Focus on

On the Cover

FOUR

EO2 Keiter is operating an Excava-

tor digging a footer for a construc-
tion Tatical Operations Center
(TOC).
Cover by ENS Martinez

The typical view outside the wire at Kandahar Air Field

in Afghanistan.
Commanding Officer
CDR Dean VanderLey
Volume 10, Issue 1 (February, 2010) CEC, USN
Contents Executive Officer
Commanding Officer 3
Executive Officer 4 LCDR Kent Hendricks
Command Master Chief 5 CEC, USN
Chaplain’s Corner 6
Alfa Company 7 Command Master Chief
Bravo Company 8 CMDCM (SCW)
Charlie Company 9
Headquarters Company 10
Austin Leedom
Focus on FOUR is U.S. Naval
Sailor in the Spotlight 26 Mobile Construction Battalion Public Affairs Officer
FOUR’s official familygram, printed Lt. Jeremy Patelzick
with appropriated funds in accor-
dance with NPPRP-35. Opinions ex-
pressed are not necessarily those of
Assistant Public Affairs Officer
the Department of Defense, Depart-
ment of the Navy or the Command- ISC (SW) Brian Stanley
ing Officer of NMCB FOUR.
Comments and correspondence are
encouraged and may be addressed
to: Editor, Focus on FOUR, NMCB
FOUR PAO, Unit 25284, FPO AP
96601-4941.

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 FOUR Friends and Family,

NMCB FOUR is now on the ground in Afghanistan,

fanning out to our various deployment locations around the
country. Afghanistan is not the garden spot of the world, but
the Seabees of NMCB FOUR have adapted and are doing
well. With 30,000 troops on their way, Seabees are in high
demand to “build the battlefield” to prepare for their arrival.
Getting material and equipment is very challenging in
Commanding Officer

Afghanistan, but as always, your NMCB FOUR Seabees are

working through the challenges to get the job done.
We are in the process of pushing to our new
destinations. The site of our future home is still an open
desert so we have some work to do. There may be times
in the coming months when your Seabee is not able to
CDR Dean VanderLey

communicate with you as much as he or she would like.

Don’t worry, your Seabee still loves you; it’s just that
communications are sometimes limited when building a new
camp. Things will get better!

Your Ferocious FOUR Seabees will miss you very much while we are gone, but also look
forward to executing the important missions for which we have trained. During our deployment,
please take advantage of the great support available from our outstanding NMCB FOUR Homeport
Liaison Chief, the superb Ombudsmen, and the incredible Friends of Four Support Group, just a
few of the many individuals and groups standing by to help. Additionally, the extended Naval Base
Ventura County family as well as many other services throughout the local community are dedicated
to helping its military families. Thanks again to everyone for your service by supporting your
NMCB FOUR loved ones.

God Bless,

CDR Dean VanderLey

Commanding Officer, NMCB FOUR

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 Friends and Families of FOUR,

Greetings from Kandahar, Afghanistan! The

deployment is much different than our original Okinawa
planned adventure. We seen some snow in January and the
mornings are quite chilly, but temperatures will undoubtedly
be quite hot as summer approaches in this dusty desert land.
Our team is doing great things all over both northern
and southern Afghanistan. We arrived without a full
complement of tools or equipment, but remarkably have
completed some significant construction accomplishments
Executive Officer

in our short time in country. You can be proud of the hard

work and dedication of your Seabees. We have pushed
north a larger and larger concentration of the Battalion as we
continue to build our own Seabee camp and expand bases
for incoming Army units. Additionally, much planning
LCDR Kent Hendricks

and site prep is underway to expand and build Forward

Operating Bases for Army units throughout northern
Afghanistan. Many of our Seabees have been operating far forward at undeveloped Det sites.
Finally we have been fortunate to be able to augment and support both NMCB TWENTY TWO
and NMCB SEVENTY FOUR in completing their project work at Kandahar and other Det sites.
Mail has been streaming in and your Seabees are very appreciative for the care packages
and news from home, so keep it coming. Phone and computer access has been fairly good;
hopefully everyone continues to be able to call home and email frequently. Thanks for all you do;
your support, sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance is crucial to our continued success! Thanks
for the support from everyone back home! God bless you.

LCDR Kent Hendricks

NMCB FOUR
EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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 Friends and Family of FOUR,

The Battalion has safely arrived and has already

made a significant impact in the support of the combined
U.S. and NATO fighting forces here in Afghanistan. Due
to the surge of U.S. forces our skills are desperately needed
Command Master Chief
throughout the country. Our ability to rapidly construct
in remote locations and our ability to task organize the
Battalion into smaller detachments has again proven why
the SEABEES are the engineering force of choice.
Our families, friends and the beautiful California
weather have thoughtfully been missed. The weather is a
CMDCM (SCW) Austin Leedom

lot different from what many of us are accustomed to, the

sunny days and mild nights of southern California have
been replaced with rain and snow similar to the winters in
our Midwestern states. We have been issued cold weather
gear that is layered and comfortable which enables us to
continue to complete our assigned projects without delay.
Communication is difficult, many of the locations we
are developing are remote and austere. With time we will improve the infrastructure and email
and phone services will be more readily available. Be patient and know that even though your
Seabee may not be able to always communicate with you, you are always in his or her thoughts
and prayers.
Our more seasoned Seabees have been deployed numerous times, for some this is their
first deployment. The training and preparation that is built into our homeport training cycle has
prepared us to be successful in all environments. Even though we had a deployment location shift,
our homeport training is always based on safely providing the highest quality construction under
any conditions. We are not merely building and expanding Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) we
are building the future leaders for our great Navy. Our young Seabees are learning and preparing
themselves for future leadership positions. Our officers, chiefs and petty officers are consistently
perfecting their leadership and management skills which will enable them to continue providing
the highest quality leadership throughout our Navy.
For us deployed, time moves rapidly due to our demanding work schedules. For those
at home, get involved in our Family Readiness Group (FRG), support each other and with
anticipation, time will also move rapidly for you as well. OOH-RAH

Sincerely,

Austin Leedom
Command Master Chief, NMCB FOUR

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 Friends and Family of FOUR,

