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    Prepping to build a bridge [Image 2 of 3]

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    Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned near a concrete structure, likely a culvert or bridge abutment. One soldier is at ground level near the concrete wall with digging tools visible, while a second soldier stands elevated on an earthen berm above, appearing to provide overwatch. The setting appears to be a rural area with bare deciduous trees and a metal bridge railing visible in the background.

    FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    12.03.2011

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Jesse Sherwin III 

    Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3

    Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3’s Bridge Detachment prepare the old foundation of a Bailey bridge to be used for a timber bridge that will replace it. The previous Bailey bridge had to be removed in order to be used elsewhere on Fort Hunter Liggett so the Seabees built a timber bridge during their pre-deployment field training exercise. This was the first time that a permanent bridge was built during an FTX. Prior to every deployment Seabee Battalions conduct a 2-4 week FTX that tests all of their skills in a tactical environment before each deployment. NMCB 3 is an expeditionary element of U.S. naval forces providing construction, engineering and security services in support of national strategy, naval power projection, humanitarian assistance and contingency operations.

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    Date Taken: 12.03.2011
    Date Posted: 12.21.2011 16:17
    Photo ID: 502827
    VIRIN: 111203-N-XZ597-055
    Resolution: 1848x2784
    Size: 1.25 MB
    Location: FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, CALIFORNIA, US

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