Everett Navy League seeks to better Sailor’s lives

The recent USS Ford homecoming at Naval Station Everett united families and friends on the pier along with community organizations on hand to support such as the Everett Chamber of Commerce, selected businesses and the Everett Council of the Navy League. For the Navy League, a presence at ship homecomings is just one of many ways the organization supports Sailors and their families. “It’s my way of serving my country, an opportunity to give back,” said Kathy Gambill, current president of the Everett Council and a frequent visitor to the piers at the naval station. “These young people are so wonderful and do so much for us… it’s the least I can do.”
October 10, 2008
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NHB celebrates Hispanic heritage

Swirls of color, rhythmic dances, pulsating music, savory samplings, and historical renditions by staff members showcased Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Hispanic American Heritage Month celebration. “An event like this is such a celebration of our diversity,” remarked Captain Mark E. Brouker, NHB commanding officer. “Our Navy has more than 63,000 Hispanic Sailors and civilians who make up about 11 percent of our active duty, Navy Reserve and civilian work force. We are truly an example of our nation’s strength through diversity. It’s our diversity, and recognizing our diversity, that continues to make our country unique and great.”
October 2, 2008
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USS Ford returns home to NSE

USS Ford (FFG 54) returned from a five-month deployment to their homeport at Naval Station Everett, Sept. 28. Ford was among other U.S. warships deployed in the waters of Southeast Asia supporting Combined Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), conducting a series of exercises intended to bring about stronger international relations with many Southeastern Asian nations.
October 2, 2008
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USS Shoup departs Albany

USS Shoup (DDG 86) recently departed the scenic southwest Australian city of Albany. The guided-missile destroyer took part in the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Great White Fleet visit to the land “Down Under.” Albany was the third Australian port city, after Sydney and Melbourne, to welcome the U.S. Navy during the historic deployment in 1908. The Great White Fleet’s voyage began in December 1907, when Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, sent 16 battleships, all painted white, and 14,000 men on a global deployment that spanned 43,000 miles, and made port calls on six continents.
October 2, 2008
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Abe Sailor reunites with family during port call

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors relished their port call to Thailand in several ways; some rode elephants, toured the sights, while others took part in the festivities of Pattaya Beach, but for one Lincoln Sailor, the port call was a time to reunite with family. Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Norrandt Sutakul of Lincoln’s Combat Systems Department, born in Bangkok, was able to visit with his uncle, Commander in Chief, Royal Thai Fleet Adm. Prawit Srisukwatana.
October 2, 2008
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Abe Sailors enjoy ancient Thai city replica tours

Although many Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) spent their liberty time in the local area of Pattaya Beach during the aircraft carrier’s port visit to Thailand, Sept. 12-16, lots of Sailors took the opportunity to tour a 200-acre replica of the country’s ancient cities. As with many tours offered, the Sailors took a scenic drive through the countryside to their destination. The trip was lengthy, at almost two hours, and their tour guide gave the Sailors a brief description of Thai culture and history along the way. The tour guide even translated a few useful terms to use among the locals, such as “hello” and “thank you.”
September 25, 2008
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Ingraham hosts galley grand reopening

USS Ingraham (FFG 61) celebrated the grand opening of its galley Sept. 8. The new galley opened its doors after being closed for two months, during which the Ingraham went through a major post-deployment ship repair availability, and officially commenced operation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception.
September 25, 2008
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Everett Navy Lodge and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites celebrate National Hospitality and Housekeepers

Staff at the Navy Lodge and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites took some down time during National Hospitality and Housekeepers Week, Sept. 14-20, to play games, build morale, and most importantly recognize the hard work and dedication of the employees. This year’s events included a Hospitality Olympics, luncheon and awards ceremony. According to Beverly Armstrong, manager at the Smokey Point Navy Lodge, the purpose of the celebration is two-fold.
September 25, 2008
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Shoup commemorates ‘Great White Fleet’ in Australia

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Shoup (DDG 86) arrived in Albany, Australia Sept. 10 to commemorate the centennial of a landmark event in U.S. Navy history — the voyage of the Great White Fleet. One hundred years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt sent a portion of the Atlantic Fleet on a world tour to test naval readiness, establish global presence, and generate international goodwill. Sixteen battleships, plus auxiliary support ships and 14,000 Sailors and Marines embarked on a 14-month journey that covered some 43,000 miles and made 20 port calls on six continents. The participating ships, painted white except for gilded scrollwork on their bows, later became known as the “Great White Fleet.” This deployment demonstrated to the world that the United States had arrived as a significant, outward-looking world power and a naval force to be reckoned with.
September 19, 2008
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Everett commemorates Patriot Day

Naval Station Everett’s Greater Northwest Chief Petty Officers Association hosted a Patriot Day memorial service at Jackson Plaza Sept. 11. Following the benediction by NSE Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Edwin Carroll, guest speaker Capt. Thomas Mascolo, commanding officer, spoke of historic images that have become ingrained in our minds. “For all of us, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, will forever live in our memories. We shall never forget the images of planes flying into the World Trade Center or the smoke rising from the Pentagon,” said Mascolo. “We shall never forget the courage and compassion of men and women racing into burning buildings to save the innocent or those heroes who died in a Pennsylvania field.” Mascolo went on to describe Americaís responsibility to the world, and said that the United States must be ready for the long haul.
September 19, 2008
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