Seabees Around the World: June 22, 2018

Port Hueneme, California

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180614-N-GF511-0019 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 14, 2018) Naval Construction Training Center “C” school student Equipment Operator 1st Class William Nickeo operates a 50-ton lattice boom crawler crane during hands-on practice with pile driving operations, while instructor Max Lopez supervises. The pile driving operations “C” school course is a module of the crane operator pipeline and teaches equipment operators and construction mechanics how to safely drive and extract piles at the basic level in normal field conditions. Working with timber piles, which are used for building piers and timber bridges, is phase one of the course. The students will learn how to build sheet piles during the course’s second phase to prepare them to rebuild seawalls. (U.S. Navy photo by Amber Vaglica/Released)

Naval Construction Training Center C school student Equipment Operator 1st Class William Nickeo operates a 50-ton lattice boom crawler crane during hands-on practice with pile driving operations, while instructor Max Lopez supervises, June 14. The pile driving operations C school course is a module of the crane operator pipeline and teaches equipment operators and construction mechanics how to safely drive and extract piles at the basic level in normal field conditions. Working with timber piles, which are used for building piers and timber bridges, is phase one of the course. The students will learn how to build sheet piles during the courses second phase to prepare them to rebuild seawalls. (Photo by Amber Vaglica) [caption id="attachment_16755" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180614-N-GF511-0005 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 14, 2018) Seabee students from Naval Construction Training Center Port Hueneme practice using a new vibratory driver/extractor system during a pile driving operations “C” school course. A module of the crane operator pipeline, the course teaches equipment operators and construction mechanics how to safely drive and extract piles at the basic level in normal field conditions. Working with timber piles, which are used for building piers and timber bridges, is phase one of the course. The students will learn how to build sheet piles during the course’s second phase to prepare them to rebuild seawalls. (U.S. Navy photo by Amber Vaglica/Released)

Seabee students from Naval Construction Training Center Port Hueneme practice using a new vibratory driver/extractor system during a pile driving operations C school course, June 14. (Photo by Amber Vaglica) [caption id="attachment_16756" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180614-N-GF511-0008 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 14, 2018) Seabee students from Naval Construction Training Center Port Hueneme guide a new vibratory driver/extractor system into position while practicing pile driving operations. The pile driving operations “C” school course is a module of the crane operator pipeline and teaches equipment operators and construction mechanics how to safely drive and extract piles at the basic level in normal field conditions. Working with timber piles, which are used for building piers and timber bridges, is phase one of the course. The students will learn how to build sheet piles during the course’s second phase to prepare them to rebuild seawalls. (U.S. Navy photo by Amber Vaglica/Released)

Seabee students from Naval Construction Training Center Port Hueneme guide a new vibratory driver/extractor system into position while practicing pile driving operations, June 14. (Photo by Amber Vaglica) [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180614-N-GF511-0011 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 14, 2018) Naval Construction Training Center “C” school student Equipment Operator 1st Class William Nickeo operates a 50-ton lattice boom crawler crane during hands-on practice with pile driving operations. The pile driving operations “C” school course is a module of the crane operator pipeline and teaches equipment operators and construction mechanics how to safely drive and extract piles at the basic level in normal field conditions. Working with timber piles, which are used for building piers and timber bridges, is phase one of the course. The students will learn how to build sheet piles during the course’s second phase to prepare them to rebuild seawalls. (U.S. Navy photo by Amber Vaglica/Released)

Okinawa, Japan

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180620-N-GG858-0003 OKINAWA, Japan (June 20, 2018) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Xiomara Fairley, from Paterson, N.J., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, directs a vehicle during a 48-hour Mount-Out Exercise (MOX) in Okinawa, Japan June 20. The MOX simulates one of the core capabilities of a construction battalion to deploy an air detachment, along with construction equipment, within 48-hours to any required location around the globe. NMCB 5 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation support of United States Pacific Command. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Dickinson (Released)

