Seabees Partner with Tinian Locals to Clean Beach

Courtesy Photo | 200718-N-HK422-1004 TINIAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (July 18, 2020) Chief Builder Eric George, assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3’s Detail Tinian, works with locals to help clean up Unai Dankulo Beach. NMCB-3 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection. The battalion stands ready to complete assigned tasking, support Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief and Major Combat Operations throughout the area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician Constructionman Marcus Henley/Released)  

TINIAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

07.18.2020

Courtesy Story

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3

By Construction Electrician Constructionman Marcus Henley
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Detail Tinian Public Affairs

TINIAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (NNS) – Thirty-three Seabees from U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3’s Detail Tinian partnered with locals to clean up trash along Unai Dankulo (Long Beach) in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, July 18.

“It’s awesome seeing everyone come out with the ‘Can Do’ attitude working together to preserve the island’s natural beauty,” said Lt. j.g. Aaron Ignacio, officer-in-charge of NMCB-3’s Detail Tinian. “It’s a great experience and allows us to give back to the local community and demonstrates our commitment to the people of Tinian.”

The volunteers collected more than seven cubic yards of trash that included plastic bottles, fishing nets, and general waste that washed up from the ocean. The largest effort was on the northern end of the beach that has been underused due to the large volume of debris.

“I commend the Seabees on their initiative and interest in beautifying Long Beach,” said Joseph Hocog, a Tinian local that participated in the cleanup. “Debris has always been an issue in that area and it was great to see our military brothers and sisters and our locals chip in to keep our island clean and inviting.”

NMCB-3, Detail Tinian is continuing to work with the Tinian Municipality to plan for future volunteer opportunities and community relations events; the purpose of these events is to create, foster, and develop sustained positive relationships between the military and the local Tinian population.

NMCB-3 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection. The battalion stands ready to complete assigned tasking, support Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief and Major Combat Operations throughout the area of operations.

For more information about Seabees and NMCB-3, visit http://seabeemagazine.navylive.dodlive.mil or https://www.facebook.com/NMCB3/

• Date Taken: 07.18.2020
• Date Posted: 07.30.2020 21:37
• Story ID: 374862
• Location: TINIAN, MP