Everett Fitness Center kicks off ‘Irongoat’ triathlon

Naval Station Everett’s Irongoat Triathlon kicked off at the Seismos Fitness Center March 1. Participants have the 31 days in March to complete the distances of an Ironman, a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run. This is the third year of the self-directed program. “Our Average Joe Triathlon was so popular we were looking for ways to enhance it,” said Julia Krassin, NAVSTA Everett fitness manager. “We decided to make it the distance of an Ironman and give people the month of March to complete it.” The events do not have to be completed on base, but athletes have the option to use fitness classes, the Seismos Fitness Center and the Tsunami Pool to finish the triathlon.
March 11, 2010
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Momsen visits Canadian testing range

Momsen (DDG 92) recently spent a week at the Nanoose Bay torpedo testing range (officially the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Range in British Columbia) acting as the testing platform for a torpedo defensive system that is currently in the development stage. Momsen’s sonar control operators worked closely with engineers from Naval Sea Systems Command, The Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Ultra Electronics, Advanced Acoustic Concepts, 3 Phoenix, Chesapeake Sciences, and Argon ST conducting tests of the ship’s sonar and towed countermeasure systems. The engineers on board tested their engineering development model which consisted of an active and passive towed array. They demonstrated its ability to classify, localize, and defeat a hostile incoming torpedo. To demonstrate this, Momsen ran a series of battle scenarios in which programmed mock torpedo test vehicles were launched at the ship, simulating an attack.
March 11, 2010
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NAVSTA Everett celebrates black history

Naval Station Everett celebrated Black History Month Feb. 25. Raymond Miller, retired Air Force and Vietnam veteran, guest speaker at the event, spoke to the crowd of Sailors and civilians in the auditorium about black history and the changes in America today. A nationally certified veteran service officer and veteran advocate authorized by the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Miller has done a lot for veterans. In addition to helping more than 300 veterans and their families go from homelessness to a comfortable stable home, Miller also played a big role in founding the Vets Place Northwest Welcome Home. The organization was created to help veterans and their families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. During his presentation, Miller talked about the need for Black History Month. He said a lot of people argue there is no longer a need for the annual celebration in a country with an African American president, but he disagrees.
March 4, 2010
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Swim meet a splashing success

Naval Station Everett conducted a Captain’s Cup swim meet at Seismos Fitness Center Feb. 24. Forty people from different commands showed up to compete and even more were there to show their support. The commands represented included NAVSTA Everett, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, the Dive Locker, Carrier Strike Group 9, Destroyer Squadron 9, USS Momsen, Northwest Reserve Component Command, USS Cape St. George, and the U.S. Air Force Recruiter District. Three family members and a retiree also participated in the event. “It was definitely a success. The amount of participation for the event on this base alone is what we usually see at regional size events,” said PJ Mallon, aquatics manager at Seismos and the event coordinator for the swim meet.
March 4, 2010
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NAVFAC Sailor supports Ride 2 Recovery

In an effort to support Ride 2 Recovery, a non-profit organization helping wounded warriors hurt in the Global War on Terror, more than 36 civilian fitness clubs throughout the U.S. participated in Spinning Nation 2010. The nationwide spin-a-thons helped raise funds needed for the mental and physical rehabilitation of Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and Airmen injured in the line of duty. Lt.j.g. Zach Scheel of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) participated in the ride, led by Michael Milam, father of the late Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Charles “Luke” Milam. Milam was killed in action September 25, 2007, while conducting combat operations in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
March 4, 2010
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Ingraham escorts Iraqi patrol ships

The Everett homeported USS Ingraham (FFG 61) escorted two Iraqi patrol ships to the port of Umm Qasr, Iraq, Feb. 11. During the escort transit, Ingraham provided force protection, navigational assistance, and logistical and maintenance support to ensure the safe delivery of the patrol ships to the Iraqi Navy. “We were able to provide very useful training to them in navigation, seamanship, weapons handling, and force protection,” said Lt. Austin Duff, Ingraham operations officer. “It was great to share the experiences and they really enjoyed the evolutions. Having the resources of the FFG also allowed us to provide medical support and repair a critical part of the fuel system on one of the ships.”
February 25, 2010
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Everett NMCRS kicks off fund drive

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) kicked off its annual fund drive at Naval Station Everett, Feb. 23. Rear Adm. Mark Guadagnini, commander, Carrier Strike Group 9 began the presentation. “This is my favorite cause because it helps our Sailors and Marines serving in the United States Navy,” said Guadagnini. The fund drive begins March 1 and ends April 16. During this time service members will have the opportunity to sign up for an allotment of $5 a month that will span from June 2010 to May 2011. Last year, Everett’s fund drive contribution was $138,519.
February 25, 2010
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Rescue swimmers get wet

Afloat Training Group (ATG) Pacific Northwest (PACNORWEST) held search and rescue (SAR) swimmer training at the Naval Station Everett, Wash., Tsunami Pool Feb. 11. The weekly training combines pool conditioning with SAR specific skills training, such as parachute disentanglement, first aid and placing survivors in litters. “SAR swimmers are the guys going in the water in the event of a man overboard,” said Lt. Mike McComb, topside warfare department head at ATG PACNORWEST. “They may be entering water which is cold, dark and choppy and may do it in the dead of night if the situation calls for it, and this after working a full duty day.” McComb said SAR swimmers must be prepared to swim some distance to recover a survivor, pull him or her back to the boat or ship, and administer first aid if necessary.
February 18, 2010
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Fleet master chief visits Everett Sailors

Fleet Master Chief (SW/AW) Tom Howard visited Naval Station Everett to speak with Sailors at the Navy Operational Support Center, Feb. 9. Howard held an All Hands call for the Sailors of Naval Station Everett and then a separate presentation for Sailors who have completed or were about to embark on Individual Augmentee (IA) billets. Howard answered questions of Sailors about the Navy including IA missions, uniform regulations, and how the Navy works and how the Sailors can change it for the better. Advancement was also a topic and it gave Howard a chance to explain the importance of preparing oneself for the advancement exam.
February 18, 2010
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Everett officers train for Ironman

Two Naval Station Everett-based officers are training for the upcoming Ironman Coeur d’Alene in Idaho June 27. Lt. Cmdr. Craig Sylvester, assistant director of operations for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) Det. Everett and Lt. Mike McComb, topside warfare department head at Afloat Training Group Pacific Northwest (ATG PACNORWEST) approach the race, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a full marathon, 26.2 miles, with different training plans. Sylvester is training two hours a day, six to seven days a week.
February 11, 2010
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