National Seabee Memorial

The National Seabee Memorial is a war memorial in Arlington honoring the Naval Construction Battalion. The monument features bronze panels and sculptures showing Seabees building military facilities across different locations.

The memorial was created in 1972 to honor the construction battalions that built military infrastructure since their formation in 1942. These soldiers played a crucial role establishing bases and facilities during World War II and subsequent conflicts.

The central bronze figure shows a Seabee offering help to a child, symbolizing the blend of military construction work with humanitarian effort. This image represents how visitors today understand and honor this unit's dual mission.

The memorial stands along Memorial Avenue near the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center. It is easy to reach and works well as part of a walk through the cemetery grounds.

The detailed bronze panels show Seabees building airfields, roads, and bases around the world. These scenes illustrate the global scope of their construction work, which often goes unnoticed by visitors.

Location: Arlington County

GPS coordinates: 38.88500,-77.06260

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06