FORCM U.S. Navy Seabees

11/06/2021

Hoorah THREE! #nmcb3

11/05/2021

Force Master Chief Fairbanks is a Chippewa Indian. He was born and raised on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in November 1970. After completing basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., he received orders to Second Battalion Eleventh Marines (2/11), Camp Pendleton, Calif. Corporal Fairbanks was honorably discharged in September 1972.

As a civilian, Master Chief Fairbanks was employed with American Iron and Supply Company as a welder and Union Steward until December 1976.

He returned to active duty in the U.S. Navy in January 1977, and was assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two, Little Creek, Va. After completing a two-year tour, he was honorably discharged January 1979.

He then returned to work for American Iron and Supply Company in Minneapolis, Minn. until August 1986.

CMDCM Fairbanks re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy September 1986 and was assigned to NMCB ONE, Gulfport, Miss., until February 1990. He received orders to the Naval Construction Training Center, Gulfport Miss. His next duty station was Public Works Department, Keflavik, Iceland. Upon completion of a 30-month tour, he transferred to NMCB 133, where he served until January 1999.

He then reported to the Naval Construction Training Center in March 1999, and served as the Command Master Chief until May 2001. He reported to NMCB-1 May 2001 and served with the "First and the Finest" until December 2002 and then transferred to the 22ND Naval Construction Regiment. After completing a three year tour, he was selected and served as the 13th Force Master Chief for the Seabees.

Master Chief Fairbanks is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 85, Green Group. He has earned an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Phoenix, Ariz.

Master Chief Fairbanks is designated a Seabee Combat Warfare and Master Training Specialist. His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), and various service and unit awards. #NationalAmericanIndianHeritageMonth

Force Master Chief Fairbanks is a Chippewa Indian. He was born and raised on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in November 1970. After completing basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., he received orders to Second Battalion Eleventh Marines (2/11), Camp Pendleton, Calif. Corporal Fairbanks was honorably discharged in September 1972.

As a civilian, Master Chief Fairbanks was employed with American Iron and Supply Company as a welder and Union Steward until December 1976.

He returned to active duty in the U.S. Navy in January 1977, and was assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two, Little Creek, Va. After completing a two-year tour, he was honorably discharged January 1979.

He then returned to work for American Iron and Supply Company in Minneapolis, Minn. until August 1986.

CMDCM Fairbanks re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy September 1986 and was assigned to NMCB ONE, Gulfport, Miss., until February 1990. He received orders to the Naval Construction Training Center, Gulfport Miss. His next duty station was Public Works Department, Keflavik, Iceland. Upon completion of a 30-month tour, he transferred to NMCB 133, where he served until January 1999.

He then reported to the Naval Construction Training Center in March 1999, and served as the Command Master Chief until May 2001. He reported to NMCB-1 May 2001 and served with the "First and the Finest" until December 2002 and then transferred to the 22ND Naval Construction Regiment. After completing a three year tour, he was selected and served as the 13th Force Master Chief for the Seabees.

Master Chief Fairbanks is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 85, Green Group. He has earned an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Phoenix, Ariz.

Master Chief Fairbanks is designated a Seabee Combat Warfare and Master Training Specialist. His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), and various service and unit awards. #NationalAmericanIndianHeritageMonth

11/03/2021

Had the opportunity to visit Seabees from NMCB FIVE, NMCB ONE, NAVFAC Marianas, EODMU 5 and 30th NCR while in Guam. Great visit! 100% Motivating! We are in great hands. Thanks to the Mess for hanging out with me as well.

Thank you to Petty Officer Stankye and “Future” Petty Officer Hamel from NMCB ONE for spending a little extra time with me!
#Hoorah#212!#CanDo#SCW

11/02/2021

Photos from FORCM U.S. Navy Seabees's post

11/02/2021

Since 1776, when General George Washington began enlisting Native Americans for his Army, Navy, and Marines, Native Americans have contributed significantly to the defense of our nation. During the Civil War, 20,000 Native Americans served with Union forces both at sea and on the land. During World War I, although ineligible for the draft, 15,000 Native Americans volunteered to fight in the Great War. Although Native Americans have been an integral part of our country long before its birth, Native American veterans weren’t awarded citizenship and voting rights until 1919. In 1924, voting rights were extended to all Native Americans after the Snyder Act was passed. In World War II, 44,000 fought with distinction, including 1,910 in the Navy and 874 in the Marines. For the Navy, two Oklahoma Cherokees distinguished themselves. Rear Admiral Joseph J. “Jocko” Clark commanded aircraft carriers and later a task force. Commander Ernest E. Evans was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle off Samar, Philippines.

Between 10,000 and 15,000 Native Americans fought in the Korean War and more than 42,000 during Vietnam. In 1966, South Carolina Cherokee Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class James E. Williams, while serving at South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, killed an unknown number of enemy forces while destroying 65 vessels and disrupting an enemy logistic operation. Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the three-hour battle against Viet Cong guerrillas with the two riverine patrol boats he commanded.

