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080426-N-9623R-007 Iraq (April 4, 2008) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 17 strikes the arc to complet his welding job on equipment in the Alpha Yard. NMCB-17, also known as the "Desert Battalion", is deployed to Iraq and other areas of operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom .
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth W. Robinson

080403-N-9623R-008 Iraq (April 03, 2008) Master At Arms 2nd Class Frank Dona attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 17 convoy security element (CSE) speakes to third country national (TCN'S) before searching their tractor trailers. Each vehicle must be inspected for safety and contraband prior to being escorted to locations throughout Iraq. NMCB 17 CSE teams are highly trained Seabees tasked with the safe movement of various convoys to and from their missions. NMCB-17, also known as the "Desert Battalion", is deployed to Iraq and other areas of operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth W. Robinson

080414-N-9623R-005 Western Iraq (April.14, 2008)
The night sky of the Euphrates River lit by illumination rounds fired by Marines assigned to the 3rd Battalion, Fourth Marines who are assigned security for Seabees attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 17. The rounds were fired to light the area to help fellow Marines conduct reconnaissance of the far shore of the river.
Seabees from NMCB 17 and the Army 814th Multi-Roll Bridge Company are working together on a large scale bridge building project located in Western Iraq. Seabees attached to NMCB 17 are taking the lead effort in moving an estimated 70 thousand cubic yards of earth to aid in completion of the 300+ meter Maybey-Johnson Float Bridge that will span the Euphrates River. When complete, the project will help increase local commerce, trade, and travel for the Iraqi population in the area.
U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Kenneth W. Robinson

080507-N-9623R-016 Western Iraq (May.07, 2008) The reflection of a M2-50 Cal. machine gun barrel can be seen in the visor of a CH-53E Super Stallion gunner while flying from Al Asad Air Base.
U.S. Naval Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Kenneth W. Robinson

080507-N-9623R-010 Western Iraq (May.07, 2008) The reflection of a M2-50 Cal. machine gun barrel and Iraqi desert sand can be seen in the visor of a CH-53E Super Stallion gunner while flying from Al Asad Air Base.
U.S. Naval Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Kenneth W. Robinson