Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas and Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Vargas both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion - 17 check the square of a South Western Asia hut foundation. The foundation is a unique design created by NMCB-17 builders consisting of 4x4s and 25 load bearing post versus standard SWA hut 15 post construction. NMCB-17, also known as the "Desert Battalion" homeported at Fort Carson, Colo., is deployed to Iraq and other areas of operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
Date Taken: | 07.21.2008 |
Date Posted: | 09.03.2008 10:18 |
Photo ID: | 112712 |
VIRIN: | 080719-N-9623R-005 |
Resolution: | 3500x2333 |
Size: | 3.89 MB |
Location: | FALLUJAH, IQ |
Web Views: | 298 |
Downloads: | 22 |
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