The following patches
are from NMCB-23's deployment to Iraq

Next, a Battalion's Patch
 in three versions.

 The ABC-2 patch in full
color below was designed
to be worn on jackets. Many retired Seabees wear a patch from their former Battalion.

The patch below it is a current patch worn on olive drab (green) uniforms.

The third patch is on a "sand" color background and is designed  to be worn on "desert" uniforms.

The Museum is grateful to the Commanding Officer, Amphibious Construction Battalion TWO for this collection of ACM-2 patches.
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From December 2004 through March, 2005, as part of their mission as
"The Navy’s Goodwill Ambassadors," after a 9-magnitude earthquake struck deep under the Indian Ocean devastating villages in 6 countries, Seabees from MCB 7, MCB 40, and UCT 2 conducted humanitarian assistance in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as part of Operation Unified Assistance. U.S.A.I.D. Administrator Andrew Natsios said. "Without [the Military’s] strong logistical support and
the staff and equipment they made available,
our response would not have been as effective
as it was."

 
 

HELP US KEEP THE HERITAGE ALIVE: In a few years we have come a long way. The infrastructure is becoming a reality. However,  we need your help.
 
MONETARY DONATIONS:

Regardless of the amount, your contribution is very important and deeply appreciated. The Seabee Museum and Memorial Park is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation and your gift is most likely tax exempt.* 

We have no paid staff - all those who work with the Museum are volunteers. All of your donation will go to Support the Museum.For larger monetary donations, we would be happy to work with you to use your donation for a specific project of interest to you. Please contact us to discuss a restricted memorial donation.

The Seabee Museum and Memorial Park is listed in the on-line Rhode Island Foundation Directory of Nonprofits and on GuideStar, the leading on-line provider of information about 501 (c) (3). To assist you in your donor decision-making, click on their logos to the left.

Once your donation is received, we will send you a donation letter that you can use to claim allowable tax deductions.

The Museum is in the midst of a major fund raising campaign, dubbed the "Can Do Building Campaign." Donations to the Museum's Building Fund may be made in honor of a fallen Seabee or to honor a Battalion or unit. Please go to our Building Fund page to learn more.

The Seabee Museum and Memorial Park’s policy not to sell, rent or trade any personal information about donors.

FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS:
You can access our W-4 form HERE
You can access our IRS Letter of Determination HERE

MEMORABILIA DONATIONS:

We are grateful for ALL donations... Battalion plaques, personal items with Seabee logos, Cruise Books, patches, photos, letters, memorabilia  ... virtually anything related to the US Navy Seabees or CEC.

Sadly, every day a small part of Seabee history is lost forever. This is usually a result of a family discarding the cherished possessions of a deceased relative not realizing the significance of the items and not knowing where to send them. Seabee history often ends up in yard sale or  on Ebay®.

Don’t let these memories of service to the nation country be lost to future generations. Donate them to the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park.

To donate items print or download our donation form. Please indicate the value of your donation in the "Goods" section. For smaller items, you can send them to the Museum along with a completed form. If you have large or bulky items and wish to discuss pick-up or delivery, please feel free to contact us.
 
Once your donation is received, we will send you a donation letter.
DONATE YOUR TIME:

And if you live in or near Rhode Island, please consider donating your time. Volunteers are always welcome. Each Wednesday morning a group of retired Seabees and friends of the Museum meet at the Museum. Please stop by, you will find a warm welcome and a hot cup of coffee. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer you can also call, 401-294-7233 (Wednesdays are best).

BEQUESTS:

You can you provide for the future support of the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park by including a charitable bequest in your will. The most common way to do this is by preparing a new will or by adding a codicil to your present will -- a simple statement spelling out the beneficiary organization and the gift. You may choose to bequest a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your total estate, or particular securities or other property.*

To make certain that your exact intentions are carried out, wills and codicils should be prepared by, or with the advice of your attorney.
VINTAGE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES:
The Museum has a growing collection of vintage military vehicles and equipment, but we are always interested in obtaining additional equipment. High on our "wish list" would be a military Jeep.
 
If you can make a vehicle donation, please contact us first. Or you call us at 401-885-2383 (Wednesdays are best). We can help arrange to get the donation to the Museum. Once your donation is received, we will send you a donation letter that you can use to claim allowable tax deductions.*
THE FIGHTING SEABEES:
The late John Wayne became associated with the Seabees in 1944 while making the motion picture, "The Fighting Seabees." he supported the Seabees for the rest of his life.

We are especially interested in donations of items relating to this movie, such as posters, props, etc.
 
The film used, as part of the soundtrack, "The Seabee Song." This was originally composed in 1942 by Sam Lewis and Peter DeRose and dedicated to the Seabee. In connection with the movie "The Fighting Seabees," the music was re-released in 1944 with photos from the movie.
 
To donate "The Fighting Seabees" items to the Museum, print or download our donation form. Please indicate the value of your donation in the "Goods" section. Once your donation is received, we will send you a donation letter that you can use to claim allowable tax deductions.*
 
* This is not professional tax or legal advice. Consult your tax and legal advisors regarding your specific situation.
 
 
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