On Feb. 2 Forest City Military Communities Northwest, the Navy’s Public Private Venture (PPV) housing partner, launched its building program that will make 141 new homes available to Sailors assigned to NAVSTA Everett. The housing development, called Greenwood Village, is located in the City of Lake Stevens, about 10 miles east of the waterfront base.
As of April 1, 53 homes were under construction. The project is well ahead of schedule and if everything goes according to plan the first 66 homes should be available by the end of August.
“The pace of construction is rapid,” said Michael Nanney, vice president of Forest City. “Our construction contractors are doing a great job, and it helps that with the current real estate market we are really the only game in town.”
The housing is designed to replace current military housing at Ft Lawton in Seattle. Military families at Ft Lawton will have the first opportunity to move to the new location in Lake Stevens.
April 9, 2009
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Joint and muscle pain affects a large portion of Sailors due to the strenuous job requirements most of us face. When it comes to relief for those pains, Sailors on board Naval Station Everett and their family members now have a new physical therapist to turn to.
Denise Blackwell has joined the health care team at the branch medical office and has begun seeing patients for all orthopedic physical therapy solutions.
“The great thing about coming here to work with these Sailors is just how great of shape they are in,” said Blackwell. “The amount of exercise required by the military really shows.”
April 9, 2009
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Naval Station Everett conducted its first motorcycle safety course using Navy purchased motorcycles, March 30-31, for Sailors attached to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
The basic rider course (BRC) is a prerequisite for riding motorcycles on any naval station. During the summer, regularly scheduled classes are offered, but instructors always try to meet an increase in demand for the basic rider’s course.
April 2, 2009
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April is month of the military child. Throughout the month, military children will be honored for their sacrifice and service with special programs and events on installations worldwide. Naval Station Everett is no exception.
“Month of the military child is a great way to let these kids know we recognize the sacrifices they make being a part of a military family,” said Jody Copeland, the coordinator of youth programs for the base. “These kids are no stranger to moving frequently and changing schools, living in a foreign county or having a parent a deployed. It’s nice to be able to do something special for them,” she continued.
April 2, 2009
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The Everett Council of the Navy League of the United States recently recognized Sailors of the Year (SoY) assigned to Naval Station
Everett and its tenant commands. The Sailors were presented certificates at the annual awards dinner held in the Grand Vista Ballroom.
Niles Fowler, Everett Council president, said each year the Navy League sponsors the SoY Awards dinner to recognize the Navy’s best.
March 26, 2009
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Sailors at Naval Station Everett are enjoying success through the command’s Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP), thanks
to a unique event being held on the base. Operations Specialist 2nd Class Lucas Weaver, Naval Station Everett command
fitness leader (CFL), encourages members in FEP to participate in the “Iron Goat” competition as an additional way to train
for the up-coming physical readiness test (PRT).
March 26, 2009
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Afloat Training Group Pacific Northwest (ATG PNW) recently began a surface warfare officer (SWO) introduction course at Naval Station Everett. The four-week course prepares SWOs to be effective contributors to the success of their ship from day one.
According to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis, the goal of the SWO Introduction Course is to “further empower new officers in their leadership roles and give them the tools necessary to run shipboard divisions, maintain required equipment and lead Sailors at sea to prepare them for success.”
March 19, 2009
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The Everett Child Development Center (CDC) held its fifth annual food drive for Volunteers of America Everett Food Bank last week delivering the food Tuesday. This year’s total food weight collected came to 496 pounds. “This year we collected animal food as well as normal food. It was really good because allot of people that use the food bank have pets as well and have a hard time feeding them too,” said Joel “Tom” Bowlin, CDC cook.
March 19, 2009
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Commander, Naval Surface Forces recently awarded the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) the Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) award.
The Battle “E” is awarded annually to ships, submarines, aviation and other units to recognize the overall mission readiness of the command. Momsen’s consideration for the prestigious award was based on the ship’s sustained, superior performance throughout the year.
“The Battle ‘E’ represents an all-hands effort to maintain and improve the material readiness, training and warfighting capabilities of a ship,” said Momsen Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Robert W. Bodvake. “The attitude and superb teamwork of the crew was what made us successful.”
March 12, 2009
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This month more than 76 individuals at Naval Station Everett have signed up to take the Irongoat Navy fitness challenge. Individuals will have 31 days to complete an ironman distance triathlon; 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run.
Traditionally, the ironman triathlon is one of the most grueling endurance races because competitors are required to cover all three disciplines, at such great lengths, in a single day. At Naval Station Everett, however, participants will be able to accumulate miles in each of the three disciplines throughout the entire month. The goal of the program is to make what most seem impossible, possible.
According to Diana Sall, the sports, fitness and aquatics manager at Naval Station Everett, this is the second year the event. “This challenge is a great way for people to feel successful,” she said. “Anyone really can do it. It also exposes individuals to parts of the fitness center they might not otherwise use. Some of our regulars in the fitness center use the pool for the first time and some of our swimmers are now coming upstairs to use the fitness center.”
March 12, 2009
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