On Thursday, March 31, NBK Child & Youth and Fleet & Family Programs will host a FREE Kid’s Camp Deployment for children in grades K-6. Camp will be held at Crista Camp, Island Lake in Poulsbo, Wash., from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This special day will be full of activities to help children better understand the challenges of deployment and the excitement of returning home. Activities include: Marine Corps boot camp, arts, crafts, and high energy games. Your kid’s day-long deployment will end with a very special ‘Welcome Home Ceremony/Info Fair’ at Bangor Plaza Ballroom.
There is also an opportunity for students in grades 7 -12 to join as camp mentors or volunteers — a great way to pick up a few extra volunteer hours for your resume/portfolio and other school projects before the end of the school year!
January 27, 2011
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Two Ohio-class submarines based at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, the Trident ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) and guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727), were recognized Jan. 1 by Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet as recipients of the 2010 Battle Efficiency Award, or Battle “E.”
Nebraska’s Blue and Gold crews received the Battle “E” for Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 17, while Michigan’s Blue crew was awarded the Battle “E” for Submarine Squadron 19.
“Both Nebraska crews exemplified the spirit of teamwork with enthusiasm,” said Capt. Paul Skarpness, commander of SUBRON 17. “Throughout 2010, Nebraska excelled in mission accomplishment, kept the ship in great fighting condition, and provided outstanding support to their families and the community. I am extremely proud of their accomplishments.”
For Nebraska, the Battle “E” award announcement came on the same day that the boat’s Gold crew returned to Bangor after an 88-day strategic deterrent patrol.
January 20, 2011
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Standing the Watch for Equality was the theme for the 2011 commemoration service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jan.12, at the Naval Undersea Museum’s Jack Murdock Auditorium.
Following the National Anthem performed by the Navy Band Northwest, and the invocation by Navy Chaplain Lt.j.g. Mark Baudette, Keyport Chief Staff Officer Cmdr. Erik Neal, welcomed the midday audience with opening remarks.
“Dr. King was a vital figure of the modern era. His lectures and dialogues stirred concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. The movements and marches he led brought significant changes in the fabric of American life through his courage and selfless devotion,” said Neal. “This devotion gave direction to 13 years of civil rights activities. His charismatic leadership inspired many people in this nation and around the world.”
January 20, 2011
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Military and civilian personnel at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) gathered for a guest speaker at the Olympic Lodge and Bangor Plaza Jan-13-14 for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national commemoration.
Since 1986, every third Monday in January the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated. Dr. King was inspired by Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Henry David Thoreau and Mahatma Ghandi. Dr. King worked to ensure that all people could enjoy freedom and be treated with equality.
Attorney Bruce I. Yamashita, the guest speaker for the event, and a retired captain in the Marine Corp Reserves, told his story of his fight to achieve equal opportunity and justice in his own military career.
January 20, 2011
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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will host a career fair at the Kitsap SUN Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Bremerton Jan. 28-29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Navy ship maintenance and repair continues to be one of the strongest industries in the state of Washington. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the work, while meeting and talking to the managers of the various shops and codes. You may find yourself on a new career path.
PSNS & IMF and other participants expect to continue to hire new employees throughout the next year. Balancing the work force to a substantial workload with increasing numbers of retirees is a challenge.
The following positions are included: Student Trainee (various); Helper (various); journey or worker level positions in a variety of trades; physical science technicians; and administrative technicians. Backpacks, briefcases, etc., will not be allowed into the Pavilion. All hand-carried items are subject to search.
January 13, 2011
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Naval Hospital Brem-erton, with assistance from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest and Naval Base Kitsap, broke ground Jan. 4 to commence a major facility upgrade and renovation of Naval Branch Health Clinic Bangor.
The estimated $5.8 million project will improve patient care and allow clinic staff to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The renovation will result in a well-organized layout with more exams rooms, updated handicapped accessibility, and associated services in close proximity which will greatly improve patient flow.
The project will also construct a 2,900 square foot addition to the building. Additionally, the clinic will undergo energy efficient and conservation measure upgrades.
January 13, 2011
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Family members and friends braved a cold New Year’s night to greet the Trident ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) and its Gold crew as it returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on Jan. 1 following an 88-day strategic deterrent patrol.
Capt. Paul Skarpness, commander of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 17, was among those on hand as Nebraska — with a bright red lei draped over its sail — arrived pierside carrying the Gold crew, as well as a number of dependents who got to spend a few hours aboard during the transit to Bangor.
“We still have a lot of work to do, getting ready for our crew turnover, but it’s great to be home,” said Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SS) Giancarlo Locandro after reuniting with his wife on the pier. “We did what we had to do out there.”
January 6, 2011
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The Blue Crew of the Trident ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) was honored Dec. 16 by the commander of Submarine Group 9 for completing a 105-day strategic deterrent patrol — one of the longest patrols in recent history for a Bangor-based SSBN.
During morning quarters at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Rear Adm. Bob Hennegan expressed his appreciation to Maine’s Blue Crew, which returned home Dec. 4.
He also presented the Blue Crew with the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, awarded to Sailors who deploy away from their home port for at least 90 days.
“To all of you, congratulations for a tremendous job,” said Hennegan, who was also on hand Dec. 4 to welcome the Maine back to Bangor. “This is an amazing accomplishment.”
January 6, 2011
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As the sun momentarily broke through the Pacific Northwest cloud cover, Sailors from the Trident ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) gathered Dec. 9 at a small cemetery in Bainbridge Island to honor the passing of not only a great naval officer, but also – in a way – a shipmate.
Seven Sailors from Nevada’s Blue Crew served as pallbearers during funeral services for retired Lt. Cmdr. Albert A. Arcand of Bainbridge Island, a World War II veteran of the battleship USS Nevada (BB 36) and Pearl Harbor survivor who passed away Dec. 3 at age 87.
The calm services stood in stark contrast to much of Arcand’s eventful life, and his time aboard Nevada was no exception.
Arcand began his Navy career as a radioman aboard Nevada and was present at Pearl Harbor on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Nevada and other ships moored on Battleship Row.
January 6, 2011
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Before, after and especially during, Naval Hospital Bremerton’s OB/GYN Clinic and Northwest Beginnings Family Birthing Center provides a wide range of services for expectant eligible beneficiaries.
“We offer high quality patient and family centered care services,” said Lt. Cmdr April Scheunemann, NHB’s OB/GYN head. “Just as important, we have a understanding of the military family which is something our civilian counterparts do not. We know about Red Cross messages, about working with TRICARE and what it means to have a spouse on deployment.”
Last year, NHB averaged approximately 57 births per month, delivered by the board certified staff of Labor and Delivery. The OB/GYN clinic helped with many.
“Any patient can contact their primary care manager in Family Medicine and get a referral to OB/GYN within 72 hours,” said Scheunemann, adding that they can also call directly to schedule and enroll in prenatal care. The phone number to call to begin the process is (360) 475-4976.
January 6, 2011
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