Vandenburg Space Force Base (March 19, 2026). U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Airfield Construction Company 3-2 position Fiber Reinforced Polymer matting over a simulated runway crater as part of their qualifying field training exercise. FRP matting is a critical component of rapid runway repair, providing a seamless, durable surface over patched sections of a flight line to quickly restore safe flight operations for U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 1st Class James Hernandez)
| Date Taken: | 03.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.20.2026 17:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9627883 |
| VIRIN: | 260319-N-XW635-4020 |
| Resolution: | 640x437 |
| Size: | 72.13 KB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
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