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Seabees Around The World: May 25, 2018

May 24, 2018 | By ggranger

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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180518-N-AG490-0112 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 18, 2017) A group of Navy Sailors prepares to reconstruct a portion of the pier on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 18, 2018. The Port Improvement via Exigent Repair (PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) provides a comprehensive approach to expeditionary repair of pier facilities to achieve a long-lasting upgrade to an existing facility and provides another capability in how the Naval Construction Force conducts port damage repair.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maxwell Anderson/Released)
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180518-N-AG490-0112 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 18, 2017) A group of Navy Sailors prepares to reconstruct a portion of the pier on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 18, 2018. The Port Improvement via Exigent Repair (PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) provides a comprehensive approach to expeditionary repair of pier facilities to achieve a long-lasting upgrade to an existing facility and provides another capability in how the Naval Construction Force conducts port damage repair.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maxwell Anderson/Released)
Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick
VIRIN: 180518-N-AG490-0112
A group of Navy Sailors and Seabeesprepares to reconstruct a portion of the pier on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 18, 2018. The Port Improvement via Exigent Repair (PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) provides a comprehensive approach to expeditionary repair of pier facilities to achieve a long-lasting upgrade to an existing facility and provides another capability in how the Naval Construction Force conducts port damage repair. (Photo by MCSN Maxwell Anderson)   [caption id="attachment_16579" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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VIRIN: 180524-N-XZ182-0400
Builder1st Class Khairo Promise, a Navy Sailor assigned to Underwater Construction Team 1, hands a teammate a screw near pier six on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story May 18, 2018. (Photo by MCSN Maxwell Anderson)   [caption id="attachment_16580" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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VIRIN: 180524-N-XZ182-0401
Steelworker2nd Class Kenneth Lancaster (left) uses a drill while Construction Mechanic Second Class Michael Dupray (right) checks the scene for safety in the water near pier six on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 18, 2018. (Photo by MCSN Maxwell Anderson)   [caption id="attachment_16581" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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VIRIN: 180524-N-XZ182-0402
The Multifunctional Assessment Reconnaissance Vessel (MARV) conducts sonar surveillance on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story to achieve Preamble Initial Look Leading to Accelerated Results (PILLAR), May 18. (Photo by MC3 Patrick T. Bauer)   [caption id="attachment_16582" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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VIRIN: 180524-N-XZ182-0403
A Soldier controls the Multifunctional Assessment Reconnaissance Vessel (MARV) on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story during the Port Improvement via Exigent Repair (PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD), May 18. (Photo by MC3 Patrick T. Bauer)   [caption id="attachment_16583" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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VIRIN: 180524-N-XZ182-0404
Sailors and Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One assist team members on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story during the Port Improvement via Exigent Repair, May 18.(PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD). (Photo by MC3 Patrick T. Bauer)   [caption id="attachment_16584" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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180518-N-LK932-1203 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 18, 2018) A Soldier signals "OK" after repairing part of a pier on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story as part of the Port Improvement via Exigent Repair (PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD).The Port Improvement via Exigent Repair Joint Capability Technology Demonstration provides a comprehensive approach to expeditionary repair of pier facilities to achieve a long-lasting upgrade to an existing facility and provides another capability in how the Naval Construction Force conducts port damage repair. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Patrick T. Bauer)
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180518-N-LK932-1203 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 18, 2018) A Soldier signals "OK" after repairing part of a pier on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story as part of the Port Improvement via Exigent Repair (PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD).The Port Improvement via Exigent Repair Joint Capability Technology Demonstration provides a comprehensive approach to expeditionary repair of pier facilities to achieve a long-lasting upgrade to an existing facility and provides another capability in how the Naval Construction Force conducts port damage repair. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Patrick T. Bauer)
Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick
VIRIN: 180518-N-LK932-1203
A Soldier signals "OK" after repairing part of a pier on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story as part of the Port Improvement via Exigent Repair (PIER) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration, May 18. (JCTD). (Photo by MC3 Patrick T. Bauer)  

Powidz, Poland

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VIRIN: 180524-N-XZ182-0389
Lt. j. g. Arthur Mapugay, left, Chief Builder Zachary Vaughan and Builder 3rd Class Petro Yaremchuk, all assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, hold a safety brief prior to participating in a quality control training evolution at Powidz Air Base, Poland, April 27. NMCB-11 is forward-deployed to Poland to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, special operations combat service support and theater security cooperation in support of European Deterrence Initiative and the U.S. 6th Fleet. (Photo by CECN Monique Erdman)  

