Smith Cove admiral’s house designated historic landmark

The City of Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board voted unanimously, 10-0, to designate the Admiral’s House (Quarters A) at Smith Cove as an historic landmark. Board members cited that the property, originally owned by the U.S. Navy and today owned by the public-private venture of the Navy and Forest City, met multiple designation standards, including its cultural, political or economic heritage; its distinctive visible characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or a method of construction; and its distinct location. “As a partner with military communities across the United States, Forest City recognizes the national treasure represented by some of the nation’s unique military homes. We saw the Admiral’s House as a stand out example of a structure whose exterior design, location and history combined to raise it to the level of a landmark, and we are pleased that the Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously voted to designate it as a Seattle landmark,” said Michael Nanney, vice president of Forest City.
September 2, 2010
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Military families experience Sesame Street

Local military families attended a live performance by Sesame Street characters at the Carey Theater at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 26. “The Sesame Street Experience” is part of a tour of U.S. military bases worldwide and is the result of a partnership between the Sesame Street Workshop and the United Service Organizations (USO). “The show is based on ‘Sesame Workshop’s Talk, Listen, Connect’ DVD, and this show gives children a concrete message about dealing with family separation,” said Lonnie Cooper, USO tour manager for the show. “This show is great entertainment for the entire family, and it gives children a positive message.” “The parents appreciate what we do for them, and it’s been very successful,” added Cooper.
September 2, 2010
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SAR rescues injured teen

NAS Whidbey Island Search and Rescue responded to a call for assistance Tuesday evening from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. A 15-year old girl had fallen off a cliff and into the river in Skokomish River Canyon while hiking with her family. Ground rescue teams had reached the injured hiker and rendered first aid. Volunteers with the Department of Natural Resources firefighting team were rigging up a rope line, but hauling the injured teen up the steep canyon walls was going to be difficult and dangerous for everyone involved, especially as her vital signs began to deteriorate. SAR launched the MH-60S Knighthawk at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 with six crew on board: Lt. Brandon Sheets, pilot and mission commander; Lt. Scott Zenner, pilot; Naval Air Crewman (Swimmer) 1st Class Andrew Worth, crew chief; Chief Naval Air Crew (Swimmer) Jeremiah Wilkins, Naval Air Crew (Swimmer) 2nd Class Brian Casey and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Richmond Roy.
August 26, 2010
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Service members, community welcome 9/11 steel beams

Sailors and Marines at military installations in the Pacific Northwest helped the Kitsap County 9/11 Memorial Committee welcome two steel beams from the World Trade Center during a ceremony at the Kitsap Mall Aug. 22. The steel beams are scheduled to be incorporated into a 9/11 hero’s memorial in Kitsap County. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials and the Families of September 11th awarded Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue the honor of receiving the two steel I-beams from the former World Trade Center in New York City. Sailors, Marines and local firefighters lined up to welcome the steel beams, which were escorted by more than 500 Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who volunteered to accompany the steel beams from the Washington-Idaho line to its final destination.
August 26, 2010
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‘Comics on Duty’ bring laughs to region

Comedians from “Comics on Duty” entertained service members and their families aboard Navy installations in the Northwest Aug. 19-20. Comedians featured during the two-day tour included Steve Bills, Steve Burr, Chris Alpine and John Bizarre. “This is my first time coming out to one of these, and I think it’s great; I really love it so far,” said Interior Communications Electrician Fireman (SW) Ian Barb, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The comedians kept the audience entertained with jokes, contorted faces and gestures during their sets. “I have not laughed this hard probably in about six months,” said Barb. “It’s a great stress reliever for sure. I saw the flier about the comedy show at the Samuel Adams today on the base in Bremerton and wanted to see the show and had to bring my three friends.”
August 26, 2010
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DAPS now waving ‘We Are DLA’ flag

“We Are DLA” is the motto being pushed by the government’s leader in printing services. Document Automation and Production Service, better known as DAPS to its customers, is now answering to the name of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services. Since 1996, DAPS was an activity of the Defense Logistics Agency, the nation’s combat logistics support agency that has a continually boosted its role in serving America’s warfighters. The agency recently initiated the campaign “We Are DLA” to increase awareness of its comprehensive mission, products and services and to provide a clearer and more definitive identity for itself. According to DLA officials the DAPS name change to DLA Document Services “unifies and builds a more cohesive DLA enterprise and allows the now DLA Document Services to achieve its full potential as part of the agency’s team serving the military.”
August 26, 2010
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NAVSTA Everett hosts annual culinary competition

Military chefs from across the Puget Sound area used mangos as the secret ingredient for their dishes at Naval Station Everett’s second annual culinary competition Aug. 18. Competitors from NAVSTA Everett, Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), and Navy Region Northwest all rose to meet the challenge. “I had a great time!” said NBK Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Robert Haag. “There was a lot of pressure to produce the best dish, and everyone was running around.” The competition began with the centerpiece, chowder, and cake display judging. After the judging, mangos were revealed as the secret ingredient, and chefs rushed to collect their ingredients so that they could head back to the kitchen to begin.
August 26, 2010
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Lincoln deemed deployment ready

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group wrapped up Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California, Aug. 13. COMPTUEX is an 18-day exercise used to evaluate the strike group’s operational readiness by assessing the integration of all units of the strike group such as air, strike, information, surface and anti-submarine warfare to certify the strike group ready for operations at sea and the upcoming deployment. The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group consists of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 and guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). Air Wing 2 is the strike group’s primary offensive striking weapon. During COMPTUEX, the Lincoln and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) air wings conducted numerous large force strike drills deep into simulated enemy territory to destroy critical hostile targets.
August 19, 2010
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Moving with small children, infants

Young children are adaptable It is important to be watchful of the little ones during relocation. Although very young children are: adaptable, they can be very sensitive to a disruption in their routines and to changes in the perceived stress of their parents. While the packing and unpacking are in progress have a sitter or close friend attend to the infants or younger children to avoid having young children under foot on moving day and be sure to keep their favorite blanket and a few toys separated to take with you.
August 19, 2010
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TIPS FROM NAVY LEGAL Dog bites? Muzzle your liability

In the United States, it is estimated that nearly five million people are bitten by dogs each year. Thus, it is important for victims of dog bites to know how they can recover for damages and how dog owners can financially protect themselves when their dog injures a person. Under Washington law, generally a dog owner is strictly liable for any dog that bites a person while in a public place or lawfully on private property (including the property of the dog owner). It does not matter that there was no history of viciousness on the part of the dog. However, proof that the injured person provoked the attack may be a complete defense. It is in the best interest of the dog owner to have homeowner or other insurance which includes coverage for a dog behaving badly. Because most dog bites are from the pet of family or friends, having insurance may mean protecting not only the dog owner, but friends and family of the dog owner as well.
August 19, 2010
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