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Gallery: Seabees Around World

Dec. 1, 2017 | By ggranger

Palawan, Philippines

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PALAWAN, Philippines (Nov. 7, 2017) Steel Worker 3rd Class Zachary Goodson assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, welds C-channels used to mount junction boxes that will benefit both United States Forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines operating in the area. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo Released)
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PALAWAN, Philippines (Nov. 7, 2017) Steel Worker 3rd Class Zachary Goodson assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, welds C-channels used to mount junction boxes that will benefit both United States Forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines operating in the area. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5496
Steel Worker 3rd Class Zachary Goodson assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, welds C-channels used to mount junction boxes that will benefit both United States Forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines operating in the area. (U.S. Navy photo Released)   [caption id="attachment_15497" align="alignnone" width="617"]
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PALAWAN, Philippines (Nov. 7, 2017) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, shovel concrete into buckets to transport the concrete to the forms used for the footers. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo Released)
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PALAWAN, Philippines (Nov. 7, 2017) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, shovel concrete into buckets to transport the concrete to the forms used for the footers. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5497
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, shovel concrete into buckets to transport the concrete to the forms used for the footers. (U.S. Navy photo Released)   [caption id="attachment_15498" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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PALAWAN, Philippines (Nov. 7, 2017) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, form a bucket line to pour concrete into the footers for the latrine; when completed it will benefit both United States Forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines operating in the area. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo Released)
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PALAWAN, Philippines (Nov. 7, 2017) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, form a bucket line to pour concrete into the footers for the latrine; when completed it will benefit both United States Forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines operating in the area. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5498
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, form a bucket line to pour concrete into the footers for the latrine; when completed it will benefit both United States Forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines operating in the area. (U.S. Navy photo Released)

Diego Garcia

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171102-N-FT956-0074 DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Nov. 2, 2017) Equipment Operator Constructionman Dorian Macal, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, uses a cutting torch to cut through structure beams in order to dispose of the material from the existing Pre-Engineered Building project. After they cut down the beams to four feet, they must palletize and band it. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 2nd Class Christopher J. Moore/Released)
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171102-N-FT956-0074 DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Nov. 2, 2017) Equipment Operator Constructionman Dorian Macal, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, uses a cutting torch to cut through structure beams in order to dispose of the material from the existing Pre-Engineered Building project. After they cut down the beams to four feet, they must palletize and band it. NMCB 4 is forward deployed to the pacific region, ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations, and provide general engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 2nd Class Christopher J. Moore/Released)
VIRIN: 171102-N-FT956-0074
Equipment Operator Constructionman Dorian Macal, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, uses a cutting torch to cut through structure beams in order to dispose of the material from the existing Pre-Engineered Building project. After they cut down the beams to four feet, they must palletize and band it. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 2nd Class Christopher J. Moore)

Okinawa, Japan

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171103-N-N0818-0179 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2017) Builder Constructionman Agnes Neal, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, volunteers for the annual Kadena Special Olympics 2017 and congratulates an athlete she is escorting around to each event. NMCB 4 is one of the forward deployed pacific NMCB’s, ready to support major combat operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts while providing general engineering and civil construction support to U.S. and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan/Released)
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171103-N-N0818-0179 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2017) Builder Constructionman Agnes Neal, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, volunteers for the annual Kadena Special Olympics 2017 and congratulates an athlete she is escorting around to each event. NMCB 4 is one of the forward deployed pacific NMCB’s, ready to support major combat operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts while providing general engineering and civil construction support to U.S. and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan/Released)
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5500
Builder Constructionman Agnes Neal, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, volunteers for the annual Kadena Special Olympics 2017 and congratulates an athlete she is escorting around to each event. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan)   [caption id="attachment_15501" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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171103-N-N0818-0262 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2017) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Johnson assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, enjoys the company of an olympian who was participating in the Kadena Special Olympics. NMCB 4 is one of the forward deployed pacific NMCB’s, ready to support major combat operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts while providing general engineering and civil construction support to U.S. and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan/Released)
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171103-N-N0818-0262 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2017) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Johnson assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, enjoys the company of an olympian who was participating in the Kadena Special Olympics. NMCB 4 is one of the forward deployed pacific NMCB’s, ready to support major combat operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts while providing general engineering and civil construction support to U.S. and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan/Released)
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5501
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Johnson assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, enjoys the company of an olympian who was participating in the Kadena Special Olympics. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan)   [caption id="attachment_15502" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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171103-N-N0818-0085 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2017) Builder 2nd Class Kristen Cape, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, poses for a photo with a participant she is volunteering to help, during the Kadena Special Olympics. NMCB 4 is one of the forward deployed pacific NMCB’s ready to support major combat operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts while providing general engineering and civil construction support to U.S. and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan/Released)
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171103-N-N0818-0085 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2017) Builder 2nd Class Kristen Cape, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, poses for a photo with a participant she is volunteering to help, during the Kadena Special Olympics. NMCB 4 is one of the forward deployed pacific NMCB’s ready to support major combat operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts while providing general engineering and civil construction support to U.S. and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan/Released)
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5502
Builder 2nd Class Kristen Cape, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, poses for a photo with a participant she is volunteering to help, during the Kadena Special Olympics. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Eric Erkan)

