Happy Friday! A bit late of an upload, but better late than never, right? We hope you enjoy our video on the U.S. Navy Seabees! If you learned something from the video, make sure to like the video, and subscribe if you're new! Have a great weekend everyone!
Although I am a United States Marine from 71-77. With all due respect I would love to dedicate this post. To the memory of my departed friend and Navy Sea Bee. James Fiala, he was one fine bridge builder! RIP, James! Anchors away bro! Respectfully submitted
I just turned 18 and about to enlist into the marines but i worked construction from 16-18 and wanted to go in as an 0311 but this video really made me make an appointment with the navy. Thank you
Don't let him talk you into going into something other than what you want. Tell him you want to be a BU (or CE, or CM, etc.), and if he says there are no billets, leave, and tell him to call you when one opens up. You'll get a call soon. Especially if he's falling behind on his quota.
Thank you for highlighting the Seabees as far too few people are aware of them. Daddy was part of one of the first classes at Davisville. He fought and built his way through the Pacific all the way to Hiroshima (where a group brought and operated generators to provide power to a heavily damaged, but still attempting to function hospital). Technically a welder and mechanic, he could do anything and was a living example of "Can Do". He was not only my hero, but my friends thought of him as invincible.
I went blind when I was 14 years old, therefore I never got the opportunity to serve in the military. When I was a kid I wanted to be a combat engineer, but as an adult and learning about the Navy Seabees, I’m not sure which way I would have gone. I think it would be really awesome if y’all did a combat engineer video and a comparison video comparing the Navy Seabees and combat engineers. To all the veterans thank you for serving, and to all of our active duty and future soldiers, airmen, Marines, and sailors thank you for what y’all do and what you will do. There are many more of those who wish that we could serve even though the opportunity was never given or taken from us.
Finally some good exposure on the bees, I used to say the few, the proud, the unknown. 24 years as a Seabee, retired UT1 (SCW). 8 years active duty, the rest in reserves.
My dad was a steel worker in the Seabees . Retired as a E7 and trained recruits in 2001 durning 9/11 in Great Lakes Illinois. Later was deployed to Afghanistan . I’m so proud of you dad ✨
My 12 year old son has loved the United States Army since he was 3. Yesterday I found a seebee jacket at a thrift store with his last name on it! I think it was meant to be❤️I can’t to see his face on Christmas when he gets it
My Granddad was a Seabea. I’d be interested in learning more about the combat school and dive school. He was a diver his entire life and I always assumed he learned that skill in the Navy
I was a Seabee Reservist from 1992 to 1998, Tucson/Phoenix, AZ. Great Mistakes and Gulfport. I went into the Reserves to serve my country and learn construction as my father was a carpenter. I also joined to help with college tuition for my Business Degree from ASU. It was an awesome experience, and in retrospect, I wish I would have done active duty to get the full experience. Great Video! Thank you!
I'm proud to have served & retired from the Navy Seabees. My job was a Builder who built many structures all over the world. Best job ever I must say......
I'm in the marines, haven't deployed but been in a few years all here in the states. Seabees are always cool guys when we run into them. Good dudes and they work damn hard. Love their vets too- got at least a couple free beers from these fellas just cuz they're that friendly.
I Was stationed at Port Hueneme and completed my A school In Gulfport,MS. At that time, we were in school with Airforce, and Army folks. Most of our instructors were Air Force enlisted. NMCB 40 is no longer in commission but was my NMCB. IHad a great time while at the same time hating life. You get paid to learn a trade, travel the world and learn so basic combat skills. Pretty cool.
@@dallasyap3064 I look back on it foundly now . lol but got burned out after 4 years . i did 3 deployments 1 to africa during the Somalia pirates stuff . then 2 tours to Afghanistan. Got out in 2012 hated it then lol now i miss it.
@@benjamindurham2770 well if u didn't like it then u should have got out and join another unit. But still Seabee is an awesome unit. I remember I read somewhere that they were able to accomplish a crucial project, I think it was creating canal or something. The US government contracted private construction companies to do it, but they all told that it couldn't be done, but when the Seabees did it, they got the job done. Since u were a Seabee, I would like to get some opinion from u if u don't mind, how do the former UDTs compare to the current UCTs? Like are they the same?
Hey guys, nice surprise, the Seabees are one of the best kept secrets of the entire US Navy. I recommend for anyone trying to become an officer in this unit, apply for the Navy Civil Engineer Program if you're in college or coming out of HS, it's an incredible deal!
@@daradiant1 what I'm saying is Seabees are quite well known, they aren't a sneaky or shady or secretive unit in the Navy. A lot of people knows them, they've been around since ww2 and helped form and man the UDTs, the predecessors of Navy SEALs.
I was encouraged to from EA school and was moving along and almost there when foolish decisions on my part landed me in my 1st visit to the “old man”. Finally straightened up after 2nd bust few years later. 10 paygrade (and seemed uniform changes) I still managed to retire a well trained EA1- but boy being a retired O5 or 06 vice E6 makes a difference. Advancement was tough as an EA. I encouraged my guys once board eligible go for LDO or Warrant One of my EA3s made chief and I went to Camp David for his commission. He retired as a CWO4. Of course wish IT stuff was around back then. But still have a passion for arch and civil engineering. CAN DO
My father was a SeaBee in WW2 in the 16th Battalion, Headquarters Co. He was on Nanumea, an atoll island that's part of the Ellice Islands. He and his company with Marine assistance moved the island natives to the end of the island to construct a landing strip from crushed coral for the B24 Liberator bombers and other smaller planes.
Thanks for video. My Mom was editor of a SEABEE monthly magazine for about 10 yrs. She worked on base at Port Hueneme where my little sister was born in "64.
I spent six years with the Seabees as an EO from 1983-1989, went to My Tech school at Gulfport, served in a variety of locations and bases including Air Force, Army, and Marine Corp bases, They have such a rich and proud history, but are probably the least known unit in the military, Which is a shame because their accomplishments in history could fill a library.
Just came across this. My dad was a Seabee in WW2. He served in Europe, was at Normandy, helped rebuild Cherbourg harbor, and his unit was eventually attached to the 3rd Army.
I was a Builder in the BEES from 70-74. Served in NMCB 5 & NMCB 3. Home ported in Port Hueneme California. Back then "A" school was in Davisville Rhode Island.
Is there a single person here who actually believes that they’re disguising their voice so that they can basically read the Seabees Wikipedia page to us?
The Seabees I met were crazy. The stories were during the building of bases while random indirect fire would come in. It’s for this reason Seabees and green side Corpsmen shit on the rest of us blue side Navy for deploying on ships.
First time I have heard someone say greenside corpsman shit on someone else. Usually it is the otherway around. "not real sea duty, you were in North Carolina!"
@@MorganYoung-lostmedic Yeah, I do remember ship company HMs saying that. It was funny seeing FMF qual’d ones (both shipboard and MEU) explain to me the differences. The funnier thing is they all advised, don’t even put in my package to cross rate, but instead get out and apply for an RN or PA program.
I loved being a UT in the Navy's Construction battalion! I learned alot. After my honorable separation from the military I was able to take those skills to the civilian sector and have a great paying career. One of the best choices I have ever made was to joining the Seabees! ACB-1, you guys kick azz!
