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U.S. Coast Guard

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About PORT HUENEME STATION

**Port Hueneme Station** is a key United States Navy installation located on the California coast, established during World War II to support Pacific Theater operations. Originally commissioned in 1942, the station quickly became the West Coast homeport for the Navy’s Construction Battalions—better known as the Seabees—playing a vital role in logistics, training, and deployment. Over the decades, Port Hueneme has supported various military operations, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, by serving as a hub for construction, engineering, and supply activities. Today, it hosts the Naval Construction Battalion Center and continues to provide critical support for Navy construction forces and fleet readiness worldwide.

Unit Members

John Nixon

U.S. Coast Guard

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Robert Helfrich

U.S. Coast Guard (1967 - 1971)

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Photos

USCG Station San Francisco, CA

USCG Station San Francisco, CA • U.S. Coast Guard • 1989

USCGC Point Brower Homeport San Diego CA

USCGC Point Brower (WPB-82372) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1986

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1982

USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32)

U.S. Coast Guard • 1975

About PORT HUENEME STATION

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Strategic Location: Port Hueneme is located on the California coast, making it a critical deep-water port and military installation supporting U.S. Navy operations in the Pacific. • Home of the Seabees: The base is famously home to the U.S. Navy Seabees (Naval Construction Battalions), who have played essential roles in military construction since World War II. • World War II Origins: Port Hueneme Naval Base was established in 1942 to support the rapid deployment and logistics needs of the Pacific Theater during World War II. • Cold War Operations: During the Cold War, the base was integral in supporting construction and maintenance of installations throughout the Pacific and Arctic regions. • Disaster Relief: Seabees and other units from Port Hueneme have frequently deployed for humanitarian and disaster relief missions, such as after earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis. • Innovations in Construction: The Seabees based at Port Hueneme have pioneered military construction techniques, including rapid airfield construction and portable infrastructure. • Homeport for Naval Expeditionary Forces: The base serves as a homeport for Naval Construction Force units, Expeditionary Logistics, and Mobile Diving and Salvage units. • Port Operations: Port Hueneme is the only deep-water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and is crucial for shipping military vehicles, supplies, and equipment. • Training Center: The base houses the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering, providing technical and leadership training for Navy construction personnel. • Community Involvement: Port Hueneme Station has a long-standing relationship with the local community, hosting events like Seabee Days to showcase military capabilities and foster public support.