NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – Nestled within Naval Station Rota, Spain, Camp Mitchell stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment and operational excellence of the U.S. Navy Seabees. Named in honor of Capt. Thomas J. Mitchell, a distinguished Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officer who was killed in action in 1974, the camp has served as a forward-deployed hub for Naval Construction Forces in the European and African theaters for decades.
This "The History and Legacy of Camp Mitchell: A Pillar of Seabee Excellence in Rota, Spain" was originally found on https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Term/3087/