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Gallery: SEABEES Around the World

July 7, 2017 | By ggranger

Gulfport, Mississippi

Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 don chemical, biological, and radiological gear during a battalion-wide drill onboard Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss., July 6. Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner.
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170706-N-PE825-0016 GULFPORT, Miss. (July 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 don chemical, biological, and radiological gear during a battalion-wide drill onboard Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)
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170706-N-PE825-0016 GULFPORT, Miss. (July 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 don chemical, biological, and radiological gear during a battalion-wide drill onboard Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)
Photo By: MC1(SW) Collin Turner
VIRIN: 170706-N-PE825-0016
 
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170706-N-PE825-0044 GULFPORT, Miss. (July 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 don chemical, biological, and radiological gear during a battalion-wide drill onboard Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)
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170706-N-PE825-0044 GULFPORT, Miss. (July 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 don chemical, biological, and radiological gear during a battalion-wide drill onboard Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)
Photo By: MC1(SW) Collin Turner
VIRIN: 170706-N-PE825-0044
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170706-N-PE825-0079 GULFPORT, Miss. (July 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 don chemical, biological, and radiological gear during a battalion-wide drill onboard Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)
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170706-N-PE825-0079 GULFPORT, Miss. (July 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 don chemical, biological, and radiological gear during a battalion-wide drill onboard Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Collin Turner/Released)
Photo By: MC1(SW) Collin Turner
VIRIN: 170706-N-PE825-0079

Santa Rita, Guam

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, special operations combat service support, and theater security cooperation in support of U.S. Pacific Command. Photos by Steelworker 2nd Class Emily Garza. [caption id="attachment_14331" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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SANTA RITA, Guam (July 1, 2017) From the left, Builder 3rd Class Miles Touchstone, from Knoxville, Tennessee, and Builder Constructionman Robert Child, from Chester, New Hampshire, man a defensive position during a Tactical Training Exercise on board Naval Base Guam, July 1, 2017. NMCB 1 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, special operations combat service support, and theater security cooperation in support of U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Steelworker 2nd Class Emily Garza)
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SANTA RITA, Guam (July 1, 2017) From the left, Builder 3rd Class Miles Touchstone, from Knoxville, Tennessee, and Builder Constructionman Robert Child, from Chester, New Hampshire, man a defensive position during a Tactical Training Exercise on board Naval Base Guam, July 1, 2017. NMCB 1 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, special operations combat service support, and theater security cooperation in support of U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Steelworker 2nd Class Emily Garza)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Brannon
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4331
From the left, Builder 3rd Class Miles Touchstone, from Knoxville, Tennessee, and Builder Constructionman Robert Child, from Chester, New Hampshire, man a defensive position during a Tactical Training Exercise on board Naval Base Guam, July 1.   [caption id="attachment_14324" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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SANTA RITA, Guam (June 30, 2017) Lt. Michael Fraguada, from Brooklyn, New York, briefs the Air Detachment prior to a Tactical Training Exercise with a terrain model at Naval Base Guam, June 30, 2017. NMCB 1 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, special operations combat service support, and theater security cooperation in support of U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Steelworker 2nd Class Emily Garza)
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SANTA RITA, Guam (June 30, 2017) Lt. Michael Fraguada, from Brooklyn, New York, briefs the Air Detachment prior to a Tactical Training Exercise with a terrain model at Naval Base Guam, June 30, 2017. NMCB 1 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, special operations combat service support, and theater security cooperation in support of U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Steelworker 2nd Class Emily Garza)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Brannon
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4324
Lt. Michael Fraguada, from Brooklyn, New York, briefs the Air Detachment prior to a Tactical Training Exercise with a terrain model at Naval Base Guam, June 30.

