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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NHB welcomes seven to Chiefs Mess

“What day is this?” asked the master chief. “The best day of our lives,” seven voices answered in unison. On that day, Sept. 16, seven NHB Sailors received the anchors that made them chief petty officers in the U.S. Navy. Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Bojorquiz, Chief Hospital Corpsman Rodel Carlos, Chief Hospital Corpsman Mark Coulombe, Chief Gunner’s Mate Brandi Kelley, Chief Culinary Specialist Mario Platon, Chief Hospital Corpsman Emiliano Rabor, and Chief Gunner’s Mate Kevin Wyant completed the journey they had started six weeks earlier as part of their Transition.
September 30, 2008
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A name change like no other

When Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Emiliano Rabor returned from an extended Individual Augmentee stint in Anbar Province, Iraq, he was a little older, a lot wiser and with a new first name. Gone was the Hospital Corpsman 1st Class that preceded his given name — no more HM1 as an honorific title. Rabor will now forever be addressed as chief, having been recently selected for the time-honored, traditional Navy rite of passage.
September 30, 2008
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Firefighters train using the Fireblast 451 firefighter simulators.

Firefighters of Naval Region Northwest gathered on Naval Base Kitsap to receive firefighting training using a live-fire simulator, Sept. 23. Fireblast 451 is a training simulator used to give its users a feel of what it is like to fight a fire, but in a controlled environment. CNRNW was first in receiving the 451 and are insuring its firefighting personnel are up to speed in getting their training qualifications as well as experience.
September 25, 2008
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