NMCB5 2016 PACOM Deployment [Image 245 of 322]

OKINAWA, JAPAN

12.01.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Henderson  

U.S. Navy           

161129-N-WA189-073 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 29, 2016) A Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, moves a container using a forklift on Camp Shields during an embark exercise. The Exercise tests the commands ability to mobilize within 48 hours to react to different types of types of contingency operations around the world. NMCB 5 is the forward deployed Western Pacific NMCB ready to support Major Combat Operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations, and to provide general engineering and civil support to Navy, Marine Corps and joint operational forces. Homeported out of Port Hueneme, Calif., NMCB 5 has 12 detachment sites deployed throughout the United States and Western Pacific area of operations. (U.S Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd class Adam Henderson/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.01.2016
• Date Posted: 12.08.2016 00:43
• Photo ID: 3041927
• VIRIN: 161201-N-WA189-073
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 1005.5 KB
• Location: OKINAWA, JP