
Seabees Around the World: July 21, 2018
By ggranger, / Published July 21, 2018
Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii
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180712-M-UG171-1001 MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 12, 2018) U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Rosco, a heavy equipment operator with the 571st Engineer Construction Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, guides a D7 medium-bulldozer out of a construction area during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 12, 2018. U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, supported U.S. Army equipment operators assigned to 571st Engineer Construction Company with route clearing training based on an environmental disaster scenario such as a tsunami or hurricane. Twenty-five nations, 45 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres/Released)

180712-M-UG171-1003 MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 12, 2018) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kadee Smith, an equipment operator with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, shows U.S. Army Spc. Charles Pond, a heavy equipment operator assigned to 571st Engineer Construction Company, 864th Engineer Battalion, the interior of an All Terrain Lifter Army System during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 12, 2018. U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, supported U.S. Army equipment operators assigned to 571st Engineer Construction Company with route clearing training based on an environmental disaster scenario such as a tsunami or hurricane. Twenty-five nations, 45 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres/Released)

180712-M-UG171-1008 MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 12, 2018) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kadee Smith, an equipment operator with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) One, 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, guides an All Terrain Lifter Army System during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 12, 2018. U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, supported U.S. Army equipment operators assigned to 571st Engineer Construction Company with route clearing training based on an environmental disaster scenario such as a tsunami or hurricane. Twenty-five nations, 45 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres/Released)
Camp Covington, Guam
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180712-N-ZH657-3998 CAMP COVINGTON, Guam (July 12th, 2018) Construction Mechanic Constructionman Matthew Bringard, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, removes lug nuts from an MTVR Tractor. NMCB-11 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Brittney Ebbert)

180713-N-DC516-0053 POLARIS POINT, Guam (July 13th, 2018) Utilitiesman 3rd Class Christopher ONeill, assigned to Naval Mobile Constriction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, uses a hand trowel to place thin set mortar on a window sill for tile placement. NMCB-11 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Nicolas Vicchio)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
[caption id="attachment_16904" align="alignnone" width="618"] Builder 2nd Class Aaron Brown, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, enters the water for a dive on the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 13. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez) [caption id="attachment_16910" align="alignnone" width="618"] Fleet Survey Team personnel use a hydrographic undersea vehicle to examine the hull of the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 13. (Photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez) [caption id="attachment_16909" align="alignnone" width="618"]
180713-N-CW570-1248 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 13, 2018) Builder 2nd Class John Williams, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, dives on the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 13. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

180713-N-CW570-1236 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 13, 2018) Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 dive on the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 13. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

180713-N-CW570-1141 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 13, 2018) Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 dive on the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 13. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

180713-N-CW570-1068 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 13, 2018) Builder 2nd Class John Williams, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, dives on the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 13. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)
Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
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180705-N-HG710-1513 CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia(July 5th, 2018) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Jacob Camper, left, and Builder 2nd Class Hilary Lemelin, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, install a top plate on a bond beam for roof trusses to sit on. NMCB-11 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Yamilet Perez)

180707-N-HG710-1552 CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (July 7th, 2018) Steelworker 2nd Class Gregory Shipman, left, and Builder 2nd Class Brandon Jones, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, work together to install wood formwork for a sidewalk. NMCB-11 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Yamilet Perez)
Mamala Bay, Hawaii
[caption id="attachment_16922" align="alignnone" width="618"] Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Lucas Jackson, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, and a Royal Australian Navy clearance diver conduct underwater demolition training in Mamala Bay during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 18. (Photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez) [caption id="attachment_16921" align="alignnone" width="618"]
180719-N-CW570-2024 MAMALA BAY, Hawaii (July 19, 2018) Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Lucas Jackson, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, places an explosive charge on the sea floor during underwater demolition training in Mamala Bay during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 19. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
[caption id="attachment_16915" align="alignnone" width="618"] Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, and Coast Guard Divers, assigned to Regional Dive Locker Pacific, conduct surface-supplied diving operations at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 18. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez) [caption id="attachment_16919" align="alignnone" width="618"] Steelworker 1st Class Cody Oswald, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, operates underwater navigation equipment at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 18. (Photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez) [caption id="attachment_16918" align="alignnone" width="618"]
180718-N-CW570-2155 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) Steelworker 1st Class Cody Oswald, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, and a Royal Canadian Navy clearance diver, assigned to Fleet Diving Unit, operate underwater navigation equipment at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 18. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

180718-N-CW570-2099 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 and Royal Canadian Navy clearance divers assigned to Fleet Diving Unit conduct diving operations for underwater navigation training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 18. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)