That's great. Some or many skills in the military can be used in the civilian world as well. Like yours in the CBs, u can use it for construction/demolition back in the civilian world and make good money.
I was a CE but was never in a Battalion. I was sent to a Public Works Department for an initial 2 years but because of the wind down of Vietnam and the gasoline shortages and the resulting recession I was just left there. Before I was drafted I worked for Ma Bell, first in South Florida and then New York City during construction of the World Trade Center, a huge project. During my time there I learned a great deal which certainly helped later on. I was initially in the electric department but eventually worked in the telephone exchange. I also spent some time in the power plant and for a while I was a clerk and I handled maintenance scheduling. Those last two developed into my best skills. I also picked up some knowledge about water treatment and sewage handling. In 1985 I was laid off by AT&T due to the breakup of Ma Bell. I was able to start a company selling business telephone equipment and maintaining it. In the beginning I was a one man operation. I sold it, installed it and did everything else. The accounting skills I'd learned as a clerk were a big help as was the ability to plan and schedule work. The hours were long but I'd learned how to pace myself in the Navy. In Public Works we had an overnight watch handling emergency calls and then you had to work the next day, it was almost a 24 hour shift. I credit the Navy and the Seabees in the department for giving me the opportunities to learn new things. It has all served me well in maintaining my own house and properties I own. I don't think you can get the education I got from the other services. I got a look at the Air Force while working at a base Nixon closed in two months. The Air Force left and abandoned the other federal services on the base lie the Coast Guard and the FAA. They left a short timer Sargent who I leaned only knew one thing about telephone equipment and never learned the whole system from the central office to the telephone at the end. The Army seems to do the same thing, break a trade down and only giving people one of the components for their whole career. And the person is not a leader. That's for another group who are like clerical and executive positions. Not so in the Navy. You learn the whole trade and you have a military leadership position. Sometimes I get to talk to a curious young man and show him why the Navy is the best place to learn a trade than the other services. My service made it possible to be in the position I'm in now. 32 years in business and now comfortably retired. I was 19 years old when I went in and they had a lot more to do with my becoming a mature adult. I would have spent my time otherwise partying and being broke. My only regret is that I didn't go college and it's a small one. I did well without it. It's difficult to get into the Seabees today. The Seabees have been cutback and they are being encouraged to go to a new rating, Master At Arms. I hear that there aren't many takers. You'd have to go to sea and Seabees aren't into blue water.
My Dad was a Seabee from 68-70 Vietnam. He was hard but fair and loving man. Was a sharpshooter too. Navy wanted to send him to shooting school but color blindness ended that. He was in 74th Battalion out of Mississippi. He was in training during Hurricane Camille! Trial by fire! He spent is tour in Da Nang, Chu Lai, Quang Tri, and Tam Ky. Learned a lot from Dad. Wasn’t much he couldn’t do with a hammer and a torch! Miss you Dad.
As a former Navy Seabee (CE) I went aboard 6 ships and 1 sub. Total time my boots were on steel decks maybe 3 hours. Ship to shore power has its benefits…food. I also had the opportunity to work with Marines, Army, and Air Force. A couple of stints with Navy and Army Intelligence. All in all…great memories.
Retired EA1 here. 79-99. Best 20 of my life. So many great adventures and people. Noteworthy is Seabees have billets at Camp David and there State Dept billets in my time. Def some new equipment. I helped stand up the former First Naval Construction Division and then the Navy’s Expeditionary Combat Command which 1NCD dissolved into. (Sad day for me as a civilian) Keep up the good work bees. And my last two comments. “Was never a sailor, I was a SEABEE”, And was fortunate to serve a year onboard the former USNS Chauvenet TAGS 29. CMs n EAs. Lastly. Prior to departing military and my 7 years at COMNECC, I have worked alongside many if not all the units discussed. I strongly encourage current Seabees to look into thrm. Stay tough and stay strong Bees. This retired vet salutes yall.
Would you recommend the Seabees for an older recruit? I'm 27 and want to take my life in a new direction, but feel as though it's too late to start unless I go reserves/NG.
I was an SW from 79-99. Serving in four consecutive battalions, I was heavily utilized in H Company in the QC Department due to my knowledge and experience. I really enjoyed being around the EAs, and if I had my career to do over, that's probably the rate I would choose. I also did three years doing QA work on government contracts. I helped EAs with desigining some smaller discretionary projects. I really liked that aspect of construction, being behind the scenes, figuring it out, drawing it up, and making it happen. I also learned alot about materials testing, doing compaction tests with nuclear densometers, obtaining concrete cylinders, soils testing, etc.
@@EmperorSenate Yes i would. It’s never too late- Today the Bees are training with the other branches, and although, i didn’t experience that, lately have been running into active duty airmen and soldiers and even retirees that trained and worked with the Seabees. -guess what i’m saying is if it is too late for say “the Navy” (which i think is 30 something), you can look at another branch and still get to be around bees to jump from branch to branch to the Bees. NEVER GIVE UP--
@@tangoindiamike9189 This EA applauds you. i was in 79-99. 4 consecutive battalions. YIKES. LOL. i enjoyed my time with 3 and 4. (80-82 and 87-89) respectively as i did split tours. I enjoyed being an EA- and I liked the SW and CE rates after that. met some sharp SWs who were gifted with working with metal. NAS Bermuda was my 1st duty staton and we had a SW1 maybe a Chief, i don’t remember, come join us in PW Engineering and was an excellent draftsman and had a deep knowledge across the trades. I grew up around plumbing and electrical and heating and was a plus.
I met a CB while deployed and he was a damn good welder. I hope he kept that up after he got out of the service. We jokingly called him the "screamin seaman" lol
That's awesome! One of my best friends became a Navy Corpsman. He did a few years with the Marines, then got recruited by the Navy Seals! He's still in and he loves it! We've been friends since 1st grade. But he even says, as close as we got growing up together. He says it's nothing like the brotherhood that you get in the military! We still go hunting and camping when he comes home on leave sometimes. I've learned alot about TCCC from him! Also alot of other military tactics!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸
I was stationed in Gulfport back in the days and enjoyed this video very much. I am a former Seabee and it very much one of the best-kept secrets the US Military has,
We still had steel pots in 1993. They've come a long way in gear. Army by choice Seabees by the grace of God. Loved the EO joke heard that for five years lol.
BU1 served from July 78 until Feb 88. Looks like it has changed alot with different training locales and better equipment. However never regret my time served.
Agree. Did 79-99 and as an EA, I wouldn’t know how to use their current equipment. Fortunately, still with Dod and was with Seabees as a civilian before moving to current job where some projects involve the comm n IT of the equipment they use today. Nothing like riding in back of deuce and a half or trying to get reception from a PRC 77 with that monstrous whip antennae (and metal piss pots before the Kevlar. Good times
I learned that there are way too many airsofters who LARP as Navy SEALs who have "Seabees" name tapes on their NWU uniforms and have no idea what they actually are🤣
I wish I had a nickel for every time someone thought I was a Navy Seal after telling them I was a Navy Seabee. I worked as a corrections officer, and every inmate in the prison thought I was a Navy Seal,...because half of the retard corrections staff thought the same thing. They hear the word Seabee, and somehow, it registers as Seal in people's heads. I had a lot of fun with it where the inmates were concerned. I'm a small guy, but some of the biggest inmates wouldn't screw with me. I had some situations where I had to bluff like a bad ass and back them down. Thank God, they were scared of me. 😁
@@tangoindiamike9189 dude there's a number of European airsofters who keep showing up on the stupid UA-cam or Instagram Reels that do impression kits of Navy SEALs and the uniforms they buy have Seabees already sewn on, and they have no clue what it is but just keep it lol.
