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06/01/2026

Keeping the mission moving starts with the details.💪

CE2 Tran completed quarterly Itemiser maintenance and repairs, ensuring critical equipment stays reliable and ready. Meanwhile, EO2 Campbell and STS Cornett conducted camera maintenance to keep surveillance systems clear and fully operational in support of U.S. operations and regional security.

Good work all around!

05/27/2026

Teamwork on and off the job! ✅🔑

EO1 Merriman and CE1 Keller worked in the FRC key shop cutting keys to fulfill a constituent post work order, helping ensure secure access and continued mission support.

The teamwork didn’t stop there. EO1 Merriman and logistician Ally Cornett also joined the ESC FRC team for their monthly gathering, taking on a rock-climbing session at a local facility to build camaraderie and strengthen team bonds.

From supporting operational needs to strengthening the team behind the mission, it’s all part of keeping things moving forward.

📷UT1 Graham, WHA Region PAO

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Their courage, commitment, and selfless service helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today and remain woven into the fabric of our Navy and our country. We also remember the families, loved ones, and shipmates who carry their legacy forward.

We remember them. We honor them. We will never forget them.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our three newest Senior Chiefs! ⚓️

Your hard work, leadership, sacrifice and dedication to the mission have not gone unnoticed. Proud to be celebrating this achievement with you.

Congratulations and well deserved. Hoorah!

05/18/2026

Big things happening at NSU!

CM1 (SCW/EXW) Andrew Difranco was recently sent TDY to Versailles, France in support of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, showcasing the unique opportunities Seabees get to support missions worldwide.
While there, he visited the historic Palace of Versailles, a symbol of French history and diplomacy.

NSU continues to provide incredible opportunities for Seabees to operate globally and support high-level missions.

Join NSU. This could be you.
Can Do!

📍Versailles, France
📷UT2 Gonzales, DC Region PAO

05/04/2026

Precision, skill, and a whole lot of “Can Do.” 💪
BU1 Cyrus putting in the work, bending conduit to keep the mission moving forward and the job done right.

📍Nairobi, Kenya
📷BUC Clark

04/22/2026

🎉 Celebrating 60 Years of “Can Do” Excellence! 🐝⚓

Yesterday marked a historic milestone, the 60th Anniversary of the Naval Support Unit, State Department!

On April 21, 1966, the Secretary of the Navy officially established NSU, launching a legacy of innovation, resilience, and unwavering dedication that continues to shape our mission today.

Born during one of the most demanding periods in our nation’s history, the Vietnam War, NSU was created through ingenuity and partnership. With Seabees already operating at high demand worldwide, a groundbreaking agreement ensured continued support to the Department of State without compromising global operations. That solution laid the foundation for what NSU represents today.

For six decades, NSU Seabees have proudly embodied the “Can Do” spirit:
🔧 Building and maintaining critical infrastructure
🌍 Supporting embassies and consulates worldwide
⚡ Responding rapidly in times of crisis
🤝 Bridging military excellence with diplomatic mission success

This legacy wasn’t built overnight; it was built by YOU. Every project completed, every challenge overcome, and every mission supported continues to carry this proud tradition forward.

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we honor the past, take pride in the present, and look ahead to the future we’re building together.

🎂 Happy 60th Birthday, NSU Seabees!
Here’s to the next chapter of excellence.

03/11/2026

🐝 Seabee Merchandise Is Here! 🐝

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📲 Scan the QR code to place your order today!

Have questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
and we’ll be happy to help.

Don’t miss out! Gear up and represent the Seabees in style! 💪⚓️🐝

02/26/2026

EO1 Curry and the ESO STS team demonstrated exceptional initiative and technical expertise this period. 🔥

When a torn X-ray belt shut down CAC3, creating a serious vulnerability at a critical access point, they responded immediately. The team completed a full belt replacement, system regeneration, and calibration, restoring the checkpoint to full operational readiness with minimal downtime and maintaining the mission’s security posture.

In a separate incident, EO1 Curry quickly engineered a secure solution for newly arrived sensitive material. He ran 45 feet of conduit from the generator room to exterior connex boxes, integrated alarms into the low-level reporting system, programmed iStar inputs, and established continuous camera monitoring.

Proactive problem-solving, technical precision, and mission-first focus. Outstanding work by EO1 Curry and the ESO STS team. 👏

📍Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
📷EO1 Curry, AFE Region PAO

02/23/2026

⚓ Congratulations to our newest Senior Chief! ⚓

Today we proudly recognize a significant milestone, the promotion of Senior Chief Petty Officer Featherson. He was proudly pinned by his wife, Vanessa in Washington D.C. at the Iwo Jima Memorial. This advancement reflects years of sustained superior performance, steadfast leadership, and an unwavering commitment to Sailors and mission success.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.

📍Washinton D.C.
📷UT2 Gonzales, D.C. Region PAO

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