NMCB 74th CONSTRUCTION BATTALION

The Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 (NMCB 74), also known as the "Outstanding Seventy-Four," was commissioned in 1943 during World War II as part of the famed Seabees. The battalion played a crucial role in constructing airfields, bases, and other infrastructure throughout the Pacific Theater, supporting Allied operations. NMCB 74 continued its legacy through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing vital construction and engineering support in combat and humanitarian missions. Over the decades, the unit participated in numerous deployments worldwide until its decommissioning in 2014, leaving behind a proud tradition of service and excellence.