Japanese Couldn't Believe Seabees Built 6,000 Foot Airstrips In Just 20 Days Explore how ⚔️ the unbreakable spirit and engineering genius of the U.S. Navy Seabees reshaped the Pacific War. During World War II, these American construction battalions built 6,000-foot airstrips in as little as 20 days, astonishing Japanese commanders who believed such feats impossible. From the battered runways of Guadalcanal to the massive B-29 bases on Tinian and the vast military complexes of Okinawa, Seabees tr

U.S. Navy Seabees help put the "labor" in Labor Day. Check out how NMCB One has been helping the Wayuu people of Colombia, by building a new school, part of the Southern Partnership Station effort. “We don’t just build buildings and water wells...We provide hope; hope for people that are in need." Cmdr. Michael Meno, commanding officer, NMCB 1 https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=110757&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=100000878171592 | U.S. Navy

(pt3) Seabees practice how they play. Field Traning Exercises (FTX) are where they hone the valuable skills they will need in combat and combat support. #Seabees #NavySeabee #USNavy | All Hands Magazine