Guam, USA

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180512-N-IQ513-0001 CAMP COVINGTON, Guam (May 12th, 2018) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Mao Xiong, right, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Devery Harvey, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, calculate traverse and elevation readings for a .50 caliber machine gun during training. 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 Electrician 3rd Class Binh Le)
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180512-N-IQ513-0001 CAMP COVINGTON, Guam (May 12th, 2018) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Mao Xiong, right, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Devery Harvey, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, calculate traverse and elevation readings for a .50 caliber machine gun during training. 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 Electrician 3rd Class Binh Le)
VIRIN: 180512-N-IQ513-0001
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Mao Xiong, right, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Devery Harvey, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, calculate traverse and elevation readings for a .50 caliber machine gun during training, May 12. 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 CE3 Binh Le)   [caption id="attachment_16587" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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180514-N-IQ513-0009 CAMP COVINGTON, Guam (May 14th, 2018) Lieutenant Commander Sterling Ingram, right, officer in charge, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment (Det.) Guam, issues the oath of reenlistment to Logistics Specialist 1st Class Shaun Witt also assigned to NMCB-11 Det. Guam. 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 Electrician 3rd Class Binh Le)
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180514-N-IQ513-0009 CAMP COVINGTON, Guam (May 14th, 2018) Lieutenant Commander Sterling Ingram, right, officer in charge, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment (Det.) Guam, issues the oath of reenlistment to Logistics Specialist 1st Class Shaun Witt also assigned to NMCB-11 Det. Guam. 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 Electrician 3rd Class Binh Le)
VIRIN: 180514-N-IQ513-0009
Lt. Cmdr Sterling Ingram, right, officer in charge, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment (Det.) Guam, issues the oath of reenlistment to Logistics Specialist 1st Class Shaun Witt also assigned to NMCB-11 Det. Guam, May 14. (Photo by CE3 Binh Le)   [caption id="attachment_16588" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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180517-N-IQ513-0025 HAGATNA, Guam (May 17th, 2018) Construction Electrician Constructionman Jaidy Javier Luna, left, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, poses for a photo with United States District Court of Guam Magistrate Judge, the Honorable Joaquin V.E. Manibusan Jr. following the completion of her United States citizenship ceremony. 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 Electrician 3rd Class Binh Le)
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180517-N-IQ513-0025 HAGATNA, Guam (May 17th, 2018) Construction Electrician Constructionman Jaidy Javier Luna, left, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, poses for a photo with United States District Court of Guam Magistrate Judge, the Honorable Joaquin V.E. Manibusan Jr. following the completion of her United States citizenship ceremony. 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 Electrician 3rd Class Binh Le)
Photo By: Lt.j.g. William Mitchell
VIRIN: 180517-N-IQ513-0025
Construction Electrician Constructionman Jaidy Javier Luna, left, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment Guam, poses for a photo with United States District Court of Guam Magistrate Judge, the Honorable Joaquin V.E. Manibusan Jr. following the completion of her United States citizenship ceremony, May 17. (Photo by CE3 Binh Le)  

Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines

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U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors stand in formation for an awards ceremony as part of the dedication ceremony at Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018, during Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
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U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors stand in formation for an awards ceremony as part of the dedication ceremony at Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018, during Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kryzenti
VIRIN: 180518-N-BV658-1011
U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors (Seabees)stand in formation for an awards ceremony as part of the dedication ceremony at Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018, during Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (Photo by MC3 Kryzentia Richards)   [caption id="attachment_16590" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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School teachers from Luga Elementary School preform a dance during the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan at May 18, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
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School teachers from Luga Elementary School preform a dance during the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan at May 18, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kryzenti
VIRIN: 180518-N-BV658-1204
School teachers from Luga Elementary School preform a dance during the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan at May 18, 2018. (Photo by MC3 Kryzentia Richards)   [caption id="attachment_16591" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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U.S. and Philippine service members along with members of the local community display a ceremonial key as part of the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018, during Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
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U.S. and Philippine service members along with members of the local community display a ceremonial key as part of the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018, during Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kryzenti
VIRIN: 180518-N-BV658-1284
U.S. and Philippine service members along with members of the local community display a ceremonial key as part of the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018. (Photo by MC3 Kryzentia Richards)   [caption id="attachment_16592" align="alignnone" width="618"]
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U.S. Navy Builder 1st Class Fabian Flores, right, attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, and members of the community of Santa Teresita cut the ribbon as part of the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018, during Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
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U.S. Navy Builder 1st Class Fabian Flores, right, attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, and members of the community of Santa Teresita cut the ribbon as part of the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018, during Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards)
Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kryzenti
VIRIN: 180518-N-BV658-1325
U.S. Navy Builder 1st Class Fabian Flores, right, attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, and members of the community of Santa Teresita cut the ribbon as part of the dedication ceremony for Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 18, 2018. (Photo by MC3 Kryzentia Richards)