Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Charles Allen (left)

Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Charles Allen (left) and Equipment Operator 2nd Class Ricardo Garcia, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 15 work to clean the tow cable of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. NMCB 15 is currently mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and is an expeditionary element of U.S. Naval Forces that support various units worldwide through national force readiness, civil engineering, humanitarian assistance, and building and maintaining infrastructure. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Garas)