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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,…

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

On this day at 10 a.m. on September 11th, 2001, Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeifer ordered all firefighters to evacuate the inferno engulfing the north tower of the World Trade Center, a radio order he issued while still standing in the…

Battle of Iwo Jima reenactment at NCBC

The Seabee Base in Gulfport reenacted the Battle of Iwo Jima this afternoon, one of the bloodiest fights on D-Day in World War II’s campaign against the Japanese in the Pacific. The chief petty officer selection class conducted a battle…

Seabee Base gets K9s, increases security

Security is stepping up at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport and new assets have been brought to better protect the base. Two new K9 military dogs are undergoing training at the Seabee Base. This is the first time…

Traffic expected near Seabee Base

If you travel near the Seabee Base in Gulfport, your commute could be disrupted today and tomorrow. Due to an annual exercise, the Pass Road Gate and Broad Avenue Gate will be closed this afternoon until around 4 p.m. Because…

Fright Night at the Seabee Base

Halloween is just around the corner and that means that Halloween parties are in full swing. News 25’s Caroline Eaker joins us from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport at their Halloween Fright Night.

Bells across America

Today, fallen service members across the nation were remembered during Bells across America ceremonies, including one held this morning at Gulfport’s Naval Construction Battalion Center. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was there and spoke with a family who still finds comfort…

Final recommendations for joint land use

The Board of Engineers presented final recommendations for the 16 month long joint land use study of the Seabee Base. They recommended creating a military overlay district, mainly in Gulfport where the base is located, plus the Woolmarket area as…

Seabee base welcomes new commanding officer

Celebrating a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from one leader to the next, the Seabee Base hosted the formal Change in Command Ceremony this morning. The brave men and women who defend our nation need a strong home-front and…

Seabees' Back to School Bash

What better way to end the summer and start getting into school mode than to celebrate with a back to school bash? Well, that’s exactly what the Navy Seabee Base in Gulfport provided for their military families. Students and parents…

Solar facility at the Seabee Base

It’s usually the Seabees who are carrying out various construction projects throughout the world to support military missions and to help maintain national security here at home and overseas. Today, the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Center, or Seabee Base, in…

Joint land use study findings

This morning, Harrison County officials met to discuss findings from a joint land use study, carried out between the City of Gulfport and the Seabee Base. The study began last June, focusing on the base itself, the gun range in…

Summer safety stand down at NCBC

Summer is almost here and people everywhere are getting ready for boating, lounging on the beach, grilling and more. All classic summer activities, but they don’t come without hazards. The Navy Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport is making sure their…

Job Fair at the Seabee Base

Often time’s family members leave their careers to follow their loved ones in the military and finding a job isn't always instantaneous. That’s why the Seabee base hosted a job fair this morning for those family members looking for a…

USO Opens New Center at the Seabee Base

As the USO wraps up its 75th year of service to our nation’s military and their families, they celebrate the opening of their new facility at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport. This new location will give hundreds of…

A Taste of Home for Service Members

Dozens of men and women serving our country aren’t able to spend the holidays with their families. An annual tradition at the Seabee Base in Gulfport aims to help military personnel feel closer to home by providing them with a…

Sweet Treats for Military

Dozens of military personnel won’t be able to go home for the holidays or spend Christmas around family. That’s why the Seabee Base in Gulfport is continuing its annual “Taste of Home” tradition. Dozens of people in the community and…

Breakfast at the Seabee Base

Community leaders and first responders enjoyed breakfast this morning at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. Commanding Officer Captain Cheryl Hansen addressed the crowd with an update of what is happening inside the gate. First responders from Gulfport fire and police…

Committee to Host Public Workshops

If you live near the Seabee Base or Keesler Air Force Base, the Gulf Regional Planning Committee wants to hear from you. The committee made an announcement about a land use study back in May. The study is meant to…

Active Shooter Exercise at Seabee Base

If you were in the area around the Seabee Base earlier today, you may have experienced a delay. The Naval Construction Battalion Center participated in an active shooter exercise this morning. That exercise was expected to cause delays until noon.…

Joint Land Use Studies Announcement

Military bases play a big role in our national security and have a major impact on our local economy and community. News 25’s Laurene Callander explains how grants from the Department of Defense and Mississippi Development Authority will fund joint…