In the early 1970s, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo Zumwalt sought to reduce racism and sexism in both the Navy and Marine Corps with Z-Gram #66 (Equal Opportunity) which benefited Native Americans immensely. Rear Admiral Michael L. Holmes and Commander John B. Herrington are notable examples of the new opportunities for Native Americans as a result of Zumwalt’s Z-Gram. Holmes served 32 years as a naval aviator, and Herrington flew for the Navy and later NASA, becoming the first enrolled member of an Native American tribe to fly in space.

As of March 2012, active duty Native American military members numbered 22,248, with over half, 13,511, in the Navy. More than 160,000 Native Americans call themselves veterans today. Approximately, 15,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members of the Navy’s total force declare themselves Native American or Alaska native. In the twenty-first century the Navy’s leadership remains strongly committed to diversity.

Since 1776, when General George Washington began enlisting Native Americans for his Army, Navy, and Marines, Native Americans have contributed significantly to the defense of our nation. During the Civil War, 20,000 Native Americans served with Union forces both at sea and on the land. During World War I, although ineligible for the draft, 15,000 Native Americans volunteered to fight in the Great War. Although Native Americans have been an integral part of our country long before its birth, Native American veterans weren’t awarded citizenship and voting rights until 1919. In 1924, voting rights were extended to all Native Americans after the Snyder Act was passed. In World War II, 44,000 fought with distinction, including 1,910 in the Navy and 874 in the Marines. For the Navy, two Oklahoma Cherokees distinguished themselves. Rear Admiral Joseph J. “Jocko” Clark commanded aircraft carriers and later a task force. Commander Ernest E. Evans was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle off Samar, Philippines.

Between 10,000 and 15,000 Native Americans fought in the Korean War and more than 42,000 during Vietnam. In 1966, South Carolina Cherokee Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class James E. Williams, while serving at South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, killed an unknown number of enemy forces while destroying 65 vessels and disrupting an enemy logistic operation. Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the three-hour battle against Viet Cong guerrillas with the two riverine patrol boats he commanded.

In the early 1970s, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo Zumwalt sought to reduce racism and sexism in both the Navy and Marine Corps with Z-Gram #66 (Equal Opportunity) which benefited Native Americans immensely. Rear Admiral Michael L. Holmes and Commander John B. Herrington are notable examples of the new opportunities for Native Americans as a result of Zumwalt’s Z-Gram. Holmes served 32 years as a naval aviator, and Herrington flew for the Navy and later NASA, becoming the first enrolled member of an Native American tribe to fly in space.

As of March 2012, active duty Native American military members numbered 22,248, with over half, 13,511, in the Navy. More than 160,000 Native Americans call themselves veterans today. Approximately, 15,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members of the Navy’s total force declare themselves Native American or Alaska native. In the twenty-first century the Navy’s leadership remains strongly committed to diversity.

11/02/2021

US and Morocco Unveil New “Rappel Training Tower” for Royal Moroccan Navy Special Forces

Hoorah ONE!

Check out this video of Royal Moroccan Navy special forces using their new Rappel Tower built with the support of NMCB ONE - The First and The Finest Det Morocco! #nmcb1 #WeBuildWeFight #seabees

US and Morocco Unveil New “Rappel Training Tower” for Royal Moroccan Navy Special Forces U.S. and Moroccan armed forces officials today cut the ribbon on

11/02/2021

Hoorah and Congratulations BU3…great job on becoming SCW qualified! #NMCBFIVE #PROFESSIONALS #CANDO

11/01/2021

Hoorah FIVE!

10/31/2021

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

The MyNavy HR IT Solutions team is committed to helping Sailors combat domestic violence. If you, a fellow Sailor, or a family member needs help, but do not know where to go, the Domestic Violence Prevention - All Hands (DVP-AH) app can guide those in need to the proper resources. Download today at https://www.applocker.navy.mil.

10/31/2021

You can make a difference.

The deadline to participate in the Health of the Force Survey is extended. You now have until November 12th to make your voice heard. Follow the link to the survey today!!
https://go.max.gov/dod/hof

10/31/2021

Hoorah FIVE! #WeBuildWeFight #seabees

10/29/2021

#we>me #Team #Hoorah NMCB ONE

10/29/2021

Understanding the Selection Board process is key for all of us to understand. Make sure you take a look and share with your personnel.

Don't know where to begin with the Selection Board Process? Whether you are an Officer or Enlisted MyNAVY HR has you covered. For more information on how the NAVY's Promotion Board process works visit:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/.
#NAVYPromotionBoards #NAVYOfficerPromotionBoards

10/27/2021

Looks like it is going to be an informative event and at the Seabee Museum! #priceless #Can Do!