Our travel to Afghanistan was met with surprises that came in

the form of snowflakes and moon dust. It seems that getting
the Battalion ready for deployment was not just about all the
specialized training for Afghanistan, but how to deal with cold
and snowy weather as well. But that was only part of the trip
that awaited us. The constant travel that went on for four days
was also a surprise; before we finally arrived to find dusty
conditions that they call moon dust. The Fabulous Four is
excited about getting to work and is already doing some great
Chaplain’s Corner

work on projects. The Religious Ministry Team (RMT) is

awaiting a surprise that a church in Virginia is sending soon.
These little surprises will make your Seabee smile and provide
a little something extra they don’t expect (well they do sort of
expect them, because they were very popular during FTX). The
RMT also suggests that if you want to surprise your Seabee,
don’t forget to let them know that you are proud of them by sending them some good old fashioned
snail mail. It is personalized and shows how much you care about your spouse, friend or family
member. The snail mail will reach us when computer connectivity may become limited. So stay in
LT Catherine Pace

touch with your favourite Seabee by sending them a note or card that states your love and devotion,
and let them know what is going on back home. The RMT is going to provide Chapel Services
on Saturday night and post hours for a place to take a time out. Keep in mind the United Through
Reading (UTR) program is already up and running. That means that if you want to surprise your
spouse or family member and your children, send your Seabee that favorite children’s story, so
they can read the book while being video taped and then your Seabee will send the DVD and the
book back to you. That way everyone gets a surprise! HOORAH Fabulous FOUR support team.
Blessings to all!

Chaplain Catherine Pace

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KAF, Afghanistan On the Road Again

ALFA Dawgs chowin’ down.

Upon their arrival to Kandahar Air Field (KAF), ALFA Company attended numerous
in-country trainings and briefs. True to their “Can Do” spirit, the ALFA dogs were hungry for
tasking. Small groups flew to Forward Operating Bases (FOB), expanding camps, in anticipation
of arriving forces. Throughout Afghanistan, NMCB FOURs ALFA company troops are
Alfa Company

establishing themselves as the driving force behind the Seabees contributions to contingency
construction. While waiting for their ticket forward, the remaining members of ALFA Company
seamlessly merged with NMCB TWENTY-TWO in their daily operations, providing relief to the
overwhelming workload in the shops and on projects. Their ability to work hand-in-hand has
increased operational efficiency camp-wide. Everyone, from Constructionman Recruits to the
most seasoned Chief Petty Officers, is giving their best effort to ensure that the high standards
and reputation of FOUR are achieved and maintained. An elite team of mechanics and equipment
operators, led by CMC (SCW) Nathan Chun, were tasked with the organization of KAF’s SSA
yard. Their hard work and diligence provided other FOBs and projects the much needed supplies
and facilities required to have a successful mission. Meanwhile, CMC (SCW) Ron Balmaceda has
excelled in his duties overseeing operations in the shop, always attentive to the training needs of his
less experienced mechanics.
Despite the demanding operational tempo, Seabees from ALFA always finds the R&R they
need. Recently, the members of NMCB FOUR and NMCB TWENTY-TWO came together and
had a half-day of relaxation and fun. NMCB TWENTY-TWO hosted a command-wide barbeque
for the Seabees deployed to KAF. For just a moment, personnel from both Battalions were able to
relax and socialize. At the end of the day, when the grill smoke cleared, it was apparent that despite
the many differences these Seabees had, there was always a commonality of the “Can Do” attitude
amongst deployed Seabees that forges strong bonds.

By: CM3 Foley

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 “Can Do” Spirit of Bravo Company

Kandahar Air Field (KAF), Afghanistan – The Seabees from NMCB FOUR’s Bravo
Company have come a long way in the last few months. Since the December Warning Order
came down from higher, their focus has shifted from places like Okinawa, South Korea, Diego
Garcia, and various other Pacific Command (PACOM) deployment sites, to locations throughout
Afghanistan. In response to this change of direction, they’ll be supporting the presidentially
directed 30,000 troop surge and Operation Enduring Freedom II.
Coming off an outstanding training cycle in homeport, these Seabees were extremely well
prepared to execute any tasking, including being prepared for the unexpected. As the ready Seabee
Battalion in PACOM, they all knew that they were going to be an integral part of the OPLAN the
KAF, Afghanistan

US military would use in the event of an escalation between North and South Korea. They now
will pave the way in Afghanistan, setting up Initial Operating Capabilities for thousands of service
members from various countries. From the standpoint of stepping up, not much has changed;
NMCB FOUR has once again proven to be the go-to Battalion.
Unlike most deployments, Bravo Company is not turning over their operations with
another Battalion. As a result of fulfilling a new requirement with very limited time to plan, these
Seabees had to start from scratch on most every process and procedure, as they get started in the
new environment. Admirably, they hit the ground running, setting up supply lines, forming task
Bravo Company

tailored project crews, and began putting work in the ground within days of arrival. BUCN Pinard
states “I thought I was going to Okinawa. When I found out we were going to Afghanistan, I had
mixed feelings. I was nervous during the last two days in homeport. This is my first deployment
and also in a combat zone. Anyway, I needed to save money and I will not hesitate to come back
here.”
Bravo Company is currently running 24 hour operations constructing four 32’x60’ Tactical
Operations Centers (TOC)s, in support of increased Army operations at KAF. Additionally, Bravo
is supporting NMCB 22, and the 809th Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron, the Air Force equivalent
of a construction Battalion. Interoperability is the goal in these endeavors, and will continue to be
more important as Bravo Company and the rest of the Battalion move to other parts of the country
to expand existing Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in support of new Army units moving in as
part of the surge. According to BUCN Selby, “I worked as a carpenter before I joined the Seabees.
I have little experience in but I look forward to building the two-story ATOC at the 30th NCR.”
Learning to expect the unexpected, the Seabees from Bravo Company are ready for
anything. As the deployment unfolds, there will be many new endeavors and plenty of tasks to
keep them busy. Motivated, and dedicated, they’ll shine on through each and every challenge.
By: LT Cali

BUCN McLeod and BU3 Wesoloski make the final BUCN Quick and BU3 Hampton prefabricating walls
adjustments to the footer excavation st the JSCA TOC and trusses for TOC while BU2 Barnes inspects the
project material
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 NMCB FOUR Improves the safety in the Regimental
Building

