Makes me miss my neighbor Jerry, he passed away two years ago at 105 years old. He was part of the original Seabee battalion. Used to love to sit and talk with him for hours. RIP Jerry. You are deeply missed.

Anyone in the know has a huge amount of respect for Seabees. They are the very first guys out to the battlefield essentially, and have to build a base or FOB or forward position, from scratch, in addition to fighting off any enemies in the area. Which when you're some of the first people to the place where the bad guys are, there's going to be a lot of bad guys. In Iraq and Afghanistan, these guys were getting into firefights with the enemy all the time. And back in WW2, Korea and Vietnam they were in real deep. Things get real hairy for them sometimes, and instead of calling in the infantry and hiding, they fight the enemy head on. They might be the most unique job in the US military, because it's like a construction crew that also are also active combatants and fight the enemy at the same time. They are some hard, badass mofos.

7:00, that’s my oldest son!!!! So proud of him. 😁

Both of my parents were WW2 Navy Veterans. My father would be 110 years old if he were still alive. He was a Seabee all over the Pacific and my mother was a Wave and worked in the office of Naval Intelligence. I'm very proud to be the son of two WW2 Navy Veterans. Go Seabees!

Seabees got the MOSs that you need in civilian life, that's for sure.

Old Seabee here... EO2 Tom Bernatz, MCB7 A company, Davisville ,RI.... Two tours in Vietnam..Da Nang 1967-1968 and Dong Ha 1968-1969...this video brought back a lot of memories...We were all young and grew up fast. Got the jobs done. We all depended on each other to cover our buts, and we did. Oh the memories... I am very, very proud to be a Seabee... I still fly the Seabee flag. Thanks for the video.

My dad, God rest his soul, was a Seabee in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Very proud of him.

Hoorah Seabees! Brings back loving memories of my time in the Bees.

The uniforms and equipment have changed a lot since I retired as a CEC in 1990, but the spirit is the same. Work hard, play hard, do good in the world.

Hoorah Seabees! 🐝💯💪🏾🇺🇸

My father told me that after the island was softened up by naval bombardment as soon as the Marines had established a beach head, landing craft with heavy equipment (I think mainly dozers) would be landed with Seabees driving that equipment towards the already established airfield or to the location where the battle commanders wanted the new air strip so they would do what we know of today as "up-armor" their dozers. They welded steel plate everywhere they could to get shielding from snipers. There was great urgency to get an airfield of some sort established because once that was done they could start landing more troops and supplies as rapidly as possible so it was a top priority to get that airstrip prepared immediately. They were plowing down trees or repairing bomb craters while the battle was still going on. The brass wanted that airfield to happen NOW. That's my best recollection of what he told me many years ago. He didn't talk about the war much but he did seem to want me to know something about what happened. He never talked about anyone he knew dying but I know that had to have happened many times. He told me that he went along with some guys one night who were taking boats out at night to find swimming Japanese soldiers and shoot them in the water. It's nearly impossible to survive on a tropical island, (a lot of them don't even have drinking water) and within a few days after the island was taken the surviving Japanese soldiers were starving and thirsty and were desperate to get off of that island and onto the one nearby in hopes that things would be better there. They probably knew that the Americans were leap frogging across the pacific and were skipping most of the islands, taking only the ones with the best terrain for an airfield. I think it was mainly about establishing a chain of airfields. So, he went in the boat with the other guys and he told me that afterwards he was sorry he'd gone along and never went again. War is hell.

This brings back lots of memories of my time as an EO in the Seabees 1983-1989 This exercise reminds me of Operation Green Stinger which was a two week field training event for our Air Detachment which back then was a 90 person team, we flew fly into Eglin AFB, then convoyed into a rural part of the base and set up a base to operate from until the rest of the battalion arrived, the Air Force were the aggressors, and We were graded on our responses to the various threats and senecios they placed before us, our construction project was to repair a dirt runway the Air Force used for training and to dig a well for the site, and clear back the woods and brush from the runway. While we were blessed not to have any rain, we were struggled with the heat, humidity, and waves of mosquitoes that plagued us. While our gear and equipment were a lot different back then, M16-a1, rifles, 782 Web Gear, old duce and half’s trucks, and the cold war was still going strong as we trained to fight Russia and it’s Warsaw Pact Allies, it still goes to show that everything changes, but in a way it’s still the same, We build, We fight,

My dad who passed away 8 months ago was a SeaBee, he spent 27 years with the Seabees, he retired an E7 CPO, was stationed out of Port Hueneme

My fiancé is going to be a Seabees worker currently in Bootcamp! I miss him so much!!!!

Can Do! UTC retired 1990-2013

Seabees are some of the hardest workers in the entire military

I was a BU3 in NMCB3 1984-89, loved every minute of. If I was 18 again I wouldn’t hesitate I would sign up tomorrow!

