Feb 15th marks a monumental milestone for the United States Navy's Seabees - the 50th anniversary of their Underwater Construction Teams (UCTs). Since their inception, these elite teams have played a crucial role in supporting naval and marine operations through underwater construction, inspection, repair, and demolition work across the globe.
The UCTs, part of the renowned Naval Construction Force known as the Seabees, were established to undertake complex construction projects in austere environments that are inaccessible to conventional construction methods. Their work includes the installation and maintenance of underwater cables, harbor defenses, and pier damage repair, among other critical tasks. These highly skilled divers and...
BU1 Daniel Kvaley is recognized with a Navy Commendation Medal for his exceptional bravery and quick action during a life-threatening incident on December 13, 2023, in Oxnard, CA. His decisive actions, along with the help of a retired Chief of Police, Mrs. Stephanie Rutz, and an unidentified civilian, led to the rescue of a teenager trapped under a four-thousand-pound SUV following a severe traffic accident. BU1 Kvaley's selfless disregard...