
Gallery: Seabees Around the World
By ggranger, / Published Oct. 13, 2017
Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
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171009-N-YM856-0022 PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Oct. 9, 2017) Equipment Operator 1st Class Gary Shepard, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, marks a metal shaft during water well drilling operations, in support of Southern Partnership Station 17 (SPS 17). SPS 17 is a U.S. Navy deployment executed by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Cannady)

171009-N-YM856-0026 PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Oct. 9, 2017) Construction Mechanic Constructionman Thomas King, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, takes a water sample for a viscosity test during water well drilling operations, in support of Southern Partnership Station 17 (SPS 17). SPS 17 is a U.S. Navy deployment executed by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Cannady)

170927-A-QE286-0126 PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Sept. 27, 2017) U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 1st Class Gary Shepard, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, checks a drill rig nozzle during water well drilling operations, as part of Southern Partnership Station 17. SPS 17 is a U.S. Navy deployment executed by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Judge Jones)

170927-A-QE286-0132 PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Sept. 27, 2017) U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 1st Class Gary Shepard, left, and Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Cody McCoy, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, check a drill rig nozzle during water well drilling operations, as part of Southern Partnership Station 17. SPS 17 is a U.S. Navy deployment executed by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Judge Jones)
Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
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(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Tristan DeDelva, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, and Sri Lanka Navy divers, prepare to conduct underwater demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

((TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) A U.S. Navy Seabee, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, prepares to conduct underwater demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) A U.S. Navy Seabee, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, and Sri Lanka Navy Divers insert detonation cord into blocks of C-4 explosives for underwater demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 2nd Class Philip Wall, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, prepares to detonate blocks of C-4 explosives for underwater demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) U.S. Navy Seabees, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, and Sri Lanka Navy Divers detonate blocks of C-4 explosives for underwater demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) U.S. Navy Seabees, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, and a Sri Lanka Navy Diver return to shore after conducting underwater demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) U.S. Navy Seabees, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, and Sri Lanka Navy Divers conduct demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

(TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka) U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 2nd Class Philip Wall, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, and a Sri Lanka Navy Diver conduct underwater demolition operations during the first-ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at the Naval Base in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. and Sri Lankan Sailors and Marines are conducting several training events during the weeklong exercise from Oct. 2-6, 2017. CARAT is an annual, bilateral maritime exercise series designed to boost interoperability between partner nations that contributes to interoperability, security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines
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U.S. Navy BU2 Kevin Geiger readjusts his hard hat after it begins to rain during construction at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2017. KAMANDAG helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances bilateral military-to-military relations and capabilities. Geiger is a builder with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, and is a native of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew J. Bragg)

U.S. Navy CE1 Jonathan McGrath waits to install insulation on the roof of a building during construction at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2017. KAMANDAG helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances bilateral military-to-military relations and capabilities. McGrath is a steel worker with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, and is a native of Syracuse, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew J. Bragg)

U.S. Navy BU2 Kevin Geiger asks his fellow seabees to hand him a tool during construction on a building at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2017. KAMANDAG helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances bilateral military-to-military relations and capabilities. Geiger is a builder with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, and is a native of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew J. Bragg)

Members of the Philippine Navy, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and U.S. military work into the night to continue construction on the multipurpose building at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2017. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the Philippine and United States militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew J. Bragg)

A U.S. Marine scoops concrete to stucco the interior of a canteen building during KAMANDAG construction operations at Esperanza Elementary School in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 28, 2017. KAMANDAG helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances bilateral military relations and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew J. Bragg)

A Philippine Navy seabee and U.S. Navy seabee paint stalls of a bathroom at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

Members of the Philippine Navy, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and U.S. military sit on the stage after completing construction at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in orbuder to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)
San Francisco, California
[caption id="attachment_15134" align="alignnone" width="599"] Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 and Marines attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 11 convoy to Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. Fleet week provides an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard team and to experience Americas sea service. Fleet Week San Francisco will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology, and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 2nd Nicholas Slaggie) [caption id="attachment_15133" align="alignnone" width="618"] Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 conduct prestart checks before a convoy during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Chan) [caption id="attachment_15135" align="alignnone" width="618"] Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 and Marines attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 11 convoy to Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 2nd Nicholas Slaggie) [caption id="attachment_15136" align="alignnone" width="618"] Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 and Marine attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 11 convoy to Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 2nd Nicholas Slaggie) [caption id="attachment_15138" align="alignnone" width="618"] Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 and Marines attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 11 set up a humanitarian village on Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Chan) [caption id="attachment_15141" align="alignnone" width="618"] Guests tour humanitarian village on Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Chan) [caption id="attachment_15140" align="alignnone" width="618"] Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 and Marine attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 11 convoy to Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 2nd Nicholas Slaggie) [caption id="attachment_15139" align="alignnone" width="618"] Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 set up tents for a humanitarian village on Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Chan) [caption id="attachment_15149" align="alignnone" width="618"]
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Builder 3rd Class Michael Waits of Amphibious Construction Battalion One holds the door for Eric Conner, visiting from Southern California, as he shows his son, Owen, the driver's seat of a vehicle in the Humanitarian Assistance Village at Marina Green during Fleet Week San Francisco 2017. Fleet Week offers the public an opportunity to meet Sailors, Marines, and members of the Coast Guard, and gain a better understanding of how sea services support the national defense of the United States and freedom of the seas. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chelsea Troy Milburn)