Key West, Florida

Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Nicholas Hodges, assigned to Naval Cargo Handling Battalion 1, maneuvers a rigid inflatable boat with a Millennia Military Vehicle into the mission bay of USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1), July 5. SPS-EPF 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. Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr.
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170705-N-BK435-0016 KEY WEST, Fla. (July 5, 2017) Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Nicholas Hodges, assigned to Naval Cargo Handling Battalion 1, maneuvers a rigid inflatable boat with a Millennia Military Vehicle into the mission bay of USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1). SPS-EPF 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr/Released)
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170705-N-BK435-0016 KEY WEST, Fla. (July 5, 2017) Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Nicholas Hodges, assigned to Naval Cargo Handling Battalion 1, maneuvers a rigid inflatable boat with a Millennia Military Vehicle into the mission bay of USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1). SPS-EPF 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr/Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy S
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4330
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170703-N-BK435-0063 KEY WEST, Fla. (July 3, 2017) USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) and its embarked group of Sailors and civilian mariners pulled into Naval Air Station Key West for its first port call of Southern Partnership Station-Expeditionary Fast Transport 2017. SPS-EPF 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr/Released)
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170703-N-BK435-0063 KEY WEST, Fla. (July 3, 2017) USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) and its embarked group of Sailors and civilian mariners pulled into Naval Air Station Key West for its first port call of Southern Partnership Station-Expeditionary Fast Transport 2017. SPS-EPF 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr/Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy S
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4327
USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) and its embarked group of Sailors and civilian mariners pulled into Naval Air Station Key West, July 5.

Chicago, Illinois

Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas, from Copperas Cove, TX, competed in sitting volleyball, track and wheelchair basketball and will compete in cycling during this year's 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games, at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill. Approximately 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans will participate in this year s competition, representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command. [caption id="attachment_14329" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Thomas, a construction electrician from Copperas Cove, TX, belts out a yell of accomplishment following his discus throw at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 5, 2017 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill. Thomas also competed in sitting volleyball, track and wheelchair basketball and will compete in cycling during this year's games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Thomas, a construction electrician from Copperas Cove, TX, belts out a yell of accomplishment following his discus throw at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 5, 2017 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill. Thomas also competed in sitting volleyball, track and wheelchair basketball and will compete in cycling during this year's games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
Photo By: Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4329
Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas belts out a yell of accomplishment following his discus throw at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 5. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons.   [caption id="attachment_14328" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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Officials conduct scoring for the seated shot put at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 5, 2017 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill. Approximately 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans will participate in this year’s competition, representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
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Officials conduct scoring for the seated shot put at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 5, 2017 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill. Approximately 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans will participate in this year’s competition, representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
Photo By: Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4328
Officials conduct scoring for the seated shot put at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games July 5. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons.   [caption id="attachment_14326" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Thomas cross the finish line of the 100 meter dash during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Lane Technical College Preparatory High School in Chicago July 2, 2017. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event allowing wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to compete in Paralympic-style sports. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
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Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Thomas cross the finish line of the 100 meter dash during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Lane Technical College Preparatory High School in Chicago July 2, 2017. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event allowing wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to compete in Paralympic-style sports. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Photo By: EJ Hersom
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4326
Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas cross the finish line of the 100 meter dash during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Lane Technical College Preparatory High School in Chicago July 2. DoD photo by EJ Hersom.   [caption id="attachment_14325" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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170702-N-CU914-022 CHICAGO (July 2, 2017) Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas, a native of Copperas Cove, Texas and member of 2017 Warrior Games Team Navy, races towards the finish line during a running event at Lane Field. 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 Lenny LaCrosse/Released)
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170702-N-CU914-022 CHICAGO (July 2, 2017) Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas, a native of Copperas Cove, Texas and member of 2017 Warrior Games Team Navy, races towards the finish line during a running event at Lane Field. 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 Lenny LaCrosse/Released)
VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4325
Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alan Thomas races towards the finish line during a running event at Lane Field. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lenny Lacrosse.  

Sasebo, Japan

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 interacted with kindergarten students at Sasebo School House during a community relations event. NMCB 3 is forward deployed to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Photos courtesy of NMCB3 [caption id="attachment_14334" align="alignnone" width="640"]
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Construction Electrician 2nd Class Katie Donovan plays with a member of the Kindergarten class at the Sasebo School House.   [caption id="attachment_14333" align="alignnone" width="640"]
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VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4333
Equipment Operator 3rd Class Solis talks to kindergarten students at the Sasebo School House.   [caption id="attachment_14332" align="alignnone" width="640"]
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Steel Worker 1st Class Michael Featherston high fives a member of the kindergarten class.   [caption id="attachment_14335" align="alignnone" width="640"]
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Builder 3rd Class Valerie Romero hugged one of the kindergarten students after they introduced themselves correctly in English.   [caption id="attachment_14336" align="alignnone" width="638"]
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VIRIN: 170707-N-ZY182-4336
The Seabee detail showed the students some of their PT stretches and exercises. They joined in after the first stretch.