R 062154Z MAR 25
ALMAR 003/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/183RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND,
158TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS, AND 83RD ANNIVERSARY
OF THE NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  On behalf of the entire Marine Corps, I wish to
extend a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate the 183rd
Anniversary of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, the 158th
Anniversary of the Civil Engineer Corps, and the 83rd Anniversary of
the Naval Construction Forces.  It is my honor to take a moment to
recognize all that you have done and continue to do for your Marine
Corps.
2.  Since the establishment of the Navy Civil Engineer Corps in 1842 
and the Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps in 1867, the Marine Corps has
greatly benefited from the faithful stewardship provided by your 
organization's military and civilian staff.  Naval Facilities
Engineering Systems Command and Civil Engineer Corp officers remain
vital to the success of Marine Corps installations providing
efficient facility sustainment and management, executing mission
critical construction, and working tirelessly to advance crucial
quality of life initiatives to provide our Marines the safest and
most comfortable environment possible.  I thank the entire Naval
Facilities Engineering Systems Command team for your consummate
professionalism and ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs and
missions of the Marine Corps.
3.  Since 1942, the Navy Seabees have been by our side answering our
nation’s call to crisis.  Eighty years ago, Seabees were building 
and fighting alongside Marines throughout the Pacific, liberating 
Guam, Palau, the Philippines, and other islands as the nation island
hopped to victory.  To this day, Seabees and Marines train together
on those same islands, conducting readiness exercises, completing
humanitarian efforts such as Pacific Partnership, and continuing the
long legacy of Seabee-Marine brotherhood.  Together you continue to
enable our Nation’s readiness to respond to crisis and continue to 
support Marines wherever and whenever needed. 
4.  Let us not forget to reflect upon the sacrifices of all Navy
Seabees and Civil Engineers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in
service to our great Nation.  Marines around the world salute your
dedication, courage, and unshakable resolve.
5.  I am grateful for everything that the Naval Facilities 
Engineering Systems Command, the men and women of the Civil Engineer
Corps, and, of course, our cherished brothers and sisters in arms, 
the United States Seabees, bring to the fight.  On behalf of our
beloved Marine Corps, thank you.  Your continued contribution to the
sea services is vital and will never go unnoticed.
6.  Happy Birthday to all of our Department of the Navy 
Installations, facilities and expeditionary partners and 
professionals!  
7.  Semper Fidelis, Eric M. Smith, General, U.S. Marine Corps,
Commandant of the Marine Corps.//