The Seabee's machinegun-toting bumblebee insignia was created by Frank J. Iafrate, a clerk at the Camp Endicott, Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Iafrate was known for being artistic and a lieutenant asked if he could do a "Disney style" Seabee insignia. He chose the bumblebee for his model. Image-wise they have more "heft" than the honeybee and "heft" suited the whole idea. He put three hours sketching: a sailor's cap, a uniform with petty officer ranks on each arm plus the tools and rates of the gunner's mate, machinist mate, and carpenter's mate. On each wrist he placed the CEC insignia. For a border he usedna letter Q for Quonset Point. He gave the design to the lieutenant. The lieutenant showed it to his captain, who sent it off to Adm. Moreell. The only change the Admiral requested was that the border be changed to a hawser rope in keeping with Naval tradition for Naval insignia.[74]

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Mar 10, 2018 1:11:16 PM EST
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Mar 10, 2018 1:08:14 PM EST
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Just because I'm a parent - Q, are all operators safe & healthy?
Praying every day.
>>613295
We appreciate all of the prayers.
We really do.
Thank you.
For GOD & COUNTRY (& WORLD).
Q

Happy birthday NAVY! 🇺🇸 💪