Forced March [Image 3 of 3]

GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

11.30.1999

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ja'lon Rhinehart 

U.S. Navy           

Commander, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, Cmdr. Dean A. Tufts leads the battalion in a forced march while in mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) 4 to help acclimate the Seabees with performing regular activities within a potentially contaminated environment. NMCB-1 is preparing for their upcoming field exercise, Operation Desert Heat, which will sharpen the battalion's combat and contingency construction capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart)

• Date Taken: 11.30.1999
• Date Posted: 06.07.2007 15:58
• Photo ID: 46417
• VIRIN: 070525-N-0553R-001
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 796.75 KB
• Location: GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI, US