NMCB 27

01/04/2023

01/04/2023

Happy 130th from From Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea -

Happy Birthday to our United States Navy Chief Petty Officers! As you don your anchors today, take time to reflect on the 130 years of responsibility, tradition, trust, and the privilege of what it means to be a Chief.

Happy Birthday to our United States Navy Chief Petty Officers! As you don your anchors today, take time to reflect on the 130 years of responsibility, tradition, trust, and the privilege of what it means to be a Chief.

You are called upon to lead our Navy during extraordinary times. You come from a legacy of Chief Petty Officers who knew that in a crisis, circumstances often change, and the Chief is always ready to pivot at a moment’s notice. Today is about not about being privileged, but having the privilege to serve in this capacity and uphold the responsibilities of leading, mentoring and developing our Sailors into the lethal combat teams that we are. We set a fierce pace above, on, and below the sea, projecting strength so profoundly that we give pause to anyone who would dare challenge us. This commitment and dedication you demonstrate daily inspire those around us to uphold our Navy core values and continue the tradition of our warfighting spirit.

Without the support of our Sailors, Shipmates, friends, and family we would not be able to carry out this privilege of service. This day is just as much for them as it is for us. As we celebrate our Navy Chief Petty Officer birthday on April 1st, take today to say thank you to those that support you and sacrifice their time so that you can keep our Navy and our Nation a decisive combat power.

I am honored to be counted among you. Happy birthday Chief.

Happy Birthday to our United States Navy Chief Petty Officers! As you don your anchors today, take time to reflect on the 130 years of responsibility, tradition, trust, and the privilege of what it

28/03/2023

22/03/2023

Check out Page 9 of the quarterly SHF/SMSA mailer newsletter Seabee News!

We got one of our own picked up in the local paper!
Damian Krusty Custred

14/03/2023

Check out the latest at https://seabeehf.org/events-8/ to see what’s coming up!

Ok gang it's time to show the world the best kept secret. Please visit Seabeehf.org and click on events to purchase your tickets and be apart of the celebration,, or if your a business owner and would like to help sponsor the celebration check out the unique sponsorship packages available.

13/03/2023

Happy 81st Birthday Seabees!
Seabees from around Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, including NMCB 14, NMCB 27, 7th Naval Construction Regiment - 7 NCR, gather to celebrate 156 years of the Navy's Civilian Engineer Corps, and 81 years of "Can Do" attitude.

13/03/2023

Congratulations to each of our Seabees and Officers awards, promotions, and accomplishments! Each of these are due to their dedication and 'Can Do' spirit.
Great job Seabees!

11/03/2023

NMCB27 listed as #1 for coveted Battle "E" award!

Award presented to Capt. Harvey H. Lusk, Commanding Officer NMCB 27, by Capt. J. C. Deviney, Commanding Officer, Naval Construction Group TWO.

"Competition for the Battle E this year was extremely tight,
highlighting the superb performance of navy expeditionary combat
forces in dominating the littorals, reinforcing distributed maritime
operation lethality, and meeting the continued demands of today's
competitive operational environment. Both Active and Reserve
component units provided outstanding support to fleet, coalition,
joint, and special operations forces. You maintained focus on major
combat operations across the globe. I applaud the hard work and
outstanding accomplishments of all units throughout FY22."

-CAPT Gordon Meek, COMNECC COS (Acting)

11/03/2023

Seabees with NMCB 27 participate in a communications exercise (CPX) alongside counterparts with 7th Naval Construction Regiment - 7 NCR during Readiness Training Platform at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport.

10/03/2023

Seabees attached to NMCB27 conduct vehicle pre-checks on a trailer during Readiness Platform Training at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport.

05/03/2023

March 5 – Seabee Birthday
March 5, 1942

Happy Birthday to the Seabees!

Since March 5, 1942, the United States Navy has employed an elite cadre of construction battalions, more commonly known as Seabees. Over the years the Seabees have served in all major American conflicts, supported humanitarian efforts, and helped build communities and nations around the globe. Seabees young and old now celebrate the birthday of their unique organization today. However, March 5 has not always been recognized as its birthday.

From its beginning during World War II until 1954, the Seabee anniversary was observed on December 28 as this was the date Admiral Ben Moreell requested authority from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation to recruit enlisted personnel to serve in a naval construction force. In the early 1950s, Rear Admiral John R. Perry, recognizing the current Seabee birthday fell at a hectic time of the year and many Seabees were on leave as it fell during the week between Christmas and New Years’, made the decision to find a new date suitable for the celebration of the Seabee birthday.

Several historically significant dates in Seabee history were considered for the new birthdate. One of these was October 31 as it was the day in 1941 when the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation directed Admiral Moreell to form a Headquarters Construction Company of ninety-nine men for duty in Iceland. March 19 was also considered because on that day in 1942 the Secretary of the Navy authorized Civil Engineer Corps Officers of the newly formed Construction Battalions.

After much deliberation by leadership, March 5, 1942 was determined to be the date of most appropriate day to celebrate the Seabee birthday. Not only was that the date the Construction Battalions were given official permission to assume the name “Seabees,” but it was also the anniversary date of the Civil Engineer Corps which had been established in 1867. -American GI Museum

05/03/2023