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 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 , 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. ET3 Dahl attended the Navy League Submitted by Ron Testa, July luncheon with his lovely girlfriend Katee. Senior Chief Koons spoke about the Coast Guard’s Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. She stated, Sequim, Wash., Resident Selected “PO Dahl has dedicated himself to being one of the best Electronic Technicians. He Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year has a strong work ethic; you can see this Coast Guard Auxiliarist Marilynn extensively by many federal and state in his ability to trouble-shoot and repair R. Leonard, a resident of Sequim, Wa., agencies, established a new Auxiliary electronic equipment and has become the has been selected by the Commandant detachment in Forks, Wash., and been go to person for his technical ability and of the Coast Guard as the Auxiliarist of an instrumental force in recruiting over his leadership. He has trained the Com- the year for 2008. seven new members for the Auxiliary. manding Officer and Patrol Commanders The Auxiliary is a component Leonard will be recognized for her on the operation and procedure for using of the Coast Guard comprised of exemplary performance during ceremonies of the Enhanced Land Mobile Radios. civilian volunteers who donate their at the Coast Guard Auxiliary National He is the person that is quick to take the time and expertise to further Coast Conference in Chicago on August 29th, initiative whether that’s helping out a fellow shipmate or assisting the Chain of Guard missions. Since joining the 2009. She currently focuses much of her Command to get things done. Petty Offi- organization in June 2006, Leonard volunteer time as the assistant public cer Dahl volunteered and participates in has dedicated over 5,400 hours of affairs officer for Coast Guard Group the unit’s morale committee and he also service across several auxiliary mission Port Angeles, Wash., and is available for volunteers with our local community by areas, most notably serving as manager interviews. taking part in Partnership in Education of the Citizens Action Network for The Coast Guard Auxiliary was program at the David Wolfe Elementary the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a unique authorized by an act of Congress in school.” organization that monitors local coasts 1939. Initially named the Coast Guard She Continued, “PO Dahl is a role and waterways to increase Coast Guard Reserve, it was tasked with using civilian model in terms of his leadership, positive Maritime Domain Awareness. volunteers to promote safety on and over can do attitude and professionalism; he is Leonard brought enthusiasm the high seas and the nation's navigable an integral and important part of our mis- to all her work and achieved an waters. Each year the 30,000 Auxiliarists sion and continually excels in his duties as a gunner, mount captain, senior operator impressive list of qualifications within nationwide volunteer more than two and duty Electronic Technician. We are the organization, including vessel million hours benefiting boaters and proud and pleased to call ET3 Curtis Dahl examiner, small boat program visitor, their families. our Enlisted Person of the Quarter. instructor and public affairs officer. For questions concerning the event ET3 Curtis Dahl, Bremerton-Olympic She has also worked with a wide please contact Lt.j.g. Neil Penso at (360) Council of the Navy League salutes you! variety of photo mapping projects used 417-5842.

NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 3 USS BREMERTON (SSN 698) to Visit Kitsap County CDR Howard Warner, Commanding many of the ship's systems. She came and completing an electronic navigation Officer of the USS BREMERTON out of the yards in March 2007 looking certification. We no longer use paper (SSN-698) which is home ported out of good and running great. Following charts to navigate, everything is on a Hawaii, has announced an August 2009 another year of modernizing the computer. We are now supporting a port visit to the city of Bremerton. Our communication, sonar and fire control tactical tomahawk regeneration exercise current schedule has us arriving in the systems, CDR Tom Zwolfer was relieved that will culminate with some exercise great state of Washington to reconnect on 04 March 2008. We completed our missile shots off of So. California. We with our namesake city sometime pre-deployment upkeep and training will follow these ops with our port visit towards the end of August. period and then deployed to WESTPAC to Bremerton. Looking at what my predecessors on 29 July 2008, the first deployment in The BRMERTON is a solid ship have left behind, it seems that we over 5 years. During this deployment, full of outstanding sailors, chiefs and lost touch with the city of Bremerton we completed 4 missions in support officers. We are looking forward to sometime in 2002 as the ship was leaving of our nation's national interests and arriving and reconnecting with the for WESTPAC and changing homeports had quality port visits in Singapore, City of Bremerton. We also can't wait to Pearl Harbor from San Diego. It Yokosuka, Okinawa, Sasebo and Guam. to show you what a fine ship we have was uncertain whether or not USS The Horse and Cow in Guam was a and to demonstrate why being "first BREMERTON was going to be refueled favorite hang out spot and we donated flight tough" makes a difference to our or decommissioned. Obviously we have a ship's brow banner (signed by the nation's defense. been refueled and we expect the ship officers and crew) to the collection of Submitted by to be operational for at least another decorations. We returned home on 29 CDR Howard C. Warner III 9 years. Given that not every city can January 2009 to our families and have Commanding Officer, be associated with a "first flight tough" since been conducting local operations USS BREMERTON (SSN-698) LOS ANGELES class submarine, I would like to renew the ties between this fine submarine, its namesake city, and many of the associated organizations such as NLUS Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula the Navy League, the Naval Submarine League and SubVets. Council and Puget Sound Naval We will open our ship to tours. The ship's store will be open for general Bases Association Join Together to purchase of t-shirts, glasses, mugs, etc.... Bid Farewell to RADM Currier Departing San Diego and Squadron Two of our community’s leading ELEVEN in 2002 and following a organizations, NLUS BROLPN and WESTPAC deployment that ended PSNBA, joined in saying goodbye to early 2003, the ship entered the Pearl RADM Currier, Commander, 13th Coast Harbor Naval Shipyard to be refueled Guard District. The reception took place with a new reactor core and to upgrade June 30th at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport. Surrounded by friends, fellow officers, leaders of the community, Navy League and PSNBA, RADM Currier gave a respectful farewell. RADM Currier expressed his gratitude to the men and women in the Pacific Northwest for the fantastic support, professionalism and dedication provided during his time here. Although in the past there has been separation between different commands, during his tenure here he saw everyone working together as a team. One team. Throughout the Dave Thomas, Carolyn Dankers past two years, RADM Currier has “seen and Greg Jose enjoy a laugh with Lt fantastic success in a wide variety of Alanna Kaltsas, the Sea Devil’s first challenging mission situations”. These for the fabulous relations with the Navy”, commanding officer at her Change successes are largely a result of the job he he said. We appreciate the job that RADM of Command Reception on the Pier has done. Currier has done and wish him and his at Harborside near the Lone Sailor “I am sad to leave…I know there are family well. Memorial. (see article on page 5) tough times ahead…and I am thankful Submitted by Leah Wattree

4 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Coast Guard Cutter Sea Devil Change of Command The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Devil conducted their first change of command ceremony in July, at the Bremerton Marina in Bremerton. Lt j.g. Victor J. Galgano took com ma nd of t he C oa st Gu a rd Cut ter Sea Devil from Lt. Alanna Kaltsas, the ship's first commanding officer. The ceremony reinforces the Coast Guard’s seafaring traditions and the importance in the continuity of command as the responsibility for the Sea Devil and its crew passes from one individual to the next. Capt. Anne Ewalt, chief of staff for the 13th Coast Guard The Navy Band escorts our Navy League Council's parade entry during the Fantom’s District, which encompasses of Fun Celebration in Port Orchard. They marched directly behind the Navy Region the Pacific Northwest, presided NW/Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Navy League Council's float. Our Board over the ceremony. Rear Adm. Members, Dave & Alice Thomas and Sandra Smith prepared breakfast for the Navy James Symonds, commander of Band and the military float riders at the Tremont Avenue Fire Station in Port Orchard Navy Region Northwest, will just before the parade. also provided remarks and was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Anne Symonds, the cutter’s commissioning sponsor. Bremerton Will Be Visiting Bremerton The Coast Guard Cutter Sea The USS Bremerton (SSN-698), Area Chamber of Commerce, the Cit y Devil is the first 87-foot Marine which is home ported out of Hawaii, of Bremerton, the Port of Bremerton, Protector Class cutter assigned to Maritime Force Protection Unit will have a “port visit” to its name the Federal Managers Association, Bangor, Wash., and the only Coast sake, Bremerton, WA, sometime members of the Bremerton Yacht Guard cutter homeported at Naval towards the end of August. The Club, the Navy PAOs and the Base Kitsap-Bangor. The cutter’s commanding officer, CDR Howard Coast Guard. We even have a past primary mission is to enforce the C. Warner III has requested our Commanding officer of the USS Naval Vessel Protective Zone, a assistance is putting something Bremerton on the committee, Alan 500-yard federally regulated zone surrounding large Naval vessels. together to welcome them during Beam. Alan is also a member of our Through this mission, the Sea Devil their visit. Navy League council crew embodies the Coast Guard The committee is made up Details of the reception, etc. and Navy’s long-standing tradition of members of our Navy League will be placed on our Navy League of cooperation and partnership council, the Puget Sound Naval council’s website (http://brem- for ensuring the nation's maritime Bases Association, the Submarine olympic.nlus.us). Call Sandra Smith security and defense. Submitted by U.S. Coast Guard Veterans Association, the Naval (360-876-0255), if you are interested 13th District Submarine League, the Bremerton in helping on the committee.

