On May 20, 2018, Moniz and Benegas reached the summit of Mt. Everest. The weather window was solid (dry, low wind speeds) and the team moved quickly. While on the summit, Moniz and his team unfurled the Navy's 7th Fleet flag - a chance meeting with Naval top officers in 2016 inspired the Navy officers to send a signed flag with the team on the expedition. Moniz stated that he was proud to honor the service and sacrifice of the Navy by flying the flag at the highest point on earth. After the Everest summit, the team regrouped and used their acclimatization to become the fourth team to summit Everest and Lhotse within twenty-four hours during the 2018 season.