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Friday Gallery: Seabees Around The World

Aug. 11, 2017 | By ggranger

Honduras

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB) 1, Seabees continue building improvements, including addition of new plumbing fixtures, toilets and roofing for a school in Honduras during a Southern Partnership Station (SPS-EPF) 17. 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. [caption id="attachment_14645" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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170807-A-NY041-0304 TARROS, Honduras (Aug. 7, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailor Steelworker 3rd Class Daniel Pham, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB 1), hugs a Honduran student during a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL) at the Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school. NMCB 1 Sailors continue building improvements, including addition of new plumbing fixtures, toilets and roofing for the school. 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. Army photo by SGT Crystal Madriz/Released)
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170807-A-NY041-0304 TARROS, Honduras (Aug. 7, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailor Steelworker 3rd Class Daniel Pham, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB 1), hugs a Honduran student during a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL) at the Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school. NMCB 1 Sailors continue building improvements, including addition of new plumbing fixtures, toilets and roofing for the school. 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. Army photo by SGT Crystal Madriz/Released)
Photo By: Sgt. Crystal Madriz
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4645
TARROS, Honduras - Steelworker 3rd Class Daniel Pham hugs a Honduran student during a SPS 17 community relations project (COMREL) at the Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, Aug. 7. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Crystal Madriz) [caption id="attachment_14647" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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170807-A-NY041-0482 TARROS, Honduras (Aug. 7, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailor Builder 3rd Class Herman Sebert, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB 1), builds a roof for Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, during a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL). 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. Army photo by SGT Crystal Madriz/Released)
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170807-A-NY041-0482 TARROS, Honduras (Aug. 7, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailor Builder 3rd Class Herman Sebert, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB 1), builds a roof for Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, during a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL). 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. Army photo by SGT Crystal Madriz/Released)
Photo By: Sgt. Crystal Madriz
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4647
TARROS, Honduras - Builder 3rd Class Herman Sebert builds a roof for Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, during a SPS 17 community relations project (COMREL), Aug. 7. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Crystal Madriz) [caption id="attachment_14652" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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170809-N-KW679-0298 COLÓN, Honduras (August 9, 2017) Steelworker 3rd Class Danny Pham, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Batallion One, high fives a Honduran student, during a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL) at Escuela Arura Mixta Luz y Esperanza Elementary School. 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristen Cheyenne Yarber)
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170809-N-KW679-0298 COLÓN, Honduras (August 9, 2017) Steelworker 3rd Class Danny Pham, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Batallion One, high fives a Honduran student, during a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL) at Escuela Arura Mixta Luz y Esperanza Elementary School. 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristen Cheyenne Yarber)
Photo By: Seaman Kristen C Yarber
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4652
COL N, Honduras - Steelworker 3rd Class Danny Pham high fives a Honduran student, during a SPS 17 community relations project (COMREL) at Escuela Arura Mixta Luz y Esperanza Elementary School, Aug. 9. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristen Cheyenne Yarber) [caption id="attachment_14651" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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170808-A-QE286-0332 TARROS, Honduras (August 8, 2017) U.S. Navy Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Carlos Melgar, assigned to the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, plays soccer with a Honduran student at Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, as part of a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL). SPS-EPF 17 is an annual series of U.S. Navy deployments focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Judge Jones/Released)
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170808-A-QE286-0332 TARROS, Honduras (August 8, 2017) U.S. Navy Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Carlos Melgar, assigned to the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, plays soccer with a Honduran student at Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, as part of a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL). SPS-EPF 17 is an annual series of U.S. Navy deployments focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Judge Jones/Released)
Photo By: Spc. Judge M Jones
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4651
TARROS, Honduras - Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Carlos Melgar, assigned to the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, plays soccer with a Honduran student at Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, as part of a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL), Aug 8. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Judge Jones) [caption id="attachment_14650" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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170808-A-QE286-0310 TARROS, Honduras (August 8, 2017) U.S. Navy Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Carlos Melgar, assigned to the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, plays soccer with Honduran students at Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, as part of a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL). SPS-EPF 17 is an annual series of U.S. Navy deployments focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Judge Jones/Released)
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170808-A-QE286-0310 TARROS, Honduras (August 8, 2017) U.S. Navy Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Carlos Melgar, assigned to the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, plays soccer with Honduran students at Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, as part of a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL). SPS-EPF 17 is an annual series of U.S. Navy deployments focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Judge Jones/Released)
Photo By: Spc. Judge M Jones
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4650
TARROS, Honduras - U.S. Navy Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Carlos Melgar, assigned to the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment, plays soccer with Honduran students at Escuela Rural Mixta Luz Infantil, a local elementary school, as part of a Southern Partnership Station 17 community relations project (COMREL), Aug. 8. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Judge Jones)

