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    NMCB FOUR Detail Diego Garcia Seabees Tour the USS San Francisco (SSN 711)

    NMCB Four Detail Diego Garcia Seabees tour the USS San Francisco

    Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Eckelbecker | Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 detail Diego Garcia poses for a photo...... read more read more

    DIEGO GARCIA, BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

    10.16.2014

    Courtesy Story

    Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4

    Story by CECA Ginger Knapp

    DIEGO GARICA – On Oct. 3 after 77 arduous days under the ocean’s surface, the USS San Francisco came up for some fresh air and much needed replenishments. They pulled into the port in the Lagoon of Diego Garcia for just a brief stay before continuing on their mission around the globe.

    “Dirt Sailors”, so called due to their lack of time spent patrolling the globe’s bodies of water and majority of time spent doing various construction projects on land, the Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4’s detail Diego Garcia were eager to investigate this uncharted territory and we’re lucky enough to be invited onboard to tour the massive vessel.

    These Seabees were enticed with all the equipment and devices in the vessel.

    “The limited amount of space was remarkable,” said Builder 3rd Class Meagan Fulford. “Every piece of equipment was so jam-packed and perfectly fit into its final location like a puzzle piece.”

    Completely self-sufficient in every aspect, the USS San Francisco even creates its own oxygen while underway. Each member of the crew must prove to be an expert in firefighting and first aid while also maintaining efficiency in their specific job onboard the Submarine.

    Torpedoman 2nd Class Jeremiah Hill, a prior NMCB 4 builder, provided a tour that was second to none. Due to his past work as a Seabee, Hill was able to put into perspective the differences in the lifestyles and careers between a Seabee in a Construction Battalion and Sailor onboard a submarine.

    “It was truly a unique experience to step into the life of Submariner, even if only for a few moments,” said Builder 1st Class Michael Munninger. “The life they live is very difficult, and the sacrifices they have to make, truly lead one to be thankful for the life they have.”

    “It was great to see my old shipmates,” said Hill. “I [am] proud to show them all the new things I’ve learned.”

    Following her deployment, the USS San Francisco will return to her current home port of Naval Base Point Loma, CA.

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    Date Taken: 10.16.2014
    Date Posted: 10.24.2014 03:55
    Story ID: 145948
    Location: DIEGO GARCIA, IO
    Hometown: PORT HUENEME, CA, US

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