OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 30, 2020) Steelworker 3rd Class Justin Panelo, from Manteca, Calif., assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, uses a concrete float to smooth freshly-placed concrete for a civil engineering support equipment wash rack renovation project at Camp Shields in Okinawa, Japan. 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 support major combat operations throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder Constructionman Thomas Flowers)