The Naval Construction Force, better known as the Seabees, was born on 5 March 1942. To meet the Navy’s need for the construction of advanced bases in combat zones during World War II, Rear Admiral Ben Moreell, Chief of the?Bureau of Yards and Docks,?requested specific authority to activate, organize, and staff Navy construction units. The first Seabee units were authorized on 5 January 1942, and official authorization of the Seabee name and insignia occurred on 5 March 1942. Since then, for more than 75 years, Seabees have been the Navy's construction force, building bases and airfields, conducting underwater construction, and building roads, bridges, and other support facilities. They play a crucial role in supporting the fleet and combatant commands while carrying out the Navy's maritime strategy. #USA #NAVY #DoD #Maritime?#SEABEES?
