190320-N-RU084-1009 OXNARD, Calif. (Mar. 20, 2019)

190320-N-RU084-1009 OXNARD, Calif. (Mar. 20, 2019) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brian J. Brakke (center), commander, Navy Expedition Combat Command, observes Seabees from Underwater Construction Team 2, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 and Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303 build an expeditionary quay wall patch (Curley patch) on Naval Base Ventura County in support of Pacific Blitz 2019 (PacBlitz19). The Curley patch technique provides expedient repair to piers and wharfs enabling military forces to continue to utilize the port to provide logistical support to the operating forces. PacBlitz19 provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective global crisis response and provides reassurance to U.S. regional partners and allies of enduring commitment to regional stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron Bewkes)