Utilitiesman 2nd Class Xiomara Fairley, from Paterson, N.J., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, directs a vehicle during a 48-hour Mount-Out Exercise (MOX) in Okinawa, Japan, June 20. The MOX simulates one of the core capabilities of a construction battalion to deploy an air detachment, along with construction equipment, within 48-hours to any required location around the globe. NMCB 5 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation support of United States Pacific Command. (Photo by MC2 Class Matthew Dickinson) [caption id="attachment_16759" align="alignnone" width="618"]

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Builder Constructionman Stephen Wetmore, from Deltona, Fl., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, washes down a vehicle during a 48-hour Mount-Out Exercise (MOX) in Okinawa, Japan, June 19. (Photo by MC2 Class Matthew Dickinson)

Federated States of Micronesia

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180614-N-HG710-0930 CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (June 14th, 2018) Builder 3rd Class Jessica Maciejewski, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses a rake to move concrete around to ensure there are no low or high spots. 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)

Builder 3rd Class Jessica Maciejewski, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses a rake to move concrete around to ensure there are no low or high spots, June 14. 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 BU3 Yamilet Perez) [caption id="attachment_16761" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180613-N-HG710-0886 CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (June 13th, 2018) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Jacob Camper, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses a drill to install intermediate concrete formwork. 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)

Utilitiesman 2nd Class Jacob Camper, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses a drill to install intermediate concrete formwork, June 13. (Photo by BU3 Yamilet Perez) [caption id="attachment_16762" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180613-N-HG710-0888 CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (June 13th, 2018) Steelworker 3rd Class Richard Jones, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses a grinder to cut off excess rebar. 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)

Steelworker 3rd Class Richard Jones, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, uses a grinder to cut off excess rebar, June 13. (Photo by BU3 Yamilet Perez) [caption id="attachment_16763" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180614-N-HG710-0922 CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (June 14th, 2018) Builder 2nd Class Thomas Jobe, left, and Utilitiesman 2nd Class Rien Johnson Esquire, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, fill a wheelbarrow with concrete. 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)

Builder 2nd Class Thomas Jobe, left, and Utilitiesman 2nd Class Rien Johnson Esquire, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Construction Civic Action Detail Federated States of Micronesia, fill a wheelbarrow with concrete, June 14. (Photo by BU3 Yamilet Perez)

Guam, U.S.A.

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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Det. Guam pour concrete for a restroom and shower facility at Polaris Point, June 20, 2018. NMCB 11, Det. Guam provides expeditionary construction and engineering capabilities to include maintenance and operation of expeditionary bases and facilities, tactical sustainment bridging, humanitarian assistance through construction civic action details and civic action teams and theater disaster response capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (Photo by MC3 Kryzentia Richards) [caption id="attachment_16765" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180613-N-ZH657-3865 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (June 13th, 2018) Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Kenneth Bartle, right, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment (Det.) Guam, presents Colonel Carmelo Giovenco, commander, 36th Contingency Response Group, center, with an honorary CEC hardhat while Lieutenant Commander Sterling Ingram, officer in charge, NMCB-11 Det. Guam, left, looks 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 Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Brittney Ebbert)

Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Kenneth Bartle, right, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment (Det.) Guam, presents Colonel Carmelo Giovenco, commander, 36th Contingency Response Group, center, with an honorary CEC hardhat while Lieutenant Commander Sterling Ingram, officer in charge, NMCB-11 Det. Guam, left, looks on, June 13. (Photo by CM2 Brittney Ebbert) [caption id="attachment_16766" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180613-N-ZH657-3917 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (June 13th, 2018) Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, pose with members of the 36th Contingency Response Group Red Horse Squadron. 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)

Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, pose with members of the 36th Contingency Response Group Red Horse Squadron, June 13. (Photo by CM2 Brittney Ebbert) [caption id="attachment_16767" align="alignnone" width="618"]

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Construction Electrician 3rd Class Reuben Mitchell, from Waterloo, Iowa assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Det. Guam wets concrete form work for a restroom and shower facility at Polaris Point, June 20, 2018. (Photo by MC3 Kryzentia Richards) [caption id="attachment_16768" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180620-N-BV658-1024 Builder 3rd Class Jade Haney, from Port Lavaca, Texas assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Det. Guam inspects a hose for a restroom and shower facility at Polaris Point, June 20, 2018. NMCB 11, Det. Guam provides expeditionary construction and engineering capabilities to include maintenance and operation of expeditionary bases and facilities, tactical sustainment bridging, humanitarian assistance through construction civic action details and civic action teams and theater disaster response capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Kryzentia Richards)

Builder 3rd Class Jade Haney, from Port Lavaca, Texas assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Det. Guam inspects a hose for a restroom and shower facility at Polaris Point, June 20, 2018. (Photo by MC3 Kryzentia Richards)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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180603-N-IA905-2397 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 3, 2018) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Josh Laban, from Menifee, Calif., leads the crowd in a cheer during a wheelchair basketball competition at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Team Navy is comprised of athletes from Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor, the Navy’s sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guard members, providing resources and support to their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall/Released)

Utilitiesman 2nd Class Josh Laban, from Menifee, Calif., leads the crowd in a cheer during a wheelchair basketball competition at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 3. Team Navy is comprised of athletes from Navy Wounded Warrior Safe Harbor, the Navys sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guard members, providing resources and support to their families. (Photo by MC3 Morgan Nall) [caption id="attachment_16770" align="alignnone" width="618"]

80602-N-MJ645-0223 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 2, 2018) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Josh Laban, from Menifee, Calif., participates in the discus throw during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Team Navy is comprised of athletes from Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor, the Navy's sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guard members, providing resources and support to their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

Utilitiesman 2nd Class Josh Laban, from Menifee, Calif., participates in the discus throw during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 2. (Photo y MC1 Marcus Stanley) [caption id="attachment_16771" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180603-N-IA905-1082 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 3, 2018) Retired Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas, from Copperas Cove, Texas, serves the ball during a sitting volleyball competition at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Team Navy is comprised of athletes from Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor, the Navy’s sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guard members, providing resources and support to their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall/Released)

Retired Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas, from Copperas Cove, Texas, serves the ball during a sitting volleyball competition at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 3. (Photo by MC3 Morgan Nall) [caption id="attachment_16772" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180604-N-OW182-0236 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 4, 2018) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Josh Laban, from Menifee, Calif., hits the ball during a sitting volleyball match against Team Marine Corps during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Team Navy is comprised of athletes from Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor, the Navy’s sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guard members, providing resources and support to their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham/Released)

Utilitiesman 2nd Class Josh Laban, from Menifee, Calif., hits the ball during a sitting volleyball match against Team Marine Corps during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 4. (Photo by MC2 Jacob Milham)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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180614-N-SH284-2037 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 14, 2018) Builder 2nd Class Trey Crane, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO, and Dunn, N.C., native demonstrates a remotely operated vehicle to children at the Creative Discovery Museum during Chattanooga Navy Week. Every year, America's Navy comes home to approximately 15 cities across the country to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)

Builder 2nd Class Trey Crane, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2, and Dunn, N.C., native demonstrates a remotely operated vehicle to children at the Creative Discovery Museum during Chattanooga Navy Week, June 14. Every year, America's Navy comes home to approximately 15 cities across the country to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life. (Photo by MC2 Vaughan Dill) [caption id="attachment_16774" align="alignnone" width="618"]

180614-N-SH284-2002 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 14, 2018) Children interact with a remotely operated vehicle while Builder 2nd Class Amanda Jarboe, assigned to Expeditionary Support Unit TWO, and Woodridge, Ill., native demonstrates how to operate it at the Creative Discovery Museum during Chattanooga Navy Week. Every year, America's Navy comes home to approximately 15 cities across the country to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)

Children interact with a remotely operated vehicle while Builder 2nd Class Amanda Jarboe, assigned to Expeditionary Support Unit 2, and Woodridge, Ill., native demonstrates how to operate it at the Creative Discovery Museum during Chattanooga Navy Week, June 14. (Photo by MC2 Vaughan Dill)