SEABEE SPEAKERS SERIES

Thursday, November 4th at 6pm
CDR Eric Hass Chief Staff Officer
Naval Construction Group 1

Thursday, December 2nd at 6pm
LT Brenton Heisserer
Exercise Control Staff OIC
Naval Construction Group 1

#Seabees #CanDo #usnsm #NBVC #SpeakersSeries #FreeEvent #NCG1 #November4th #December2nd #IslandX7 #NSVA

10/27/2021

Hoorah THREE! #nmcb3 #BlueGreenTeam #SeabeeCanDo #marines

10/27/2021

“Domestic violence refers to acts of violence (physical, sexual, emotional and psychological) that occur between people who have, or have had, an intimate relationship. It tends to involve an ongoing pattern of behavior aimed at controlling a partner through fear.” #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Everyone has a role to play in preventing domestic violence in our communities, starting with you. Domestic Violence Awareness month is a great time to check in on personal relationships to set boundaries and recognize both healthy and unhealthy behaviors. #CultureofExcellence #Accountability #UnitedtoEndDomesticAbuse

10/25/2021

News You Can Use - AERR FY-22/Q1&2

If you stay ready, you never have to get ready!

10/25/2021

NMCB 1 Provides Crane Support to MPSRON 3

Hoorah ONE! #nmcb1 #SeabeeCanDo

SANTA RITA, Guam (Oct. 19, 2021) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 provide crane support to lift one of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron (MPSRON) 3's rigid-hull inflatable boat on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia (WLB-215). Seabees can provide fleet support us...

10/21/2021

Just a couple days ago, I had the opportunity to dial in and listen to some great discussion during the Civil Engineer Corps and Seabee WPN Kick-off Event.
Thank you Captain Franco (President) and her team as well as the panel members (Captain Allen, CDR Gunderson, CDR Mazur and EOCS Beaton) for volunteering their time during this great event.

Also heard and received perspective from, the Chief RADM Korka and NAVFACLANT, RMDL Aguayo.
Major Topic: “How Mentorship Evolves Throughout Your Career” and transitioning between Protégés and Mentees.
Over 80 in attendance- Great Job to all involve!
#Leadership#Continuouslearners#payitforward

Was able to take a “screen shot” not the greatest, still increasing my knowledge when it comes to technology.

Just a couple days ago, I had the opportunity to dial in and listen to some great discussion during the Civil Engineer Corps and Seabee WPN Kick-off Event.
Thank you Captain Franco (President) and her team as well as the panel members (Captain Allen, CDR Gunderson, CDR Mazur and EOCS Beaton) for volunteering their time during this great event.

Also heard and received perspective from, the Chief RADM Korka and NAVFACLANT, RMDL Aguayo.
Major Topic: “How Mentorship Evolves Throughout Your Career” and transitioning between Protégés and Mentees.
Over 80 in attendance- Great Job to all involve!
#Leadership#Continuouslearners#payitforward

Was able to take a “screen shot” not the greatest, still increasing my knowledge when it comes to technology.

10/21/2021

NMCB-5's Detail Diego Garcia supports Public Works Department

Hoorah UT2 Buffkin! #NMCB5

211007-N-YM570-1002 DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 7, 2021) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Maheley Buffkin, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, builds a bike rack for the Public Works Department in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. The U.S. Navy Seabees....

10/21/2021

Question of the Day: What is SAIL?

You can make a difference in a Sailors life. #onesmallact #suicidprevention2021

10/21/2021

#stayinformed

Active duty and Full Time Support Sailors can use their GTCC for all PCS travel-related expenses in lieu of a traditional travel advance for CONUS and OCONUS PCS moves. For more information refer to NAVADMIN 176/20 or contact MNCC at 1-833-330-MNCC (MNCC).

10/20/2021

"The difficult we do at once, the impossible takes a bit longer" Thank you to the Leadership of NCBC Gulfport (CAPT Powell, CMDCM Lopez and Team) for pushing an honoring Chief Border! #Legacy#Alwaysremember

NCBC Fitness Center to be named after fallen Seabee, BUC Raymond J. Border
NCBC Gulfport Public Affairs

After about a year long process, the Chief of Naval Operations has approved Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport, Mississippi, to officially name the NCBC Fitness Center for Builder Chief Petty Officer (BUC) Raymond J. Border, who was killed in the Patika Province, Afghanistan, 10 years ago today, Oct. 19, 2011.

Border served 12 years before his death and had volunteered for an individual augmentee tour back to Afghanistan after deploying with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 the year prior. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star with combat V, Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon.

The official naming ceremony for the Raymond J. Border Fitness Center is scheduled to be held sometime in 2022 (more information will be provided once a ceremony date has been set).

The naming of the Fitness Center will allow the Seabees to be able to permanently remember and honor one of their fallen Seabees and Chief Petty Officers.