Is there anyone of you that can give me the ww2 motto of the Navy Seabee? Really hits home with my friends at a coal mine we work at. God bless you all. Thank you for your work and sacrifice
“The difficult we accomplish with ease, the impossible may take a bit longer.” “Green Machine!” “We build, we fight, we party all night!” “Good enough for government work.”
The official Seabee Motto is Construimus Battuimus which is Latin for We Build, We Fight. Unofficially, and possibly more common is "Can Do" or Seabees Can Do. Jokingly, Seabees say, we build we fight, we party all night. Another unofficial but commonly heard phrase among Seabees is, "The difficult we do at once, the impossible takes a little longer". And last, but not least is, "we have been doing so much, for so long, with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing". ...and if you have kids looking at this, turn them away now. We used to issue membership cards for the Muff Divers of America. No Muff too Tuff. We Dive at Five!
I became a Sea Bee yesterday. I'm sworn in. That was the proudest moment of my life. It's a 5 year contract, but I get the feeling I'll be re-enlisting. If you're a Sea Bee, can you reply with some deployment tips for me guys? If you're reading this, God bless.❤️⚓🇺🇸
The "down & dirty" of The Seabees is spending those wonderful mornings in 1986 on our Field Exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett eating a Pork Patty MRE for Breakfast because the Galley Tent was not ready yet. I hated them but thinking of those nasty things still puts a smile to my face. Go Seabees. NMCB-5
My father ran landing craft for the Seabees early in his career. He always talked about making coffee on the beach with a helmet and a sock over a campfire. He ended his career running the nuclear power plant on the Big E.
My Dad was a Seabee and I grew up on the Naval Base in Port Hueneme. It was awesome to grew up around the Seabees and know my Dad was apart of a special group.
My father was in the Seabees, been watching vids about them as I really didn’t know too much about them. He passed in 2017, miss him very much. Thank you for the info, new sub here! He was at Port Hueneme! I have his year book!
SeaBees do all the work at American embassies, built the base in Antarctica, and support Camp David the Presidents retreat. SeaBees have their own unit under Naval Special Warfare and deploy to support all the SEAL Teams and Boat teams not just DevGru. 22 years in the Navy, retired now, spent 18 as a SeaBee working in NSW. Best Job I Ever Had.
SEABEES are brilliant and brave. As an MO, I've done many an ePHA on these all time cool dudes. Everyone of you should be very proud and you ARE bright!! Love you (love port Hueneme, too. One of my favorite drill sites)
My dad was a WWII Seabee, MM (today's EO). I'm a retired EO1(SCW) 79 - 00, 4, 40, 3, about 18 months after I retired my son enlisted, EO2 (SCW). Alfa Dawgs, Uhoo-Rah!
Served with MCB 133, Alpha Co, First Platoon.as a CM, 72 thru 77. Camp Shields, Okinawa, Puerto Rico just outside of Rossevelt Roads, then to the Rock (Diego Garcia)
The UCTs are similar to the disbanded UDTs, which helped formed the SEALs. Navy Seabees are awesome too, if I'm not mistaken, there was once where the US government contracted civilian construction companies to construct or clear something to create a canal or some sort, but they said it wasn't possible or couldn't be done, but Navy Seabees later got it done.
Happened a lot. 🤣. CAN DO. The difficult we did at once the impossible took a little bit longer. I retired out of Bangor Wash and we were doing a lot of renovation projects as contractors were losing $$ or making a killing and some wouldn’t bid on them. Bit different from standing up a base from scratch. I told my guys you’ll enhance your planning n estimating skills which is a great job on the outside. A good PMP who can keep a project on schedule and budget saves the company $$$$ My stories can turn into novels. 😏
The first time I heard of SeaBees was in high school, almost 50 years ago. I think one of my classmates dads was in the SeaBees and he wore something with that on it. Since then I have learned a lot about special forces. My dad was in the Navy during WW2, Pacific theater. Thank you for this information.
My name is Eric Pendleton and I am a Black America from Nashville Tennessee. However, I would like to share with you with respect to my Father who was a honorable and courageous man who was a Navy Seabee and my Father name is Nelson Pendleton who was a Black America who passed away in 1999. In addition, my Father who was a Fighting Navy Seabee who fought in War War II he explained to me that he was in 30th Special Navy Construction Battalion station in Camp Thomas, Davisville, R.I. also he explained to me that he was train by the Navy, Navy Seal and the Marine Corps and he explained to me in one instant that when him and his comrade enter those islands them Japanese would be hiding in trees sniping his comrade. Furthermore, my Father explained to me that him and his platoon fought all in Africa and other places where the United States of America needed them to go Fight. Also, my Father stated that they were Fighting machine. Mostly importantly, John Wayne the actor played and started in 5 of those Seabee movies but you never seen any Black America played with him in those movies why? I hope everyone will Pay respect to my Father and his comrades and those falling fighting Seabees that was courageous men's that were fighting in world war II. God Bless.
Fair wind's and Calm sea for your Father. I for one am grateful for your Father service to this Great Country during it's time of Need and for being brave enough to answer the Call.
The WWII Generation can never be forgotten. I would have loved to have chatted with him and others to hear their stories. I only got to meet 2 years back saying how Seabees helped clear the road so the Marines could raise Old Glory. Your dad is a hero in my eyes as the greatest generation that lived. This retired Seabee salutes him in honor and grateful to him for his service. 🙏 ❤
God bless your father! My father was in Davisville, RI during WWII. After the war, he was the last man out and placed the lock on the gate. He never deployed overseas, and he is still alive at nearly 99 years old.
I am a Former SEABEE< nice to see te videos . its good to see the real infomation about the green machine. that so many peaple . ask about the Navy. alot of peaple are not informed about the roll of the seabees. thank you BU2
I'm a retired Seabee Chief UTC(SCW) I did 6 Yrs in the Fleet as a BT then transitioned to the Bees for 14 yrs. Was in NMCB22 and NMCB24 Deployed with NMCB 5 and NMCB 133. The Seabee are the best in the Navy.
So Red Horse and Prime Beef attend the same A school as BU’s. However we focus more on start to finish construction. And what I mean is we go in with Marines at the start with our ACB units and Recon an area and build a base maintain that AO and then bring in down when we pull out. But there some overlapping similarities
Justin I don’t know how much Combat training you get but going to A school with them both as well as ARMY Combat Engineers Red Horse and Prime Beef focus on the same thing exact Red Horse I think is the CONUS side while Prime Beef is OCONUS. SeaBee’s work way more with Marines, ARMY SF requested us so we deployed in support of their FOBs, and the same goes for when attached to NSW and the teams. The role is different once in DEV but the pg13’s you sign no one knows exactly what the day to day of direct support is.
