conducted in coordination with the PNGDF and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select Role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. MRF-D 24.3 remains committed to maintaining readiness and fostering partnerships to ensure a swift and effective response to humanitarian crises wherever and whenever they may occur. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a photo with Papua New Guinea Defence Force members in front of a C-40A assigned to VMR-1, MAG-41, in support of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 as part of a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, April 30, 2024. The HADR exercise will be conducted in coordination with the PNGDF and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select Role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. MRF-D 24.3 remains committed to maintaining readiness and fostering partnerships to ensure a swift and effective response to humanitarian crises wherever and whenever they may occur. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Stafford, top, the executive officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, briefs the MRF-D 24.3 forward command element during a table top exercise as part of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at the U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 2, 2024. The HADR exercise is conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. Stafford is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Stafford, top, the executive officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, briefs the MRF-D 24.3 forward command element during a table top exercise as part of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at the U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 2, 2024. The HADR exercise is conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. Stafford is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodolfo Sandoval, center, a radio operator with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, poses for a picture with Taurama Primary School students during a community relations event as part of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at Taurama Primary School, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, May 7, 2024. MRF-D 24.3 Marines and Sailors participated in the event to build stronger relationships within the local community. The HADR exercise is conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. Sandoval is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodolfo Sandoval, center, a radio operator with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, poses for a picture with Taurama Primary School students during a community relations event as part of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at Taurama Primary School, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, May 7, 2024. MRF-D 24.3 Marines and Sailors participated in the event to build stronger relationships within the local community. The HADR exercise is conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. Sandoval is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

U.S. Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 pose for a photo with Papua New Guinea Defence Force members after an en route care orientation at the Air Transport Wing, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 8, 2024. The HADR exercise is conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 pose for a photo with Papua New Guinea Defence Force members after an en route care orientation at the Air Transport Wing, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 8, 2024. The HADR exercise is conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

A metal circle painted with the emblem of the U.S. Navy Seabees outside the facilities building at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2024. The Seabees of MCAS Iwakuni are able to complete a variety of construction tasks, from installing furniture to repairing the airfield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

A metal circle painted with the emblem of the U.S. Navy Seabees outside the facilities building at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2024. The Seabees of MCAS Iwakuni are able to complete a variety of construction tasks, from installing furniture to repairing the airfield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Jyvan Marquez-Fontanez, a Seabee with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, secures equipment in the bed of a truck after a drilling job at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2024. The Seabees of MCAS Iwakuni are able to complete a variety of construction tasks, from installing furniture to repairing the airfield. Seaman Apprentice Jyvan Marquez-Fontanez is a native of Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Jyvan Marquez-Fontanez, a Seabee with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, secures equipment in the bed of a truck after a drilling job at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2024. The Seabees of MCAS Iwakuni are able to complete a variety of construction tasks, from installing furniture to repairing the airfield. Seaman Apprentice Jyvan Marquez-Fontanez is a native of Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Navy Seabees with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, drill into the floor to install shelving anchors at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2024. The Seabees of MCAS Iwakuni are able to complete a variety of construction tasks, from installing furniture to repairing the airfield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

U.S. Navy Seabees with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, drill into the floor to install shelving anchors at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2024. The Seabees of MCAS Iwakuni are able to complete a variety of construction tasks, from installing furniture to repairing the airfield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault

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