Navy Week Team Helps “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor” Effort

Photo By Oscar Garcia | ANCHORAGE, AK (Jun 20, 2025) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class IS3 Daniella Horning and Equipment Operator 2nd Class EO2 Hannah Heck hammer lumber into molds designed to leave precise indentations during a bed-building event for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, part of Navy Week Anchorage 2025. These custom molds help standardize screw and drill placements across each bed, allowing teams to work quickly and accurately while reducing error and ensuring safety for the children who will receive them. Navy Week is a nationwide outreach program organized by the United States Navy to connect with communities that do not typically have a significant Navy presence. Held in cities across the country, Navy Week brings in Sailors from multiple commands to participate in public events, educational activities, and community service projects. The goal is to educate the public about the Navy’s mission, capabilities, and the critical role it plays in national defense and global maritime security. Through demonstrations, ship visits, school engagements, and media outreach, Navy Week fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of the Navy’s contributions while strengthening the bond between the Navy and the American people. Naval Construction Group One (NCG 1) is homeported in Pt. Hueneme, California, and leads and manages the overall capability and readiness of its Naval Construction Regiments (NCRs), Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCBs), Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU), and Underwater Construction Team (UCT). NCG 1 provides the required engineering support that the Navy and Nation need to construct and maintain base facilities, repair battle-damaged facilities, conduct defensive operations as required, and to meet disaster preparedness and recovery missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Oscar Garcia)  

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

06.20.2025

Story by Oscar Garcia 

Naval Construction Group ONE

ANCHORAGE, AK (Jun 20, 2025) — As part of Anchorage Navy Week 2025, U.S. Navy Seabees joined forces with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)—a national non-profit dedicated to ensuring that “no kid sleeps on the floor”—to help assemble beds for children in need. In a single day volunteer event hosted by the SHP South Central Alaska chapter, Seabees brought their carpentry and logistical expertise to the mission, building high-quality beds that will comfort local children and families.

SHP, founded on a bed-for-bed model powered entirely by volunteers, has delivered over 75,000 beds nationwide. Locally, the Anchorage chapter partners with community groups to build and distribute beds, then delivers them directly to families with the help of sponsor organizations.

Builder Chief Petty Officer BUC Micaela Tennant said - “Every piece of lumber that gets cut turns into more than a bed—it becomes a safe space and a symbol of community pride.”

At the Anchorage build day, Seabees from Naval Construction Group One and Sailors from across the fleet arrived ready to work. They cut lumber, assembled bunk beds, and shared traditions of service with families and volunteers, explaining how Seabee values of “Can Do” and teamwork extend beyond military missions to community care.

Equipment Operator 1st Class EO1 Hannah Heck said - “I joined to learn a trade and serve, and it’s amazing to use that same skill set so close to home.”

The Seabees—officially known as the United States Naval Construction Battalions—were uniquely suited for this mission. With a legacy of building infrastructure in some of the world’s most challenging environments, they bring precision, adaptability, and teamwork to every project. Whether it’s constructing schools in remote villages or rebuilding after disasters, their hands-on experience and technical expertise made them a natural fit for Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s assembly-line model. The Seabees’ "Can Do" spirit ensured each bed was built to last, and constructed with care, efficiency, and pride—delivering both craftsmanship and compassion to Anchorage families in need.

Equipment Operator 2nd Class EO2 Robert Sanchez concluded: “A bed might seem small, but for a child who’s had nothing to sleep on—it means the world. We were honored to help.”

Navy Week is a nationwide outreach program organized by the United States Navy to connect with communities that do not typically have a significant Navy presence. Held in cities across the country, Navy Week brings in Sailors from multiple commands to participate in public events, educational activities, and community service projects. The goal is to educate the public about the Navy’s mission, capabilities, and the critical role it plays in national defense and global maritime security.

Naval Construction Group One (NCG 1) is homeported in Pt. Hueneme, California, and leads and manages the overall capability and readiness of its Naval Construction Regiments (NCRs), Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCBs), Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU), and Underwater Construction Team (UCT). NCG 1 provides the required engineering support that the Navy and Nation need to construct and maintain base facilities, repair battle-damaged facilities, conduct defensive operations as required, and to meet disaster preparedness and recovery missions.

• Date Taken: 06.20.2025
• Date Posted: 06.24.2025 20:11
• Story ID: 501184
• Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, US