CAMP KNOTT - HOME OF THE SEABEES..FORWARD!

Hey Everyone!
I made it! My home away from home is Camp Knott, and what an interesting set-up it is for me here. I'll try to not make it confusing:

1. I am assigned to a SeaBee unit here at Camp Knott, and I am responsible other EW assets in other Camps as well. HOWEVER, I don't wear Desert Cammies that the SeaBees wear, or even the Army ACU's...I'm wearing USMC Desert MARPATs (Marine Pattern) now, because...

2. I am assigned from JCCS-1 through Multi-National Forces West, which is run by our Marines....to the SeaBees. I'm considered "embedded" with USMC units, hence in the change in uniform.

At any rate, I get to work and train with some of the hardest working folks on the planet, and definitely some of the toughest. Marines and SeaBees are hardy folk, and can make do with less, whatever the circumstance.

My shop is set up with the SeaBees communications department, as most of my work ties into theirs. You'll see in the pix below the living situation, but I've got a real bed and good A/C. The gym and library is within walking distance, so I'm ALL set.

The SeaBees have projects all over the country, rebuilding bridges, setting up bases for our Soldiers and Marines, and getting the province's infrastructure up to par.

The SeaBees have a motto: "We Build, We Fight, CAN DO". You get inspired by their work, their gusto, and their die-hard dedication to duty.

Now to my ground-pounding brethren and sistren, the Marines. You can't walk by a Marine and not feel the pride that they exude. The smallest and toughest branch of our Armed Services was born on November 10, 1775, and have been making victory a part of their history ever since then. Agile, self-sustaining, and intestinal fortitude to spare, the Leathernecks have been put in the toughest battles, and act as the landing force during an amphibious operation. Their days consist of kicking-in doors and vanquishing terrorist cells, and then gearing up and resting for the next charge.

The Marines have a well-known motto: "Semper Fidelis"...always faithful. A Marine continues to be a Marine after leaving service, period.

I'm lucky to be serving with these folks.

If you are a SeaBee or a Marine reading this, thank you for all that you have done to protect me and my family back home. I'm honored to be serving with you.

SEMPER FORTIS,
BEAR