Jack Watson more like maintenance unit 😂😂😂😂. Nah I went to A school with those guys they where cool people but man did they have some idiots I’d 2/3 of their class got Admin Sep
I was (am) a Seabee I was in NMCB3 from ‘84-‘89 and loved it, GD is right you’ll never be aboard a ship I was only on two walked across one to visit my brother on the other and then back across to the pier!
As a retired EOC, the only negative memories I have was big navy and the civil engineering corps. The SCW pin was a Trojan horse. That’s for another day. Before high year tenure came in to affect, active duty was a blast. Battalion life was also the best years of my life till the PC movement started.
As a former Seabee Steelworker 2nd class 05-08 and a former U.S. Marine (5811 MP) if you're looking for a trade that plays with weapons but doesn't have a brutal physical training regime join the Seabees. Steelworker also includes. Weld repair and resurfacing of construction equipment assist CM's in repair also assist BU's in construction projects. Also assist UT's in their projects. Steelworker is the only "worker" in the Navy.😁👍
As a SW1 you did a good job explaining what we do and who we are. If the marine corp and the navy had a love child, that would be the seabees. I was in NMCB74 2002-2007 and NMCB14 2008- Present.
@@seabeebu1835 62 has been decommissioned for along time. 74 and 7 we're decommissioned during the Obama administration. Just 133, 1 and 11 left on the east coast
Saw these guys on my first of many deployments to Iraq,didn't know they fight too!!!!! They were building everything on the fob.2005 in Iraq was PURE HELL!!!!My battalion had 12 kias and 8 soldiers severely wounded who to be medevacked out.Not a fun time.
Was that NMCB 7? I believe they were involved in the Battle of Fallujah. NMCB 7 is one of my old battalions, but I retired in 99. Builder Chief Joel Baldwin was killed in Iraq, I think it was 2004, when one of our own army soldiers who was Muslim rolled a grenade in the Galley Tent. I served with BUC Baldwin. I didn't know him well, but I did know him. It was a real smack in the face to see his picture and name come up with the KIA.
I am 34 years old. My father was a Seabee in the 80s, stationed in Sicily. Today, I was helping him with his medical documents, and saw his DD214. He has mentioned gufport MI. I have a history in construction and trades. I have experience in electrical, hvac, plumbing, concrete, and steel. Seeing that he got a medal for national defense, I feel it's time for me to join. Do I stand a chance at my age?
Happy Friday! A bit late of an upload, but better late than never, right? We hope you enjoy our video on the U.S. Navy Seabees! If you learned something from the video, make sure to like the video, and subscribe if you're new! Have a great weekend everyone!
Can yall do pmc?
Please do a video on ECS and civil engineering Corps! Great vid!
UCT
Could you do a more indepth video on the tiers of special force like that was in delta vs devgroup video
Can you do a video about the Air Force 24th special tactics squadron?
Although I am a United States Marine from 71-77. With all due respect I would love to dedicate this post. To the memory of my departed friend and Navy Sea Bee. James Fiala, he was one fine bridge builder! RIP, James! Anchors away bro! Respectfully submitted
Sorry for your loss sir. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
Hold on I'll be right back.
Awesome tribute Brother!
RIP James
sorry for your loss, thank you man.
Rip to your friend and thanks for you service
My dad who passed away 8 months ago, was a navy Seabee for 27 years, he was an E7 CPO! Was also a Vietnam vet! Miss you dad
Hoorah Chief!
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My grandfather was the same. Also in Vietnam. Thank you for your father’s service. 💙
As a Seabee myself, I think he means “We can build and fight, but we can’t read or write” 😂😂
I was a Combat Engineer and I can’t spell worth a shit 😂.
Combat engineers and Seabees are about the same, except that nthr latter has an additional maritime capability. Correct me if I'm wrong.
im curious as to what combat skills are seabees trained in?
BU here 93-98, you ain't never lied! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ceylon Me too! 93-98
I just turned 18 and about to enlist into the marines but i worked construction from 16-18 and wanted to go in as an 0311 but this video really made me make an appointment with the navy. Thank you
Good luck trying to get one of the rates, super overmanned. When I went to MEPS no Seabee rates were available.
Don't let him talk you into going into something other than what you want. Tell him you want to be a BU (or CE, or CM, etc.), and if he says there are no billets, leave, and tell him to call you when one opens up. You'll get a call soon. Especially if he's falling behind on his quota.
@@RoguePhysicist :
TELL LOUD !!!!!
@@cellardoor199991 They are most certainly not.
Hell ya, what'd u end up doing? I'm 19 going into the navy I have one more test to do then I'm going to MEPS
Thank you for highlighting the Seabees as far too few people are aware of them. Daddy was part of one of the first classes at Davisville. He fought and built his way through the Pacific all the way to Hiroshima (where a group brought and operated generators to provide power to a heavily damaged, but still attempting to function hospital). Technically a welder and mechanic, he could do anything and was a living example of "Can Do". He was not only my hero, but my friends thought of him as invincible.
My Dad served 20yrs in the Seabees. NMCB 25. GOD BLESS ALL THOSE THAT SERVE. AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO AMERICA 🇺🇸.
Spades and Clubs!
I went blind when I was 14 years old, therefore I never got the opportunity to serve in the military. When I was a kid I wanted to be a combat engineer, but as an adult and learning about the Navy Seabees, I’m not sure which way I would have gone. I think it would be really awesome if y’all did a combat engineer video and a comparison video comparing the Navy Seabees and combat engineers. To all the veterans thank you for serving, and to all of our active duty and future soldiers, airmen, Marines, and sailors thank you for what y’all do and what you will do. There are many more of those who wish that we could serve even though the opportunity was never given or taken from us.
Then how the fuck are you typing this?
Finally some good exposure on the bees, I used to say the few, the proud, the unknown. 24 years as a Seabee, retired UT1 (SCW). 8 years active duty, the rest in reserves.
What was responsibilities like as an E5 or E6 SW? Do you know?
Hoo-yaw UT1!
Enjoyed 3+ yrs as CB, special time during 40’s in Bermuda, Little creek and Hueneme
@@sidedgar7209 Bermuda was my 1st duty station from 80-82. Great memories other than getting in trouble. 😆
"We fight for those who can't fight for themselves" retired seabee right here. (E O.) P.O.2nd class E-5. Retired
I am in The Air Force as a Vehicle Mechanic and I went through Tech School at Port Hueneme with the SeaBees. Good ass ppl. Mechanic SeaBees.
Y'all Air force mofos got away with murder. Our Chief would destroy us for breathing. Lol PT Hueneme class 210
@@davidshaw9752 get it together.
My dad was a steel worker in the Seabees . Retired as a E7 and trained recruits in 2001 durning 9/11 in Great Lakes Illinois. Later was deployed to Afghanistan . I’m so proud of you dad ✨
My 12 year old son has loved the United States Army since he was 3. Yesterday I found a seebee jacket at a thrift store with his last name on it! I think it was meant to be❤️I can’t to see his face on Christmas when he gets it
Seabees are Navy, not Army. Does he like it?
That’s cool
My Granddad was a Seabea. I’d be interested in learning more about the combat school and dive school.