KAF, Afghanistan

Seabees doing safety checks and fixing an

electrical unit at the 30th NCR
Charlie Company

NMCB FOUR, Charlie Company, has undertaken a project at 30th NCR/ 22nd NCR
building 522, to imporve the overall electrical safety of this structure. The project began with
a crew of two Seabees, CE2 (SCW) Gomez and CE3 (SCW) Fridhaim. They planned and
estimated the project duration, recourses and established the safety and the quality control plan.
The crew was later expanded to seven Seabees to complete the project in a shorter period of time
The ultimate goal of this project is to correct electrical deficiencies in building 522
per the standards of National Electric Code, in order to add the building to the density list and
allow the civilian contractors to perform routine maintenance. According to CEC (SCW/FMF)
Senores, this project would cost approximately $1.5 million if it was contracted out to a civilian
company. Thus, assigning this project to NMCB FOUR, results in a 1.5 million cost savings to
the government.
The project began on 26JAN2010 and is due to be completed on 4MAR2010. However,
with the unplanned crew expansion it may be completed earlier than expected, perhaps even
before the end of February, pending materials availability. The crew initially worked the porjects
during the daylight hours, but was later assigned nightshifts in order to minimize the impact on
the 30 NCR/22 NCR daily operations.
The crew is highly motivated to perform this job to the highest standards that are
established by the NCF and the USN, while adhering to the NMCB FOUR commander’s
expectations, which are nothing less than excellent.

By: CE3 (SCW) Fridhaim

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 Headquarters Company Hits the Ground Running

KAF, Afghanistan

LSC Pacete, LS1 Javier, and LS1 Camerena Supply Department sorting mail after it has

working Supply and Logistics arrived in Afghanistan


Headquarters Company

As the primary support force of NMCB FOUR, Headquarters Company is the glue of the
Battalion. With a variety of rates, including both fleet rates and Seabee rates, the departments
which make up Headquarters Company, led by Ensign Kristina Allen and Chief Hospital
Corpsman James Oglesby, provide a wide range of services to ensure the Battalion is ready for any
contingency and can fulfill any mission .
The Administrative Department has been highly successful since arriving in Kandahar Air
Field (KAF), Afghanistan. Immediately upon hitting the deck, Chief Yeoman Bryan Davis and
Yeoman 1st Class Robert Nogales began working closely with an outstanding Seabee crew to bring
an empty building up to a fully operational Administrative, Supply, and Command Operations
Center. “The Admin office is now up and running at full speed providing complete support for
the entire Battalion 24 hours a day,” stated YNC Davis. The Command Career Counselor, Navy
Counselor 1st Class Sandra Sanchez, has been a busy Bee helping 12 shipmates reenlist and “Stay
Navy” in less than 30 days. The Intel Department has been striving to keep up our situational
awareness by providing daily intel briefs to NMCB FOUR personnel. Intelligence Specialist 2nd
Class Clayton Hess, leading the intel charge in KAF, explains that he “supports operations by
monitoring and analyzing intelligence sources to provide force protection information for KAF as
well as all of the Det sites.”
The Engineering Aids and Quality Control personnel of the Operations Department were
among the first personnel who pushed north from KAF to Camp Spann. They have been extremely
busy surveying project sites and planning future operations throughout Afghanistan. Thanks to
their hard work, NMCB FOUR is already having a very busy deployment with many projects
kicking-off. Despite the seemingly impossible logistical situation in Afghanistan, the Supply
Department has been extremely busy acquiring office supplies, cell phones, non-tactical vehicles,
berthing, and food for the Battalion. However, the Supply Department’s biggest challenge so far
has been acquiring construction materials to support Battalion projects throughout the country. The
Material Liaison Office, led by Chief Builder John Steen, is constantly striving to coordinate the
timely acquisition and transportation of materials to keep the hammers swinging.
The Communications Department, according to Electronics Technician 3rd Class Carpenter
in KAF, “has been working side by side with the Army to install a complete network infrastructure
for NMCB FOUR spaces, including three printers, one digital sender, 18 NIPR and SIPR
computers, and four VOSIP phones.” Additionally, the Comms Department has successfully
created over 120 email accounts providing effective communication for the Battalion across
Afghanistan. Information Systems Technician 1st Class Kelly Seay is leading the communications
effort up north and working hard to ensure that all communications assets are up and running as
soon as possible.
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KAF, Afghanistan

HM1 Juarez, HM2 Morales, HM3 Dotson, and HM2

Headquarters Company

Demos instruct on the use of the new IFAC

As soon as flights of NMCB FOUR personnel landed in KAF, the service members were
attending a variety of training classes thanks to efforts of Steelworker 1st Class Eugene Burston
of the Training Department. Some of the classes included the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected
(MRAP) vehicle roll-over simulator, M-4 and M-16 BZO, counter-IED training, counter-insurgency
training, Contracting Officer Representative training, and combat security element techniques,
tactics, and procedures training. All of the classes were very good training and will be extremely
useful during this deployment.
The Medical Department, led by LT Yogi Patel and Chief Hospital Corpsman James
Oglesby, has been diligently working to keep the entire Battalion healthy and in full working
condition. According to LT Patel, “immediately after arriving, the corpsmen established a
Battalion Aid Station and began providing Sick Call six days a week. Training has also been a top
priority with the corpsmen teaching mass casualty, Individual First Aid Kit, and 4-day Combat Life
Saver classes for NMCB FOUR as well as other units.” The sound of dental drills can already be
heard in KAF thanks to the Battalion dentist, LT Jeremy Patelzick, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class
Eady, who are already providing dental services out of the Army Dental Office.
In spite the limited assets and difficult working conditions in Afghanistan, NMCB FOUR’s
Headquarters Company has pulled together and proven we live by the Seabee motto “Can Do.” We
look forward to an outstanding deployment and continuously supporting our builders and fighters
throughout Afghanistan. Until we come home to reunite with family and friends, we will strive to
stay safe and appreciate all of your support.

