NMCB 4 Detachment Romania Begins Railhead Repair
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS080909-07
Release Date: 9/9/2008 3:02:00 PM
By Constructionman Sherry Clark, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 Det. Romania Public Affairs
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Romania (NNS) -- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detachment Romania began the demolition of a critical railhead located a few kilometers from the Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase, Romania, Aug. 28.
The railhead is used to unload and load military vehicles for annual Joint Task Force East exercises. NMCB 4 is going to replace the existing railhead with a new reinforced concrete ramp. Seabees will also attach steel angle iron plates on the vertical reinforced concrete walls to prevent deterioration of concrete corners.
The current railhead was deteriorating. The Seabees' efforts are expected to reduce any vulnerabilities.
"I am excited to be able to be a part of a project being done in Europe," said Builder 3rd Class Justin Keller. "I've already done projects in Asia and the Middle East. This is a great opportunity."
A new railhead will allow bigger vehicles to use the ramp.
"The existing ramp was old and in need of repair," said Builder 2nd Class Ronald Showers. "We are here to give Romania a reliable asset to aid in rail transportation. I am excited to start, and my crew and I are ready to get to work."
The railhead is one of seven projects the detachment will work on during their 2008-2009 deployment.
For more news from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, visit www.navy.mil/local/nmcb4/.
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