Construction Electrician Second Class Gerardo Gonzalez performs damage assessments to facilities destroyed by Hurricane Melissa at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. As a Seabee with the Construction Battalion and a member of the Damage Assessment Team (DAT), Gonzalez's expertise was critical in conducting 100% facility inspections, from downed utility poles to residential homes and Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) buildings. His efforts, including safety-marking facilities and assessing damage, helped expedite the return to normal operations. Gonzalez's work exemplifies Poseidon's Corollary by combining rapid response with long-term recovery, utilizing Seabees' adaptability to ensure resilience and operational continuity. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth Knapp Jr./released)
| Date Taken: | 11.12.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.08.2025 14:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9429208 |
| VIRIN: | 251112-N-UK100-1001 |
| Resolution: | 3785x2838 |
| Size: | 2.7 MB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
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