Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27 (NMCB-27), known as the "Skibees," is a unit of the United States Navy Seabees. Originally commissioned in 1942 during World War II, NMCB-27 supported critical construction operations in the Pacific Theater, building airfields, bases, and infrastructure. The battalion was decommissioned after the war but reactivated in the 1960s as a reserve unit, continuing to provide construction and engineering support during peacetime and contingency operations. Over the years, NMCB-27 has participated in various missions worldwide, including deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, demonstrating versatility and resilience in both combat and humanitarian environments.
