Contractors working on the replacement for facility for Ireland Army Health Clinic hoist the final beam into place yesterday, after attendees placed their unit coins on the beam and signed it. This ceremony also recognized the 100th anniversary of Fort Knox's Medical Department Activity and the Army's 243 birthday. Referred to as "topping out," the ritual has European origins but is part of American construction culture. The white beam is a symbol of the artisanship and labor; the tree, usually fir or evergreen, symbolizes the job went up without a loss of life. It is also a symbol of good luck for future occupants and the American flag dates back to 1919-shows loyalty to flag and country. (Photo Credit: Rachael Tolliver IRAHC PAO)
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 12.18.2018 14:42 |
| Photo ID: | 4984530 |
| VIRIN: | 090419-A-PS657-1002 |
| Resolution: | 2700x1793 |
| Size: | 3.3 MB |
| Location: | FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, US |
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IRAHC hosts 'topping off' ceremony
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