Team Work Makes the Dream Work

Story and photos by MC2 Delaney S. Jensen

Members of Team Souda’s Public Works Department received on-thespot awards on Jan. 19 for lending a hand to the USS Florida (SSGN 728) and ensuring Fleet readiness by repairing an underway-limiting part.

Capt. John Roussakies, commanding officer, USS Florida, thanked the team members for their invaluable assistance in Nov. 2022.

“I think it was a great example of teamwork,” said Capt. Rousakkies. “With their assistance we were able to get back underway and stay mission capable.”

Builder 3rd Class Mark Allen, Public Works Department, said, “This is what we do as Seabees. When our shipmates came in on the USS Florida with an issue, we proactively fixed the problem to get them back to the mission. I am just happy to be here and happy to be a part of the Seabee team.”