Abernethy takes command of air station

Capt. R. Sydney Abernethy III relieved Capt. Stephen P. Black as Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Oct. 13.
October 15, 2004
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USS Abe Lincoln receives SECDEF maintenance award, eyes Phoenix

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) has received the Department of Defense (DoD) maintenance award for fiscal year 2003. The ship was the only Navy command to receive the honor, one of six given by the DoD to military commands worldwide. The award puts the West Coast carrier in contention for the DoD Phoenix Award, the top annual award in the maintenance competition. The report cited FY ‘03 statistics and information on Abe’s mission accomplishments, effective use of maintenance resources, management innovations, and personnel quality of life programs. Though Abe AIMD leadership penned the award submission, they’re the first to say the award is much more than just their department.
October 15, 2004
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Destroyer Dale rang up 12 battle stars in World War II Pacific

The fourth ship to be named Dale and the lead ship of a new class of destroyers, DD-353, was built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and was commissioned June 17, 1935 with Cmdr. W.A. Corn as its first commanding officer.
October 15, 2004
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Ashes, ashes, all fall down

It’s on the news, it’s in the newspaper and if you’re not careful, it could end up on you too.
October 8, 2004
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Savings keep increasing for Navy Exchange customers

An independent survey conducted for the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) in July showed customers save even more money than before when shopping at their Navy Exchange (NEX).
October 8, 2004
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Medical and Dental facilities in PACNORWEST set to merge

The staffs of Naval Hospital Bremerton and Naval Dental Center (NDC) Northwest are currently in the process of merging together as part of the CNO’s vision of a more efficient and cost effective Navy.
October 8, 2004
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Trout stocking big at Jim Creek recreational facility

It’s 7 a.m. on a Monday morning, the sun shining through the forest canopy overhead.
October 8, 2004
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Leo kept Pacific Fleet outfitted during WWII sea battles

Named after the northern constellation east of Cancer, the Andromeda-class attack cargo ship USS Leo (AKA-60) was built by Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Kearny, N.J., under a Maritime Commission contract.
October 8, 2004
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CNI announces change in galley sales

In a Navy message released Sept. 3, the Commander, Navy Installations (CNI) Com-mand discontinued cash sales at CONUS ashore galleys for civilians and contractors who do not work in the galley effective Oct. 1, 2004.
September 30, 2004
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Navy Band Northwest in the spotlight

With the fall season upon us, the Navy Band Northwest is gearing up for their fall concert series, which begins Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. with a variety show at the Naval Undersea Museum-Keyport. In November, the band will perform an All Hands Band concert Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. at Keyport as well. Each show they perform out in the community is free and open to the public.
September 30, 2004
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