Dave Power

Underwater Construction Team TWO (UCT TWO) is a specialized unit of the U.S. Navy’s Seabee community, established in 1974 and based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia. The team’s primary mission is to provide underwater construction, inspection, repair, and demolition capabilities in support of naval and joint operations worldwide. UCT TWO has deployed to diverse locations, including the Middle East, the Pacific, and disaster-stricken regions, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. Over its history, the unit has played a crucial role in maintaining and restoring critical maritime infrastructure under challenging and often hazardous conditions.

**BMU-1 (Beachmaster Unit One)** is a United States Navy amphibious beach party unit, commissioned in July 1949 and based at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California. Its primary mission is to support amphibious landing operations by coordinating the movement of troops, vehicles, and supplies across the surf zone between landing craft and the shore. BMU-1 played a significant role in key operations including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and more recent Middle East deployments, providing critical beach management and logistics support. The unit continues to support fleet and joint amphibious exercises worldwide, maintaining readiness for rapid deployment in support of U.S. naval and joint operations.

The Naval Diving & Salvage Training Center (NDSTC), located in Panama City Beach, Florida, was established in 1982 and is the largest diving facility in the world. It serves as the primary training center for military divers from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as select international partners. NDSTC provides instruction in a wide range of disciplines, including underwater salvage, demolition, and rescue operations, ensuring personnel are prepared for complex missions in challenging environments. Over the decades, the center has played a crucial role in developing advanced diving techniques and supporting both peacetime and combat operations globally.