Mike Rowe Avoids Gunfire and Builds a Bridge w/ the SEABEES | FULL EPISODE | Somebody's Gotta Do It

As an Air Force aerial gunner I have nothing but love for the Seabees. I’ve lived in huts they built and rested under the protection they provided. Thanks to Mike and crew for highlighting these important men and women.

My dad was a SEABEE (90th CB) from 1942-46, serving at Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima. The greatest respect for those that served and still do.

It was an absolute honor to meet you that day Mr. Rowe.

Mike Rowe is the dude who can sit down with ANYBODY and have a beer... Or a case and the conversation will never be stale.

As a former Seabee (USNMCB4), and veteran of the first Gulf War, I really appreciate this episode. Thank you for bringing attention to one of the best, least known, hardest working and underappreciated branches of the military.

Grandpa was a Seabee who enlisted Dec 8, 1941. The random guy right behind him in the enlistment line became his best friend serving with him every day in the war for the next five years, until after the war on Dec 8, 1946 that random guy met his younger sister and a year later became his brother-in-law. He survived Okinawa and witnessed the largely forgotten “Final Night” when after the Navy had confiscated all of the soldiers ammo, countless Marines were slaughtered by Japanese holdouts that had been counted as “did not exist”… he had PTSD from that and never spoke about it, I only found out what he meant by “Bud and I survived that Final Night” when I came across an episode of “Shootout” from the old pre-Alien days of the History Channel, and only saw it a decade after grandpa died. Seabees Can Do. It’s a legacy like none other.

As a Marine (84’-90’)… I have to say “THANK YOU!!” to the most unsung, hardworking group of people in the military, hands down!!!

Was in the Army 13 years and 11 years with the SeaBees. Deployed twice with the Bees. Was honored to have served with outstanding men and women, true patriots, warriors and builders. NMCB 21 now disbanded, friends for life, brothers forever! HOORAH!!!

As a former Sailor, I knew a few Seabees. I consider them the backbone for all forces. My total respect goes to all of them, former and present.

Could not be happier to show this to my wife, my daughters, my mom, though they wondered why I was nearly in tears. The SeaBees gave me some of the best memories and strongest friendships I’ve ever known. Thank you for this.

I was a former Marine 1345 heavy equipment operator (MWSS-172). Loved working with the Seabees on airfield construction projects. They really know their stuff.

Good old Camp Shelby. SEABEE for life!!! Baily bridge, medium girder bridge. BRIDGE CREW!!!! I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MUD AND RAIN of Mississippi. These guys had it easy compared to the mess we had to work with launching our bridge. I'm glad they did an episode on them because you rarely hear anything about the BEEs. Great job. BU2 OEF VETERAN

This episode was especially special to me as I served as a Seabee from 2000-2005. The “can do” attitude has been with me since. Appreciation and Respect to you Mike (and team).

During a Norwegian military exercise, i who is a sivilian, played a hysterical guy in total shock with no physical injuries. After the exercise, the military guys loved my acting so good that for 7 years (1999=2006), i got to be that guy every time they had an exercise. Was a fun experience 🙂.

I was a PM in a construction company for 13 years, working closely alongside another PM, who also was a Navy SeaBee. Being a reservist, Tony would have to take time off on a regular basis, and go and do what we just saw. I never felt like he was out on a picnic, but I had no clue what his time away from the office was like. He's gone now due to Covid, but it was great to see some of the kinds of things he did while on reserve duty. Best episode ever. Thanks for sharing this, Mike.

Mike, thank you for showing the world about the navies best kept secret. I was a Seabee back in the day myself. The training actually gave me a trade. I was a construction mechanic. Now I’m a heavy equipment mechanic.

My late father survived the landing on Omaha Beach; he mentioned he was glad to get away from the place. He also mentioned he felt sorry for the Seabees who had to fix all the stuff that got wrecked.

I had a Great Uncle on my Dad's side of my family. He was a SEABEE in WW II. He was stationed in Saipan. He lived to be 95 years old. I miss him.

As a currently enlisted Seabee, I can confirm that "we build, we fight, but we cant read or write!" 😂 FTX (Field Training Exercise) is certainly a miserable but fundamental experience, I always tried to make the best of it and was always cracking jokes to keep everyone's morale up. I once told one of the actors (actual amputee) who's leg was blown off "Don't worry man, we'll get you back on your feet in no time" 😂

Just enlisted as a CE with the Seabees 2 days ago, I leave August 15th. My grandfather was a Seabee for 22 years and a Vietnam veteran. He passed away in December, 1 day after my 1st MEPS visit, and I hope I can make him proud.