By: ENS Allen

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 Water Well Prepares for Emminent Tasking

The 17 Seabees of NMCB FOURs water well team recently arrived at Kandahar Airfield
(KAF), Afghanistan along with the rest of the Battalion. With thirty some thousand troops due to
soon arrive in Afghanistan as part of the surge, fresh water supplies are right at the top of the list
of required necessities that must be in place by the time the Army troops arrive. Drilling wells to
provide that water is what this detachment does best.
However, from the time a a new well requirement is identified until the drilling actually
begins there is a lot of leg work that has to be completed. “It’s hard work, and it ain’t glamorous,
but we know that in the long run it’s all going to pay off. We understand that the time we spend
KAF, Afghanistan

prepping will only improve our final product,” says EO2 (SCW) Michael Ivey.
Once all logistical requirements are met, the water well detachment will push to northern
Afghanistan. Most of the troops are looking forward to leaving KAF and getting on with the
mission. The sentiment CE3 Rodriguez expresses is typical. “Am I looking forward to getting
out of Kandahar? You bet I am! I’m ready to actually drill and get my hands dirty!”
Getting all the civil engineer support equipment (CESE), tools, and consumables required
to drill is no small task. CESE and tools are a valuable commodity, and the water well team are
not alone competing for these resources. Says Steel Worker Chief (SCW) Michael Ramey, the
detachment’s AOIC, “There just aren’t many CESE assets in theater right now, and sending what
we do need and don’t have from half way around the world takes a lot of time, and once it get’s
here, it’s a fight to say your mission has priority. Luckily, we’ve managed to scrounge everything
Water Well

we need to start. Now we just have to get it all moved up north to where we’re drilling!”
After moving from KAF, the water well team will be drilling wells at three or more
forward operating bases (FOBs) spread across northern Afghanistan. Getting these wells created
and producing fresh water is a high priority for all coalition forces in Afghanistan, but the
Seabees of NMCB FOURs water well detachment are more than ready to tackle the task.

By: LTJG Fulton

CM3 Skupny relaxes on a pile of hoses on a CM2 Stewart repairs a split brake airline on
break from inventorying job boxes. the waterwell rig.
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 Det RC-North Leading the Engineering Efforts in Northern
Afghanistan

Seabees from NMCB FOUR have been given an excellent opportunity to cement their
legacy in the history books as the engineering unit of choice and the first US engineering unit to
support Regional Command – North (RC North). On 07 January, the first wave of Seabees began
flying into Kandahar, Afghanistan to participate in 4 days of training to include Counter-Improvised
Explosive Device, MRAP Egress, Rules of Engagement, Escalation of Force, and battle zeroing
their M-16 / M-4s. After the completion of the required in-theater training, over 190 Seabees
boarded planes and pushed north to the Mazar-e-Sharif area to create detachments at Camp
Spann and Camp Marmal. Seabees were also sent forward to provide engineering support at FOB
Kunduz, and FOB Meymaneh.
The majority of projects in the northern region of Afghanistan all entail the expansion of
Afghanistan

current forward operating bases (FOB) in support of the Commander In Chief’s widely publicized
30,000 troop surge. The projects at Camp Spann include proofing, grading, and scraping three
separate areas, Northern Expansion (3.5 acres), Deh Dadi Phase I (27 acres), and Deh Dadi Phase II
(247 acres). Upon completion of each area the Seabees will have to erect and fill HESCO barriers
(approximately 6,000 linear meters) to provide a secure and safe perimeter. The projects at Kunduz
and Meymaneh also include the placement of new HESCO barriers and the demolition of existing
barriers. Currently, the main focus is on horizontal construction which will eventually evolve into
Det Spann

vertical construction as the facilities are layed out.

Understanding the importance of their role as enablers, Seabees have been working
feverishly to support the war on terrorism and the surge efforts of the US military. All of their
hard work and dedication will ensure that troops from the 1st Brigade 10th Mountain Division, USA
arriving into the theater, have adequate life support and staging areas for vehicles, containers and
materials.

By: LCDR Miranda

Constructionman McClain using a HILTI to BUC (SCW) Zetino, the DET Spann
power through a reinforced concrete wall Opereations Chief inspects the project site
toprovide acess to the Norhern Expansion while maintaining a viglant watch at the
Norhtern Expansion

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 Det Kunduz Performs Critical Operations

Seabees prepare to wash CESE by cleaning EO3 Pugmire clearing/grubbing with Dozer.
Afghanistan

mud off of vehicles, to keep operationally

ready
A group of 20 highly motivated Seabees assigned to Naval Mobil Construction Battalion
(NMCB) FOUR based out of Naval Base Ventura County, California arrived at a Forward
Operating Base in Afghanistan in early February 2010 to perform a critical FOB expansion mission
with the “Can Do” attitude that has emboldened the Seabees for nearly 70 years. Faced with
Det Kunduz

challenges and opportunities, the Detachment hit the ground running. EO2 Pederson, CM2 Kelly,
EO3 Pugmire, EO3 Martinez, EOCN Palmer, and EOCN Bellis have been extremely diligent
installing a new HESCO wall. CE2 (SCW) Roddy and CE3 Sager serve as Contracting Officer
Representatives (CORs) for electrical installation contracts performed by local contractors on the
FOB. CE3 Sager says "I am looking forward to helping and teaching the local nationals, because
it’s nice to be able to share your knowledge". SW2 (SCW) Nenortas and BU3 O'Brien are also
currently serving as CORs for critical construction contracts.
During their off time, Seabees spend time talking to families and meeting new people.
Even though the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) facilities may be small, they are well
utilized in building morale among the troops. You will also find Seabees frequently in the gym.
BU3 Mann says "It feels great to go to the gym after a day’s worth of work. It is a nice way to be
prepared for the upcoming PRT and let off stress". All in all, whether the Seabees are hard at work
or working out in the gym it is evident and appreciated that NMCB FOUR Seabees are making a
difference.

