GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Over at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, there’s a new commanding officer. Captain Tate Metlen relieved Captain Ana Franco Wednesday.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see increased emergency activity around the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport this week, there’s no cause for alarm. The base is holding a major security training exercise starting Monday and running through the 17th. Active…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You may hear an increase in activity near the Seabee Base over the next week as an exercise begins. NCBC officials say that the exercise kicked off Wednesday in conjunction with the Army Reserve’s 78th Training Support…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s annual Black Hell Squad event was held Friday morning, bringing Seabees together to honor…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted an annual event Friday morning. The Black Hell Squad event kicked off at 6 a.m. It’s a training exercise honoring the legacy of Seabees…
The Naval Construction Battalion in Gulfport is hosting a blood drive. That drive takes place on March 17 at the Seabee Memorial Chapel from 10 to 4. Those who come…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport is hosting a mud run in November. Fitness Director Mike McLaughlin and Lt. Alex Butler join us with the details.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday. That is open to the public and takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After six months of deployment, Gulfport’s Naval Construction Battalion Center welcomed home one of its largest deployment of Seabees. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was there to welcome home…
Members of the Seabees were honored by the City of Gulfport. Back in February, members of Naval Construction Battalion 11 rescued two passengers from…
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. — Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will participate in an annual force protection exercise Feb. 3-14, 2025. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 (CSSC25) is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted the Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony. This event honors the Gold Star families who have lost an active duty service member. Today's ceremony celebrated…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport hosting the 9th Annual Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony. That ceremony is happening on Thursday, September 19th. All with base…
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. — In preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Francine, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will reduce manning to mission-essential personnel and several base services will be closed September 11. Please be aware of…
A longtime sailor is recognized for his service at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. Chief Boatwain's Mate Andrew Wood is retiring after 20 years of service to the…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport hosted Seabee Day over the weekend. Members of the public were invited to the base for demos, displays, and refreshments. There were more than 20 displays…
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell led a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” and thanking them for their service to…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center is releasing new details about a fuel spill that happened on base this past weekend. On March 9th, the base's microgrid system experienced an unexpected…
March 13 is Veterans Day for a specific species of animal that has a special role to play in the armed forces. Keesler Air Force Base hosted a…
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Derek Harkins, NCBC Gulfport Public Affairs GULFPORT, Miss. - Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport hosted the 8th annual Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members ceremony at the installation’s training hall Sept. 22, 2023.…
With us today is Captain Jeffrey Powell, the outgoing commanding officer of the Naval Construction Battalion Center. The battalion will see a change of command next Friday.
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport will host a change of command Friday, July 28th at 10 a.m. Captain Jeffrey Powell is retiring from the United States Navy after 28…
Seabees who stay on base at the Naval Construction Battalion Center will have new digs starting today when an 88-room building is opened this morning. Construction on the barracks began more than three years ago when an $18.9 million contract…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center celebrated the 80th birthday of the U.S. Navy Seabees today with a cake-cutting ceremony at Colmer Dining Facility on the Gulfport base. The Seabees were established in…