NCBC hosting mud run in November
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.…
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Naval Construction Battalion Center hosting 9/11 remembrance ceremony
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.…
Naval Seabees return from deployment
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…
City of Gulfport honors Seabees for heroic action
Members of the Seabees were honored by the City of Gulfport. Back in February, members of Naval Construction Battalion 11 rescued two passengers from…
NCBC Gulfport to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise
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…
NCBC Gulfport hosts Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony
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…
NCBC Gulfport hosting Bells Across America Remembrance Ceremony
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 preparing for Francine
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…
Longtime sailor recognized after 20 years of service
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…
Celebrating Seabee Day
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…
Wicker, Ezell Lead Resolution Marking Anniversary of the Establishment of the Seabees
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…
Seabee Base investigating fuel discharge
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…
Keesler Air Force Base honors K9 Veterans Day
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…
NCBC Gulfport Honors the Fallen
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.…
Change of Command Ceremony at NCBC
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.
NCBC hosting Change of Command
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 get new digs with opening of barracks on base
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…
Seabees celebrate 80th anniversary
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…
Naval Construction Battalion Center has a new public works officer
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has a new public works officer. Lt. Commander Majellen Changcoco is in studio to tell us more about her…
NCBC Fire Chief Chris Gerwick is in studio
Some people may not realize, but the Gulfport Seabee Base has its own fire department and they are constantly training as part of their mission to protect the…
Seabee Day returns April 23rd
For the first time in five years, Seabee Day is back. Making it even more special, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Seabees and Gulfport’s own Naval…
Seabees celebrate 80th anniversary
The Seabees were born during World War II in 1942 as a way to complete infrastructure projects during the war with men also trained to defend themselves against the enemy. 2022…
NCBC holds Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony
Many people gathered at the Naval Construction Battalion Center today where they held their chief petty officer pinning ceremony. The CPO pinning ceremony represents the transition of newly selected…
Seabee veterans honor fallen brothers and sisters
Seabee veterans of all generations came together over the weekend to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. The Seabee Historical Foundation held a brick dedication ceremony on Saturday at…