Navy Band Northwest’s Big Band “Cascade” hit the road this fall with a community relations and outreach mission. The tour-itinerary brought the band to many new places in the Pacific-Northwest that had not previously seen a Sailor, let alone a Navy band.
With the generous support of the region, Cascade represented Rear Adm. Douglass Biesel, commander, Navy Region Northwest, and the entire Navy in several Washington and Oregon cities and schools. The band swung its way through cities from Salem, Ore. to Walla-Walla, Wash..
Playing seven concerts in seven cities for audiences totaling more than 5,000, Cascade brought live big band jazz to the Northwest, and also taught it in the classroom. In addition to the band’s nightly public performances, they booked time during the days to visit local high-schools and middle-schools, offering clinics to students in music programs.
November 18, 2010
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Cheer on local Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen as they compete for bragging rights in the annual Army vs. Navy flag football match up on Friday, Dec. 3. Held this year at Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Cowan Stadium, the game is open to the public and admission is free, however base access is required.
Navy and Marine Corps athletes from around the Northwest will take on troops from Lewis-McChord in the 11th annual standoff between the rival teams. Traditionally held in honor of the Army vs. Navy college game, each year the Army and Navy alternate hosting the event. Coming into this year’s game, the Navy leads the series 6-4. The game is semi-contact, 9-on-9 flag football.
Meet the players and help pump up the Navy team for battle at Sam Adams on Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton the night before the game. The pep rally will start at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 and is open to all military personnel, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and families.
November 18, 2010
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With the state of the current economy, it is increasingly important that your credit record is protected. A quick and easy way to keep track of your credit is to request free copies of your consumer credit reports. Credit bureaus keep track of the payment records of every person issued credit. This includes holders of credit cards, car loans, home loans, and sometimes apartment leases. Businesses use these records, which are stored in national data bases, to determine whether you should be issued credit.
There are three major credit bureaus, Equifax (1-800-685-1111,
http://www.equifax.com), Experian (1-888-397-3742,
http://www.experian.com), and Trans Union (1-800-916-8800,
http://www.tuc.com) that keep track of credit ratings. You are entitled to receive one free credit report from each of the reporting bureaus that can be obtained online (
http://www.annualcreditreport.com) or through mailing in your request. If you are denied credit, you can also request a free credit report within 60 days of the denial.
Additionally, The Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal statute, provides consumers protection from credit reporting agencies. Consumers have the right to request that inaccurate or incomplete information on a credit report be changed. If this does not work, you have the right to request, in writing, an investigation into the validity of the information.
November 18, 2010
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Thousands lined the streets of this Pacific Northwest community, cheering and thanking Sailors and veterans for their service during the 45th annual Auburn Veterans Day Parade held Saturday.
“This parade is something you take pride in,” said former submariner Lawrence Zipp who served on the submarine USS R-1 in World War II. “I’ve met Admiral Nimitz, and a day like today really blows you up inside with pride of doing something special for America.”
Zipp, along with other veterans from the Navy and other services, marched the parade route representing different eras of U.S. military service, from the Revolutionary War to current active and reserve units stationed in the area.
November 11, 2010
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The Seattle Seahawks honored service members throughout the Pacific Northwest during pre-game ceremonies at Qwest Field in Seattle Nov. 7
Prior to the game versus the New York Giants, service members from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard lined up on the field where NFL players and the service members shook hands and interacted during warm-ups.
“We are out here supporting the troops, all four branches of the military are out here today, and I think it’s amazing,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handler (AW) John Phillips, from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. “Anytime I am on the field during pre-game ceremonies, the energy is high; it awakens and enlightens me.”
The pre-game ceremonies included the U.S. Military Sea Hawker Color Guard, the national anthem performed by 56th Army Band from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a performance by former Guns N’ Roses member Duff McKagan’s band, Loaded, and the unveiling of a giant American flag over midfield.
November 11, 2010
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Commander, Subma-rine Group 9 conducted a change of command ceremony Oct. 29 at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor.
Rear Adm. Frank Caldwell Jr., who received his second star earlier in the day, turned over command of Submarine Group 9 to Rear Adm. Robert Hennegan at Deterrent Park.
“As I stand here in Deterrent Park, where I’ve stood many times over the last year in various ceremonies, I have to count my many blessings,” said Caldwell, who had commanded Submarine Group 9 since August 2009. “I’ve had the opportunity to command a team of the most committed professionals that you could imagine and the privilege of working with the finest people that you would ever want to be associated with.
“In the end, this day is not about me or Rear Admiral Bob Hennegan. Instead, it’s about the continuity of a very important mission of the submarine force and our Navy in support of the nation. And today is a chance to recognize and celebrate the daily contributions of a team that does this mission.”
November 4, 2010
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More than 150 Sailors and Marines assigned to Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFB) participated in a combined force-on-force field training at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 22-26.
The training was held at Leschi Town on board Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which is a mock-up city that was built and designed for Soldiers to train in urban city streets and structured scenarios.
“We are organized in such a way that there is a Marine Platoon and a Navy Platoon, and they are paired up together under the same schedule, jointly responsible for the security of their assigned area of operation,” said Marine Corps Capt. Ethan Driscoll, MSFB 3rd Platoon commander. “The biggest take away from the leadership perspective is the camaraderie and esprit de corps that we will capitalize with this training evolution.”
October 28, 2010
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Today the Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center is a great getaway for military personnel to relax and enjoy the ocean. But from 1957 to 1987 it served as Naval Facility Pacific Beach (NFPB), a key component in the Navy’s ability to monitor ship movements in the Northern Pacific.
Throughout those years the mission was considered sensitive and many of the Sailors who served at Pacific Beach moved on to other commands and duty stations.
Much of the history of the facility was carried in the hearts of minds of these Sailors, but was not documented, discussed with families, or cited as the basis for awards and commendations.
Every three years NFPB Sailors are invited to return to Pacific Beach for a reunion held in their honor. It is an opportunity to talk with shipmates and relive some of the good times spent at the Naval Facility.
October 28, 2010
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October is domestic violence awareness month. While men, women and children suffer from domestic violence at the hands of their abusers, so can the beloved family pet (s). Pets are not immune to domestic violence. Abusers will exert power and control over their victim by threatening to injure, harm or kill their pet.
One of the obstacles that a victim faces when trying to leave an abusive situation is the safety of their pet at the hands of the abuser. The abuser may harm the pet in order to punish the victim from leaving or in an attempt to force them to return to the relationship.
Washington State has revised the laws regarding domestic violence. It will now protect the family pet in a petition for an order of protection. These new changes in the law can offer the victim the reassurance for the safety of their pet. It can also give them the help they may need to leave an abusive relationship. Now victims of domestic violence will not have to make a choice between their safety and the safety of their beloved pets.
October 28, 2010
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The Naval Supply Systems Command’s (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters and packages were announced today.
The dates are as follows:
For military mail addressed to APO/FPO addresses APO/FPO AE zip codes 090-098 (except 093), AA zip code 340 and AP zip codes 962-966:
October 21, 2010
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