NMCB4 & NCTC

**Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR (NMCB 4)**, known as the "Pioneers," was originally commissioned in 1942 and has served with distinction during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and in numerous peacetime and contingency operations worldwide. Renowned for their construction expertise, NMCB 4 Seabees have built critical infrastructure, airfields, and bases in support of combat and humanitarian missions, embodying the Seabee motto “We Build, We Fight.” Over the decades, the battalion has continually deployed to the Pacific, Middle East, and other regions, providing vital engineering and disaster relief capabilities. The **Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC)** is a major training facility located in Gulfport, Mississippi, specializing in preparing Seabees and other personnel for construction and combat support roles. Since its establishment during World War II, NCTC has trained thousands of Navy personnel in essential skills such as construction, equipment operation, and combat engineering, ensuring the operational readiness and excellence of U.S. Naval Construction Forces worldwide.