I recently found a cool bomber jacket with the Seabees on them and it looked cool so i bought it. I thought that the least i could do was research them a little. I will proudly wear that jacket now that i know what you guys do and have done. My grandpa was in the danish navy and he was a helicopter mechanic, so i get that not all navy is on the sea.

I'm just graduated naval academy last year now sationed in Everett naval station near my hometown of Seattle Wasgington. Aboard the USS Nimitz.

Recently separated from the seabees and 133 was my battalion 👌 love seeing some of the familiar faces stepping up and taking over! Loved the bees but hated the advancement while I was in!

Great video. I was in NMCB-1 two different times. Was on AIR-DET twice and love that as well. Big Navy would call us Dirt Sailors. Can Do since 42'.

From 1970 to 1974 I was a SeaBee. I was in MCB5 & MCB3 home ported in Port Hueneme Ca. I was a BU. I took A school in Davisville RI.

I’m currently looking for what job I want to do in the navy. I’m getting ready to sign but I wanted to do one last check and I’m glad I did. This seems like a perfect fit for me, it reminds me of scouts but with guns as well. Seems like the perfect place to start my military career

If it ain’t raining, you ain’t training. Miss FEX’s at Shelby.

Great video , I remember the days in MCB 5 with the m ud and crud in Vietnam ('66-'67) . Can Do Seabees!

God speed Future Seabee. EO1 retired.

I was never in a battalion. I worked for the telephone company before I joined the Navy in 1971. I soent the four years in public works departments. I worked in the telephone exchange, the water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant. I was a clerk for a while doing all the paperwork, manpower scheduling with the civilian workforce, job inspections, et. It was a very good experience. After I got out I went bac to Ma Bell. After AT&T was broken up I was laid off in 1985 I started a business in communications equipment which lasted 32 years until I retired. I was offered a 105 week course in telecommunications with the Army Signal Corps and a $30K reenlistment bonus. The wife said no. If I hadn't had the job to go bac to I would probably have stayed. There was a recession going on with high inflation in 1975. I had a 14% mortgage. The Signal Corps school would have been a huge plus in my resume. I talked to a couple guys who had had it and they were assigned to the State Department Pentagon and embassies. I did stay with a reserve battalion after I got out but after I was laid off there wasn't time for it with self employment. Working in that public works department was very helpful because it prepared me for self employment with inventory management, manpower distribution and other management skills. I also bought and sold houses.

7 minute mark. Is this guy in the VIP section? He is living like a straight up king. Also, who is in charge here? He is talking ECP never mentions REACT Team. On what PLANET do you get 8 hours of sleep on FEX?!?!? That being said this is by and large the most comprehensive and accurate piece of youtube video that is Seabee realated. love, Jack

Awsome video I ship out in July to be a EO

Just got a Seabee rate at MEPS. Leaving for basic dec. 1

Dad was a Seabee Korean conflict. Can Do!

This looks bad ass 👍👍

Hoorah Seabees! 🤟

US Navy Seabee "I've gone to Iraq, Afghanistan, build schools in Dominican Republic and hospitals in the horn of Africa" Me an Army engineer "well....ive...like...I built bridges in Romania and Korea....it's about it. Gone to couple states" I respect tf outta seabees lol.

My oldest son is an EO with NMCB5, The Professionals. My second son is an AT on the Carl Vinson and my daughter is classified.

Seabees are the best 👍👍

There should be a video about the East Coast NSW LOGSU-2 SEABEES

GIS and NOAA and high power radar and on field electricity generation and short range portable artillery M81 training is a must for seaweed training

With Compassion for others . We Build We Fight for Peace with Freedom. Or like back in my day it was this. We Build We Fight We Party all night. Long Live the Seabee's the Best in Everything . Can Do .

I'll be in a seabee battalion next yr as their PS (ADMIN) pretty excited lol

I'm a junior in high school, considering becoming a Seabee 👀

Thank you! HOOYAH motivators!!!

This is great stuff. Are there more material of videos about the Seabees?

I was a SeaBee for 20 years and retired in 2011. I have never seen a BU(builder)in Alfa company. Alfa has CM's( mechanic's) and EO's(Equipment operators). Maybe an SW(steel worker) so I'm confused as to what was shown in the video.

I’m from Gulfport ms home of the Seabees my dad was a Seabee made it all the way to senior chief

I was with NMCB 3 near the end of Vietnam. When I tested for my career choice at the recruiters, I chose CE. The word Seabee was never mentioned until boot camp when the instructor asked Seabees to stand. Out of 90 guys 3 stood up. The guy behind me told me to stand. The instructor asked if I had a “C” in front of my rank. Yes, I said. Well, you’re a @$(; Seabee! I asked the guy behind me what a Seabee was and all he said was, “ they are badder than the marines!” I freaked out and thought, oh no! I didn’t want to be a marine! However, this was the best mistake I’ve ever made 45 years later. Go Seabees!

