Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport

Welcome to Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport

This base is home to the Atlantic Fleet Seabees. There are also more than 45 tenants who call NCBC home.

Installation Information

NCBC exists to maintain and operate facilities and provide services and material in support of Naval Construction Force Units, to include Amphibious Construction Fleet Units, the Maritime Prepositioning Force (Enhanced), and other fleet and assigned organizational units deployed from or homeported at NCBC Gulfport, and to perform such other functions and tasks as may be assigned by higher authority.

5200 2nd St
Gulfport, MS 39501

Seabee Courier

The Seabee Courier is now a weekly e-newspaper produced by the NCBC Public Affairs staff.

News

NCBC Gulfport // Sept. 24, 2012

NCBC HOME-SCHOOL NETWORK MEETING - A Gulfport Home-School meeting will take place Sept. 27, 6 p.m., in the MWR Conference Room located in building 352. For more information, contact School Liaison Officer Kevin Byrd at 228-871-2117.

MARKETING YOURSELF FOR A SECOND CAREER - will be presented Oct. 1 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg 30. For more info, call Jeff Isabell at 228-871-2581. This is a professional development lecture for officers and senior enlisted who may be in transition, or will mentor/counsel a subordinate through the process. Civilians, retirees and spouses are cordially invited.

OMBUDSMAN APPRECIATION - From CNIC HQ: On the 42nd Anniversary of the Navy Family Ombudsman Program, Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC) would like to take this opportunity to recognize and express our appreciation to command ombudsman Navy-wide. The service you provide to your commands and Navy families is invaluable. While you are taking care of the family member, the Sailor can focus on the mission. Take a minute to reflect on the difference that each of you make in the lives of so many people every day. Thank you for all you do."
There are 29 Ombudsmen who help military families assigned to Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC), Naval Station Pascagoula and Stennis Space Center. If you know one of them, be sure and thank them for their service. Commands will have an opportunity to thank their Ombudsmen at the annual NCBC Ombudsman Appreciation Luncheon Oct. 2, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at the Colmer Galley.

HISPANIC HERITAGE PROGRAM AND SPECIAL COLMER DINING FACILITY MEAL - All military, civilian and family members associated with Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) are invited to attend the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 10, 11 a.m., at the Training Hall. Sponsored by the Multicultural Diversity Committee, this event will feature readings, dancing and special guests. For more information contact BU1(SCW) Cloude, 228-871-2454 or LS1(SCW) Rogers, 228-871-3341. The Colmer Dining Facility will also mark the occasion with a special meal Oct. 11 honoring Hispanic Heritage.

2012 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST NAVY BIRTHDAY BALL - Celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 237th birthday and the War of 1812 bicentennial! The celebration will take place Oct. 13, from 6 p.m. until Midnight at Keesler AFB Bay Breeze Event Center. Participating installations include Stennis Space Center, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Keesler AFB, Pascagoula Naval Shipyard and Armed Forces Retirement Home, Gulfport. Tickets are on sale now! Contact your command representative and purchase your tickets today! Ticket prices are E-6/GS-5 and below - $20, E-7/GS-6 and above - $30. Command representatives are Stennis Space Center: Larry Mitchell, 228-688-5226 or larry.e.mitchell@navy.mil; NCBC Gulfport: Cecil Jordan, 228-871-3643 or cecil.jordan@navy.mil; Keesler AFB: Christie King, 228-377-0230 or christie.king@navy.mil. Visit http://msgulfcoastnavyball.weebly.com/index.html for more information.

34th ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE MILITARY - Reserve your table now for 34th Annual Salute to the Military. The Gulf Coast Salute to the Military will take place Oct. 23 at 6 p.m., at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Featured guest speaker is the Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force. Music will be provided by the Air Force Reserve Command Band. For ticket information, contact NCBC Public Affairs Officer Rob Mims, robert.c.mims@navy.mil

NCBC Skipper's letter to base housing residents introducing RECP

NCBC Gulfport // Sept. 12, 2012

NCBC, in conjunction with our family housing partner, Balfour Beatty Communities, is moving forward with a plan to increase awareness and conservation of electrical use in our neighborhoods. The program carries out a policy from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The intent of this program is to promote good stewardship of our resources and environment through awareness, personal responsibility and education. See the rest of the letter to base housing residents at: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/documents/document/cnicp_a295650.pdf or click the headline.

