National Day of Prayer at the Seabee Base
The Naval Construction Battalion Center held a ceremony to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Base chaplains and other local clergy and personnel prayed for different local, national, and…
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Seabees’ dining hall renovations complete
It was a big day at the Navy Seabee Base in Gulfport because after two years of renovation, the sailors have their dining hall back. The aromatic promise of lunch filled…
Navy to rename fitness center in honor of fallen Seabee
Chief Petty Officer Raymond J. BorderThe fitness center at the Seabee base in Gulfport will be named for a chief who died by an improvised explosive device while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. The Chief of Naval Operations has approved…
Less restrictions at the Seabee base to lead to economic boost
Military bases in South Mississippi have long been a mainstay and critical to our overall economy, especially during COVID shutdowns considering our local bases depend on the federal budget, which was already set, resulting in more stability for our…
St. Patrick’s Day on the Seabee Base
The Gulfport USO is in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. On the Seabee Base in Gulfport, USO volunteers hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Celebration. Over 20 military families signed up for the drive-thru event, collecting free…
Change of Command Ceremony at Seabee Base
Today a Change of Command Ceremony was held at the Gulfport Seabee Base and this ceremony was unlike any other in the past due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Change of Command is a time-honored Seabee ceremony where leadership of…
Thick smoke from Canal Road fire over Seabee Base this morning
This morning you could see heavy smoke over the west side of the Seabee Base in Gulfport. Residents on the base were advised to shelter in place or they could move to the east side of the base due to…
NCBC delays opening, urges west side of base to shelter in place due to smoke from Canal Road fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Naval Construction Battalion Center said Tuesday the base will not open until 9 a.m. due to thick smoke from a large fire near Canal Road. Gulfport Police have closed 28th Street from 59th…
Suspension of Trusted Traveler Program for Seabee base canceled, 100% ID check implemented instead
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – New U.S. Navy guidance has come out regarding the Trusted Traveler Program for the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport. Initially, the installation announced it would be suspending the Trusted Traveler Program beginning this Friday, April…
Department of Defense putting safety measures in place at Seabee Base
As those at the Seabee Base are mourning the loss of one of their own, they are also taking precautions when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. The Department of Defense has put numerous safety measures in place…
Seabee employee dies from COVID-19 complications
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has released the identity of the employee that died due to COVID-19 complications. Mrs. Carol Jackson was a childcare worker at the Child Development Center at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. Jackson…
NCBC Employee dies of COVID-19
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER, Gulfport, MISS. – Mississippi Public Health Authorities have made the Naval Construction Battalion Center aware that one of our Navy civilian employee has passed away due to COVID-19 complications. The employee self-identified as a high-risk…
New services for Gold Star Families
After making the ultimate sacrifice, the Gold Star Program is now looking to provide support for the families who made the ultimate sacrifice as well, after losing a loved one while on active duty. Here to tell us more is…
NCBC Renaissance Faire
Personnel stationed at the Seabee Base in Gulfport and their families took a trip back in time with a fun fair this weekend. Jousting, archery, and turkey legs were in high demand at the first-ever renaissance faire at the Naval…
Uber and Lyft now allowed on Seabee Base
Two of the most popular ride-sharing apps are now allowed on the Seabee Base. Uber and Lyft are now allowed on the Seabee Base for the first time starting today. Previously if someone living on base was to use a…
Multi-million dollar renovations coming to Navy Lodge
The Navy Lodge on the Seabee Base in Gulfport is getting a facelift. Thirty rooms at the Navy Lodge are undergoing $2 million worth of renovations. The rooms are getting a complete makeover with new floors, lighting, appliances, countertops, and…
Navy Lodge upgrades
The Navy Lodge in Gulfport is getting a face-lift. The lodge, located on the Seabee Base, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
Seabee Base in Gulfport moves to "Solid Curtain" portion of annual Navy-wide force protection exercise
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport is moving on to the "Solid Curtain" portion of the annual Navy-wide force protection exercise. Last week the "Citadel Shield" portion of the exercise took place, which involved a field…
Seabee Base in Gulfport Site of Training Exercise Next Two Weeks, May Affect Traffic in Area
In Gulfport, the Seabee Base will be conducting its Annual Force Protection Exercise from today, Monday, February 3rd until Friday, February 14th, all in an effort to enhance the readiness of our Navy security forces. Seabee Base leaders say measures…
Seabee Leaders Sharpen Up for Run across Ocean Springs Bridge
Newly selected senior enlisted leaders at the Seabee base in Gulfport are set for a run that will sharpen what they call their "seasoning" for becoming a part of the fold. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood joined us live from…
‘Experience America Tour’ visits Seabee Base
For the past two days more than 35 foreign ambassadors have been on a tour of the Mississippi Gulf Coast as part of a program called ‘Experience America.’ This morning, the diplomats visited the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport.…
Fright Night at the Seabee Base
The Halloween festivities continue on the Gulf Coast. The Seabee Base in Gulfport has a night full of fright in store. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.
Ribbon Cutting for Naval Branch Health Clinic
A new 58,000 square foot Naval Branch Health Clinic opened their doors today in Gulfport. This new clinic will provide patient-centered health care for active duty service members, retirees, and their families. All care will be consolidated into one location…
Burpees for Breast Cancer Challenge
Fight the good fight, never give up: these two statements represent those in the battle against breast cancer. Participants at the Seabee Base in Gulfport tested their will power in the burpees for breast cancer awareness. For three years now,…