NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Jan. 29, 2019) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Donovan Reyes, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, operates a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement to tow a U.S. Army M777 howitzer from a U.S. Air Force C5M Super Galaxy during an embarkation operation. NMCB-1 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caine Storino/Released)
“Alright Swyers, hit it!”
Turning the ignition switch over after hours of troubleshooting, the starter whines and an engine roars to life. Unable to contain his excitement, the mechanic cheers after a week of attempts to revive the MK28 water truck prove fruitful.
The beast has finally shown signs of life; another win for a Seabee mechanic.
Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Luke Swyers, from Clarion, Pa., is assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 and currently deployed with a detachment of Seabees in Israel.
Swyers decided to enlist in the U.S. Navy after working as a roustabout for the oil and gas fields, searching for a way to better himself.
“The life I lived before was sporadic,” said Swyers. “My...
