Bangor hosts silent witness walk, candlelight vigil

Sailors, family members, and civilians from the local community gathered to mark the beginning of October with a silent witness walk and candlelight vigil at Jackson Park, Sept 30, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. After a 45 minute walk around military housing in Jackson Park, participants gathered at the Jackson Park chapel for a vigil focusing on a traveling memorial of silhouettes honoring victims of domestic violence who have been killed by their abusers in the Kitsap county community. On each silhouette, there is a name, age and a story of a person killed during a domestic dispute. “It’s good to be aware of domestic violence, because people often think it’s not going to happen to them,” said Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Amanda Edwards, Naval Base Kitsap security officer. “Being informed about the warning signs, as well as some of the horror stories of what has happened to victims here in the Northwest is important.”
October 10, 2008
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TTF hosts blood marrow registry drive

Sailors and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians participated in the C.W. Bill Young / DoD Marrow Donor Center’s (CWBYDMD) national registry at Trident Training Facility Bangor, Oct. 1. The CWBYDMD is one of 94 in the U.S. National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), which was established to recruit volunteer marrow donors from active duty military, their immediate family members, civil service employees, Coast Guard, National Guard and reservists. “There are more than six million people on the registry and at any given time there are 3,300 people searching the registry looking for a match,” said Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (SS/SW) Michael Dayton, Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) Bangor, drive coordinator. “Recently at IMF, we got 126 people registered.” Dayton said there are many things which are involved with the process of matching donors to the recipients and once you have registered, a donor could be called years after they register.
October 10, 2008
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NBK on mission to clean up base

Naval Base Kitsap Commanding Officer, Capt. Mark Olson, is on a mission to clean up the base and needs your help. The problem stems from both an abundance of trash scattered throughout the facilities and the rise in abandoned vehicles. The removal of 117 suspected abandoned vehicles from Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) last year was a costly venture in both funds and manpower. Parking on Naval Base Kitsap is strictly controlled and is a privilege, not a right of the owner. Vehicles found abandoned will be ticketed and towed within 72-96 hours. Vehicles cannot consume parking spaces on base if you are deployed or at-sea for longer than 30 days. Fleet deployed parking is available for those occasions. Call 627-4026/4054 for access.
October 10, 2008
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Legend Harley donates to NMCRS

Legend Harley Buell, Wash., motorcycle dealership presented a check for $500 to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Oct. 1. The donation will be used to assist Sailors and Marines, active, retired and their family members to achieve financial self-sufficiency and find solutions to emergency needs. “This is the third year that we have made a contribution to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. It normally comes in the latter part of September, or the first part of October,” said John Towers, marketing manager and 20-year Navy veteran. “We live in a veteran’s community all the way from Port Orchard to the end of the peninsula, and the Navy’s been around for many, many years. If you weren’t in the military, or if you were a civilian working on a base, you would know that all of your neighbors, in one way or another are attached to the military.” Missile Technician 1st Class (SS) Eric Knecht, USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (Blue) said that the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has benefited Sailors for a long time.
October 10, 2008
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NHB nature trail an environmental success story

The nature trail that winds through the forested grounds of Naval Hospital Bremerton is back open for use. Under the direction and guidance from several key members of the command’s facilities management team, the successful restoration of the trail has been an environmentally-sound and environmentally-friendly undertaking with multiple benefits. “Our goal from the beginning has been to completely restore the natural habitat as much as we can and a big part of that is the installation restoration of our nature trail,” said Ramon Calantas, NHB Environmental Management System (EMS) coordinator. According to Calantas, the trail had been closed for approximately a year due to clean-up efforts and an ongoing munitions investigation for left-over debris from when the site was part of a Navy ammunition depot until well after the World War II.
October 10, 2008
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Mass casualty drill conducted by Stennis

“Boom!” exclaimed one chief to simulate a large explosion in hangar bay three. “Let’s go. Call it in!” With a 1MC announcement, a mass casualty drill was in effect only 24 hours after USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) started its steady move toward San Diego. Fire and medical teams poured into the hangar bay within minutes. To make the drill more realistic, more than 45 Sailors attending School of Ship were recruited to role-play casualty victims scattered throughout the hangar bay. The Flying Squad rushed in to assess the situation and found that almost a dozen victims were covered with debris.
October 2, 2008
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Archbishop confirms 34 at NBK

Parishioners, family and friends gathered at the chapel on board Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor as the Archbishop of Military Services USA, Timothy Paul Broglio, bestowed upon 34 people the sacrament of confirmation at mass Sept 27. Confirmation is the second of three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church, with the first being Baptism and the third being Communion.
October 2, 2008
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Oktoberfest comes to Samual Adams

The Samuel Adams brewery on board Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton hosted its 6th annual Oktoberfest, Sept. 24. Samuel Adams provides themed dining nights once a month to all DOD, military, and military spouses who wish to attend. “Oktoberfest is a great event,” said Lauren Hight a waitress at Sam Adams. “It really gives people a great opportunity to just relax and have a good time. It’s a calm fun atmosphere with great food. You can’t beat the company and it is a good night here at Sam Adams and I think those who attend will agree.”
October 2, 2008
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Fire Prevention Week events

Navy Region Northwest Fire and Emergency Services have events scheduled at various locations for the promotion of fire prevention week Oct. 5-11. All events will provide free fire prevention items and handouts, including a variety of items for children such as hats, stickers, coloring books and pencils. Fire trucks will be on display for the children to explore with the assistance of a firefighter’s helping hand. For adults, memo pads, pens, oven pot holders, and various hand outs will be available. Free blood pressure and blood glucose checks by medical technicians will also be available.
October 2, 2008
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CFC campaign kicks off

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) annual fundraiser for Kitsap and Mason Counties officially kicked off during a ceremony held at the Puget Sound Naval Museum Sept. 30. Military and civilians working in and around Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) were on hand to listen to key speakers while having the opportunity to meet with some representatives from charities in the area.
October 2, 2008
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