180425-N-XL994-003 DILLI, Timor Leste (April 25, 2018). Builder 1st Class Charles Sprague and Builder 2nd Class Samantha Davis, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, pose for a photo with students from Metagou Elementary School while conducting a site survey. NMCB 5 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in support of United States Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Nathan Kent/released)
180425-N-XL994-003 DILLI, Timor Leste (April 25, 2018). Builder 1st Class Charles Sprague and Builder 2nd Class Samantha Davis, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, pose for a photo with students from Metagou Elementary School while conducting a site survey. NMCB 5 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation in support of United States Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder 3rd Class Nathan Kent/released)
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 welcomed a new Commanding Officer during an official change of command ceremony, July 14, at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Calif.
Cmdr. Omarr E. Tobias assumed command from Cmdr. Matthew C. Riethmiller, becoming the 41st Commanding Officer of NMCB 5.
"When I was chosen to take command of NMCB 5, I was humbled and excited at being afforded such a rare and meaningful opportunity," said Tobias. "As we prepare to deploy to the Pacific region, it's an honor to lead a battalion that is ready, focused and capable of strengthening friendships we've spent the past 75 years helping cultivate."
After being presented with a Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding performance...
