The 2025 Seabee Golf Invitational in Diamondhead
Diamondhead, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a beautiful day at the Club of Diamondhead, the kickoff site of 2025 Seabee golf invitational. It marks the kickoff of the first of four…
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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…
Seabees return home after six-month deployment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-After six long months, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 has returned to Gulfport. Jared Anson said, “Being home is just immense amount of joy. I haven’t seen my…
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…
Gulfport Seabees come to the rescue of motorists involved in crash on interstate
By Petty Officer 1st Class James Hong Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 came to the aid of stranded motorists off of Interstate 10 East outside New Orleans last week. The Seabees were…
Seabees mourn death of shipmate in Guam
NMCB 1 announced Tuesday the death of a Seabee as a result of an accident while on deployment to Guam. The battalion said in a social media post that Machinery Repairman 1st Class Troy Marcotte died from injuries suffered in…
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport hosting fall festival
The Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting their fall festival on October 19th. Head over to the church from 2 PM to 4 PM, fun also happening at Bayou View Park.…
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…
Seabees reunite with family after six-month deployment
Seabees from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 returned early this morning after months of deployment in Spain. "I'm just so excited. He has missed my whole entire pregnancy. I…
Seabees planning Force Protection Exercise beginning Monday
Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will participate in force protection exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain beginning Monday. “Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain is an excellent opportunity for NCBC Gulfport to evaluate and assess existing and new force protection capabilities,” said Capt. Ana Franco,…
Honoring K9 Veteran’s Day with Keesler AFB K9 Ruck March
The 81st Training Wing’s Security Forces Squadron hosted a ruck march in honor of K9 Veteran’s Day. K9 Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to…
Port damage exercise crucial to enabling fleet and adds jobs on the Coast
A training exercise for the Seabees was hosted today. The Port of Gulfport is hosting the Seabees Field Training exercise. It’s a full-on…
Seabees celebrate annual Oktobeefest in Gulfport
To honor comradery between Seabee brothers and sisters, the Seabee Historical Foundation hosted its annual Oktobeefest. Seabees from the Coast gathered today at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to celebrate the…
Seabees hold Battle of Dong Xoai reenactment in honor of Marvin Shields
The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted a reenactment ceremony of the Battle of Dong Xoai, honoring Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Marvin Shields. He’s the…
Seabees help build a new tower for Coast Guard at Port of Gulfport
The Seabees have been out at the Port of Gulfport since last week conducting operations on the southeast side of the port. The…
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…
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…
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…
Seabee Base honors Medal of Honor recipient Marvin Shield with re-enactment ceremony
A historical dedication for the first and only United States Navy Seabee to be awarded the Medal of Honor, Marvin Glenn Shields, was recognized…
Final day of Seabee Battalion reunion
Celebrating the 55th reunion for the Seabee Construction Battalion NMCB 74 All Era, veterans and their families reconnected with old time service buddies. Over the past three days, veterans who…
Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Construction Battalion Center
The Runnin’ Roos over at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport are getting a new commanding officer. Commander Frank Carroll was relieved of his duties this morning,…
New FRAGO detailing what is and isn’t allowed hits the streets
By Brian Lamar NCBC Public Affairs Hot off the heels of the recorded highest single-day of COVID-19 cases reported (more than 600) in Mississippi, the Navy has given more decisive guidance with finer details of what is expected of commanders…
Pitching in at Keesler Air Force Base
Their primary mission is building and constructing and today some Gulfport Seabees put their skills to work to provide cover for those in training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Keesler Air Force Base buzzed with activity Wednesday afternoon…