NMCB 14 ALUMNI ORGANIZATION
2021 REUNION:
Tampa, FL
Nov. 5-7
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION


Welcome to the NMCB 14 Alumni Association
Thank you for your interest in the NMCB 14 Alumni Association .
Join this growing group to reconnect with fellow Seabees and to attend our annual reunions.
You’ll also receive periodic newsletters and other updates on what’s going on for past and present Seabees of NMCB 14.
Membership Application
All applications should be sent to:
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Brandi Anderson
139 Jubilee Circle
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
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ABOUT US
During the 2003-2004 Iraqi Freedom deployment of NMCB 14, seven of its Seabees were killed and 34 wounded. In 2004, a Purple Heart Ceremony was held at NAS Jacksonville, Florida where NMCB 14 has its headquarters. It was well attended by the military community, as well as, retired and former members of NMCB 14. As a result of this gathering, Capt. Bob Brockway organized a small group of key retired officers and enlisted personnel to form an alumni association with a primary mission of aiding the families of those NMCB 14 personnel who were killed or wounded during Iraqi Freedom and any future conflict casualties.
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On March 12, 2005 a meeting of the organizing committee was held at the Best Western Hotel & Suites in Orange Park, Florida. Those in attendance were Jack Araneo, Bob Brockway, Randy Bushey, Ron Helton, Al Kenny, Bill Purkis, Joe Schweigart, Bill Tydings, and Mike Wood. Neil Orange, who also was part of the organizing committee, was not able to attend. An organization was set up and interim appointments were made to the Executive Committee (Board of Directors and Officers). The initial purpose of the Association was in keeping with the following goals:
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1. Camaraderie within the Seabee community, inclusive of all Navy rates, ranks and designators.
2. Support of the inclusive Seabee community.
3. Communications with members.
4. Historical restoration and preservation.
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Other interested personnel were added to the organizing committee for future meetings.
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By-laws were established and a nonprofit status was applied for. In November 2007 the nonprofit status was granted. The association was then a 501 (c) (19) military nonprofit organization. Click on the links below for the Nonprofit Documents and By-Laws.
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During future planning meetings the first annual reunion was organized and was held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Jacksonville, FL on November 2-5, 2006. The reunion was attended by 51 members and 38 spouses. During this reunion a general meeting of the Association was held where Officers and members of the Board were elected.
1942
NMCB14 Established
14
Reunions
Held
2005
Alumni Established
1
Alumni Family
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Association Officers
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2021 Board of Directors
Other Contacts
Gregg Harkness, President
Tom Legler, Vice President
Joe Leahy, Treasurer
Brandi Anderson, Secretary
Felix Acevedo
Stephen Clark
James Cochran
Richard Hoibraten
Daryl Lichti
Bob Suggs

Reunion 2021 Chairman
Ernie Nelson
Fundraising Chairman
Joe Leahy
Brockway Award Chairman
Loren Emery
Webmaster
Brandi Anderson
Assistance Committee
Assistance Committee Chairman
Daryl Lichti daryllict2001@yahoo.com
(352) 348-0669
NMCB14 Alumni Chaplain
Richard Hoibraten cj_20207947@outlook.com (404) 683-2834
Ombudsman
Debbie Croxton nmcb14.ombudsman@gmail.com
(864) 643-6373
Ombudsman
Betty Nelson bettybud2000@aol.com
(813) 376-3497
RESOURCES
To find past newsletters, photo galleries of past reunions and events, click on the Resources tab above.
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Additionally, if you are interested in receiving assistance from the Alumni Association, fill out our form on the Resource tab or contact anyone on our Assistance Committee. Someone will be in contact with you shortly.
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please email: or fill out the following form
Send Applications to:
Brandi Anderson
139 Jubilee Circle
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
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Tel: 386-679-8932
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