He was a diver his entire life and I always assumed he learned that skill in the Navy
I was a Seabee Reservist from 1992 to 1998, Tucson/Phoenix, AZ. Great Mistakes and Gulfport. I went into the Reserves to serve my country and learn construction as my father was a carpenter. I also joined to help with college tuition for my Business Degree from ASU. It was an awesome experience, and in retrospect, I wish I would have done active duty to get the full experience. Great Video! Thank you!
Wow! I was a BUL3 in 1964 when I got out. A lot has changed during the years and I'm still proud to have served.
I'm proud to have served & retired from the Navy Seabees. My job was a Builder who built many structures all over the world. Best job ever I must say......
Did you ever see combat?
Congrats on retirement. I was a Construction Mechanic
Job well done CB!
I'm in the marines, haven't deployed but been in a few years all here in the states. Seabees are always cool guys when we run into them. Good dudes and they work damn hard. Love their vets too- got at least a couple free beers from these fellas just cuz they're that friendly.
I Was stationed at Port Hueneme and completed my A school In Gulfport,MS. At that time, we were in school with Airforce, and Army folks. Most of our instructors were Air Force enlisted.
NMCB 40 is no longer in commission but was my NMCB. IHad a great time while at the same time hating life. You get paid to learn a trade, travel the world and learn so basic combat skills. Pretty cool.
NMCB 40 Here...85'-91'👍 same duty station and training!
Army Engineer here and all I gotta say is that Seabee's are some of the coolest people I've met
Army engineers are awesome too.
Thanks lol we try! Ex Seabee here . Nmcb 4
@@benjamindurham2770 what an honor to become a Seabee.
@@dallasyap3064 I look back on it foundly now . lol but got burned out after 4 years . i did 3 deployments 1 to africa during the Somalia pirates stuff . then 2 tours to Afghanistan. Got out in 2012 hated it then lol now i miss it.
@@benjamindurham2770 well if u didn't like it then u should have got out and join another unit. But still Seabee is an awesome unit. I remember I read somewhere that they were able to accomplish a crucial project, I think it was creating canal or something. The US government contracted private construction companies to do it, but they all told that it couldn't be done, but when the Seabees did it, they got the job done. Since u were a Seabee, I would like to get some opinion from u if u don't mind, how do the former UDTs compare to the current UCTs? Like are they the same?
Hey guys, nice surprise, the Seabees are one of the best kept secrets of the entire US Navy. I recommend for anyone trying to become an officer in this unit, apply for the Navy Civil Engineer Program if you're in college or coming out of HS, it's an incredible deal!
I don't think CBs are really that secretive.
@@dallasyap3064 Keep thinking we ain't. We are the ' Worker Bees' so keep that in mind
@@daradiant1 what I'm saying is Seabees are quite well known, they aren't a sneaky or shady or secretive unit in the Navy. A lot of people knows them, they've been around since ww2 and helped form and man the UDTs, the predecessors of Navy SEALs.
I was encouraged to from EA school and was moving along and almost there when foolish decisions on my part landed me in my 1st visit to the “old man”. Finally straightened up after 2nd bust few years later. 10 paygrade (and seemed uniform changes) I still managed to retire a well trained EA1- but boy being a retired
O5 or 06 vice E6 makes a difference. Advancement was tough as an EA. I encouraged my guys once board eligible go for LDO or Warrant One of my EA3s made chief and I went to Camp David for his commission. He retired as a CWO4.
Of course wish IT stuff was around back then. But still have a passion for arch and civil engineering. CAN DO
My father was a SeaBee in WW2 in the 16th Battalion, Headquarters Co. He was on Nanumea, an atoll island that's part of the Ellice Islands. He and his company with Marine assistance moved the island natives to the end of the island to construct a landing strip from crushed coral for the B24 Liberator bombers and other smaller planes.
Thanks for video. My Mom was editor of a SEABEE monthly magazine for about 10 yrs. She worked on base at Port Hueneme where my little sister was born in "64.
Former CE1 here, thanks for the love fellas!
I remember reading about the Seabees on their history back in WW2 and in the Pacific. Glad they are keeping strong to this day.
Yup, they were formed when the US entered ww2.
I spent six years with the Seabees as an EO from 1983-1989, went to My Tech school at Gulfport, served in a variety of locations and bases including Air Force, Army, and Marine Corp bases, They have such a rich and proud history, but are probably the least known unit in the military, Which is a shame because their accomplishments in history could fill a library.
83-87. Also an EO out of Gulfport. Hmm. Nmcb 7 was my last job.
Just came across this. My dad was a Seabee in WW2. He served in Europe, was at Normandy, helped rebuild Cherbourg harbor, and his unit was eventually attached to the 3rd Army.
I was a Builder in the BEES from 70-74. Served in NMCB 5 & NMCB 3. Home ported in Port Hueneme California. Back then "A" school was in Davisville Rhode Island.
Is there a single person here who actually believes that they’re disguising their voice so that they can basically read the Seabees Wikipedia page to us?
Lol 🤣
Man this channel is run by some 23 year old wanna be vet playing commando.
Creepy Dingus 😂😂😂😂
No at least one of them is a RECON Marine.
Lmao
The Seabees I met were crazy. The stories were during the building of bases while random indirect fire would come in. It’s for this reason Seabees and green side Corpsmen shit on the rest of us blue side Navy for deploying on ships.
Can you imagine? * Mortar splashes down* "HEY! Whose got my wrench?!"
@@ruexoxan6432 i love this😂 Im gonna be a cm in 4 months lol
Yes we are!
First time I have heard someone say greenside corpsman shit on someone else.
Usually it is the otherway around. "not real sea duty, you were in North Carolina!"
@@MorganYoung-lostmedic Yeah, I do remember ship company HMs saying that. It was funny seeing FMF qual’d ones (both shipboard and MEU) explain to me the differences. The funnier thing is they all advised, don’t even put in my package to cross rate, but instead get out and apply for an RN or PA program.
My grandpa was a sea bee building air bases in the Philippines during WWII. I’ve always admired him.
Thanks for his service -Philippines
I loved being a UT in the Navy's Construction battalion! I learned alot. After my honorable separation from the military I was able to take those skills to the civilian sector and have a great paying career. One of the best choices I have ever made was to joining the Seabees! ACB-1, you guys kick azz!
That's great. Some or many skills in the military can be used in the civilian world as well. Like yours in the CBs, u can use it for construction/demolition back in the civilian world and make good money.
I was a CE but was never in a Battalion. I was sent to a Public Works Department for an initial 2 years but because of the wind down of Vietnam and the gasoline shortages and the resulting recession I was just left there.
Before I was drafted I worked for Ma Bell, first in South Florida and then New York City during construction of the World Trade Center, a huge project.
During my time there I learned a great deal which certainly helped later on. I was initially in the electric department but eventually worked in the telephone exchange. I also spent some time in the power plant and for a while I was a clerk and I handled maintenance scheduling. Those last two developed into my best skills. I also picked up some knowledge about water treatment and sewage handling.
In 1985 I was laid off by AT&T due to the breakup of Ma Bell. I was able to start a company selling business telephone equipment and maintaining it. In the beginning I was a one man operation. I sold it, installed it and did everything else. The accounting skills I'd learned as a clerk were a big help as was the ability to plan and schedule work. The hours were long but I'd learned how to pace myself in the Navy. In Public Works we had an overnight watch handling emergency calls and then you had to work the next day, it was almost a 24 hour shift.
