Original title: "Quick Change Artists." Original caption: "Seabee steelworkers remove damaged M8Al steel matting from the parking apron at Dong Ha airfield (Official U.S. Navy Photograph)." Steelworkers removed damaged steel. Seabees news release 79-67 (34).
Original title: "Seabees Quick on Job." Original caption: "U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion SEVEN instantly rushed equipment to DaNang Air Base in South Vietnam recently to help clear the field of aircraft destroyed in an early morning Viet Cong attack. Among those responding to the Air Force request for assistance are Navy Seabees George J. Furtado (operating crane) and Robert L. Bowman (signaling directions). Seabee Battalion SEVEN is based at DaNang East to provide support to combat units. This year, Seabees mark the 25th anniversary of their organization, which served outstandingly in World War II and Korea--and is doing so again in Vietnam." Clearing debris off of air field with a crane. Seabees news release RVN 242 (58).
Original title: "Seabees! Sisters! Orphans! Toys!" Original caption: "Commander B. L. Saravia, Mobile Construction battalion FORTY commanding officer, jokes with Sister Mary Consolation and children of the Sam Hai Catholic church near Chu Lai, South Vietnam, before recently presenting their Chapel with 12 boxes of toys. The sister then gave them to orphans and needy families. Standing with the sister are from left: commander Saravia: Lieutenant (junior grade) D. P. Bodine, MCB-40 Catholic Lay Leader; Sister Mary Consolation; and Chaplain (Father) James Harris from MCB-8, who works closely with Sam Hai Parish." Delivery of toys to Vietnamese orphans by Seabees. Seabees news release 3-67 (62).
Original title: "So, Dad's an Admiral!" Original caption: "Navy Seabee Bill Stoffle takes time out at Chu Lai, South Vietnam to catch up on reading -- especially the item about his father being recently nominated to rank of Rear Admiral in the Coast Guard Reserve by President Johnson. The elder Soffle was the commanding officer of a Coast Guard Seabee battalion in the Pacific during World War II. Young Stoffle, who now serves in Naval Mobile construction Battalion SEVENTY ONE, recently received a promotion, too -- to the rating of Builder Third Class. This year, the Seabees are observing their 25th anniversary." Seabee stops work to read the news. More Seabees are in the background pouring concrete. Seabees news release 28-67 (50).
Original caption: "Kelly Faith, Daughter of Navy SEABEE Equipment Operator Third Class and Mrs. Robert G. Hammond, just joined the Seabee Ranks and announced her arrival with the Seabee emblem decorating her 'uniform of the day.' Poppa hasn't seen the new lady yet. He's a member of Mobile construction Battalion 133 and has been in Vietnam since Feb. He's anxiously awaiting his return to homeport at the Gulfport (Mississippi) Seabee Center and a 'get acquainted' leave period." Baby wearing Seabee clothing. Seabees news release 93-67 (51).
Original caption: "'Doctor' Les Lagada, Navy Seabee Hospital Corpsman first class of Putol, Republic of the Philippines, examines a Vietnamese infant during village sick call. Lagda makes his medical rounds five times a week at which time he treats 50 to 100 Vietnamese daily. Because of his efforts, Lagda is 'Bac Si' - 'Number One' - in the eyes of the villagers. Lagda is part of the 13-man U.S. Navy Seabee Team 0406 which is located in Bao Trai conducting civic action projects for the South Vietnamese. It is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with seven other such teams from U.S. Naval Construction Battalions in Vietnam." A Seabee doctor examines a Vietnamese infant. Seabees news release 25-67 (64).
Original title: "Seabees Help Christian Service Society in RVN." A Seabee news release about the Christian Service Society (CSS), including photos of CSS activities. Seabees news release 12-67 (16)
Original title: "Seabee Sunday in Vietnam." A Seabee news release about an afternoon cookout to thank Chaplain S.L. Muccilli. The press release includes a photo of Seabees and Vietnamese women playing a game on the beach. Seabees news release 66-67 (14)
Original title: "Navy Seabees Drillers Hit Water in Hot Spot." Seabees news release 69-67 (69), which included a photograph of a new well at Chu Lai, Vietnam. The release is about the drilling of a well in Chu Lai when the military depleted of potable water there
Original title: "Seabees Build Mammoth Oil Tank." Seabees news release 73-67 (67), which included a photograph of soldier constructing an oil tank at Chu Lai, Vietnam. The release is about the construction of five oil tanks.
Original title: "Navy Seabees Aid in Building Massive Vietnam Communications Network." Seabees news release 201-67 (66), which included a photograph of dish antennas at Chu Lai, Vietnam. The release is about the Seabees building a communication network.
Original title: "Seabee Towers Put Marines on Top." Seabees news release 35-67 (56), which included photographs of observation towers being constructed near An Hoa, Vietnam. The release is about watch towers that were built to help detect enemy troops.
Original title: "Navy Seabees Help Rebuild Catholic Village." Seabees news release 48-67 (61), which included an aerial shot of homes rebuilt by Seabees in Phuoc Quang, Vietnam. The release is about Seabee work to reconstruct a Catholic refugee village that was destroyed by fire.
Original title: "Navy Seabees Plus Vietnamese Orphans Equal 100-Pound Popsicle." Seabees news release 1-67 (60), which included a photograph of a 100 pound popsicle near Hue, Vietnam. The release is about the Seabees making a giant popsicle for local Vietnamese orphans.
Original title: "Through the Eyes of a Navy Seabee." Original caption: "The following is a first person account of the thoughts and actions of a SEABEE member of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion EIGHT while standing his watch in Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam." Seabees news release 222-67 (54) which included photographs of a man surveying the area in Chu Lai, Vietnam. The press release is a creative piece written by a Seabee sailor
Original title: "Seabees Introduce Vietnam Villagers to Modern Medicine." Seabees news release of 23-67 (71), which included photographs of medical treatments given to Vietnamese patients in Da Nang, Vietnam. The news release is about Seabee's Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) to visit villages around Da Nang and give medical treatment to the people there
Original caption: "To help the people of Bob Sinh Province in South Vietnam show their appreciation for the construction work done by the Navy Seabees in their behalf, this Vietnamese singing group performs at Chu Lai for U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion EIGHT. The singers travel throughout South Vietnam encouraging their people to fight communism and often exposing themselves to Viet Cong terrorism." Vietnamese singing group performs for the Seabees. Two hold guitars. Seabees news release 170-67 (55).
Original caption: "South Vietnamese guests sample American food for the first time while visiting Naval Mobile Construction Battalion EIGHT at Chu Lai to express appreciation for construction work done in their province by the American Seabees." Vietnamese man stands in line being served American food for the first time. Seabees news release 170-67 (55).
Original caption: "A gift of thanks--A Vietnamese high school girl shyly presents Seabee Lieutenant Commander G.R. Gilmore, operations officer of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eight, a watermelon in appreciation of the battalion's construction accomplishments in her province of Binh Son, South Vietnam." Girl from Binh Son Province presents watermelon to an American military official. Seabees news release 170-67 (55).
Original caption: "Paunchy pet--'I started out at a very tender age.' Esmeralda tells Seabee Petty Officer Third class George A. Bradley in this personal interview at Da Nang, Vietnam." Holding a pen and notepad, Petty Officer Third Class George A. Bradley kneels in front of a fat little pig. Seabees news release 25-67 (46).
Original caption: "Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung Mu, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach." Five amphibious boats full of American soldiers sail in front of an anchored naval ship.
