The Seabees (short for Construction Battalions or CBs) played a vital role during World War II. Created in 1942 by the U.S. Navy, these soldier-engineers combined civilian construction skills with military training. Their motto, “We Build, We Fight,” perfectly captured their dual mission. The Seabees were responsible for building — often under enemy fire — the essential infrastructure that made military operations possible: airstrips, ports, roads, hospitals, ammunition depots, and base camps. I