Norfolk, Virginia

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170805-N-UB406-0070 Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 5, 2017) Ryan Muldez, left, a Gold Star family member, Builder 1st Calss Adam Perry and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Calss Karyn Konrad simultaneously throw out the first pitch during Navy Night at Harbor Park. Navy Night is an annual event held by the Norfolk Tides baseball team to pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Stoner)
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170805-N-UB406-0070 Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 5, 2017) Ryan Muldez, left, a Gold Star family member, Builder 1st Calss Adam Perry and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Calss Karyn Konrad simultaneously throw out the first pitch during Navy Night at Harbor Park. Navy Night is an annual event held by the Norfolk Tides baseball team to pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Stoner)
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4649
Ryan Muldez, left, a Gold Star family member, Builder 1st Calss Adam Perry and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Calss Karyn Konrad simultaneously throw out the first pitch during Navy Night at Harbor Park. Navy Night is an annual event held by the Norfolk Tides baseball team to pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Stoner) [caption id="attachment_14648" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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170805-N-UB406-0021 Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 5, 2017) Chief (Select) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Karyn Konrad and Chief (Select) Builder Adam Perry pose for a photograph with the Norfolk Tides mascot and the U.S. Navy Stewards of the Sea mascot during Navy Night at Harbor Park. Navy Night is an annual event held by the Norfolk Tides to pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Stoner)
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170805-N-UB406-0021 Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 5, 2017) Chief (Select) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Karyn Konrad and Chief (Select) Builder Adam Perry pose for a photograph with the Norfolk Tides mascot and the U.S. Navy Stewards of the Sea mascot during Navy Night at Harbor Park. Navy Night is an annual event held by the Norfolk Tides to pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Stoner)
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4648
Chief (Select) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Karyn Konrad and Chief (Select) Builder Adam Perry pose for a photograph with the Norfolk Tides mascot and the U.S. Navy Stewards of the Sea mascot during Navy Night at Harbor Park. Navy Night is an annual event held by the Norfolk Tides to pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Stoner)

Timor-Leste

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Timor-Leste National Police Agent Jose Sarmento hugs U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Norton, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, after a soccer game between U.S. and Timor-Leste service members during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Hera, Timor-Leste, Aug. 3, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
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Timor-Leste National Police Agent Jose Sarmento hugs U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Norton, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, after a soccer game between U.S. and Timor-Leste service members during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Hera, Timor-Leste, Aug. 3, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Martin W
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4643
Timor-Leste National Police Agent Jose Sarmento hugs U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Robert Norton, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, after a soccer game between U.S. and Timor-Leste service members during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Hera, Timor-Leste, Aug. 3. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright) [caption id="attachment_14642" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 1st Class Dan Lehne, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, helps two Timor-Leste Sailors enter the water during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 2, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
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U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 1st Class Dan Lehne, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, helps two Timor-Leste Sailors enter the water during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 2, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Martin W
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4642
U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 1st Class Dan Lehne, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, helps two Timor-Leste Sailors enter the water during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 2, 2017. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright) [caption id="attachment_14641" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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Builder 3rd Class John Williams, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, practices water entry techniques with Timor-Leste Navy 2nd Sargento Isolino Ximenes during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 1, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
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Builder 3rd Class John Williams, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, practices water entry techniques with Timor-Leste Navy 2nd Sargento Isolino Ximenes during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 1, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Martin W
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4641
Builder 3rd Class John Williams, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, practices water entry techniques with Timor-Leste Navy 2nd Sargento Isolino Ximenes during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 1, 2017. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)  
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Construction Electrician 1st Class Dan Lehne, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, runs with Agent Joanico Ximenes of the Timor-Leste National Police during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 1, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
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Construction Electrician 1st Class Dan Lehne, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, runs with Agent Joanico Ximenes of the Timor-Leste National Police during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 1, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Martin W
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4640
Construction Electrician 1st Class Dan Lehne, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, runs with Agent Joanico Ximenes of the Timor-Leste National Police during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 1, 2017. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
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U.S. Sailors, from Underwater Construction Team 2, and Timor-Leste service members jump during a group picture after the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 4, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the United States Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
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U.S. Sailors, from Underwater Construction Team 2, and Timor-Leste service members jump during a group picture after the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 4, 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the United States Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia which contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Martin W
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4644
U.S. Sailors, from Underwater Construction Team 2, and Timor-Leste service members jump during a group picture after the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste, Aug. 4, 2017. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright)

Yokosuka, Japan

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U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, Construction Diving Detachment Alfa (CDDA), splashes divers into Truman Bay adjacent to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). CDDA is assessing the Harbor Master Pier in order to develop a comprehensive repair plan that will extend the facility’s service life providing critical berthing space for U.S. 7th Fleet assets. CDDA is on the first stop of their six-month deployment, where they are conducting inspections, maintenance, and repairs of various underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Ben A. McCallum)
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U.S. Navy’s Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, Construction Diving Detachment Alfa (CDDA), splashes divers into Truman Bay adjacent to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). CDDA is assessing the Harbor Master Pier in order to develop a comprehensive repair plan that will extend the facility’s service life providing critical berthing space for U.S. 7th Fleet assets. CDDA is on the first stop of their six-month deployment, where they are conducting inspections, maintenance, and repairs of various underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Ben A. McCallum)
Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Ben McCa
VIRIN: 170811-N-ZY182-4653
U.S. Navy s Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, Construction Diving Detachment Alfa (CDDA), splashes divers into Truman Bay adjacent to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). CDDA is assessing the Harbor Master Pier in order to develop a comprehensive repair plan that will extend the facility s service life providing critical berthing space for U.S. 7th Fleet assets. CDDA is on the first stop of their six-month deployment, where they are conducting inspections, maintenance, and repairs of various underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. (Photo by Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Ben A. McCallum)

Gulfport, Mississippi

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7th Naval Construction Regiment places a high priority on physical fitness and readiness. Commodore of 7-NCR, Capt. Christopher Asselta and Chief Staff Officer, Cmdr. Stephen Lampert (center right) demonstrate the importance of teamwork on Saturday August 4th, 2017. (Photo by PS3 Kitara Byerly)

College Station, Texas

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Members of the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers popular music group pose with a Seabee flag, part of a military flag project, before a performance at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station, Texas. The U.S. Navy Band performed in four states during its 14-city national tour, connecting the Navy to communities that don't see Sailors at work on a regular basis. (Photo by Chief Musician Adam Grimm)