I credit the Navy and the Seabees in the department for giving me the opportunities to learn new things. It has all served me well in maintaining my own house and properties I own. I don't think you can get the education I got from the other services. I got a look at the Air Force while working at a base Nixon closed in two months. The Air Force left and abandoned the other federal services on the base lie the Coast Guard and the FAA. They left a short timer Sargent who I leaned only knew one thing about telephone equipment and never learned the whole system from the central office to the telephone at the end. The Army seems to do the same thing, break a trade down and only giving people one of the components for their whole career. And the person is not a leader. That's for another group who are like clerical and executive positions. Not so in the Navy. You learn the whole trade and you have a military leadership position.
Sometimes I get to talk to a curious young man and show him why the Navy is the best place to learn a trade than the other services. My service made it possible to be in the position I'm in now. 32 years in business and now comfortably retired. I was 19 years old when I went in and they had a lot more to do with my becoming a mature adult. I would have spent my time otherwise partying and being broke. My only regret is that I didn't go college and it's a small one. I did well without it.
It's difficult to get into the Seabees today. The Seabees have been cutback and they are being encouraged to go to a new rating, Master At Arms. I hear that there aren't many takers. You'd have to go to sea and Seabees aren't into blue water.
My Dad was a Seabee from 68-70 Vietnam. He was hard but fair and loving man. Was a sharpshooter too. Navy wanted to send him to shooting school but color blindness ended that. He was in 74th Battalion out of Mississippi. He was in training during Hurricane Camille! Trial by fire! He spent is tour in Da Nang, Chu Lai, Quang Tri, and Tam Ky. Learned a lot from Dad. Wasn’t much he couldn’t do with a hammer and a torch! Miss you Dad.
As a former Navy Seabee (CE) I went aboard 6 ships and 1 sub. Total time my boots were on steel decks maybe 3 hours. Ship to shore power has its benefits…food. I also had the opportunity to work with Marines, Army, and Air Force. A couple of stints with Navy and Army Intelligence. All in all…great memories.
Damn you got down Brotha! Can Do!
Retired EA1 here. 79-99. Best 20 of my life. So many great adventures and people.
Noteworthy is Seabees have billets at Camp David and there State Dept billets in my time.
Def some new equipment.
I helped stand up the former First Naval Construction Division and then the Navy’s Expeditionary Combat Command which 1NCD dissolved into. (Sad day for me as a civilian)
Keep up the good work bees. And my last two comments. “Was never a sailor, I was a SEABEE”, And was fortunate to serve a year onboard the former USNS Chauvenet TAGS 29. CMs n EAs.
Lastly. Prior to departing military and my 7 years at COMNECC, I have worked alongside many if not all the units discussed. I strongly encourage current Seabees to look into thrm.
Stay tough and stay strong Bees. This retired vet salutes yall.
Would you recommend the Seabees for an older recruit? I'm 27 and want to take my life in a new direction, but feel as though it's too late to start unless I go reserves/NG.
I was an SW from 79-99. Serving in four consecutive battalions, I was heavily utilized in H Company in the QC Department due to my knowledge and experience. I really enjoyed being around the EAs, and if I had my career to do over, that's probably the rate I would choose. I also did three years doing QA work on government contracts. I helped EAs with desigining some smaller discretionary projects. I really liked that aspect of construction, being behind the scenes, figuring it out, drawing it up, and making it happen. I also learned alot about materials testing, doing compaction tests with nuclear densometers, obtaining concrete cylinders, soils testing, etc.
@@EmperorSenate Yes i would. It’s never too late- Today the Bees are training with the other branches, and although, i didn’t experience that, lately have been running into active duty airmen and soldiers and even retirees that trained and worked with the Seabees.
-guess what i’m saying is if it is too late for say “the Navy” (which i think is 30 something), you can look at another branch and still get to be around bees to jump from branch to branch to the Bees.
NEVER GIVE UP--
@@tangoindiamike9189 This EA applauds you. i was in 79-99.
4 consecutive battalions. YIKES. LOL. i enjoyed my time with 3 and 4. (80-82 and 87-89) respectively as i did split tours.
I enjoyed being an EA- and I liked the SW and CE rates after that. met some sharp SWs who were gifted with working with metal.
NAS Bermuda was my 1st duty staton and we had a SW1 maybe a Chief, i don’t remember, come join us in PW Engineering and was an excellent draftsman and had a deep knowledge across the trades.
I grew up around plumbing and electrical and heating and was a plus.
I met a CB while deployed and he was a damn good welder. I hope he kept that up after he got out of the service. We jokingly called him the "screamin seaman" lol
AF Mechanic here! went to tech school with the seabees honestly was the best time of my life there. A Company HUA!
The difficult gets done immediately. The impossible takes a little longer. Former CM3 here.
We have built so much, for so long, with so little we can now build anything with nothing. 3 battalion / nam 67-68 delta
Thank you, very well mapped out explanation on the Bees. As a former BU I can say you all did a great job with this video.
Thanks!
Knew a guy assigned to devgru who helped build their base and went out on missions with them.
That's awesome! One of my best friends became a Navy Corpsman. He did a few years with the Marines, then got recruited by the Navy Seals! He's still in and he loves it! We've been friends since 1st grade. But he even says, as close as we got growing up together. He says it's nothing like the brotherhood that you get in the military! We still go hunting and camping when he comes home on leave sometimes. I've learned alot about TCCC from him! Also alot of other military tactics!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸
American Patriot Tell your friend that I thanked him for his service, and god bless him, and his family, as well as you.
@@bshiesty_9917 I will, thank you!!
UCT
Devgru hoowah!
just enlisted for the last CM position of the year and im super exited!
I was stationed in Gulfport back in the days and enjoyed this video very much. I am a former Seabee and it very much one of the best-kept secrets the US Military has,
What kind of secrets the Seabees have?
@@dallasyap3064 A 10001 and one way to use a 55 drum.
It's just not for BBQ .
Former is Ranger and above, your ex- SB
@@chuckjohnson2564 I don't get it
NMCB 74 1989-1994 BUtype Delta Co.
These guys do everything!! They're badass!! "We Built, We Fight" that is so cool!
We still had steel pots in 1993. They've come a long way in gear.
Army by choice Seabees by the grace of God. Loved the EO joke heard that for five years lol.
BU1 served from July 78 until Feb 88. Looks like it has changed alot with different training locales and better equipment. However never regret my time served.
Agree. Did 79-99 and as an EA, I wouldn’t know how to use their current equipment. Fortunately, still with Dod and was with Seabees as a civilian before moving to current job where some projects involve the comm n IT of the equipment they use today.
Nothing like riding in back of deuce and a half or trying to get reception from a PRC 77 with that monstrous whip antennae (and metal piss pots before the Kevlar. Good times
I learned that there are way too many airsofters who LARP as Navy SEALs who have "Seabees" name tapes on their NWU uniforms and have no idea what they actually are🤣
Happens when you fanboy too much
I wish I had a nickel for every time someone thought I was a Navy Seal after telling them I was a Navy Seabee. I worked as a corrections officer, and every inmate in the prison thought I was a Navy Seal,...because half of the retard corrections staff thought the same thing. They hear the word Seabee, and somehow, it registers as Seal in people's heads. I had a lot of fun with it where the inmates were concerned. I'm a small guy, but some of the biggest inmates wouldn't screw with me. I had some situations where I had to bluff like a bad ass and back them down. Thank God, they were scared of me. 😁
@@tangoindiamike9189 dude there's a number of European airsofters who keep showing up on the stupid UA-cam or Instagram Reels that do impression kits of Navy SEALs and the uniforms they buy have Seabees already sewn on, and they have no clue what it is but just keep it lol.
