Photo By Chief Petty Officer Justin Stumberg | Construction Mechanic Seaman Roman Faulds, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction...... read more read more
For Construction Mechanic Seaman Roman Faulds, service is something of a family business.
His father, retired Utilitiesman 1st Class Samuel Faulds, served more than 20 years as a Seabee. His grandfather and uncle also wore the uniform, each charting their own course through the fleet. Now, at just 21, Roman is forging his own path. One built on tradition, practicality, and the satisfaction of knowing his work keeps the mission moving.
Faulds is currently stationed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133, his first command. As a Seabee construction mechanic, he maintains and repairs essential equipment, ensuring the battalion is ready for any mission or training evolution.
“We keep everything good to go,” Faulds said. “It might not be glamorous, but if the gear’s not working, nobody’s going anywhere.”
Raised in a Navy family, Faulds had a front-row seat to the life he would later choose. He remembers hearing about Seabee deployments and job sites, long days and longer nights. But his dad never pitched it like a recruitment ad.
“He didn’t sugarcoat anything,” recalls Faulds. “He was honest about the challenges of battalion life, what it’s like to be constantly moving, the toll it can take. But he was always supportive and gave me the information and let me decide.”
That honesty struck a chord.
By senior year of high school, Faulds had ruled out college and was looking for something hands-on. The military checked two boxes: the chance to serve, and the opportunity to learn a trade.
“I wanted to be able to take something with me,” said Faulds. “A skill I could use the rest of my life, even just to fix things around the house one day.”
That mindset, he admits, comes straight from his dad. As a Utilitiesman, Samuel Faulds specialized in plumbing, but picked up experience in construction and other trades along the way. That versatility made an impression on his son.
“That’s what I want,” said Faulds. “I want to be useful. I want to know how to do things that matter.”
The Seabee community, small and tight-knit, has already given him a few full-circle moments. At the smoke pit back in Gulfport, someone recognized his name, remembering his dad, not personally, but by reputation.
“It was kind of surreal,” said Faulds. “He saw my name on a patch and said, ‘Wait—are you related to UT1 Faulds?’”
It’s those moments, the quiet connections across time and commands, that speak to the Navy’s enduring legacy. For 250 years, the Navy has evolved, adapted, and pushed forward. Sailors like CMSN Faulds remind us that what makes the Navy strong isn’t just ships or systems, it’s people. People who choose to serve, to build, to fix, and to lead.
“I always knew I wanted to do something in the military,” Faulds says. “But this? This feels like the right place to be.”
| Date Taken: | 09.26.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.17.2025 05:09 |
| Story ID: | 551294 |
| Location: | NAVAL STATION ROTA, ES |
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