Marines

Marine Corps Installations East

This is the color version of the MCIEAST command seal.
Serving East Coast installations
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Our Mission

Marine Corps Installations East-MCB Camp Lejeune commands and controls assigned Marine Corps installations in order to support the operating forces, tenant commands, military personnel and their families. MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune also operates a training base that promotes the combat readiness of the operating forces and the missions of other tenant commands by providing training venues, facilities, services and support in order to be responsive to the needs of Marines, Sailors and their families.

 

Our Vision

Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) will provide the Operating Forces and tenant commands with the highest quality of continuous, effective service and support to meet present and anticipate future joint and expeditionary warfare requirements.

 

Our Values

Our values signify the highest attainable degree of mission accomplishment throughout the Marine Corps Installations East region. Carrying out our mission with our values in mind will ensure we progress toward becoming the organization we envision.

These values are:
External: Operating Forces and Supporting Establishment voice a high level of satisfaction in the level of support they receive from the regional command.
Internal: An organization of Marines, sailors and civilian Marines who value performance and effectiveness above personal interests, who are focused on improving every process by delivering increased levels of support at reduced cost.

 

 

Featured Photos

Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Jan 30 2026

Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, presents his daughters with flowers as gifts of appreciation during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Riley served in a wide range of duty assignments across the United States and overseas, including operational and leadership roles supporting Marines and Sailors. Riley concluded his military service in 2026 as the command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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 Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Jan 30 2026

Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten addresses the audience during a retirement ceremony for U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Capt. Riley served in a wide range of duty assignments across the United States and overseas, including operational and leadership roles supporting Marines and Sailors. Riley concluded his military service in 2026 as the command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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 Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Jan 30 2026

Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten, right, presents Evelyn J. Beebe, U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley’s wife, with an appreciation award during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Riley served in a wide range of duty assignments across the United States and overseas, including operational and leadership roles supporting Marines and Sailors. Riley concluded his military service in 2026 as the command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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 Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Jan 30 2026

Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, departs his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Riley served in a wide range of duty assignments across the United States and overseas, including operational and leadership roles supporting Marines and Sailors. Riley concluded his military service in 2026 as the command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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 Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Jan 30 2026

Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors

Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, center left, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, shakes hands with Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten, before exiting his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Riley served in a wide range of duty assignments across the United States and overseas, including operational and leadership roles supporting Marines and Sailors. Riley concluded his military service in 2026 as the command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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News & Announcements
January 30, 2026

Chaplain Corps Mission Highlighted During Retirement of Navy Chaplain

Marine Corps Installations-East honored U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley during a retirement ceremony on January 26, recognizing more than two decades of his continued service supporting...

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January 8, 2026

Montford Point Marine Oliver Diggs Celebrates 100th Birthday

U.S. Marine Corps Montford Point Marine veteran Oliver Diggs celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and distinguished guests at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston, North...

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December 22, 2025

Two Marines Awarded American Red Cross Lifesaving Award After Swift Action on Onslow Beach

Two Marines assigned to the Onslow Beach Marine Detachment were awarded the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025...

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December 19, 2025

MCIEAST Bids Farewell to Longtime MCCS Leader Sarah Wiltgen

Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) recognized the distinguished career of Sarah Wiltgen, assistant chief of staff for Marine Corps Community Services, MCIEAST, during a retirement ceremony held...

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December 11, 2025

VMM-264 reactivates following five-year hiatus

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), was reactivated during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, on Thursday...

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December 10, 2025

Blount Island Leaders Discuss Ship-to-Shore Needs for Long-Term Readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Lee Meyer, director of expeditionary warfare on the Navy chief of naval operations' staff (OPNAV N95), visited Blount Island Command leadership Dec. 8 to discuss improving...

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Leaders

Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations East

Brigadier General Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr.

Brigadier General Rizzo was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts.  He graduated from Western New England College in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. After working in local law enforcement, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and...

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Deputy Commander, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune

Colonel Gregory Pace

Colonel Gregory Pace is a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and is a graduate of Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserves in November 1989, where he served as a Combat Signaler with the 6th Battalion, 159th Aviation Brigade and the 282nd...

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Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Marine Corps Installations East

Sergeant Major Wesley O. Turner II

SgtMaj Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in December of 1997 and completed his recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. Upon completion of initial training PFC Turner was assigned to the Motor Transport Operators Course at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri for primary MOS...

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