NNS020929-03 NMCB 40 Packs for the Long Haul Home
9/28/2002 3:44:00 AM
By Photographer's Mate Airman Lamel J. Hinton, NMCB 40 Public Affairs
CAMP COVINGTON, Guam (NNS) -- What is a cruise box?
Well, if you are in the Seabees and own things like a radio, personal computer or a large souvenir that just will not fit in your sea bag, then a cruise box is your best friend when it comes to packing.
A normal cruise box measures about 3-feet long by 2-feet wide. They're usually 2-feet deep, made of plywood and can hold about 200 pounds, more than enough room to store your video game system and safely transport it to wherever you're headed next.
The Guam deployment for the Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 is quickly drawing to a close, and it was obvious that time was getting short when they recently packed their office and personal gear. Cruise boxes filled the parking lot outside the barracks and camp gymnasium, waiting to be weighed and loaded into an awaiting cargo truck.
The gear will be transported via ship back to Port Hueneme, Calif., where it will be waiting for the battalion to arrive home to family and friends.
"My two cruise boxes are almost full," said Builder Constructionman (SCW) James R. Ford, a crewmember in Charlie company.
Ford said that the things he bought in Thailand added to the amount of personal gear he already had in Guam.
"I feel good that the gear will be meeting us when we get home. The last deployment it arrived a little late, so I'm really excited that it will be showing up on time," said Ford.
When they return to Port Hueneme, the 'Fighting 40' will enjoy a 10-month availability and work-up period before packing up their cruise boxes again and leaving for their next deployment to Rota, Spain.
"I'm excited about the 10-month homeport," said Ford. "You can get a lot of classes and training done, and a lot of time to relax with the family."
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