U.S. Marines with the Hershel “Woody” Williams (HWW) Marine Detachment, and Sailors with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, pose for a photo in front of a constructed boat storage facility in Accra, Ghana, in July 2024.

Sept. 25, 2024

U.S. Marines and Navy Seabees Collaborate on Engineering Civic Action Program Projects in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana — In a remarkable demonstration of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps integration and commitment to humanitarian aid, Commander David Duprey, chaplain with Task Force 61/2, visited Accra, Ghana, from July 27-30, 2024. The purpose of his visit was to observe and support the ongoing efforts of Marines from the Hershel Woody Williams (HWW) Marine Detachment (MARDET) Engineer Platoon, who have been working alongside Navy Seabees to make significant contributions to the local community and enhance the operational capabilities at Ghana’s Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC).

Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 (NMCB 133), participate in a community outreach event as part of the Navy's Sailor 360 program in Gulfport, Mississippi, August 23, 2024.

Aug. 26, 2024

NMCB 133 Gives Back

Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 conducted their “Dominating the Coast” community relations event as part of the Navy’s Sailor 360 program August 23, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Construction Electrician 2nd Class Rachelle McIntyre assigned to Public Works Department Souda Bay, Greece gets assistance on prepping for a 3D print job during a Community Relations project April 20, 2024. This COMREL empowered Seabees to practice 3D printing methods at the Transformable Intelligent Environments Lab at the School of Architecture and Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Greece, interact with the participants, and gain insight into the transformative potential of this technology. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Nicholas S. Tenorio)

July 9, 2024

Souda Bay Seabees Learn 3D Printing Skills, Give Back to Community During COMREL

CHANIA, Greece — Seabees from Public Works Department Souda Bay, Greece, volunteered to participate in a community relation project, with Tech4Disabilities, April 20-21, 2024, at the Transformable Intelligent Environments Lab (TUC TIE Lab) at the School of Architecture and Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Greece.