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Smith Cove admiral’s house designated historic landmark

Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Admirals House (Quarters A) at Smith Cove has been designated an historic landmark.

The City of Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board voted unanimously, 10-0, to designate the Admiral’s House (Quarters A) at Smith Cove as an historic landmark. Board members cited that the property, originally owned by the U.S. Navy and today owned by the public-private venture of the Navy and Forest City, met multiple designation standards, including its cultural, political or economic heritage; its distinctive visible characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or a method of construction; and its distinct location. “As a partner with military communities across the United States, Forest City recognizes the national treasure represented by some of the nation’s unique military homes. We saw the Admiral’s House as a stand out example of a structure whose exterior design, location and history combined to raise it to the level of a landmark, and we are pleased that the Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously voted to designate it as a Seattle landmark,” said Michael Nanney, vice president of Forest City.
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Military families experience Sesame Street

Local military families attended a live performance by Sesame Street characters at the Carey Theater at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 26. “The Sesame Street Experience” is part of a tour of U.S. military bases worldwide and is the result of a partnership between the Sesame Street Workshop and the United Service Organizations (USO). “The show is based on ‘Sesame Workshop’s Talk, Listen, Connect’ DVD, and this show gives children a concrete message about dealing with family separation,” said Lonnie Cooper, USO tour manager for the show. “This show is great entertainment for the entire family, and it gives children a positive message.” “The parents appreciate what we do for them, and it’s been very successful,” added Cooper.
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Service members, community welcome 9/11 steel beams

Sailors and Marines at military installations in the Pacific Northwest helped the Kitsap County 9/11 Memorial Committee welcome two steel beams from the World Trade Center during a ceremony at the Kitsap Mall Aug. 22. The steel beams are scheduled to be incorporated into a 9/11 hero’s memorial in Kitsap County. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials and the Families of September 11th awarded Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue the honor of receiving the two steel I-beams from the former World Trade Center in New York City. Sailors, Marines and local firefighters lined up to welcome the steel beams, which were escorted by more than 500 Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who volunteered to accompany the steel beams from the Washington-Idaho line to its final destination.
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‘Comics on Duty’ bring laughs to region

Comedians from “Comics on Duty” entertained service members and their families aboard Navy installations in the Northwest Aug. 19-20. Comedians featured during the two-day tour included Steve Bills, Steve Burr, Chris Alpine and John Bizarre. “This is my first time coming out to one of these, and I think it’s great; I really love it so far,” said Interior Communications Electrician Fireman (SW) Ian Barb, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The comedians kept the audience entertained with jokes, contorted faces and gestures during their sets. “I have not laughed this hard probably in about six months,” said Barb. “It’s a great stress reliever for sure. I saw the flier about the comedy show at the Samuel Adams today on the base in Bremerton and wanted to see the show and had to bring my three friends.”
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DAPS now waving ‘We Are DLA’ flag

“We Are DLA” is the motto being pushed by the government’s leader in printing services. Document Automation and Production Service, better known as DAPS to its customers, is now answering to the name of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services. Since 1996, DAPS was an activity of the Defense Logistics Agency, the nation’s combat logistics support agency that has a continually boosted its role in serving America’s warfighters. The agency recently initiated the campaign “We Are DLA” to increase awareness of its comprehensive mission, products and services and to provide a clearer and more definitive identity for itself. According to DLA officials the DAPS name change to DLA Document Services “unifies and builds a more cohesive DLA enterprise and allows the now DLA Document Services to achieve its full potential as part of the agency’s team serving the military.”
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NAVSTA Everett hosts annual culinary competition

Military chefs from across the Puget Sound area used mangos as the secret ingredient for their dishes at Naval Station Everett’s second annual culinary competition Aug. 18. Competitors from NAVSTA Everett, Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), and Navy Region Northwest all rose to meet the challenge. “I had a great time!” said NBK Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Robert Haag. “There was a lot of pressure to produce the best dish, and everyone was running around.” The competition began with the centerpiece, chowder, and cake display judging. After the judging, mangos were revealed as the secret ingredient, and chefs rushed to collect their ingredients so that they could head back to the kitchen to begin.
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