Equipment Operator 3rd Class Anthony Triano, left, and Equipment Operator Constructionman David Francis, right, assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, level a roof structure during an engineering capability at Ninh Binh Primary School in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18), May 24. PP18’s mission is to work collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships across the Indo-Pacific Region. Pacific Partnership, now in its 13th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (Photo by MC3 Christopher Veloicaza)
Steelworker 3rd Class Roslyn Ruiz, a North Hills, Calif. native assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, welds a ceiling structure during an engineering capability at Ninh Binh Primary School in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18), May 24. (Photo by MC3 Christopher Veloicaza)
Utilitiesman 2nd Class Adam Lebuff, a Buffalo, New York native assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, fills a window surface with adhesive during an engineering capability at Ninh Binh Primary School in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18), May 24. (Photo by MC3 Christopher Veloicaza)
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Andrew Schaefer, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 2, discusses the capabilities of a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle during a tour of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story for Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) personnel, May 23. The tour was part of NAVSUP BSC’s Meet the Fleet, a four-day event held May 21-24 in the Hampton Roads, Va., area which served as an opportunity for personnel to directly engage with Sailors who use supply, logistic and financial systems supported by NAVSUP BSC. (Photo by James Foehl)
Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
In response to an increase in vehicle and pedestrian incidents, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii Seabees upgraded a very busy crosswalk with push button flashing lights at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Merry Point Landing, April 12. The flashing lights are just one of a number of safety precautions command personnel are implementing around the base. Seabees involved in this installation were: CE2 (SCW) Julito Dacpano Jr., CECN Devonare Jackson, CECR Sergio Rivera, and CE2 (EXW) Jonathan Romero. Photo of CE2 (EXW) Jonathan Romero & CECR Sergio Rivera. (Photo by CEC Scott Jones)
In response to an increase in vehicle and pedestrian incidents, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii Seabees upgraded a very busy crosswalk with push button flashing lights at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Merry Point Landing, April 12. The flashing lights are just one of a number of safety precautions command personnel are implementing around the base. Seabees involved in this installation were: CE2 (SCW) Julito Dacpano Jr., CECN Devonare Jackson, CECR Sergio Rivera, and CE2 (EXW) Jonathan Romero. Photo of CECN Devonare Jackson. (Photo by CEC Scott Jones)
Port Hueneme, California
Jim Chaney, owner of Arctic Solar shows Seabees with Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 how to operate the Renewable Energy Area Lighting System (REALS) in Port Hueneme, California on May 25, 2018. UCT-2 is reducing its logistical footprint and resupply requirements through the adoption of innovative solutions such as expeditionary solar power and lighting systems that will enable extended time on station in austere environments with limited resupply of bulk fuel. UCT-2 provides responsive inshore and underwater construction capabilities needed to construct, inspect, repair, and maintain ocean facilities as well as underwater systems. (Photo by CWO4 Chris Vollmer)
Seabees with Underwater Construction Team 2 work with Jim Chaney of Arctic Solar to set up the flexible solar panels in Port Hueneme, California on May 25, 2018. (Photo by CWO4 Chris Vollmer)
Construction Mechanic 1st Class Jeff Snider, a Seabee with Underwater Construction Team 2, sets up the Portable Power System in Port Hueneme, California on May 25, 2018. (Photo by CWO4 Chris Vollmer)
Ennibur, Marshall Islands
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Marshall Islands, use post hole diggers to excavate holes for chain-link fence posts, May 18. NMCB-11 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (Photo by CE2 Joshua Zapien)
Utilitiesman 3rd Class Eugene Bosomtwi, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Marshall Islands, interacts with local school children on their daily recess, May 17. (Photo by CE2 Joshua Zapien)
Construction Electrician 1st Class Marc Artache, left, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Marshall Islands, uses a tape measure to ensure the proper height of string line, May 24. (Photo by CE2 Joshua Zapien)
Guam, U.S.A.
Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, enjoy lunch during the Over-the-Hump Party, May 18. NMCB-11 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (Photo by CE3 Binh Le)
Steelworker 2nd Class Jason Kizer, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, utilizes a saw to cut reinforcing steel, May 23. (Photo by CE2 Dominic Galassi)
Construction Electrician 3rd Class Reuben Mitchell, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, utilizes plyers to tie together reinforcing steel for a bond beam, May 21. (Photo by UT2 John Hurley)
Federated States of Micronesia
Builder 3rd Class George Wilkie, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses a level and rubber mallet to level CMU block. (Photo by BU3 Yamilet Perez)
Builder Constructionman Jessica Maciejewski, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses rebar to ensure concrete is placed inside the cores of CMU blocks. (Photo by BU3 Yamilet Perez)
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