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Rear Admiral Michael P. LeFever, Commander, Disaster Assistance Center Pakistan and Major General Imtiaz, Director General of the Pakistan Army Engineers, shake hands to commemorate the turnover of SEABEES equipment in Muzaffarabad on February 13, 2006.

Pakistan Military Engineers Acquire Construction Equipment From U.S. Navy SEABEES

Islamabad - United States Navy Construction Battalion Four (NMCB 4) Detachment Pakistan SEABEES turned over $2.5 million worth of construction equipment to Pakistan Military Engineers Monday as part of the ongoing transition from relief to reconstruction.

The equipment includes three D-7 bulldozers, one 15-ton dump truck, nine 20-ton dump trucks, seven 100-kilowatt generators and four generator skids.

"This equipment is vital to the continuing mission of rebuilding Pakistan," said Navy Lt. Michael W. Trest, officer in charge, NMCB 4 Detachment Pakistan. "The transfer supports Pakistani authorities to effect long-term reconstruction in the earthquake affected regions."

Since arriving in Pakistan in October, the SEABEES of NMCB 4 and NMCB 74 completed 12 demolition projects, cleared 50,000 cubic yards of debris, enough to cover almost 800 cricket pitches. The SEABEES also built 70 temporary shelters and 15 SEA HUTS – transitional shelters now being used as schools. These projects were primarily accomplished in Miani Biani, Kardala and Muzaffarabad.

"The SEABEES of NMCB 4 and NMCB 74 absolutely lived their ‘Can Do’ motto," said Rear Adm. Michael LeFever, Commander of U.S. Disaster Assistance Center Pakistan. "They dedicated themselves to helping our Pakistani friends after the devastating earthquake."


For further information please contact Disaster Assistance Center Public Affairs, Lt. Corey Schultz, at 0300-5012184.