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The USS John C. Stennis, CVN-74 Hosts Five BROLPN Members On Volume 62, Issue 08 August 2009 2009 COUNCIL OFFICERS The USS John C. Stennis, CVN-74 Hosts President Dave Thomas 360.373.2673 Five BROLPN Members on Tiger Cruise Vice President Gary Gunderson 206.365.4219 on the flight deck on the 4th Treasurer Tim Katona of July when the entire crew 360.674.2628 and Tigers were treated to a Secretary Susan Larsen bar-b-q, and numerous tours 360.265.1441 of virtually all ship’s spaces Judge Advocate George Rose except for the power plant. 360.874.2191 Tigers were given a detailed schedule for each day which CORPORATE SPONSORS included fun activities for Concurrent Technologies Corporation all ages; from full-court basket ball or sumo wrestling Todd Pacific Shipyard or hockey on the Hanger Bay. Tours of the forecastle, COMMUNITY AFFILIATES Navigation Bridge or magazine AMI International USS John C. Stennis, CVN-74 hosted to provided a close up and personal look Applied Technical Systems five of our members on an 11 day “Tiger at the ordinance that can be loaded on Art Anderson Associates Cruise” that left Everett on July 1, the air wing jets and helicopters. Bank of America Home Loans transited to San Diego to offload its Air Following the 4th fireworks display, EHT Enterprises, Inc Wing and returned to Bremerton on July the ship returned to sea and launched EJB Facilities Services 10. Helen Miller, Doug Carpenter, Celia the two helicopter squadrons to their Evergreen Transfer & Storage Grether and Doug and Dodie Garner, shore base at NAS North Island before First American Title Insurance Company along with about 1,400 other “Tigers” docking in San Diego for 24 hours to off First Command Financial Planning, Inc. (Tigers are friends and family of Stennis load the remaining Air Wing equipment FMA Chapter 14 Kitsap Bank crew members) were treated royally by and supplies. The return trip from San Kitsap Hospitality Executive Apartments the Stennis officers and crew throughout Diego to Bremerton was more routine Land Title Company the cruise in spite of what must have without the air wing aboard but one Military Air Cargo been a major disruption to the life and memorable day off of San Francisco National Center for routines aboard the ship. featured Stennis doing 25 knots into a Manufacturing Sciences Highlights included an air show off 35 knot headwind resulting in 60 knots Northrop Grumman Marine Systems the coast of Oregon, the Air Wing F/A-18 of wind over the flight deck under Patriots Landing fly-off to it’s shore bases in So California, sunny skies. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems a helicopter air show off the coast of Tigers berthed and dined with their Reid Real Estate San Diego and a fantastic viewing of sponsor, Chris Cation the Stennis’ Fun Skookum Contract Services TriWest Healthcare Alliance the 4th of July fireworks display in San Boss. Byron Faber deserves credit for Tryck, Nyman, Hayes, Inc Diego Harbor while at anchor off NAS working with Chris to arrange for Navy United Rentals North Island. Also on the 4th, one of the League participation on this cruise. It senior officers read the Declaration of was a memorable once-in-a-lifetime NEW MEMBERS Independence on the flight deck followed experience for those who were able by a 21-gun salute. Hats off to the Navy to participate. And it was a privilege Welcome Aboard for putting on a fantastic 4th of July to witness the respect, honor and Byron Kane celebration. dedication of these hard working men Sara Kane In addition to air operations, and women of the U. S. Navy. It made activities included a “Steel Beach” picnic us proud to be Americans. NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 1 President’s CO of USS Alabama to Speak at Message Greetings Navy Navy League Luncheon Leaguers; The monthly luncheon for the two-year refueling overhaul at the Your Navy League Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Council continues Navy League will be held on The public is invited to attend, doing well. We con- Tuesday, August 11th, at 11:30 a.m. but must make reservations and tinue to bring additional council members in the Bangor Plaza, Naval Base enter only through the Main Gate into our council committees and activi- Kitsap - Bangor. Commander Todd off Luoto Road. Call Concurrent ties. Whether they spend a few hours per Massidda, Commanding Officer of Technologies Corporation (CTC) month or a lot of hours, every volunteer the USS Alabama (SSBN-731), will (360-782-5500) no later than noon adds value to our council. The more we serve as the guest speaker. The on Thursday, August 6th. The cost can divide tasks into small pieces, the Alabama just recently completed a of the luncheon is $15/person easier it is to get them done. So, please consider volunteering a little of your time to council business. Some areas where you can help are identified in the follow- Comings and Goings ing paragraphs. The command of Naval Intermediate Pacific, served as presiding officer and We need a few more people working Maintenance Facility (IMF), Pacific presented Ohl with a Meritorious Service on the membership committee to assist changed, July 10, as Capt. Donald Medal during the ceremony. Ohl’s next with recruiting and retaining individuals Neubert relieved Capt. James Stone as assignment will be as executive officer of and community affiliates. Please contact commanding officer. USS Lake Erie (CG 70). Mark Lowe, membership chair, if you have a little time that you can devote to Capt. Neubert comes to IMF from ***** this important function. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va. Navy League Council Members, We could also use additional help where he served as director, Netcentric Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion with setting up and running our monthly Communications and Network Sailors and Marines said farewell to their lunches and special events. If you can Operations. A native of Ridgefield, commanding officer, Lt. Col. William help, please contact Carolyn Dankers, our N.J. he received his commission in Hittinger during a change of command luncheon coordinator. 1985 through the Nuclear Propulsion ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap, July We would also like to have a council Officer Program after graduating from 15. Sailors and Marines stood in photographer. If you have talent and a Villanova University. He has served on parade formation as Hittinger handed little time, please contact Norma Parker, USS Lafayette (SSBN 616), USS Atlanta the battalion flag to Lt. Col. Zachary Newsletter editor. (SSN 712), USS Chicago (SSN 721), and White, followed by an evening parade of Looking forward, we will sponsor, with commanded USS Annapolis (SSN 760). battalion members. PSNBA and Navy Submarine League, a Stone, who assumed command of Hittinger took command of Marine reception for RADM Giardina (outgo- ing) and RDML Caldwell (incoming) IMF July 2007 will retire after serving Corps Security Forces Company Commander, Submarine Group Nine on more than 38 years in the Navy. August 9, 2007. After passing the flag, August 4 at 5:00PM at the Naval Undersea ***** Hittinger and White watched along with Museum, at Keyport. The CSG-9 change Command of Afloat Training Group distinguished guests and veterans as the of command will be on August 7. Pacific Northwest (ATG PNW) changed Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion USS Bremerton, our namesake fast during a ceremony, June 15, at Naval Silent Drill Team performed a routine, attack submarine, will visit the Pacific Station Everett as Cmdr. Kimberly security divisions passed in review of Northwest in August. Specific dates and Miller relieved Cmdr. Anthony L. Ohl their new commanding officer, and an times will be announced later. Our coun- as commanding officer. Iwo Jima flag raising was recreated with cil is working with other community orga- Ohl took command of ATG PNW in a finale of taps in honor of fallen service nizations to provide a great welcome. January 2007. He worked closely with members. Our annual meeting of members will the PACNORWEST community as well White is prepared for the challenges be held on October 6. This will be at our as ensuring that all the regions Navy that come with being a commanding October luncheon, which is being held on the FIRST Tuesday of October, vice the ships were well prepared before sailing officer of a security forces battalion. second Tuesday. Please plan to be there into harms way. Hittinger will move on to be District and have your vote count as we elect our Commodore, Capt. P.W.D. Morford, Operations Officer, 1st Marine Corps council leadership for 2010. commander, Afloat Training Group Recruiting District in the Northeast. 2 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us ET3 Curtis Dahl The Lone Sailor Statue Dedication Presented with Video is Now Available Award The Lone Sailor Statue Dedication Video is now available for viewing in VIMEO streaming format and accessible from a link on the Lone Sailor Website Home Page. http://www.lonesailor- bremerton.org/ A DVD of the event can be purchased directly from BKAT if desired. Information is available also on our home page through the navigation bar BKAT link. Thanks to the generosity of Charleen Burnett and her Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Staff for Senior Chief Penny Koons, Command recording, editing, and then hosting the Senior Chief of Maritime Force Protec- video. And a BIG THANKS to committee tion Unit, presented the Coast Guardsman member Dave Shafer for his efforts with Enlisted Person of the Quarter Award to our website. ET3 Curtis Dahl who has been assigned Direct link to the 42 minute video: to Maritime Force Protection Unit for 1.5 http://vimeo.com/5410120 years.
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