When the war ended, some Seabees found themselves stationed in Japan, working among the very people they had been trained to fear. Marvin Nottingham was one such Seabee, who spoke about how he had to unlearn the hatred wartime propaganda had taught him and recognize the humanity in the civilians around him. It is a reminder of how quickly war can turn strangers into enemies, and peace must work just as hard to reverse it. 🎥 Clip from “Seabees on Iwo Jima.” Click the link below to watch the full

#OTD in 1942, the name "Seabees" and insignia were officially authorized for U.S. Naval Construction Battalions. The Disney-inspired character in the insignia was deemed appropriate because bees are industrious workers that are prepared to fiercely defend their territory. | U.S. Naval Institute