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Unit/Organization Information
  • Naval Construction Force
  • 3rd Naval Construction Brigade
  • 1st Naval Construction Division
  • Naval Mobil Const. Battalion 17
Location
Coin Location: 15I12
Homebase: Fort Carson, Colorado
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C005078

Location: 15I12

Coin: Unit

Active & Reserve » U.S. Navy » Engineer - Seabees

Narrative

Round shaped coin, antique brass in color, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 17 (NMCB-17).

NMCB-17 is a Battalion of the 1st Naval Construction Regiment, within the 3rd Naval Construction Brigade. The 3rd Naval Construction Brigade Seabees consist of both Active and Reserve units, serving as an integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. NMCB-17 was decommissioned in September 2014.