241022-N-ZZ999-8002, WILLIAMS FIELD, Antarctica, (October 22, 2024) Seabees assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, help operationalize Williams Field, Antarctica ahead of the arrival of ski-equipped LC-130H Hercules aircraft from the 109th Airlift Wing. Our Seabees supported snow removal operations that helped open the airfield ahead of anticipated schedule. Of significant importance, Williams Field is named after Seabee Construction Driver Third Class Richard T. Williams who tragically lost his life when his D8 bulldozer crashed through the ice while performing vital transportation of supplies to McMurdo Station on January 6, 1956. NMCB-3 provides critical engineering and construction support to missions worldwide. With a legacy of excellence dating back to World War II, NMCB-3’s skilled builders and engineers continue to support scientific research in Antarctica by constructing and maintaining vital infrastructure that allows for groundbreaking studies in one of the most remote regions on the planet. (U.S Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Karena Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 10.22.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 11.05.2024 14:21 |
| Photo ID: | 8738404 |
| VIRIN: | 241022-N-ZZ999-8002 |
| Resolution: | 4032x3024 |
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| Location: | AQ |
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