NAVY SEABEES

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Comment by steve on March 26, 2009 at 2:25pm

Here is another site that i found a time back that some of you parents might like to check out.The only worthless info. is that which we don't take the time to read.http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/seabee.htm
Steve!!!!

It's not a sin to get knocked down;It's a sin to stay down
"Master Chief Boatswains Mate Carl Brashear"

Comment by steve on March 25, 2009 at 12:39am

For those of you that are interested in what some of the Naval Seabees are doing around the world,here are a couple of sites that you can visit. I think it can give an idea what our sailors will be dealing with in their daily lives for a while. Hope you enjoy!
Steve !!!
http://www.mnfwest.usmc.mil/MNF/mnfw_public.nsf/unitSites/22NCR

Comment by steve on March 23, 2009 at 3:55pm

congrats.Lori to you and your son.May he have a great career in the Navy,and have some fun along the way!
Steve !!!!!

Comment by Lori on March 23, 2009 at 3:36pm

My son just graduated A school last week as an honor grad. I'm so proud of him. Just wanted to share that with you guys. You got another great sailor! I hope he will go far with the Seabees. He's very excited about getting started. So are we. Well have a great day guys!

Comment by Laurie on March 14, 2009 at 4:53am

The reason my son decided to join the Seabees was because of his Grandfather. He was among those that help build the floating docks in Normandy during WWII. He was very proud of his Grandfather and wanted to be like him. Thanks for the great info.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 13, 2009 at 10:51pm

more Seabee press:

Seabees' "Can Do" Going Strong After 67 Years
Story Number: NNS090313-19
Release Date: 3/13/2009 7:21:00 PM


By Ensign Michael A. Warren, U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, and Catherine Cruz Norton, U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas Public Affairs

SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- The U.S. Naval Construction Force (NCF) shares a proud past with the island of Guam and the region through its contributions to mission readiness in the areas of construction and reconstruction of vital facilities and infrastructure.

It was in 1941 when Rear Adm. Ben Moreell, chief of the Navy's Bureau of Yards and Docks, recommended establishing naval construction battalions to provide a force capable of defensive military operations as well as construction.

The first units were recruited from the civilian construction trades and deployed to Pacific and Atlantic fronts in support of the nation's warfighting efforts in World War II. From building airstrips and roads to hospitals and homes, the Seabees were credited for constructing all of the essentials for forward-base facilities, and playing a significant role in the success of the World War II and other conflicts that followed.

"World War II signalled the Seabee's entry into the Pacific theater," said Ensign Michael Warren, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40. "Thousands of Seabees were instrumental in paving the way for warfighters."

In 1944, during a three week battle for Guam, the Seabees participated by unloading ships and performing vital construction jobs directed at eventually turning the island into the advanced headquarters for the United States Pacific Fleet, an air base for Japan-bound B-29s, and a huge center of war supply, according to the official NCF Web site.

The invasion of Tinian called for yet another exhibition of Seabee ingenuity. Because its narrow beaches were covered with low coral cliffs, Seabees devised and operated special movable ramps which made the landings possible. Once ashore, and even as the battle raged, their bulldozers accomplished feats of construction on the damaged and unfinished Japanese airfield.

More than six decades later, the Seabees continue build on their proud heritage. Today there are 16,336 Seabees in the NCF providing central command support with multiple Seabee regiments and battalions providing contingency operations throughout Iraq, Afghanistan Kuwait, and Bahrain in direct support of Marine Expeditionary Force – Forward, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan, and various special operations force efforts. Projects include construction of base camps and forward operating bases; road, airfield and bridge repairs; building renovations; and electrical and force protection upgrades. Task-organized units of various sizes provided force protection and mission support projects such as hardened dining facilities, Southwest Asia huts, and tension fabric structures at established camps and expeditionary forward operation bases (FOBs).

Battalions also continued to run convoy security teams through the dangerous streets of Iraq, ensuring that supplies are safely and successfully transported to all camps and FOBs in Iraq.

Convoy teams traveled more than 197,000 miles in 2008. Continued emphasis will be to construct camps and bases throughout Afghanistan and facilities for Iraqi Security Forces proved the value of Seabees operating in austere, dangerous environments.

"With our motto "Construimus, Batuimus" or "We Build, We Fight" the Seabees have been alongside fellow Navy and Marine Corps units in every major conflict the U.S. has been involved in since World War II," said Warren. "Equipped with a "Can Do" attitude, our Seabees are accomplishing every construction task that is asked of us."

For more news from U.S. Naval Forces, Marianas, visit www.navy.mil/local/guam/.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 6, 2009 at 6:27pm

another interesting Seabee article:

Navy Seabee Recognized with DoD African American History Award
Story Number: NNS090305-13
Release Date: 3/5/2009 9:24:00 PM


From Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center Public Affairs

NORMAL, Ala. (NNS) -- A master chief from Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center (NFELC) received the Department of Defense (DoD) African American History Month Recognition Award at a ceremony at Alabama A&M University Feb. 25.

Master Chief Utilities Constructionman (SCW/FMF) Delbert Terrell is a prime power specialist with the NFELC Mobile Utilities Support Equipment division. Terrell earned this prestigious award for his leadership and accomplishments during a seven-month deployment to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa from April to October 2008.

"This award is a culmination of my troops, fellow chiefs and senior leadership taking care of me and of course my family for being so supportive," said Terrell. "I simply try to stay positive, focused and committed to giving 115 percent to them and the Navy."

Through Terrell's leadership and management a 17 megawatt power plant; 600,000 gallon water production facility; and 200,000 gallon per day waste water treatment plant were constructed and brought online to service more than 2,400 personnel at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonier.

"The award honors service men and women who have supported the global war on terrorism, demonstrating
"role model" qualities and the Navy Core Values. I cannot think of anyone who better personifies these qualities than Master Chief Terrell," said Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Dapp, NFELC operations and plans officer.

The Department of Defense award is presented to one active and one Reserve African American service member from each military service who has made a significant contribution to the war on terrorism in the past year.

"I felt honored going to Alabama A&M to receive this award. It was a great experience and opportunity to represent the Navy, Seabees and my command," said Terrell.

"Most importantly, the audience was filled with young adults - future military service members - and to be an example for them to see that they can achieve success in the military with hard work was a motivating and humbling experience."

Terrell, who is currently attending the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, R.I., will report to his new assignment in April as command master chief, Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme, Calif.

Comment by steve on March 2, 2009 at 10:39pm

ok laurie,thanks. That explains that there were very special circumstances. Appreciate the comeback. I learn a little more each day! Hope all is well now.take care.
Steve !!!!!!

Comment by Laurie on March 2, 2009 at 3:32pm

Sreve, I am not sure about opting out of PIR for repeats, but we did have special circumstances. Mike had to come home the last week of training, his wife went into a diabetic coma and the Drs wanted him here. We did not think she was going to make it. But she did pull through and he went back for one more week. The guys from his division graduated while he was home. He had gone all the way through with the guys from 249 and did not want to PIR with another group. So they let him skip the PIR ceremony.

Comment by steve on March 2, 2009 at 8:03am

Welcome back laurie, Glad to hear your boys are doing good. Sounds like you had a good time with the your boy being around. Thanks also for the little tidbit about not having to go thru PIR.Iis that an option for repeats or just those with certain circumstances? Take care.
Steve !!!!

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