Is there anyone of you that can give me the ww2 motto of the Navy Seabee? Really hits home with my friends at a coal mine we work at. God bless you all. Thank you for your work and sacrifice
Construimus batuimus that one?
“The difficult we accomplish with ease, the impossible may take a bit longer.”
“Green Machine!”
“We build, we fight, we party all night!”
“Good enough for government work.”
The official Seabee Motto is Construimus Battuimus which is Latin for We Build, We Fight. Unofficially, and possibly more common is "Can Do" or Seabees Can Do. Jokingly, Seabees say, we build we fight, we party all night. Another unofficial but commonly heard phrase among Seabees is, "The difficult we do at once, the impossible takes a little longer". And last, but not least is, "we have been doing so much, for so long, with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing". ...and if you have kids looking at this, turn them away now. We used to issue membership cards for the Muff Divers of America. No Muff too Tuff. We Dive at Five!
I became a Sea Bee yesterday. I'm sworn in. That was the proudest moment of my life. It's a 5 year contract, but I get the feeling I'll be re-enlisting. If you're a Sea Bee, can you reply with some deployment tips for me guys? If you're reading this, God bless.❤️⚓🇺🇸
Congrats man. Same here. I cant wait to ship out.
I became one 2 weeks ago as a BU I can't wait
@@osvaldo3030ful nice bro!!! Congratulations
@@osvaldo3030ful I got a CE contract.
What Seabee rate specifically?
The "down & dirty" of The Seabees is spending those wonderful mornings in 1986 on our Field Exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett eating a Pork Patty MRE for Breakfast because the Galley Tent was not ready yet.
I hated them but thinking of those nasty things still puts a smile to my face.
Go Seabees. NMCB-5
My father ran landing craft for the Seabees early in his career. He always talked about making coffee on the beach with a helmet and a sock over a campfire. He ended his career running the nuclear power plant on the Big E.
"We Build We Fight We Party All Night" ........91-98
Was in USNMCB4, served in Gulf War (Desert Shield/Storm) 👊🏼💯🇺🇸
my grandfather was a seabee in WW2, he was based in guam and served on the uss proteus
To my great grandfather gus klein who was seabee in d day and Pacific theater
My Dad was a Seabee and I grew up on the Naval Base in Port Hueneme. It was awesome to grew up around the Seabees and know my Dad was apart of a special group.
Shout out to all my fellow Seabees and to my buddies from NMCB-74!!
Nmcb62 here👍
NMCB 74 81-86. 95-97
MCB 133 here, 72-77
Cb 105 & CBC 1518 long ago
My father was in the Seabees, been watching vids about them as I really didn’t know too much about them. He passed in 2017, miss him very much. Thank you for the info, new sub here! He was at Port Hueneme! I have his year book!
My dad was stationed there as well. Great Lakes and Guantanamo Bay
My dad was in the Seabees; 51-55. Awesome!
l was in mcb6 build base got bit by a big black spider still opp dozer cab can do will do again ski
Hell fuckin yeah! Showin my bees some love! Can do! NMCB 12 We build, we fight, we party! Do an ECS video! Fuck yeah! Great video guys. UCT.
SeaBees do all the work at American embassies, built the base in Antarctica, and support Camp David the Presidents retreat. SeaBees have their own unit under Naval Special Warfare and deploy to support all the SEAL Teams and Boat teams not just DevGru. 22 years in the Navy, retired now, spent 18 as a SeaBee working in NSW. Best Job I Ever Had.
SEABEES are brilliant and brave. As an MO, I've done many an ePHA on these all time cool dudes. Everyone of you should be very proud and you ARE bright!! Love you (love port Hueneme, too. One of my favorite drill sites)
My dad was a WWII Seabee, MM (today's EO). I'm a retired EO1(SCW) 79 - 00, 4, 40, 3, about 18 months after I retired my son enlisted, EO2 (SCW). Alfa Dawgs, Uhoo-Rah!
On Deck we need to see ECS videos and advance UCT core video's, all your friends are on it and you don't want to be here.
Happy Sunday you say you don't want to be where. Rally my dear
Seabees are also assigned to beach masters, eod, base public works,state department, boot camp instructors.
Served with MCB 133, Alpha Co, First Platoon.as a CM, 72 thru 77. Camp Shields, Okinawa, Puerto Rico just outside of Rossevelt Roads, then to the Rock (Diego Garcia)
We were in at the same time i wast with C. Co. As a BU. I was in from 1973 to 1977. Diego was he'll back then. Small world huh?
@@MichaelKing-re8zc you can say that again brother, good to hear from you, take care
Lived on the seabee base in gulfport. And all I can say is this, their houses are a solid 7.5/10.
The UCTs are similar to the disbanded UDTs, which helped formed the SEALs. Navy Seabees are awesome too, if I'm not mistaken, there was once where the US government contracted civilian construction companies to construct or clear something to create a canal or some sort, but they said it wasn't possible or couldn't be done, but Navy Seabees later got it done.
Happened a lot. 🤣. CAN DO. The difficult we did at once the impossible took a little bit longer. I retired out of Bangor Wash and we were doing a lot of renovation projects as contractors were losing $$ or making a killing and some wouldn’t bid on them. Bit different from standing up a base from scratch. I told my guys you’ll enhance your planning n estimating skills which is a great job on the outside. A good PMP who can keep a project on schedule and budget saves the company $$$$
My stories can turn into novels. 😏
The first 25 Frogmen came from the Seabees. Later, Frogmen evolved into the Navy Seals.
The first time I heard of SeaBees was in high school, almost 50 years ago. I think one of my classmates dads was in the SeaBees and he wore something with that on it. Since then I have learned a lot about special forces. My dad was in the Navy during WW2, Pacific theater. Thank you for this information.
You're welcome!
My name is Eric Pendleton and I am a Black America from Nashville Tennessee. However, I would like to share with you with respect to my Father who was a honorable and courageous man who was a Navy Seabee and my Father name is Nelson Pendleton who was a Black America who passed away in 1999. In addition, my Father who was a Fighting Navy Seabee who fought in War War II he explained to me that he was in 30th Special Navy Construction Battalion station in Camp Thomas, Davisville, R.I. also he explained to me that he was train by the Navy, Navy Seal and the Marine Corps and he explained to me in one instant that when him and his comrade enter those islands them Japanese would be hiding in trees sniping his comrade. Furthermore, my Father explained to me that him and his platoon fought all in Africa and other places where the United States of America needed them to go Fight. Also, my Father stated that they were Fighting machine. Mostly importantly, John Wayne the actor played and started in 5 of those Seabee movies but you never seen any Black America played with him in those movies why? I hope everyone will Pay respect to my Father and his comrades and those falling fighting Seabees that was courageous men's that were fighting in world war II. God Bless.
Fair wind's and Calm sea for your Father.
