OXNARD, Calif. (Mar. 20, 2019) – Rear Adm. Brian J. Brakke (left), commander, Navy Expedition Combat Command, presents a command coin to Builder 2nd Class Christen Makin, from Lexington, Kentucky, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2 during a tour of a Curley Patch proof of concept test on Naval Base Ventura County in support of Pacific Blitz 2019 (PacBlitz19). The Curley patch technique provides expedient repair to piers and wharfs enabling military forces to continue to utilize the port to provide logistical support to the operating forces. PacBlitz19 provides realistic, relevant train

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OXNARD, Calif. (Mar. 20, 2019) – Rear Adm. Brian J. Brakke (left), commander, Navy Expedition Combat Command, presents a command coin to Builder 2nd Class Christen Makin, from Lexington, Kentucky, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2 during a tour of a Curley Patch proof of concept test on Naval Base Ventura County in support of Pacific Blitz 2019 (PacBlitz19). The Curley patch technique provides expedient repair to piers and wharfs enabling military forces to continue to utilize the port to provide logistical support to the operating forces. PacBlitz19 provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective global crisis response and provides reassurance to regional partners and allies of enduring commitment to regional stability.

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