“We build, we fight, for peace, with freedom”

By: BU3 O’Brien

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 Challenges of FOB Meymanah Expansion
Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) FOUR recently deployed
to Afghanistan in support of the Commander in Chief’s call for 30,000 additional troops. The
Battalion’s misison includes Forward Operating Base (FOB) expansion efforts in support of the
future influx of troops. Following the arrival of the main body in Kandahar, Seabees detachments
were pushed throughout the northern portion of the country, from Meymanah in the west to
Konduz in the east.
Seabees deployed to Meymanah face several challenges in their FOB expansion tasking.
Much of the work will involve coordinating with and providing quality assurance for local
contractors. Contractors have been hired to do much of the HESCO repair and force protection
improvements for the FOB.
As with any construction project involving local labor in a foreign country, communication
will be a key issue. Although interpreters are available, language barriers are always tricky and can
bring any project to a halt.
In addition to communication challenges there will also be the issue of land ownership. The
Afghanistan

surrounding fields are owned by local farmers. In order to establish and maintain a good working
relationship with the local villagers, land will either be leased or purchased at a fair value to
facilitate the expansion. This will inject money into the local economy and show good will towards
the locals. Extra care needs to be taken to ensure we are not taking land that is not rightfully ours
to take. Another issue is the land shared between the Afghanistan National Army (ANA), US
and Norwegian forces on the FOB. Questions such as, how far will the US expansion go and will
Det Meymanah

it displace or hamper movements for other services that share the camp need to be answered and
coordinated with the respective units?
Finally there is the weather to consider. Flights were delayed for close to a week due to
snow and rain storms prior to Seabees even reaching FOB Meymanah. Shortly after arrival,
the snow was back, covering the ground, making earthwork tenuous at the least. As the season
progresses snow will turn to rain and we will be fighting mud. Much of the upper layers of earth in
Meymanah consist of copious amounts of clay, which expands as it soaks up water and produces a
thick gelatinous mess that adheres to everything it contacts. Mud clogs tires, bogs down vehicles,
builds up in the tracks of dozers, and sticks to the bed of dump trucks, slowing forward progress.
These challenges would seem to add up to a miserable deployment, fighting cold and mud,
followed by heat and dust in a challenging environment that fights you every step of the way.
Quite different than one would expect, Seabees assigned to this daunting landscape are all smiles
and grins. You see for the Seabees if it’s not hard it just isn’t any fun.
By: EOC (SCW) Goodwin

EOCN Howard operates a loader while removing EO2 Kieter ground guides for EOCN Howard during
debris. debris removal.

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Afghanistan Developing Delaram

Seabees from NMCB FOUR disembark Seabees from NMCB FOUR and NMCB
from a CH-53 Sea Stallion in the Nimroz SEVENTY-FOUR prepare to stand up a
Providence Afghanistan to begin their wall on a project in Nimroz
7 month deployment. The Seabees will
be completing tasking as part of a FOB
expansion
Det Delaram

As I sip my morning coffee observing the work from the day before, I can only hope to
regain the felling I once had in my fingertips. My hands feel like frozen stubs with popsicles
branching out from each knuckle. The funny thing is, I will be sweating bullets by the time the
sun is sitting right over my head. This is just one example of how the weather here in Afghanistan
is unpredictable.
U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) FOUR is currently working side
by side with the Seabees from NMCB SEVENTY FOUR in the construction of a new forward
operating base (FOB) in Southwest Afghanistan. Its east meets west, as we combine our
construction forces to establish a larger footprint in this region, where we are expanding the
camp to accommodate an influx of troops for future operations. Currently, we are working on
constructing a 32 feet x 120 feet South West Asia (SWA) Hut for the Headquarters of the U.S.
Marine Corps Regimental Combat Team (RCT) 2, deployed out of Camp Lejuene, NC. “Being
able to work with NMCB SEVENTY FOUR has helped quickly bring our Seabees from NMCB
FOUR up to speed, and learn tricks of the trade from troops that are on their sixth or seventh SWA
Hut of their deployment,” said BUC(SCW)Nolan.
Apart from the mini-dust tornadoes and golf ball size hail, this place really isn’t that bad.
Living conditions and facilities on the FOB are good; it does not have all the creature comforts of
Port Hueneme, CA, but the troops make due and utilize what free time they have working out at
the gym, or staying in contact with loved ones on the phone or via the internet at MWR. There
is warm berthing and hot showers so nobody is complaining. The Post Exchange (PX) doesn’t
compare to the mall size Navy Exchange back home; however, the forty foot trailer has the
necessities needed by our Seabees. The Seabees of Det Delaram have started out on the right foot
and will continue to make this a great deployment.

By: BU3 Thorson

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 DET Kilaguy Assigned Emergent Tasking
On the evening of the 5th of February, DET Kilaguy gratefully stepped into the cabin of a
C-17 and departed Kandahar Airfield. Leaving the densely populated air base of approximately
20,000 service members, going to a new location was a breath of fresh air for the group. The
mission assigned: FOB expansion at Camp Kilaguy to sustain an Army company of approximately
200 service members. The DET assignments were made and the troops were eagerly awaiting their
new course of action. Upon arrival at Mazar-e-sharif, DET Kilaguy was unexpectedly assigned
new and emergent tasking. With the assistance of the valuable training back in homeport and the
be prepared to (BPT) mindset, the group of 21 Seabees quickly hopped on board.
Now currently located in the snow capped mountains of Camp Marmal; a German operated
base of 2000 service members, NMCB FOUR stands as the largest American presence on the base
today. Det Kilaguy is employed with a wide variety of tasks including: camp layout, tent deck
fabrication, and future installation of heating and lighting. Working out all the logistical support,
Afghanistan

the Germans have been extremely cooperative. As days pass by, the tasking continues to grow.
Utilitiesman Second Class Matthew Irvine simply puts it, “A busy Seabee is a happy Seabee”.
Tasked with building up a new RSO&I camp from the ground up, the Detachment has definitely
shown the Germans what Seabees “Can Do”. Once work at Marmal has been successfully
completed, DET Kilaguy will push out to attack its ultimate purpose of FOB expansion at Camp
Kilaguy.
Det Kilaguy

By: ENS Martinez

Seabees building a deck in one of the 40 MGPTS Tents at Camp Marmal

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 Busy Bees of Det Leatherneck
Over the past month, the 23 Seabees assigned to NMCB FOURs Det Leatherneck have been
busy. Intended to augment NMCB Seventy Four, the Fabulous Four troops have taken the lead
on three of their own projects. From placing four new concrete pads, to placing buildings on the
new electrical grid, to a constructing a new Command Post for NMCB 74’s Charlie Company,
the Fabulous Four crew has been hard at work.
The Detail started out with placing concrete pads located at the far edge of the new camp.
Driven by BU2 (SW) Bayardo Molina, the crew placed forms, rebar, and vapor barriers for four
new pads totaling over 250 meters of concrete. The new pads will be used for the launching and
recovering of Unmanned Arial vehicles (UAV’s) utilized primarily by the Air Force for Photo
Recognizance. “It’s nice to finally get over here and do what we were meant to do,” says BU3
(SCW) Flores.
With the completion of the new UAV pads, the crew has immediately switched from horizontal
Afghanistan

to vertical construction, working the new Charlie Company CP for NMCB 74. “Charlie
Company is currently the only company using an Alaska Tent for their CP. This will make
working conditions a little better for our East Coast Brothers, “said BU3 Pedro. The new CP is
a 20’x32’ South West Asia Hut, has four offices for the company staff plus a common area, is
insulated, and equipped with heating ventilation and air conditioning.
Det Leatherneck

