NMCB-1

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE (NMCB-1), known as the "First and the Finest," was originally commissioned in 1942 during World War II as part of the U.S. Navy Seabees. The unit played a critical role in constructing bases, airfields, and other vital infrastructure in the Pacific Theater, supporting major operations such as those in Guadalcanal and Okinawa. Since World War II, NMCB-1 has deployed globally, participating in operations and humanitarian missions in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, and disaster relief efforts worldwide. Today, NMCB-1 remains an essential component of the Naval Construction Force, continuing its legacy of readiness and excellence in both combat and peacetime operations.