Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 62 Alumni Group

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Greetings fellow bees. I was the builder crew leader in Gaeta Italy in the mid 70's

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Hi Norm,
Filled out my Bio and mailed my check for membership. Should get it any day!
Thanks!

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Filled out my Bio Norm. Hope you received it this time

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Looking for ppl I knew from the nmcb 62. From 82 to 86 ,John attaway sw2,and David Vaughn bu1

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I was enlisted in 1979-1982, "It was the best time of my life!" GITMO, for those who have been there! Much love.

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I am looking for members of the Seabees who may have worked at Red Hill, on Oahu, Hawaii from 1940-1944, or their descendants. I am a historical sociologist and a researcher. Please email me at hnicholls1@binghamton.edu

Thank you!

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I was a BU in NMCB 62 from 1985-1988

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Here is a copy of an email I just received:

I am James Read UT2 NMCB 58 I am looking for William (Bill) Stingland He was in NMCB 62 in Da Nang 1966/1967 Please give him my contact information if you can. James Read jread001@centurytel.net 989-672-7008 Thank you
(this would be the 1st Deployment for NMCB 62).

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NMCB 62 will hold our annual meeting on Sunday morning, 5 May 2024 at 0930 in the hotel.
The exact location of our meeting is not known at this time. More info later.


All Seabee Reunion 2024
PO Box 113
Gulfport, MS 39502
Return Service Requested
Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc.
All Seabee Reunion
Thursday, May 2- Sunday, May 5, 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi
Come to the Gulf Coast!
Meet New Friends and Reunite with Old
Friends in Fellowship and Camaraderie!
SEABEES – CAN DO!!
NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
GULFPORT, MS
Permit No. 151
Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc., All Seabee Reunion
2, 3, 4 & 5 May 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi
A full line-up of events has been planned to act as a background for the fellowship and storytelling which happens when
old friends and shipmates get together.
EVENTS
1. Meet and Greet at Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront - 2 May 1700-TBD
2. Seabee Base Tour (80 Max) 3 May 0800-1500
3. Southern Dinner (250 Max) at Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront - 3 May 1700-2100
4. Gulfport Aquarium 4 May (40 Max) 0900 -1400
5. Banquet at Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront – 4 May (225 Max) 1700-2100
6. Armed Forces Home Tour and breakfast (40 max) – 5 May 0730-1200
7. Going Away Picnic at Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront – 5 May 1200-1600
A registration form is enclosed in this mail out. Please fill out the form denoting the events you want to attend, no more
than two people total per registration form. Send the form along with your check for the total amount to the address listed
at the bottom of the registration form. The registration fee is used to offset our expenses for this mail-out and other
administrative costs of the All Seabee Reunion. All tickets will be issued at registration. Please check the box under
the email input line on the Registration Form if you want us to just email you the form vice regular mail.
Onsite registration fee will be $35 per form.
Refunds after our registration deadline will be on a case-by-case basis. We have commitments to vendors that
do not allow refunds. All events are subject to change.
NO SCOOTERS are allowed on the tours/trips, only folding wheelchairs can be taken. Transportation is provided
for all tours/trips.
The Southern Dinner is limited to the first 250 people who sign up.
The Banquet is limited to the first 225 people who sign up (casual dress attire). Showing up on the evening of
the event is not a good idea.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024
To make reservations at the Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront dial (228)864-4310 and tell the reservation clerk that you are
attending the “All Seabee Reunion” to get the group room rates for our members and guests. Rate code: NSV Rate
program: NSVS
BE SURE TO SPECIFY “ALL SEABEE REUNION” TO GET OUR SPECIAL RATE
Directions: From Airport: Take Airport Road west to US 49 (turn left) south on US 49 (get in left lane) for 3.8 miles to hwy
90 stay in left lane turn left on hwy 90 then go .8 miles to Pratt Ave (stay in left lane).
From I-10: Take exit 34a or 34b south on US 49 (get in left lane on US 49 south). Go to hwy 90 and take a left on hwy 90
stay in left lane to turn left and go .8 mile to Pratt Ave (stay in left lane).
Points of Contact
Pam Taylor
(228)223-1762
Robert Smith (228)424-1185
navyseabee.reunionmanager.com is our online
registration website. You must pay online when using this
website (Website will be activated after Jan 19, 2024).
Group Name: US Navy Seabee Veterans of America
Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc., All Seabee Reunion
2, 3, 4 & 5 May 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Print or attach return address label Spouse/Guest Information (ONLY ONE PER FORM)
Name: Name:
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Phone: E-mail:
Seabee Unit:
EVENTS COST # OF
TICKETS
TOTAL
COST
PRE-REGISTRATION & MEET AND GREET AT COURTYARD GULFPORT