Luncheon Reservation Contact Information Call Concurrent Technologies (CTC) 360-782-5500 (See Planning Calendar, Page 8 for more information)

NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 5 Legislative Affairs Focusing on Grass Roots The Navy League's Grass Roots Leg- capacity and a minimum of 313 ships If you would like to become involved islative Affairs program had a record with a mix of capabilities that includes with the Grass Roots effort, please let number of Member of Congress (MOC) more ballistic missile defense, irregular your Council President or Region Vice visits (20) during June for both Presen- warfare and open ocean anti-submarine President for Legislative Affairs know. tations One and Two combined. The warfare capabilities." When questioned They can provide details as to how to previous monthly visit record was 13 by the Committee become involved with this key program MOC visits set in 2008. Our efforts for Chair, Congressman Ike Skelton, on behalf of the sea services. June were aided by a very strong show- Admiral Roughead raised concerns Submitted by By Dan Branch, ing of MOC visits made while attending about the FY10 shipbuilding budget National VP, Legislative Affairs the recent Washington national meet- when he stated: "The eight ships is not and President Elect ing. the largest number I would like to see." For the first six months of 2009, we had 43 MOC visits nationally in total for both presentations. During these first six months, the Lone Star Region Third Fleet Change of Command led all regions with 10 MOC visits, with The Navy Change Remembering Vice Admiral the Midwest Region coming in second of Command Ceremony gives us Locklear from his recent visit to with 5 MOC visits in total. Clearly, good a tradition that richly reaffirms Bremerton, it’s easy to visualize our seafaring heritage. Special his great smile and humor as progress is being made by many regions moments of the formal ceremony he and Admiral Willard shared with the Grass Roots effort. Nine of the are the warm hearted “anecdotal” personal stories with family, fifteen U.S. regions have now passed the comments and the presentation friends and guests. 30% MOC visit mark for Presentation of personal achievement awards. Vice Admiral Richard W. Hunt, One, with two regions over the 20% The flight deck of the USS USN exchanged the customary MOC visit mark for Presentation Two. NIMITZ was appropriately salutes with Vice Admiral “decked out” for the Ceremony Locklear formalizing the change However, there is a clear need to expand at 10:00 am on June 12, 2009 at of command then stepped to the our Grass Roots efforts in some areas, as San Diego’s North Island Navy podium with equally personal five regions reported no MOC visits for Base. Pre-Ceremony music by warmth and humor. the first six months of 2009. the Navy Band and pier-side car I was fortunate to have The Grass Roots effort has never alarms set off by the loud “gun attended the ceremony on the been more important to the sea services. salutes” warmed up the guests historic USS NIMITZ, which for the special remarks that allowed me to personally wish As an example, the current administra- followed. the Locklear’s “Fair Winds and tion recently proposed a FY10 Navy The Guest Speaker, Admiral Following Seas” and to extend shipbuilding budget of only $14.5 bil- Robert F. Willard, USN a “Welcome-to-the-Northwest” lion, allowing the construction of only Commander U.S. Pacific to Vice Admiral Hunt, from our eight new ships. These numbers are sig- Fleet was introduced by Vice Bremerton Council. nificantly less than those recommended Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, Submitted by Gary S. Gunderson, Commander U.S. Third Fleet. Council Vice President by the Navy League's Maritime Policy and will not get the Navy to the needed 313 ship fleet advocated by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead. The Maritime Policy makes clear that the 313 ship fleet is the abso- lute minimum needed given today's national security threats. In recent testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Admiral Vice Admiral Richard W. Hunt, Gary Gunderson wishes Vice Admiral Roughead confirmed the need for the and Gary S. Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander U.S. 313 ship fleet when he stated: "Our Gunderson, Council Vice President Third Fleet a fond farewell at the Change Navy's operational tempo over the past at the Change of Command of Command Ceremony aboard the USS year reaffirms our need for necessary Ceremony NIMITZ on San Diego’s North Island.

