When four-year-old Tiara Walker was asked to draw something to show her patriotism, she didn’t hesitate to draw the biggest patriot she knows – her father.
On a card she sent to her dad, she traced her hand, drew her father over it and wrote “I love you, daddy.”
Tiara Walker’s father, Army Sgt. 1st Class Israel Walker, a native of Albany, Ga., and assigned to Joint Multi-National Training Command in Germany, is currently deployed as an individual augmentee on board USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and Maritime Security Operations.
August 21, 2008
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Cmdr. Mark Loose relieved Cmdr. George Whitbred as commanding officer of Naval Magazine (NAVMAG) Indian Island Aug. 15 during a traditional change of command ceremony.
According to Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander, Navy Region Northwest, NAVMAG Indian Island has supported Navy and Marine Corps operations and the global war on terror during Whitbred’s tenure.
“Under Cmdr. Whitbred’s leadership, his crew safely handled and delivered over 138,000 tons of ordnance Ö without a mishap,” said Symonds. “When his people stood an explosive safety inspection during a large exercise when 551 containers, which is over 7,400 tons of ordnance, inspectors identified zero deficiencies and 100 percent inventory accuracy.”
August 21, 2008
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When you begin the process of getting a will and planning for your estate, the word “Probate” can cause a great deal of undue stress. But it doesn’t need to.
Probate is the court-supervised legal process for transferring property when an owner dies. The assets subject to probate are generally those which do not pass directly to others.
Probate proceedings are intended to provide an orderly transfer of property while protecting the rights of those who may have an interest in the property, including beneficiaries, heirs, creditors, and taxing authorities.
August 21, 2008
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The “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 returned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Aug. 6, for the first time in 28 years, to participate in this year’s Electronic Attack Week.
The Gauntlets are an operational fleet squadron that flies the EA-6B Prowler and are forward deployed at Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan.
August 14, 2008
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Seven Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) activities were recently honored with the fiscal year 2007 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) award for outstanding performance in energy and water management in Washington.
The SECNAV Energy Awards were established to recognize outstanding commitment to energy and water conservation by Navy and Marine Corps activities and ships. Each year, the SECNAV Awards are presented to those ships and activities that have made notable progress toward achieving the Department of the Navy and federal goals for reduction of energy and water consumption.
August 14, 2008
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The 59th annual Seattle Seafair Fleet Week came to a close Aug. 4 when the two U.S. Navy vessels who participated in this
year’s Seafair departed from Seattle’s Pier 90. Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Whidbey Island class
amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) set sail early in the morning to go back to their homeport in San Diego.
August 7, 2008
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The Seattle Mariners hosted a military appreciation night at Safeco Field Aug. 1, as part of festivities during Seattle’s Seafair.
Service members were treated to an early opening of the ballpark, watched the Mariners warm up before their game against
the Baltimore Orioles, and had memorabilia autographed by team members.
August 7, 2008
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‘The Spirit of the Navy’ hydroplane raced at the 59th annual Seattle Seafair Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington Aug. 2-3.
The hydroplane helps increase awareness about the Navy and helps with recruiting new Sailors.
August 7, 2008
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USS Juneau (LPD 10) arrived at the Coast Guard Station pier in Juneau July 26, to begin a four day visit to its namesake city. It will be the ship’s last visit there before deactivation in San Diego.
An enthusiastic crowd of approximately 200 people welcomed Juneau when the ship pulled alongside the pier. While the Sailors “manned the rails,” or stood on the deck, they waved to people ashore.
The Juneau Volunteer Marching Band also played several different songs, including “Anchors Aweigh,” as the vessel approached.
August 7, 2008
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USS Juneau (LPD 10) hosted 32 children from the Boys and Girls Club of Juneau July 29 during the ship’s namesake visit.
“I have permission to come aboard,” said each child from the Boys and Girls Club before they could board the ship for their private tour.
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman (SW) Keith Betro, quarterdeck watchstander, greeted each child with a quick salute and with that, the tour officially began.
August 7, 2008
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