The third project involves placing several buildings and camp compounds on the newly installed
electrical grid. By installing new distribution panels and manual transfer switches for back-up
generators, this project has saved thousands of dollars in generator rentals and fuel costs.
As the deployment moves into its second month, the members of Detail Leatherneck are
wrapping up their projects and preparing to reunite with the main body with the in March. The
Fabulous Four Team is leaving NMCB 74 Camp Leatherneck with a sense of accomplishment,
knowing they teamed up with NMCB 74 in show casing a united NCF effort for the betterment
of the Marine Corps mission.

By: CE1 (SCW) BALAAM

SW3 Martinez installing a Chigo air cooling Let there be lights!

unit

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SWCN Bell measuring wood at the pre fab yard

BU3 Pina installing a junction box at NMCB

22’s BAS

BU3 Wilkinson placing an eave on NMCB

22’s BAS

UT2 Irvine is sawing a spacer for installation

of roofing at NMCB 22’s BAS

Seabees laying concrete for Task Force Fury

Tatical Operations Center

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KAF, Afghanistan Living Conditions in Afghanistan

Inside of the tents

Door of the tents

While living at Kandahar Air Field (KAF) most of the personnel stay in tents. All of the
tents have Air conditioning/Heating that is pumped in depending on the temperature. There are
lights and electrical outlets in the middle of all tents that allow for studying and charging of all
electrical devices. The beds are bunk style metal units which can sleep two personnel.
The heads and showers are located outside and in another area depending on one’s
preference. There are numerous port-o-johns located all over camp for use. There are also
trailer units that are heads and then separate ones for showering, which are located about 20-50
meters from berthing. Another option for showering is the shower tents located 300 meters from
berthing.
There are three gyms on base for use by all personnel. The Kandahar gym is the main
gym most personnel utilize, due to the immense amounts of free weights and machines available.
The NATO gym is a relief from the dustiness of the base, which requires personnel to wear one
pair of shoes to the gym and then change into a second clean pair to workout in. While in this
gym you are given a sense of not being in Afghanistan because it’s as nice or in some cas nicer
than gyms at home. Last but not least we have the gym from our brothers and sisters north of our
great country, the Canadians. The gym is small and quaint, but offers numerous classes in many
different areas of interest. Running is problematic as there is no track leaving personnel with the
treadmill or running outside in the dust.
Personnel have two choices when it comes to getting their laundry done. They can do it
themselves at various laundromat type facilities or they drop it off with a company called Ecolog.
Personnel drop their laundry off and then can pick it up 48-72 hours later, leaving them without
the hassle of waiting for their clothes to wash and dry. Personally, I like the idea of not having to
buy laundry soap, dryer sheets, and wasting hours rotating clothes.
Kandahar has two main attractions: The Boardwalk and The Bazaar. The Boardwalk
offers many different stores, fast food, wireless internet, softball, basketball, football/ultimate
frisbee area, and a hockey rink. There are intramural leagues for all the sports. NMCB FOUR
personnel have started a practice of playing hockey every Sunday during our off day as a way
to relax and have fun. There is a Burger King, Subway, Pizza Hut, Gyro hut, and even a TGI
Fridays, with an Chili’s on the way. The stores vary from selling rugs, middle east attire, purses,
electronics, military gear, and sportswear. The Bazaar offers the chance for the local populace to
come and sell their goods and wears to all military personnel. This happens every Saturday from
1200-1400 and personnel are allowed to go at the discretion of their command.
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LT Patel going into the DFAC at our camp The menus at the Harvest Falcon II DFAC
Harvest Falcon I

MWR and AAFES are on base. The MWR tents have phones, internet, coffee shop, movie
area, pool tables, ping pong tables, books, and various board games and puzzles. MWR allows all
personnel the chance to relax and take some me time. The AAFES offers personnel the chance to
buy snacks, magazines, electronics and many other items just like a NEX does back home. While
not quite as big and well stocked, they run out of items within days of receipt and then don’t get
them in for weeks.
There are six Dining Facilities (DFACs) on this base. There is the Harvest Falcon II and
Whiskey Ramp which provide food like seen in the Galley back home. The other four DFACs all
have a distinct flavor to them. The Cambridge has British food, Niagara is North American dishes,
Far East has Asian and Indian food, and Luxemborg has traditional European style dishes. The
variety of DFACs provide personnel many choices of food to choose from and they should never
have to settle for the same old stuff day in and day out.
Kandahar truly has plenty of entertainment and dinig choices. While the living conditions
are not quite like home, most of the Det sites are living rougher.

By: LT Patelzick

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KAF, Afghanistan RSO&I Mandated Training

Different types of IEDs UXO found around KAF

Upon arrival into Afghanistan all personnel are required to take Receipt, Staging, Onward
Movement and Integration (RSO&I) training. The training consists of classroom and hands on
portions. The training allows personnel to get familiar with the country of Afghanistan, the local
populace, Kandahar base operations, methods to identify, avoid, and report Improvised Explosive
RSO&I Training

Devices (IEDs), and experiencing a rollover/egress inside a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected
(MRAP) vehicle. The training is conducted within the first week of arrival in Afghanistan.
The classroom portion dealt with the familiarization of the country and people we will be
interacting with for the next 6-8 months, allowing personnel to understand what the customs are
and how they will affect our interactions with the locals. Personnel are also familiarized with the
Third Country Nationals (TCNs) and Contractors that work at Kandahar. The color of the badge
the TCNs and Contractors wear depict their access on base. Red and Orange badges must have
an escort at all times, if found alone then the Military Police (MP) must be called. Yellow badges
are only allowed in the work place, if found outside of that area the MP is called. Brown badges
are not authorized on base at all and MP must be called immediately. Green badges have access to
everything on base except secured areas and compounds.
The Rules of Engagement (ROE) , Escalation of Force (EOF), and employment and
components of IEDs topics are also covered. The three phases of EOF are as follows: Initial
Warning (i.e. shouting stop, signs and other various methods), Enhanced Warning (i.e. warning
shot), and Lethal Force (i.e. employing the weapon at subject(s) or vehicle(s)). The four
components of an IED are: Power Source, Initiator, Explosive, and Switch. The opposition place
IEDs in roadways, vehicles and wear suicide vests.
The practical portion of the IED course teaches how the IEDs are made, how they are
employed in vehicles and suicide vests, and personnel walk through a course trying to find
signs and placements of IEDs. The IEDs can be made with any trash (i.e. tires, food wrappers,
intertubes, plastic containers, and pressure cookers) or unused/unexploded ordinance (UXO).
The opposition leaves many signs that allow them to line up visually the IED with personnel and
vehicles (i.e. pieces of metal, rock piles, and rags/clothing). The training has given all personnel a
heightened sense of warning and what to look for and except if they leave camp.