I for one am grateful for your Father service to this Great Country during it's time of Need and for being brave enough to answer the Call.
The WWII Generation can never be forgotten. I would have loved to have chatted with him and others to hear their stories. I only got to meet 2 years back saying how Seabees helped clear the road so the Marines could raise Old Glory.
Your dad is a hero in my eyes as the greatest generation that lived. This retired Seabee salutes him in honor and grateful to him for his service. 🙏 ❤
God bless your father! My father was in Davisville, RI during WWII. After the war, he was the last man out and placed the lock on the gate. He never deployed overseas, and he is still alive at nearly 99 years old.
I am a Former SEABEE< nice to see te videos . its good to see the real infomation about the green machine. that so many peaple . ask about the Navy. alot of peaple are not informed about the roll of the seabees. thank you BU2
It would be cool to see more on the dive team’s for the Seebees!
Underwater Construction Teams (UCTs)
I'm a retired Seabee Chief UTC(SCW) I did 6 Yrs in the Fleet as a BT then transitioned to the Bees for 14 yrs. Was in NMCB22 and NMCB24 Deployed with NMCB 5 and NMCB 133. The Seabee are the best in the Navy.
Thanks for your service!
This was OUTSTANDING! I'd love to see a video on Navy Corpsman!!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸
my youth football coach was a seabee out in Port Hueneme and just now 12 years later I learned what a seabee actually does haha
They are similar to the Air Force Red Horses.
So Red Horse and Prime Beef attend the same A school as BU’s. However we focus more on start to finish construction. And what I mean is we go in with Marines at the start with our ACB units and Recon an area and build a base maintain that AO and then bring in down when we pull out. But there some overlapping similarities
I’ve never heard of that unit until today 🤯 never knew the Air Force had such a unit
Justin I don’t know how much Combat training you get but going to A school with them both as well as ARMY Combat Engineers Red Horse and Prime Beef focus on the same thing exact Red Horse I think is the CONUS side while Prime Beef is OCONUS. SeaBee’s work way more with Marines, ARMY SF requested us so we deployed in support of their FOBs, and the same goes for when attached to NSW and the teams. The role is different once in DEV but the pg13’s you sign no one knows exactly what the day to day of direct support is.
I was today years old when I realized the Air Force has a construction battalion
Jack Watson more like maintenance unit 😂😂😂😂. Nah I went to A school with those guys they where cool people but man did they have some idiots I’d 2/3 of their class got Admin Sep
Did three deployments with the Seabees. Really cool experience.
I’m planning on joining the Seabees after high school, and this video has really helped so thanks a lot man
The Seabees are great man, make sure you choose BU!
Don't listen to Squiers, go CM.
Don't pick BU everybody is a Bu lol
@@AndyGarcia-ch1ci Ya and everybody else is builder support!
CMSixSeven I’m planning on becoming a BU because I want to become a carpenter
I was (am) a Seabee I was in NMCB3 from ‘84-‘89 and loved it, GD is right you’ll never be aboard a ship I was only on two walked across one to visit my brother on the other and then back across to the pier!
Recruiter I talked to today was a BU, she loved it so that’s definitely one of my jobs I’m looking for if I choose navy
You also missed that they also deploy every 7 months for 7 months, well they did when I was in NMCB 1. We went to Guam and Rota, Spain.
A lot of info on these guys I didn’t know. Keep up the great content. Semper Fidelis!
As a retired EOC, the only negative memories I have was big navy and the civil engineering corps. The SCW pin was a Trojan horse. That’s for another day. Before high year tenure came in to affect, active duty was a blast. Battalion life was also the best years of my life till the PC movement started.
Great video! Hoorah Seabees! 🐝💯🇺🇸
Hoorah!!
HOORAH!
CM2 - NMCB27 - NMCB21 Afghanistan 2010. Time spent in Gulfport MS, Pt. Hueneme CA, Jericho VT, Camp Roberts, Fort Hunter-Liggett..
As a former Seabee Steelworker 2nd class 05-08 and a former U.S. Marine (5811 MP) if you're looking for a trade that plays with weapons but doesn't have a brutal physical training regime join the Seabees.
Steelworker also includes. Weld repair and resurfacing of construction equipment assist CM's in repair also assist BU's in construction projects. Also assist UT's in their projects. Steelworker is the only "worker" in the Navy.😁👍
They build, they fight, they drink, and they steal trains
As a SW1 you did a good job explaining what we do and who we are. If the marine corp and the navy had a love child, that would be the seabees. I was in NMCB74 2002-2007 and NMCB14 2008- Present.
What happened to 7,62 and 74? 7 only came online mid to late 80s. NMCB 74 85-90.
We Build We Fight
@@seabeebu1835 62 has been decommissioned for along time. 74 and 7 we're decommissioned during the Obama administration. Just 133, 1 and 11 left on the east coast
@@seabee277 when was 11 commissioned? 3 bats must play hell on the rotation for deployments. Always had 2 home ported, 2 deployed.
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@@seabee277 yeah 62 was gone after 7 was up and going. 4got. Killed to many brain cells earlier in life.
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11 got commissioned in 2007
Saw these guys on my first of many deployments to Iraq,didn't know they fight too!!!!! They were building everything on the fob.2005 in Iraq was PURE HELL!!!!My battalion had 12 kias and 8 soldiers severely wounded who to be medevacked out.Not a fun time.
Was that NMCB 7? I believe they were involved in the Battle of Fallujah. NMCB 7 is one of my old battalions, but I retired in 99. Builder Chief Joel Baldwin was killed in Iraq, I think it was 2004, when one of our own army soldiers who was Muslim rolled a grenade in the Galley Tent. I served with BUC Baldwin. I didn't know him well, but I did know him. It was a real smack in the face to see his picture and name come up with the KIA.
I was in the Seabees as a reservist for 3 years, then went active duty with the Marines for 5 years. Morale was a whooole lot better in the Navy.
Yet Marines seem so proud 😂😂
@@AQUAPHREESH193 yeah on facebook. But when you go on base everyone is disgruntled and drinks their emotions away.
@@craigemery8422 😂😂😂😂 dannng that’s some real shittt
I just got back from MEPS yesterday and I choose seabees
How was it , im considering coast guard or navy
I’ll like to see about the Underwater Construction Teams, great job!
My uncle was a Seabee in the 90s
Can you guys make a video of the combat training of the SeaBees?
Future Sailor here! Counting days for my Ship Day so I can become a SW ❤
UCT
UCS
Any of these and more navy stuff would be cool especially stuff on different combat roles in the Navy
My great grandpa was a Seabee in ww2
Seabeas! This is pretty darn good. Not at all what I thought they did.
I was in the Navy for 24 years, a Seabee for 14, I miss the life everyday.
Can General Discharge do a segment on the SAPPER School
Can't believe you hit em with the "lower than an E1" joke 😂 Classic.
I am 34 years old. My father was a Seabee in the 80s, stationed in Sicily. Today, I was helping him with his medical documents, and saw his DD214. He has mentioned gufport MI. I have a history in construction and trades. I have experience in electrical, hvac, plumbing, concrete, and steel. Seeing that he got a medal for national defense, I feel it's time for me to join. Do I stand a chance at my age?
You betcha. I was deployed to Sig in 83 with NMCB 3. Good times.