CBC Gulfport

• Founding Date: The Construction Battalion Center (CBC) Gulfport was officially commissioned in 1942 during World War II, serving as a training and staging base for Navy Seabees. • Strategic Location: CBC Gulfport is situated on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, providing easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and key shipping routes, making it vital for logistics and deployments. • Seabee Heritage: The base is home to the Atlantic Fleet Seabees, renowned for their motto "We Build, We Fight," and has played a key role in training and deploying Naval Construction Battalions worldwide. • World War II Contributions: During WWII, CBC Gulfport trained over 20,000 Seabees who participated in major operations throughout the Pacific and European theaters. • Hurricane Katrina Response: In 2005, following Hurricane Katrina, CBC Gulfport served as a hub for disaster relief, providing support, shelter, and logistics for military and civilian agencies. • International Deployments: Units from CBC Gulfport have been deployed to support operations in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and humanitarian missions in more than 40 countries. • Innovation in Construction: Seabees at CBC Gulfport pioneered the use of pre-fabricated buildings and rapid runway repair techniques, significantly reducing construction times in combat zones. • Museum and Memorial: The Seabee Heritage Center, located on base, preserves artifacts, documents, and stories, honoring the service and sacrifices of Seabees past and present. • Support for NASA: CBC Gulfport provided critical support to NASA by constructing test facilities and infrastructure for the nearby Stennis Space Center. • Current Missions: Today, CBC Gulfport remains a critical hub for military construction, training, and readiness, supporting not only Seabees but also other military and federal agencies.