Scott Friend: The Life as a Seabee, the Navy's Construction Battalion

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9 ай бұрын

In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Navy Veteran Scott Friend about his time as a Seabee - a member of the Navy's Construction Battalion. This group of skilled builders is responsible for constructing much of the infrastructure at U.S. military locations around the world, from forward operating bases (FOBs) and contingency operating bases (COBs) to bunkers, tent camps and more.
This group faces the harsh realities of front-line fire to ensure their fellow servicemen and women like Army Rangers and SEAL Team 6 not only have places to live and work, but can also enjoy some of the basic comforts of home in otherwise uncomfortable warzones.
Learn more about the work they do with their "Can do" motto, the challenges they face, and the people Seabee's like Scott carry with them every day. #CarryTheLoad #Navy #Construction #Veterans #SeaBees
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@whitewolff7453 4 ай бұрын

I just enlisted in the Navy and was given a Seabee rate. Leaving in a couple weeks for basic then A school, trying to get as much info as I can thanks for the interview this guy is very smart.

@dalewaulk6685 5 ай бұрын

25 year Seabee, I lived that life for a long time.

@CarryTheLoadUS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

@MrNitefox 2 ай бұрын

I was a Master Chief in Afghanistan in Seabee FOB , and I can identify with this story line completely. It was a get what you can, do what you can, no prints, no guidance. Just get the job done and get it done as quick as you can. Sleepless nights, half awake days. Yup! This is the life as a SeBee.

@CarryTheLoadUS 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so for your service and for sharing your story with us. 🇺🇸

@ColonialMinuteman 3 ай бұрын

The best unit for a tradesman to get into. We build, We fight! Hoorah!

@carolcollins6243 3 ай бұрын

My dad was a Seabee in Okinawa in 1943-44, 45. He was almost 40 when I was born in 1964. Dad never talked about the war except to say that he did what his country needed him to do. He died when I was 34yo and I knew very little about he had done in WWII. Then when I would tell people (especially veterans) that my dad had been in the Seabees, I would hear, “Your dad must have been a badass!” I started researching and realized, yes, my dad was a badass. He’s my hero, the smartest, strongest, most generous and gentle man I’ve ever known.

@sloppyjoegilly2356 28 күн бұрын

I served with Scott in NMCB 74. Outstanding guy. He got out but I’m still here lol

@CarryTheLoadUS 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service and sharing with us!

@tonylittle8634 Ай бұрын

During the 90’s the Seabees were under the microscope regarding funding and potential decommissioning. The Commandant of the Marine Corps saved us. A point seldom discussed. I got know many of the original Seabees from WW2,Korean war era. Many were my mentors and unfortunately I saw the transition into what we have today. Prior to the Clinton era it was commonplace to have 1st classes and chiefs in their 40’s and 50’s. That era were the real tradesmen. When battalions were over 800 personnel. Awesome video and to be honest we Seabees don’t do enough PR.

@CarryTheLoadUS Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing.

@curtisphilumalee1447 Ай бұрын

I remember this timeframe, there was a bunch of Vietnam vets still around in the eighties. I do remember the rumor of the Seabees possibly going away and the Marine Corp Commandant going to bat for the Bees. I retired in 99 and I’m sure things have changed since then. I don’t remember ever having more than 500 packs in a battalion though. I did 58 months in NMCB 133 84-89. The deployment schedule was a killer. 9 and 6 but I was always advance party and main body coming back. Actually got extended one month on my first deployment due to waiting for a west coast battalion to relieve us. I want to say it was 5. Don’t miss the green machine. It was fun but spent a bunch of time away from my family.

@chuckjohnson2564 Ай бұрын

I was told the same thing back in 1970 while in bootcamp but guess what , five of us were made seabee's . Everyone else went on the kitty hawk .