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Branch

U.S. Navy

Members

About CBC Gulfport

The Construction Battalion Center (CBC) Gulfport, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a crucial hub for the United States Navy's Seabees, the Naval Construction Force. Established during World War II in 1942, CBC Gulfport initially supported the rapid training and deployment of construction battalions to the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, the base has evolved into a primary training and logistical center, supporting global Seabee operations, humanitarian missions, and disaster response. Today, CBC Gulfport continues to play a vital role in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of Navy construction units worldwide.

Unit Members

Shawn Swett

U.S. Navy

CBC GulfportView Profile

Tammy Wilson Purvis

U.S. Navy

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Photos

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About CBC Gulfport

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Founding Date: The Construction Battalion Center (CBC) Gulfport was officially commissioned in 1942 during World War II, serving as a training and staging base for Navy Seabees. • Strategic Location: CBC Gulfport is situated on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, providing easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and key shipping routes, making it vital for logistics and deployments. • Seabee Heritage: The base is home to the Atlantic Fleet Seabees, renowned for their motto "We Build, We Fight," and has played a key role in training and deploying Naval Construction Battalions worldwide. • World War II Contributions: During WWII, CBC Gulfport trained over 20,000 Seabees who participated in major operations throughout the Pacific and European theaters. • Hurricane Katrina Response: In 2005, following Hurricane Katrina, CBC Gulfport served as a hub for disaster relief, providing support, shelter, and logistics for military and civilian agencies. • International Deployments: Units from CBC Gulfport have been deployed to support operations in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and humanitarian missions in more than 40 countries. • Innovation in Construction: Seabees at CBC Gulfport pioneered the use of pre-fabricated buildings and rapid runway repair techniques, significantly reducing construction times in combat zones. • Museum and Memorial: The Seabee Heritage Center, located on base, preserves artifacts, documents, and stories, honoring the service and sacrifices of Seabees past and present. • Support for NASA: CBC Gulfport provided critical support to NASA by constructing test facilities and infrastructure for the nearby Stennis Space Center. • Current Missions: Today, CBC Gulfport remains a critical hub for military construction, training, and readiness, supporting not only Seabees but also other military and federal agencies.