6 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Trips & Tours The next upcoming event is a tour of the Trident Training Facility at Bangor, followed by a tour of a Trident submarine on Aug 4. For those who wanted to sign up, but couldn’t get on the list, I can try to get you on another tour (not Navy League only, though) on August 18. State Ferry tours can be arranged for Aug 18 & Sept 15 if people want to sign up. Just send me Members of the Navy, Marines and The The Whaling Days Balloon flies high over an email. Coast Guard surround Gary Gunderson, the Navy League float during the Whaling Future plans are to tour the Coast Council Vice President aboard the Council’s Days Parade. Thanks, Louis Mejia, for all of Guard icebreaker Healey hopefully in float at the start of the Whaling Days your efforts in keeping our float “afloat.” October. We also will try to arrange Parade in Silverdale July 25th. a tour of the USS John C Stennis. The tour of Keyport last year was eye opening & impressive. We are going to try to schedule another one. Membership Committee Looking If you have ideas about what you’d like to tour or see, please let me know. For New Faces [email protected] The Membership Committee is We are also looking for new ideas Submitted by Byron Faber, looking for volunteers to help grow our on how to better serve our members, Trips and Tours Chairman council. The following subcommittees especially new ones. Some of the are in need of your help: ideas that we are looking at includes an indoctrination tour(s) of our local Recruiting maritime facilities on a quarterly basis, Retention classroom time, picnics and other Community Affiliates events. If you have ideas, please share Corporate Sponsors them. Your input is very important. The Committee will be meeting The Membership Committee plays August 13th at 7 PM in Austin Chase a large part in maintaining the current Coffee shop in Silverdale. All Council members and adding new ones. If you members are invited to attend. This is are able to volunteer 4-8 hours per a lively fun group. We hope to see many month and enjoy meeting new people, new faces next month. Council members enjoy the tour of the please contact Mark Lowe at mark-d- Submitted by Mark Lowe, Bridge on the Bainbridge to Seattle [email protected]. Membership Chairman Ferry during a recent event put together by Trips and Tours Committee. Committee Meeting Schedule

Navy Leaguers Tuesday Aug 11 Strategy Planning Committee Asked to Participate Cancelled Hello Nav y Leaguers ! Summer is the time Thursday Aug 13 Membership Committee for family events as council activities shift 6:00 pm – Austin Chase to the outdoors. Please try to include your sea service families and sponsored youth Tuesday Aug 18 Communications/Education Committee groups in your picnics, athletic events, or 5:30 pm – Reid Real Estate, Silverdale "road trips". Many councils celebrate the Coast Guard Birthday with a picnic; do you Tuesday Sept 8 Strategy Planning Committee know Coast Guard personnel that you can 5:00 pm – Dave Thomas Residence invite to your events? If you have questions Thursday Sept 10 Membership Committee or comments, please contact the Member 6:00 pm – Austin Chase Service Center at [email protected] or 800.356.5760. Thanks! Bill Waylett, Tuesday Sept 15 Communications/Education Committee Region President. 5:30 pm – Reid Real Estate, Silverdale Submitted by Carol Meteney

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Thursday August 6 Deadline for Making Reservations For August Luncheon – 12:00 noon is the official newsletter of the Bremerton-Olympic Friday August 7 Commander, Submarine Group Nine Peninsula Council of the Navy League of the United States. It is published monthly Change of Command and provided to all members. 10:00 am at Deterrent Park, Bangor Editor Norma Parker Tuesday August 11 Monthly Luncheon Meeting – 11:30 am Asst Editor Leah Wattree Bangor Plaza - Joint luncheon with Graphic Design Kirk Piering Navy Submarine League Published by Raytheon Speaker - CDR Todd Massidda, USS Alabama SSBN 731 We welcome your comments and story ideas. Items for publication, changes of Wednesday Sept 2 Board of Director’s Meeting – 6:00 pm address, and inquires should be sent to: Reid Real Estate – Silverdale Editor hursday Sept 3 Deadline for Making Reservations Now Hear This For Sept Luncheon – 12:00 noon PO Box 626 Bremerton, WA 98337-0131

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