MARI, Cyprus (May 10, 2023) Builder 3rd Class Talib James, left, and Equipment Operator 3rd Class Nina Rodriguez, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, remove vegetation in Mari, Cyprus, May 10, 2023. NMCB-1 operates as a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 68 for deployment across the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo Utilitiesman Constructionmen Logan Hambright)