BAUCAU, Timor-Leste (Sept. 21, 2020) Construction Electrician 3rd Class Isaac Yara, from Santa Fe, N.M., and Steelworker Constructionman Thomas Anes, from Grand Rapids, Mich., assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3's Detail Timor-Leste, work with Forsa Defesa Timor-Leste service members to tie reinforcing steel for the construction of the Vila Nova three-room school house. NMCB-3 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection. The battalion stands ready to complete assigned tasking, support Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief and Major Combat Operations throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Equipment Operator Constructionman David Hoelting)