250403-N-CY609-1064 MCAS Iwakuni, Japan (Apr. 04, 2025) — Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Gannon Barton assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 cuts Spalls for Spall Repairs as NMCB-3 Seabees participate in Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) training with 439th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, and Seabees from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) at MCAS Iwakuni. The two-week training led by 439th CES successfully bolstered interoperability, creating a more cohesive and effective force. Through classes, walkthroughs, and events, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen honed their combined capabilities to maintain a “Ready Now” fighting force and aid MCAS Iwakuni in Base Defense Readiness. NMCB-3 serves as the stand-in engineering force for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, executing high-quality construction operations and supporting major combat operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineering Aide Constructionman Juan Nacpil)
| Date Taken: | 04.03.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.12.2026 19:26 |
| Photo ID: | 8976364 |
| VIRIN: | 250403-N-CY609-1064 |
| Resolution: | 6000x3368 |
| Size: | 6.51 MB |
| Location: | JP |
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