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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on September 8, 2013 at 10:16am

NMCB 3 Seabees Visit Shipboard 'Steelworkers'...

Story Number: NNS130905-02Release Date: 9/5/2013 7:21:00 AM
By Builder Constructionman Laine Pulfer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Public Affairs

OKINAWA, Japan (NNS) -- Roughly 20 Seabee steelworkers from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 met the "Steelworkers" of USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a tour aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Sept. 4.

According to tour guide Fire Controlman 1st Class Travis Boatwright the visit provided an opportunity for Seabees to see the dynamics of shipboard life and pay homage to DDG 63's namesake.

"It was great to be able to show some actual steelworkers the ship," said Boatwright. "It's an amazing crew that does its best to live up to the Seabee steelworker name."

For the Seabees, seeing coffin lockers, tunneling through scuttles and water-tight doors provided a classic Navy experience for a group more accustomed to jungle warfare, desert patrols and Marine Corps-guided combat training.

"The junior warfighters who have never seen a ship were blown away by the customs, tight living conditions and the basic compactness of shipboard life," said Steelworker 1st Class Avery Thomas. "It gave them some true appreciation for their chosen career path and a rare chance to identify with a side of the Navy they may never fully experience."

Stethem is part of Destroyer Squadron 15, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

One of the first battalions commissioned during World War II, NMCB 3's legacy stands strong in its ability to build and fight anywhere in the world as either a full battalion or as a group of autonomous detachments, simultaneously completing critical engineering and construction missions.

For this deployment, NMCB 3 has split into 9 details to perform critical construction projects in remote island areas such as Timor-Leste, Tonga, Cambodia and the Philippines. The teams will also conduct operations in Atsugi, Yokosuka and Okinawa, Japan; Chinhae, Republic of Korea and China Lake, Calif.

The Naval Construction Force is a vital component of the U.S. Maritime Strategy. They provide deployable battalions capable of providing disaster preparation and recovery support, humanitarian assistance and combat operations support.

NMCB 3 provides combatant commanders and Navy component commanders with combat-ready warfighters capable of general engineering, construction and limited combat engineering across the full range of military operations.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on September 1, 2013 at 5:33pm

Jerry Smith, of Durham, one of the original Navy Seabees from World War II, right, admires an American flag he was presented during his 100th birthday celebration at the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday Aug. 27, 2013. Smith was born Aug. 27, 1913 and enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He was a member of the First Naval Construction Battalion, which later received the Seabee nickname.

THE NEWS & OBSERVER, CHUCK LIDDY — AP Photo

Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/08/27/3140135/original-navy-seabee...

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 28, 2013 at 10:18pm

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on right now: http://seabeemagazine.navylive.dodlive.mil/2013/05/03/seabee-rescue...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 28, 2013 at 4:28pm

Mobile Applications Now Available for 'Seabee Online'...

Story Number: NNS130626-18Release Date: 6/26/2013 9:39:00 PM
By Don Rochon, Naval Facilities Engineering Command

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) announced June 26 the release of mobile applications for the "Seabee Online" website that will work on the Apple iPhone and Android operating systems.

"Seabee Mobile" will work on most smart phones and tablets, and will provide an enhanced communications experience for Seabees, their families, veterans, and the public. "Seabee Online" (http://seabeemagazine.navylive.dodlive.mil/) is the official online magazine of the Seabees.

"My hope is that all Seabees around the world will use the mobile app as a new resource for their professional advancement, as well as a source for current Seabee news and information," said Seabee Force Master Chief (SCW) Douglas R. Dickey.

As technology and its reach continue to expand, information available quickly at a Seabee's fingertip has become an essential communication tool in today's high-tech working environment. No longer do Seabees need to be at a computer to view the "Seabee Online" website. Seabees, families, friends and veterans can now access all the latest features and articles found on the website through any mobile device.

According to "Seabee Online" Editor Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Chris Thien, "Seabee Mobile" will provide dynamic coverage of Seabee contributions to Navy and Marine Corps warfighters around the world. Using vibrant imagery, interactive links and video, "Seabee Mobile" will showcase the Navy's Builder-Fighter like never before.

In addition to showcasing Seabees in action around the world, "Seabee Mobile" includes reunion information for Seabee veterans, heritage information from the Seabee Museum, and homefront articles written by Navy wife and blogger Lisa Smith Molinari.

"Seabees are very good at building bridges in the field; now they will be building virtual bridges to the future," said Dickey.

The new mobile apps are available free of charge for downloading directly to your smart phone or tablet. Just search for "Seabee Mobile" in your corresponding device's app store.

"Seabee Mobile" - dig it.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on April 7, 2013 at 5:52pm

Comment by Brian S Schrand on February 7, 2013 at 9:19pm

I found the answer to my question that I posted earlier and thought that it would be good to post the answer. So, any other Seabee parents that might have one of thier sailors going into the same program here's the details. After A school my son will be going onto Gulfport MS then to a Naval Special Warfare Combat Service Support Team (CSST).  One CSST is assigned to each Naval Special Warfare Group to provide full-spectrum logistic support for SEAL Teams, Special Boat Units, NSW Task Groups/Task Units and/or
special mission units. Basically they'll provide logistics and construction of Forward Operating Bases for the Spec Ops groups.

Comment by Steve Hilty on January 31, 2013 at 6:53am

It could be the Riverine Forces or the Navy Expeditionary Forces. Just a guess. Your son should have the info in the letter he recieved of who is interested in him. Good luck.

 

Comment by Brian S Schrand on January 30, 2013 at 3:42pm

 

Hello, I'm new to the Navy Dad's website and have a question for everyone. My son is currently at Ft. Leonard Wood MO attending EO "A" school. He's due to graduate on March 15th. During his swim test at boot camp the instructors noticed that he was very good swimmer and asked him to come back and take the second class swim test. He passed the second class test and was asked if he would be interested in special warfare. He elected to continue with his EO school. During his second week at EO school he said that he was called into his petty officers office and given a letter that offered him some type of position that after he graduates will support the special warfare community. This had something to do with how well he did on his swim test. Can anyone tell me what type of job this might be and the details surrounding it? I was a fleet sailor 27 years ago and I don’t know what he is talking about. Thank you

Comment by Beau Bridges on December 19, 2012 at 10:06am

Anne, good to hear you are enjoying your new company.  My son graduates from A-School today and is coming home for 2 weeks.  He'll go back to Gulf Port for ECS then his orders are to go to Little Creek, Virginia Beach.  He will be part of the Amphibious Contruction Battalion 2.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on December 19, 2012 at 1:20am

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