Bangor galley adopts professional chef

The Trident Inn Galley on board Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor adopted a professional chef for the week of Sept. 8. Thomas Robley, a chef from Carlisle, Penn., was on hand during the week passing on his skills in the kitchen to culinary specialists working at the five-star accredited galley. “I like working with the young Sailors because they are hungry for knowledge,” said Robley. “They want to be taught. They want to learn new things; I can teach them things they don’t normally get to see and don’t do on a daily basis.” Robley was invited to participate in the Navy’s adopt-a-chef program since its beginning, and has had opportunities to share his experiences and knowledge with Sailors throughout the fleet.
September 12, 2008
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Olympia Yacht Club hosts military appreciation day

More than 450 service members and civilians enjoyed a relaxing day of yachting, making new friends, and a traditional salmon feast during the 47th annual Foofaraw Military Appreciation Day, Sept. 5. Foofaraw, which is sponsored by the Olympia Yacht Club (OYC) and the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, means “frills and flashy finery,” or “a disturbance or to-do over a trifle,” and was started as a way to show military members stationed in the Puget Sound that they are a valued and vital part of the community. “It’s grown from a few boats to 40, in the past 20-plus years that I have been doing this,” said Bob Job, OYC past commodore, retired Chief Electrician’s Mate, and skipper of the 48-foot yacht, the Explorer II. “The smile on everyone’s face when they are walking off the boat and heading back to their duty stations: that is what makes this all worthwhile.”
September 12, 2008
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Helping to serve those in need

From one side of the Pacific to another, Lt. Kelly Koren, Naval Hospital Bremerton third year Family Medicine resident, has represented her command before, but never like this. Koren recently participated in Medical Civic Action Programs (MEDCAPs) on Papua New Guinea (PNG) as part of Pacific Partnership 2008. Koren, along with another NHB Family Medicine resident, Lt. Sarah Pope, joined the mission on board USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) in time for PNG. “Kelly is one of our chief residents this year and showed a strong interest,” said Cmdr. David Congdon, Medical Corps, USN, and program director of NHB’s Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency Program. Koren, who last year won the resident research competition at the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physician’s annual Scientific Assembly in Portland, Ore. is finding that engaging in MEDCAP duties this year expanded her range of patient care as a Family Medicine Resident/Primary Care Physician.
September 12, 2008
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TPU Puget Sound command changes

Transient Personnel Unit Puget Sound (TPU) hosted a traditional, yet unique, change of command ceremony Sept. 5 at the Jack Murdock Auditorium as Lt. Cmdr. Steven Milinkovich relieved Lt. Cmdr. Katherine Schneirla. TPU’s mission is to provide transient Sailors the most expeditious and professional transition possible for future excellence in the Navy and civilian society. During the two years Schneirla was in command, TPU served 136 overseas and deployable commands by transitioning more than 6,500 Sailors from 87 diverse ratings back to the fleet or to civilian society. Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander, Navy Region Northwest was the guest speaker and noted that the large group of guests were in attendance to pay special celebration for the great works of Schneirla at TPU, and her entire career.
September 12, 2008
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CPO selects provide care for fallen

Naval Hospital Bremerton’s chief petty officer (CPO) selectees showed respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country by helping to renovate the hallowed ground of Ivy Green Cemetery of Bremerton. There are approximately 6,000 people laid to rest at the cemetery, of which several thousand are military veterans. Ivy Green is also the resting site for Navy Quartermaster John H. Nibbe, who was one of the earliest recipients of the Medal of Honor, was cited for his courage under fire while on the gun boat USS Peterel during Civil War action on the Yazoo River in 1864. “It’s an honor to be able to come here and help out,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman (sel) Mark Coulombe, one of the NHB volunteers undertaking the community relations project. “Just being here is symbolic and is a mark of respect to our roots.”
September 12, 2008
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Kitsap chiefs host yard sale fundraiser

Navy Region North-west’s Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) held a yard sale as part of a fundraising event at Jackson Park, Sept. 6. The money raised from the benefit will help fund future events for the CPOA such as the holiday ball, Sailor of the year programs and other community relations projects. “The CPOA is always finding new ways to raise money and Master Chief Scott Fusco came up with this concept during a meeting,” said Chief Engineman (SS) Scott Reed, event coordinator. “We began collecting donations from the community in the beginning of August and it’s amazing to see the support from the public.” Chiefs and chief selects volunteered to set up and display hundreds of items, including toys, home appliances, clothes and furniture.
September 12, 2008
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Sailors celebrate summer with Bahama Breeze Party

Hundreds of Sailors enjoyed a tropical island-themed Bahama Breeze Party held at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), Bremerton Sinclair’s Liberty Center, Sept. 4. The event was sponsored and hosted by the Liberty and Fleet Recreation committee. “We are hosting this event as a way to celebrate the end of summer and welcome new Sailors to the community,” said Bill Aylward, event coordinator. “We have a variety of local vendors here displaying what they have to offer to service members.” Service members enjoyed a free barbeque meal and relaxed to live music performed by Island Jamz Steel Drum Orchestra.
September 12, 2008
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Kitty Hawk vets make one last cruise

USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) set sail from San Diego August 28 with a few extra ‘crewmembers’ aboard. Sixty-five former Kitty Hawk Sailors made the 47-year old carrier’s final transit, to Bremerton for inactivation and eventual decommissioning. Kitty Hawk, the Navy’s oldest active warship, was commissioned on April 29, 1961.
September 4, 2008
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Chief selects run for blackberries

Newly selected Navy chief petty officers spent part of their Labor Day weekend participating in the 19th annual Blackberry Festival’s five-kilometer run in Bremerton, Aug. 30. Joined by about 100 chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefs from throughout the region, approximately 75 chief selectees started after the official run began and ran in formation singing cadence the entire way.
September 4, 2008
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NUWC Keyport hosts bathtub races

More than 50 spectators gathered at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport pier to watch the 6th annual bathtub race, Aug. 30. Bathtub racing started in Nanaimo, British Columbia, and involves the use of a bathtub boat; this year’s event drew 14 participants. According to Margaret Johnson, event coordinator, bathtub racing has been around since 1967.
September 4, 2008
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