No Easy Day Guidance

NCBC Gulfport // Sept. 24, 2012

Guidance received from Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) "No Easy Day" book

Filing a Claim With The Navy For Personal Property Damage Caused By Hurricane Isaac

NCBC GULFPORT // Posted Aug. 28, 2012

1. If you suffered loss or damaged to your personal property due to Hurricane Isaac, you can file a claim if:
A. The property was located on base or in your Government assigned
quarters when it was damaged. Government assigned quarters is defined as housing provided in kind by the Government or PPV housing located within the perimeter of the installation.
B. You are a proper claimant under the Personnel Claims Act. A
proper claimant is an active duty member, a reservist on active duty, or a civilian employee of the Department of Navy.
2. Claims packets for filing your claim with the Navy can be found on-line at http://www.jag.navy.mil. Click on “claims” under “For Sailors and families” then select “packets and forms” on the right side of the screen. You may also obtain packages from the Office of the OJAG Personnel Claims Unit Norfolk (PCUN). PCUN information:
- The phone number are toll free (888) 897-8217, commercial (757) 440-6315 or DSN 564-3310.
- The fax numbers are toll free (866) 782-7297, commercial (757) 440-6316 or DSN 564-3337
- The email address is norfolkclaims@navy.mil.
3. If you have private insurance covering your loss, you must make a demand against your private insurance carrier and include a copy of the insurance settlement and submit it with your claim package. If the damages total an amount less than your deductible, you simply need to attach a current copy of your declaration page showing the deductible. You can request an emergency advance in the amount of your insurance policy deductible. You must provide a copy of the claim you filed with your private insurance carrier.
Questions? Claims Help Line: (888)897-8217
The help line is manned from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern Time.
CLAIMS PACKET can be found at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/documents/document/cnicp_a294812.pdf
Emergency DD1842 can be found at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/documents/document/cnicp_a294813.pdf

Volunteers Needed

NCBC Gulfport // Updated Sept. 14, 2012

---HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORK DAYS - Volunteers are needed to take part in Habitat for Humanity Workdays throughout the local area as follows: Sept. 28, 29 and Oct. 5, 6, 12 and 13. Volunteers must be registered prior to the work day, so please contact Leah as soon as possible at LLadner@bbcgrp.com or 228-326-5643
---WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL - West Harrison High School needs five volunteers to assist proctoring of State tests Sept. 17 - 21. Volunteers would report to the school at 6:30 a.m. and finish by noon. Please contact Julie Hadley at jhadley@harrison.k12.ms.us if you are interested.West Harrison High School needs five volunteers to assist proctoring of State tests Sept. 17 - 21. Volunteers would report to the school at 6:30 a.m. and finish by noon. Please contact Julie Hadley at jhadley@harrison.k12.ms.us if you are interested.
---GULF COAST HEART WALK - The 2012 Gulf Coast Heart Walk is scheduled for Sept. 29 at Jones Park in Gulfport and is the primary fundraising event for the American Heart Association. This non-competitive 5k walk/run begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes family friendly activities, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and a whole lot of fun. Money raised at the Heart Walk is used to fund critical research, education, and interventions used to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Volunteers can help by forming a walk/run team by registering at www.gulfcoastheartwalk.org or consider volunteering for set up (9/28/12) and tear down (9/29/12) of the Heart Walk event. Fund raising is the ultimate goal of the event, but is not required to participate in the walk/run. You can also register your team at the NCBC's group page http://gulfcoastheartwalk. kintera.org/ncbc. Click "create new team" under the "Action" column at the bottom of the page. For more information, contact Lt. Kevin Westbrook, 228-871-2906 or kevin.westbrook@navy.mil.
---RENEW OUR RIVERS - Renew Our Rivers is looking for volunteers to take part in cleanups at the following locations :
Oct. 6 - Boley (Hobolochitto) Creek, Picayune, Oct. 10 - Gulfport Lake/Industrial Seaway, Gulfport Lake boat launch, Oct. 11 - Pascagoula River, Little River Marina. For more information, contact Renew our Rivers on Facebook or call EO1 Douglas Pojeky, 228-493-6191 or email: douglas.pojeky@navy.mil.
---GULFPORT POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE - The Gulfport Police Athletic League is looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting with the Youth Aftercare Program. Volunteers would work with youth grade 4 - grade 8 in team-building exercises designed to increase self confidence, self-discipline and self-respect. Program hours are M-F, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. For more information, call Officer Tonya Laville at 228-596-0281 or 228-868-5703.
---RED CROSS SOUTH MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER - Red Cross in Biloxi has an immediate need for volunteers to work in the front office assisting visitors and directing incoming phone calls and generally assisting staff. Call 228-896-4511 for more information on this volunteer request.
---HARRISON COUNTY YOUTH COURT - HCYC is looking for volunteers to make a difference in the life of a child. Volunteers who are bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese are needed. You can help by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A.) or volunteer to become a mentor for C.H.A.N.G.E. (Cultivating Healthy Achievements in the Next Generation of Excellence). Contact Beth Casey at 228-865-7000 for details.
---COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need for various projects throughout the year. The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Biloxi is always in need of assistance in the Athletic Department, Fitness Center, Arts and Music Department, Aquatic Center, and marketing. There are many other opportunities available with this organization. To find out more, contact Shawna Tatge at Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org