MCPON Sends Seabee Birthday Message

Special From Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Seabee birthday message to the Fleet Mar. 5.

"Shipmates,

For 69 years our Navy Seabees have been protecting the nation and serving the U.S. Navy with pride and outstanding dedication. The men and women of the Seabees, have been engaged globally, constructing bases, building airfields, roads, bridges and other support facilities, as well as below the world's oceans and waterways conducting underwater construction. Seabees play a very essential role in supporting the Fleet and Combatant Commands while carrying out our Navy's maritime strategy.

I've had the opportunity to visit Bees all around the world from your bases in Gulfport and Port Hueneme, to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan, and to the Western Pacific, and I'm always inspired by your determination and Esprit de Corps, whether in combat, humanitarian relief missions or helping to build communities or nations. Seabees live their motto of 'Seabees Can Do.'

Seabees continue to answer our nation's call to build and fight, provide needed humanitarian assistance and win the hearts and minds of local communities, governments and organizations through community relations projects worldwide, proving our great Navy is a Global Force for Good.

Thank you, Seabees, for what you do every day and for your continued service and dedication to our nation and our Navy.

Happy Birthday and OOOORAH Bee's!

Very Respectfully,

MCPON (Honorary Seabee)"