Yokosuka, Japan

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171106-N-N0818-0002 YOKOSUKA, Japan ( Nov. 07, 2017) Construction Electrician 2nd Class Gerald Roberts of Georgia, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detail Yokosuka, delivers the daily safety brief on proper footwear that should be worn during operations. NMCB 4 is the forward deployed pacific NMCB ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations and provide support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 1st Class Petty Officer Zachary Cole/ Released)
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171106-N-N0818-0002 YOKOSUKA, Japan ( Nov. 07, 2017) Construction Electrician 2nd Class Gerald Roberts of Georgia, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detail Yokosuka, delivers the daily safety brief on proper footwear that should be worn during operations. NMCB 4 is the forward deployed pacific NMCB ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations and provide support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 1st Class Petty Officer Zachary Cole/ Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5503
Construction Electrician 2nd Class Gerald Roberts of Georgia, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detail Yokosuka, delivers the daily safety brief on proper footwear that should be worn during operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 1st Class Petty Officer Zachary Cole)   [caption id="attachment_15504" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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171106-N-N0818-0003 YOKOSUKA, Japan ( Nov. 08, 2017) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Petty Officer John Melton of North Carolina, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detail Yokosuka, uses the 6K forklift to move a tool kit after inventory in preparation for moving to the project site. NMCB 4 is the forward deployed pacific NMCB ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations and provide support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 1st Class Petty Officer Zachary Cole/ Released)
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171106-N-N0818-0003 YOKOSUKA, Japan ( Nov. 08, 2017) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Petty Officer John Melton of North Carolina, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detail Yokosuka, uses the 6K forklift to move a tool kit after inventory in preparation for moving to the project site. NMCB 4 is the forward deployed pacific NMCB ready to support major combat operations, humanitarian assistance/ disaster relief operations and provide support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 1st Class Petty Officer Zachary Cole/ Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin
VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5504
Equipment Operator 3rd Class Petty Officer John Melton of North Carolina, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detail Yokosuka, uses the 6K forklift to move a tool kit after inventory in preparation for moving to the project site. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 1st Class Petty Officer Zachary Cole)

Apra Harbor, Guam

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VIRIN: 171201-N-XZ182-0274
Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Tristan de Delva and Construction Electrician 2nd Class Philip Wall, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, conduct underwater cutting operations on Big Blue mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)   [caption id="attachment_15507" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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U.S. Navy Builder 2nd Class Kyle Forsman, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, prepares for surface supplied diving operations on “Big Blue” mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. UCT 2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
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U.S. Navy Builder 2nd Class Kyle Forsman, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, prepares for surface supplied diving operations on “Big Blue” mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. UCT 2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Arthurgw
VIRIN: 171121-N-CW570-0123
Builder 2nd Class Kyle Forsman, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, prepares for surface supplied diving operations on Big Blue mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)   [caption id="attachment_15508" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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VIRIN: 171201-N-XZ182-0275
Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 prepare for surface supplied diving operations on Big Blue mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)   [caption id="attachment_15509" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 2nd Class Philip Wall, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, prepares for surface supplied diving operations on “Big Blue” mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. UCT 2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
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U.S. Navy Construction Electrician 2nd Class Philip Wall, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, prepares for surface supplied diving operations on “Big Blue” mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. UCT 2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Arthurgw
VIRIN: 171121-N-CW570-0145
Construction Electrician 2nd Class Philip Wall, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, prepares for surface supplied diving operations on Big Blue mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)   [caption id="attachment_15510" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Tristan de Delva, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, enters the water for underwater cutting operations on “Big Blue” mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. UCT 2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
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U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Tristan de Delva, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, enters the water for underwater cutting operations on “Big Blue” mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. UCT 2 provides construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underwater and waterfront facilities in support of the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)
Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Arthurgw
VIRIN: 171121-N-CW570-0156
Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Tristan de Delva, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, enters the water for underwater cutting operations on Big Blue mooring system in Apra Harbor, Guam, Nov 21, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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VIRIN: 171201-N-ZY182-5512
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Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 stands in formation during a dress blues inspection. (Photo courtesy of CBMU 202)