By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
NEW YORK – Sea service members, including U.S. Navy Seabee personnel, assisted Habitat for Humanity New York City (Habitat NYC) on restoration projects on Brooklyn and Queens as part of a Fleet Week New York (FWNY) community service project May 25-26.
Military personnel donated their time and skills on two home building projects in Brooklyn, two revitalization projects in Queens and joined “A Brush with Kindness” project to volunteer at a local community.
“The ability to learn different skills while serving as a Seabee is rewarding,” said Builder 2nd Class Michael Case, a New York native and Seabee with Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort-Story, Virginia.
During FWNY Case was able to put those skills to use during a community relations project with Habitat for Humanity.
Case joined the U.S. Navy in 2008 and enjoys serving as a Seabee because of the versatility of jobs he can perform.
Some of the skills Case learned during his Navy career include building and repairing all types of structures including piers, bridges, underwater installations, schools, offices and housing structures.
In 2017 Case and the U.S. Navy Seabees past and present celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the “Fighting Seabees.”
The goal of the volunteer effort was to give back to the local New York community for their support during FWNY, and to provide a positive impact while connecting Americans with their Navy.
Habitat NYC, a non-profit organization, transforms lives and communities by building and preserving affordable homes with hard-working families in need – and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing. With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, Habitat NYC builds and preserves homes for ownership by low-to-moderate income families throughout the five boroughs, creating a stronger and more united New York. Learn more at www.habitatnyc.org.
FWNY, now in its 29th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984.
For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the office FWNY website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com. “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. FWNY photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/fwnypao and Instagram at www.instagram.com/fleetweeknyc. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC. Follow the Seabee Commemoration at #Seabee75th.
| Date Taken: | 05.26.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 05.26.2017 15:28 |
| Story ID: | 235477 |
| Location: | NY, US |
| Hometown: | MANHATTAN, NY, US |
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