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MRAP Rollover trainer

The MRAP Rollover course allows the personnel the ability to experience what it would be
like to get rolled over in a vehicle and how to egress out of the situation. The eight team personnel
are strapped into the simulated MRAP wearing their Modular Tactical Vest (MTV) and Kevlar
(helmet) and rolled over, and then stopped on the side, which is followed by extraction through
RSO&I Training

the gunner’s turret. A second rollover is done with the personnel being stopped on the roof with
extraction through the vehicle commander’s door. Once turned on the side or roof the personnel
must unstrap themselves and exit the vehicle as quickly as possible. The gunner has a tougher
time with this evolution since they are strapped in and cannot reach their release mechanism. The
gunner is completely dependent upon the driver, vehicle commander and the first two passengers in
the rear to hold them during rollover and to unstrap them upon stopping. Although not at the speed
of an actual rollover, the training does give some sense of what could be experienced while on
tactical convoys.
The training given never fully prepares the personnel for what could happen, but gives them
an idea of what to expect. When going outside the wire on a convoy or patrol personnel will be
prepared to be on full alert for the enemy and any devices that might be employed against them.

By: LT Patelzick

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 Multi service cooperation takes on new meaning in Kandahar,
Afghanistan

KAF, Afghanistan

Army LTV stuck in a ditch after the storm Navy and Army personnel removing water
from the electrcal room

Service members from different branches of the US military are accustomed to fighting
side by side against a common enemy. However, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, that concept took on
a new meaning when the common enemy was mother nature rather than terrorists. On 7 February
2010, Kandahar Air Field was bombarded with rain for hours on end. When the rain stopped, mass
flooding ensued. Female Seabees from NMCB FOUR and ISAF Army females worked together
to keep their berthing from flooding and preventing damage to the building and their belonging.
Using anything they could put their hands on including push brooms, mops, and squeegies,
everyone took turns doing the manual labor while making sure the workers stayed hydrated. The
females were assisted by some Army males living on the second deck and some Alfa Dawgs from
NMCB FOUR. The Alfa Dawgs were on their way home to their berthing tents when they found
themselves unable to make it because the water in the roads had reached mid-chest levels. Without
the male help, there was no way to keep ahead of the water especially in our attempt to save our
electrical room. Unfortunately, mother nature eventually won that battle and the building lost
power at about 0530 on 8 February.
The electrical room was just the culmination of the long night. The night began much
earlier with about four female Seabees rushing to the aid of an Army crew trapped in a LTV, the
Army’s version of a MTVR, which had overturned in a ditch. The army crew was trapped as water
was rushing into the cab of their vehicle. The Seabees had to assist the crew in getting out of the
vehicle to prevent them from drowning. The females from NMCB FOUR never gave a second
thought to their own safety, in spite of the water level being waist high and rising, before running
out to rescue the Army LTV crew.
The collaboration between everyone proved you don’t have to fight a battle alone. If you
work together, your chances of success are higher proving the motto “one team, one fight.”

By: LN1 Elliott

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 Predeployment Picnic

Port Hueneme, CA

The troops on duty pose wth “The Stunners” Troops and their families enjoying the food
and company at the picnic

On December 18th 2009, NMCB FOUR had their Predeployment Picnic. This was to be a
day for everyone in the unit and their families to have fun, filled with entertainment and goodies.
The event was catered by Smokey’s BBQ in Port Hueneme. Smokey’s BBQ restaurant donated
pulled pork, chicken, and pulled brisket and side dishes of coleslaw, beans, corn, and then bread to
put your meat in for sandwiches. This was the first time the event was catered in quite sometime
since usually the Culinary Specialists (CSs) make hotdogs, hamburgers and chicken. For a change
everyone had a chance to enjoy themselves.
Also present at the function were numerous agencies from the base, and local community
including Base Legal, NBVC MWR, Fleet and Family Support Center, USAA, Navy Marine Corps
Relief Society, American Red Cross, USO, Tricare, Gary Bryan morning host on K-Earth 101,
The Stunners (All female singing group), MWR Single Sailor Program, Focus Project, Lincolon
Military Housing, School Liaison Officer, and Operation HomeFront. MWR Single Sailor Program
gave away free videos, DVDs, video games. Other agencies provided services or opportunities
to sign up for services. NBVC MWR gave free toys to each boy and girl as part of a Holiday
giveaway. The children were thrilled to receive the toys as a prelude to the Holidays.
For the entertainment of the families many different organizations were present from off
base as well. Santa Claus came for the children to take pictures with and he gave Pound Puppies to
all children. 101 Jumpers setup two different jump houses (an obstacle course and a pirate house)
for the children to enjoy and wear themselves out in. DJ Barry provided music and entertainment
for all while they ate, played and visited. Sumo suits were provided to give anyone a chance to
take down their mom, dad, sister, brother, or even friend against friend. Dandy Dons, an ice cream
sundae company, provide sundaes in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry along with an array of
toppings.
NMCB FOUR MWR purchased numerous door prizes; to include a motorized tank,
motorized dune buggy, Nerf gun sets, $200 NEX Card, Wii Game System with many accessories
and games, ACER Netbook and accessory package, $250 NEX Card, Kodak camera and printer set,
$500 NEX Card, and a 40” LCD Samsung television. Troops E6 and below were eligible to win a
prize. All who won were excited and thankful for the opportunity.
This year’s Predeployment Picnic was a great success. MWR would like to thank Chief
Cosper for his help in obtaining prizes and planning of the occasion. MWR wants to give an
extra special thank you to the brains of the operation, Linda Mendoza. Without her tireless effort,
planning and arranging, none of this would have been possible. Thank you to all who participated.
We are already looking forward to the Welcome Back picnic upon the return of NMCB FOUR to
Port Hueneme, California.
By: LT Patelzick

