BEECAM: Sharing the Soccer Spirit

By donrochon, / Published March 31, 2016

Photos by UT3 Christian Konn, NMCB 4

160313-N-NE195-002 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) - Builder Constructionman Daniel Mccomas assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 is coached in the fundamentals of soccer by a Republic of Korea (ROK) Seabee before the start of a friendly soccer game at the ROK Naval Training Base during the 2016 Foal Eagle exercise, March 13. Sharing integration between cultures during this sports day increased morale and established a common bond between ROK and U.S. Forces. Foal Eagle is a series of joint and combined field training exercises conducted by Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea components. The exercise demonstrates the United States’ commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance, and enhances the combat readiness, flexibility and capabilities of the Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Christian Konn/ Released)

BUCN Daniel McComas, NMCB 4, is coached in the fundamentals of soccer by a Republic of Korea (ROK) Seabee before the start of a friendly soccer game at the ROK Naval Training Base, Chinhae, Korea during the 2016 Foal Eagle exercise, March 13. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces, and their ability to work together during a crisis. Sharing integration between cultures during this sports day increased morale and established a common bond between ROK and U.S. Forces. (160313-N-NE195-002)

160313-N-NE195-008 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 13, 2016) - Hospital Corpsman Davonte Mccraven attempts to score a goal during a friendly game of soccer between Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 and Republic of Korea (ROK) Seabees at the ROK Naval Training Base during the 2016 Foal Eagle exercise, March 13. Sharing integration between cultures during this sports day increased morale and established a common bond between ROK and U.S. Forces. Foal Eagle is a series of joint and combined field training exercises conducted by Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea components. The exercise demonstrates the United States’ commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance, and enhances the combat readiness, flexibility and capabilities of the Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Christian Konn/ Released)

HM3 Davonte McCraven attempts to score a goal during a soccer game between NMCB 4 and Republic of Korea (ROK) Seabees at the ROK Naval Training Base during the 2016 Foal Eagle exercise, Chinhae, ROK, March 13. (160313-N-NE195-008)

160313-N-NE195-018 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 8, 2016) – Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Seabees and Republic of Korea Naval Construction Battalion (ROK) Seabees pose for a picture after a friendly game of soccer at the ROK Naval Training Base during the 2016 Foal Eagle exercise, March 13. Sharing integration between cultures during this sports day increased morale and established a common bond between ROK and U.S. Forces. Foal Eagle is a series of joint and combined field training exercises conducted by Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea components. The exercise demonstrates the United States’ commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance, and enhances the combat readiness, flexibility and capabilities of the Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Christian Konn/ Released)

NMCB 4 Seabees and Republic of Korea (ROK) Seabees pose for a picture after a soccer game at the ROK Naval Training Base, Chinhae, ROK, during the 2016 Foal Eagle exercise, March 13. (160313-N-NE195-018)