Woot Woot 👍👍👍👍

Most underrated jobs in the military could be the construction teams, involved in creating those strategic points on the battlefield that supplements defensive positions, in turn winning the skirmish if everything falls into place accordingly. another thing I'd like to add is why did the military start to use overweight, underweight and disabled people? my guess is over the last century all of the strong abled soldiers are now KIA.. God rest their souls.

To become a seebees do u need a good score for the tool part

It’s kinda wild for me to see this because my grandpa was a Seabee in WW2….what would he think now….

I'm a welder who used to lay concrete and hang dry wall. In the process of enlisting and I would love to be a seabee.

Seabee's should have more also YT video shows.!

Once you spend time in grade, put in for those SOF billets, a packet for DEVGRU and volunteer for MOB; that’s when you’ll really have some fun!

The construction workers of the Navy.

Oh the good ol days. NMCB 62 83-88

I served aboard ACB-1 FROM NOVEMBER 2003 UNTIL JUNE 2009

Me too

I signed to be a SeaBee and now I’m a CE I ship out December 6th wish me luck🤙

Got stationed with the seabees as an ET. Loved and hated it but wouldnt trade it

Im a Journeyman union carpenter i allways wanted be a seabee and do construction in navy

How are the mosquitos when you're in uniform? I mow my backyard once a week to prepare for this, and it's brutal

nmcb 5 , 31st ncr,diego garcia we did see cluster f**k! But it was being young! 1978-84

Happy birthday to all my brothers and sisters. CAN DO🇺🇸

Seabee = CB, AKA Construction Battalion

I leave for RTC Feb 1. Managed to get Builder on my "contract". Still nervous if I "have what it takes".

Why was there a BU in alpha company?

From a prior Seabee We build we fight Go Seabees

Damn they take their patches off for FEX too?!

I was in the Seabees in Vietnam 66/67

Currently a Corpsman, and wanting to cross rate to BU or CM.

Anyone know anything about EAs?

Ayy I’m going to this battalion 😂

Do Seabees travel a lot?

Any reserve Seabees on here, any rate? How do you like it? Talking to the recruiter and have it in mind if Seabee rates are available.

So Seabees are kind of like a 12november of the army but more badass

Ooh Rah Seabees ! Can Do! DONE!

EO3 Jeffers NMCB-7 1996-2001

We the people would appreciate some assistance in Norwalk Township Huron County Ohio.

I just enlisted as a seabee, UT is my job. I leave july 26th for boot camp!

I don’t miss FTX at all

genuinely curious, why of all things would the seabees be in the navy rather than the army?

How to get the security job as a Seabee? I don’t see it in the jobs section

Ah yes. Muddy old camp Shields.

I signed two days ago tried for Seabees, but it wasn’t available. Pretty hard rate to get get into!

I am the proud wife of a retired SWC. Can Do!

4, 3, 133, 11...

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Broke and I still deserve this more than just worth it! Ranaudo Rocco M. Second world War no more than 2 ranks in his name is testament that we are this nation he helped my family and his other children's family with anything he could he had his way, but he was a very beautiful human God bless everyone in this remember if you think I am lying( the donuts in the navy they say they're mighty fine...*)

There are A LOT of mistakes and typos in this documentary and I am only 2 minutes in. It's "hostile", not "hostil". BUs or Builders are not in Alpha Company OR ALFA Company, they are in Charlie Company. You have listed a BU1 speaking when really they are a BU3. And it is an Air Det or Air Detachment, not Air Department. Did anyone check this out before publishing???

Am I going to be able to watch at another time? Or is this just a one time thing at 8am ?

How do they take a shower?

It seems like the Navy Seabees are the combat engineers of the Navy the army has the combat engineers it seems very similar if you're a sapper 👍😁♥️ and yes I am a veteran US army combat engineers sapper

BU1 Justin Taliaferro. You are are not Alfa company, why didn’t you correct them?

it is not 3 weeks

Seabee EOH RMCB 23, MCB 6, 133, 65 - 80. Gitmo, Vietnam two tours, Davisville, Gulfport, Ft Belvoir, Ft. Hueneme, Rota, Camp Lejeune, El Toro, Diego Garcia. Damn I'm old!

Hey, former U.S. Army soldier here and what is the difference between a Navy Seal and Seabee?

See bee

Being a retired Carpenter after 35 years,,, I can't imagine working in combat gear. !!! Geeezus, I sincerely hope that's not the real way they dress while working. !!!! And if it is,,,, that is ridiculous,,, 😎✌✝💕

I left the Army National Guard to do this? Oh boy. Not looking forward to being wet and exhausted again.

Usnmcb 74. 1997 to to 2001 CE