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 Essence of EO3 Jeremy
Baker

I’m sitting across from a tall, gangly

twenty-three year old with a prominent
moustache. At first glance the tow headed,
fair skinned Jeremy Baker cuts a relatively
unassuming figure in the crowded dining
hall. Unbeknownst to the crowd of patrons
however, he is NMCB FOUR’s pick for
Seabee of the month. He smirks at me
across a spoon full of pork egg roll, offering
me some. I wave my hand back reminding
him that I don’t eat pork. “Well it’s just my
opinion, but you’re missing out.” He chuckles
to himself displaying something, I’ve come
to learn over the past two years, that is one of
EO3 Baker with some buddies after being his most distinguishing characteristics; his dry
coined for his work at Whiskey Ramp
sense of humor. I flip open my note pad and think
of a good place to start my interview with EO3
Baker.
“So where were you born?” Jeremy finishes chewing a mouthful of egg roll before
he speaks. “Pennsylvania; in Perkise. P-E-R-K-I-S-E, on January 8th, 1987. I nod, trying
to scratch his reply into my all-weather notebook with a barely working pen. “And when
did you join the Navy?” “May 3rd, 2005 I think.” Jeremy chews another mouthful of food
before elaborating on his answer. EO3 admits that while he always knew he wanted to join
the military, he initially intended to join the Marine Corps. Eventually his brother, a Captain
in the Air Force, talked him out of this decision. “He told me I was an idiot for wanting to be
a bullet sponge,” Jeremy says, rolling his eyes. “He was also the one who told me about the
Seabees.”
I ask EO3 if he has ever regretted his decision not to join the Marine Corps. He’s
thoughtful for a moment, “Well, no. Actually, I met my wife in the Seabees. That’s
probably the best thing that could have happened to me.” Baker met his wife while on
deployment to Guam and married her over the last homeport. “Is it hard not having her on
this deployment?” I’m surprised to see him shake his head. “Nah. I’m happy that she’s at
home. She’s trying to steal my project truck while I’m gone though,” he admits raising an
eyebrow with a look of annoyance.

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 Aside from meeting his wife, Baker has enjoyed a wide variety of other experiences
which he’s happy to elaborate on. In almost five years he has completed deployments to
Guam, Spain and Germany and is now fully ensconced in his first tour in a combat zone. I
have seen Baker hard at work every day at Kandahar Airfield. Whether overseeing projects
at Mustang Ramp or leveling dirt with a grader, he is dedicated to operating equipment and
training others. “So do you like being an operator?” His grin spreads almost from ear to
ear and his eyes get wide. “It’s like playing with giant toys! I have worked all other kinds
of construction before I came in and I like this part of it a lot better. It’s easier, and a lot
more fun. I’m the kind of guy who has to be doing something. I think that is going to be the
hardest thing to deal with if I make EO2. I don’t want to be in the office more then out on
the projects.”
Knowing EO3 Baker, and having worked in the office myself, I can understand his
hesitation to shift his focus from one sector to the other. “What about an instructor billet?”
He thinks it over. “That’s been suggested before. I like teaching people how to operate.
That’s pretty much half of my job right now anyway.” I can’t count how many times I’ve
seen EO3 hop into an MTVR or grader and give novice operators advice on how to improve
their technique. “So you think you could turn me into a good operator?” He is silent,
seeming to plead the fifth. We both smile and before I know it, Baker is laughing again.
“Did you see my little sprint to avoid you hitting me and the project sign the other day?” I
almost choke on my food, laughing hard. Jeremy is referring to my ill-fated attempt to back
up a dump several days ago. I am a notoriously bad operator, and completely inept behind
the controls of pretty much anything on wheels. I thank him for the aftermath of the event,
in which he patiently ground-guided me both on and off the project sight. Baker’s ability to
channel me in and out of the compact space without incident, stand as a testament to his level
of both skill and patience.
After shooting the bull over the rest of our dinner, Baker and I begin discussing his
future plans. His Battalion time is almost up and I’m wondering what he plans to do next.
“You gonna re-enlist?” He shrugs. “More than likely. I like my job, and besides I want to
have kids so, it’s steady work.” I try to imagine tiny versions of EO3 Baker, and can’t help
but picture them all with moustaches as prominent as his. “What about duty stations?” This
he answers more quickly then any of my other questions. “There’s this tiny shore duty in
Greece. It’s pretty awesome but it’s not open that much so, in all likelihood I’ll probably
end up taking something on the east coast.” I encourage him to push to get the duty station
in Greece. It is hard to imagine that a Seabee who works as hard as EO3 Baker won’t find
a way to get to Greece within the next year or so, especially with the right people putting in
good reviews.
After eating, I wish Baker luck and we part ways. I’m not sure what to do with the
information EO3 Baker has given me, but it’s clear from our conversation that what’s most
important to know about him is that his conducts himself with a quiet resolve, dedicating
himself in earnest to all aspect of both his personal and professional life. EO3 Jeremy Baker
is an exemplary Seabee, but even more importantly, a role model for the good citizenship. In
the aftermath of our interview it is clear to me that he possesses the qualities to be successful
in whatever tasks he undertakes.

By: CM3 Foley

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 UNITED THROUGH READING

Reading together strengthens families.

United Through Reading connects military children and their deployed service member
through the valuable activity of reading aloud on video/DVD.

1. Deployed adult makes video/DVD.

During deployment the United Through Reading participant reads a book while
being recorded on video/DVD.

2. Child watches video/DVD.

The recording is mailed home, where children can watch the video/DVD as many times as
they wish. They can even follow along with a copy of their own book.

3. Parent records child.

While the children are watching and listening, a parent or caregiver can record
their reactions. This reaction (photo, e-mail, letter or video) is then sent back to the
United Through Reading participant, who can start the process over by reading
another book on video/DVD.

For more information, contact: catherine.pace@afghan.swa.army.mil

858-481-7323 | www.read2kids.org
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