July 7, 2016

NCG 1 Welcomes New Commodore

By MCC Lowell Whitman, Naval Construction?Group 1?Public Affairs Capt. Christopher Kurgan (right) passes the Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1 flag to Capt. Mike Saum, as Command Master Chief Lawrence Sharpe looks on, during a change of command...

July 4, 2016

This Week in Seabee History (Week of July 3)

Consolidated by Dr. Frank A. Blazich Jr., Historian, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum This World War II-era advertisement showcased the Seabees' rhino ferry. ?It was a huge barge constructed from pontoons with two propelling units. In the first 10 days...

July 1, 2016

30th NCR Holds Change of Command

By MCC Lowell Whitman, 30th Naval Construction Regiment Public Affairs? As Command Master Chief Anthony Teart looks on, Capt. James Meyer (right) passes the regimental flag to Capt. Jeffrey Kilian during the 30th Naval Construction Regimen...

June 30, 2016

Expeditionary Pier System Constructed for Joint Exercise

By MC3 Kenneth Gardner, PHIBCB 2 Public Affairs Seabees use a 200-ton crane to lower a spud well into place in preparation for placing piles during construction of the roadway. (Photo by Engineering Aide Constructionman Michael Depalma/160...

June 28, 2016

NMCB 1 Changes Command Aboard NCBC Gulfport

By MC1 Brannon Deugan, NMCB 1 Public Affairs Cmdr. Kemit Spears addresses the audience during NMCB 1?s change of command ceremony aboard NCBC Gulfport, Mississippi, June 28. During the ceremony, Spears transferred authority and responsibil...

June 28, 2016

Beecam: NMCB 11 Change of Command

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11's Command Master Chief Todd Poage passes the battalion flag to Cmdr. Jorge Cuadros during the battalion's change of command ceremony at Gulfport, Mississippi, June 24. The passing of colors from an outgoi...

June 27, 2016

This Week in Seabee History (Week of June 26)

Consolidated by Dr. Frank A. Blazich Jr., Historian, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum Pictured is a rock quarry used by Mobile Construction Battalion 9 Detail Echo, Camp DeShurley, Republic of Vietnam, 1968. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy Seabee Muse...

June 23, 2016

NMCB 133 Seabee Umpires Exercise During BALTOPS

By MC2 Brittney Cannady, Expeditionary Combat Camera BALTOPS is an exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve, among NATO and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. Approximately 6,100 maritime...

June 22, 2016

Retired Seabee Dedicates Warrior Games Performance to Fallen Comrades

By Shannon Collins, DoD News, Defense Media Activity Retired Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Dodd poses with the air pistol that he used during competition at the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy in Wes...

June 21, 2016

NMCB 4 Seabees Partner with Thai Counterparts During CARAT 2016

By Task Force 73 Public Affairs and Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Ensign Michelle Fitzgerald from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 participates in the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (...