NMCB 16

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 16 (NMCB 16), also known as "Seabees," is a reserve battalion within the United States Navy's Naval Construction Force. The unit was initially commissioned during World War II, serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, where it played a vital role in building airfields, roads, and other critical infrastructure in support of combat operations. After being decommissioned post-war, NMCB 16 was reactivated as a reserve unit, providing construction support during training exercises and contingency operations worldwide. Throughout its history, the battalion has exemplified the Seabee motto, "We Build, We Fight," by delivering essential engineering capabilities in both war and peacetime missions.