NMCB-5 conducts weapons qualifications at Naval Base Ventura County

U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Devin Garcia, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, discharges an M4 during a weapons qualification course on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, May 27, 2026. NCG-1 is homeported in Pt. Hueneme, and leads and manages the overall capability and readiness of its Naval Construction Regiments (NCR's), Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCB's), Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU), and Underwater Construction Team (UCT). NCG1 provides the required engineering support that the Navy and Nation needs to construct and maintain base facilities, repair battle damaged facilities, conduct defensive operations as required, and to meet disaster preparedness and recovery missions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Jade Holmes)