BEACHFRONT, $25 PER FORM, THURSDAY, 2 MAY(REG FEE COVERS
MAIL OUT & ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS) ON SITE REGISTRATIONS IS $35
$25 PER
FORM
$25
SEABEE BASE TOUR, FRIDAY MAY 3, 0800-1500 (NO SCOOTERS ON TOUR
TRANSPORTATION) 80 MAX (40 MIN)
$10
SOUTHERN DINNER AT THE COURTYARD GULFPORT BEACHFRONT, FRIDAY
3 MAY, 1700-2200 250 MAX
$50
MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM GULFPORT, SATURDAY MAY 4, 0900-1400 (NO
SCOOTERS ON TOUR TRANSPORTATION) 40 MAX (30 MIN)
$45
BANQUET AT THE COURTYARD GULFPORT BEACHFRONT, SATURDAY MAY
4, 1800-2100 (Cocktail Hour 1700-1800) 225 MAX
$55
ARMED FORCES HOME TOUR WITH BREAKFAST, SUNDAY MAY 5, 0730 –
1100 (NO SCOOTERS ON TOUR TRANSPORTATION) 40 MAX (30 MIN)
$30
GOING AWAY PICNIC AT THE COURTYARD GULFPORT BEACHFRONT
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 1200-1700
$25
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (MUST INCLUDE $25 REG. FEE)
Make Checks payable to: NSVA Island X-1, Gulfport MS (ONLINE REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED at
navyseabee.reunionmanager.com)
All Reservations for Tours & Meals Must Be Received No Later Than Wednesday, April 3, 2024
(DEADLINE)All Hotel Reservations Must Be Made Before Wednesday, Apr 3 (DEADLINE)
Call Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront (228)864-4310 and mention
“All Seabee Reunion” for our group room rate.
Must Receive Forms by Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024
Mail To:
Island X-1 2024 All Seabee Reunion
PO Box 113
Gulfport, MS 39502
Handicapped Assistance: If a member of your party requires assistance or accommodations for a handicap,
please describe the requirement:
Seabee Base Tour
Located at CBC Gulfport, home of the Atlantic Fleet Seabees. We will visit NCTC and NCG 2 for the latest technical and military
skills training advances, attend a Seabee reenactment, have lunch at the base chow hall, shop at the Navy Exchange, and visit the
Heritage Center. You must wear your name tag.
Mississippi Aquarium
Mississippi Aquarium is a premier institution delivering an awe-inspiring entertainment experience which supports animal research and
conservation, inspires learning and instills a passion for the aquatic world.
Southern Dinner
Join us at the picturesque Courtyard Beachfront for a great evening full of fun. Enjoy delicious catfish, shrimp, and jambalaya (chicken
and sausage. A cash bar will be available to conquer your thirst.
Banquet
Enjoy a sit-down meal with Pork Medley and BBQ Chicken. A cash bar will be available to conquer your thirst. Numerous items will be
available for raffle, please do not forget to participate. Proceeds from the raffle help to provide scholarships to local Seabee family
members.
Armed Forces Home Tour
Located in Gulfport. Enjoy breakfast and tour this unique institution: an independent Federal agency designed to provide residences and
healthcare to eligible veterans, yet financial support is provided primarily by current service members and residents rather than
taxpayers.
ENJOY ON YOUR OWN
Seabee Days – CBC Gulfport. Check out the latest Seabee Civil Engineer Support Equipment, Contingency components and military
tactical displays. Saturday, May 4th ONLY! The Seabee Base is open to everyone that day.
Honey Island Swamp Tour – Discover one of Louisiana’s last preserved wetlands on a Honey Island Swamp boat tour. After making
a short drive to Slidell, travel deep into the secluded swamp across Lake Pontchartrain to view native wildlife and witness a remote
Cajun village only accessible by boat. Enjoy a guided commentary on Cajun culture and the lush swamps as you spot alligators, wild
boar, snakes and native birds. www.cajunencounters.com
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum – located at Camp Shelby. The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum (MAFM) began in 1984 when
two retired military veterans, Donald Evans and Doug White, decided to display their personal collections of war artifacts. Two new
galleries were also added honoring the state’s 28 Medal of Honor recipients as well as other distinguished veterans from Mississippi.
https://msarmedforcemuseum.org (601)558-2757
Mississippi Antique Galleria – located in Gulfport, MS. If you’re searching for a timeless piece of jewelry, a vintage record, or a crafted
antique check us out. 1909 E Pass Road (228)809-8069, www.msantiquegalleria.com
Ship Island Excursions – located in Gulfport. Enjoy Mississippi’s finest beaches on the West Ship Island. Arrive near the historic Fort
Massachusetts, the unspoiled island provides excellent birding, shelling, and hiking opportunities. 1040 23rd Ave, (228)864-1014,
www.msshipisland.com
MUSEUMS on the Gulf Coast – Check out one or many of the museums including Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art – Biloxi, Maritime
& Seafood Industry Museum – Biloxi, Mississippi Aviation Museum, Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum – Gulfport,
Beauvoir The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library – Biloxi. G.I. Museum – Gautier, MS, Walter Anderson Museum of
Art – Ocean Springs, Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique – Bay Saint Louis, The Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum –
Waveland
FEEL LUCKY? – The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to several Vegas style Casinos, Including ISLAND VIEW – in Gulfport. Island
View offers both smoking and non-smoking casinos

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I was stationed at Gulfport, Miss. from Dec. 1971 - April 1973, Deployed to Roosevelt Roads,P.R. and Diego Garcia. Seeking to communicate with anyone that served with me.