NMCB 6

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion SIX (NMCB 6), known as the "Runnin' Six," was first commissioned in 1942 during World War II, where it played a crucial role constructing bases and airfields in the Pacific Theater, including at Guadalcanal and Okinawa. The battalion was decommissioned after the war but reactivated for service during the Vietnam War, supporting combat operations by building vital infrastructure such as roads, airstrips, and defensive positions. Over the decades, NMCB 6 participated in numerous deployments worldwide, including humanitarian missions, disaster recovery, and support for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The battalion was decommissioned in 2014, concluding a distinguished legacy of service and engineering excellence within the U.S. Navy Seabees.