History of War

AID AND DISASTER RELIEF

Since the inception of the US Navy’s Construction Battalions, the fabled Seabees, more than 80 years ago, these men and women who fight and build have maintained critical roles in both war and peace. When natural disasters or circumstances precipitate a humanitarian crisis, wherever it may be, the Seabees have responded with tremendous efforts to deliver aid and sustenance to those in need.

Seabees have made dozens of forays into both accessible and remote areas to bring relief to the suffering. They have built infrastructure to improve the living standards of many across the globe, constructed vital roads and bridges, and delivered

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