Volume 65, Issue 01 January 2012

CORPORATE SPONSORS Steve Vincent ó Vigor Shipyards Keynote Speaker for Jan 10 Luncheon ó Concurrent Technologies Corp and Installation of Council Officers and Board Members COMMUNITY AFFILIATES aptain Vincent serves as the Harbor will serve as the Installing Of- ó Air Management Solutions C Commanding Officer of the Na- ficer, assisted by Mr. James Lasher, ó AMI International val Operations Supply Center (NOSC) President of the Northwest Region. for our area. He promises to talk The Northwest Region is very simi- ó BAE Systems Support Solutions about what the Naval Reserves are do- lar in size to the Navy’s Region North- ó Concurrent Technologies Corp ing today. Many in the Navy are aware west and includes Alaska, ,

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NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 1 President’s Message elcome to continue to make them feel welcome. We continue to build and foster W 2012! This Please join me in saying thank you relationships with other organiza- will be a year of to a wonderful Board of Directors for tions including PSNBA, the 2010 and 2011. League, the Chambers of Commerce, celebrating many All of our officers will continue the Mayors and their City Councils, the special events: for another year and almost all of our County Commissioners, Kitsap Penin- Bicentennial Board members are serving again. We sula Visitors and Convention Bureau, of the War of 1812; 150 years since will also be welcoming several new Kitsap Regional Library, United Way the middle of the Civil War or the Board members. These wonderful and and the 40 organizations who partner War Between the States; Centennial of dedicated people make it possible for with us for Veterans Day. Marine Aviation; and the return of the this organization to endure and be able Navy League has councils all over USS Bremerton (SSN 698). to fulfill our goals. Each person on the the world with more than 55,000 mem- In 2012, Navy League of the United Board leads a very busy full life and yet bers who are proud to support the States will be 110 years old and the each of them is committed to support- United States military. The national Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council ing the finest military in the world by and regional staff, officers and direc- will be 64 years old and each of us will sharing their time, talents and abilities. tors help bring the message of the mili- celebrate becoming another year older We all feel honored to be able to be tary to our governmental leaders and and wiser! able to serve. We are always looking for to the public. The regional and area This year, take advantage of the more people to participate in events and directors have been very supportive of many opportunities to support the special projects. If you are interested our programs this year and deserve a men and women in uniform. At times in helping in some way or just want to big thanks for all that they do. we will have three aircraft carriers in learn abut the possibilities, please con- Most of all, thank all of you for Bremerton and Everett. That alone tact me [email protected]. participating in the council activities. means more than 10,000 active duty, A special thanks goes to our Com- Each time you attend a luncheon or a plus their families and those who work munity Affiliates and Corporate tour or special event, it is a signal to along side of them. You will see them Sponsors(see list on front page) and our military that you care! in the grocery stores, in the schools and others who enable and enhance our Please keep our military and our churches and at special events. Please capabilities. country in your hearts.

Welcome to the Crew of the HCMS Victoria he Royal Canadian Navy sent her T submarine to Bangor for some special work during December, so if you spotted a submarine that looked much smaller and very different from what we usually see around here, that was prob- ably the Victoria. HCMS Victoria is one of Cana- da’s four . All of them are diesel powered and can carry up to 18 torpedoes. The sub is under- going trials of the ship systems and the crew is receiving training so that they can become fully operational. While they are here, the crew of the USS Ohio are partnering with them to make them feel comfortable and welcome. Hopefully, members of our coun- cil will be able to visit the sub at the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Vancouver Island in 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released

2 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Lincoln Strike Group Deploys

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Steckler/Released

arrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, em- conduct bilateral US-Japanese operations Wash. Lincoln has been homeported at C barked on its flagship USS Abraham along with our Composite Unit Training since January 1997. Lincoln (CVN 72), along with Exercise certification, and operate along “I wish to thank all the people of (DESRON) 9, and USS Momsen with USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Washington and the Everett area for their (DDG 92), for the last time from Naval her pre-deployment preparations. The enormous efforts on our behalf through- Station Everett on Dec. 7. The scheduled Chief of Naval Operations, Commander, out the years,” Alexander said. “They are routine deployment will be to the western Third Fleet and Master Chief Petty Of- all great Americans and are to be con- Pacific Command and Central Command ficer of the Navy, along with many other gratulated on their undying contributions areas of responsibility, culminating in dignitaries, visited Lincoln while we were to the Navy.” Lincoln’s eventual change of homeport to in Los Angeles or underway for training.” CSG 9 consists of flagship Abraham Newport News, Va. The deployment is part of an ongoing Lincoln with embarked CSG-9, Lincoln and Momsen will rotation of forward-deployed naval forces 2 (CVW 2); Cape St. George; DESRON 9; be joined by USS Sterett (DDG 104) and that support maritime security opera- Momsen and Sterett. The air wing squad- the guided- USS Cape St. tions, Fleet Commander engagements and rons of CVW-2 include the “Bounty Hunt- George (CG 71), both homeported in San exercises with other coalition maritime ers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2; Diego. Lincoln Strike Group will focus forces in international waters around the the “Vigilantes” of VFA-151; the “Kestrels” on maritime security operations and globe. of VFA-137; the “Blue Blasters” of VFA- theater security cooperation efforts while “The crew of this ship is excited, pre- 34; the “Sun Kings” of Carrier Airborne deployed, both of which help establish pared and determined to make a differ- Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116; the conditions for regional stability. ence in the world. They execute their jobs “Lancers” of Tactical Electronic Warfare “Our Navy’s ability to be globally with dedication and commitment every Squadron (VAQ) 131; the “Golden Fal- deployed provides a significant contribu- day,” said Capt. John D. Alexander, Lin- cons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron tion to maritime security. Lincoln Strike coln’s commanding officer. (HSC) 12; the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Group is ready to respond across the globe “Abraham Lincoln will forever be tied Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77; and in support of our nation’s global interests to Everett and the Pacific Northwest,” the “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support and as a force for peace and stability,” said Alexander said. “The city has been home Squadron (VRC) 30. Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander for the ship and our families for some 15 For more information on CSG 9 and Lincoln Strike Group. years. We cannot begin to express our ap- the USS Abraham Lincoln, visit http:// “We have only had one underway pe- preciation for the support this community www.navy.mil/local/cvn72/ or www.face- riod as a full strike group since returning has provided.” book.com/usslincoln. from our last deployment in March,” said The Navy announced in December For more news from Commander, U.S. Shoemaker. “But the team performed ex- 2010 that USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will re- 3rd Fleet, visit www.c3f.navy.mil. ceptionally well in all warfare areas and we place Lincoln in Everett upon completion are ready to go. We also had the opportu- of a docking planned incremental avail- Carrier Strike Group 9 nity to support a spirited LA Navy Week, ability (DPIA) maintenance at Bremerton, Public Affairs

NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 3 Tour of USS Turner Joy Pamela Barnes ight members and guests of dent which was the point at which Blue Jacket of E Bremerton-Olympic Council the US involvement in the Viet toured the USS Turner Joy (DD 951) Nam war significantly escalated. the Quarter in Bremerton on 18 November 2011. The ship is said to have fired the or superior performance of The tour was specially guided by first and last naval rounds of the the Bremerton Historic Ship Asso- war. Nine battle stars were earned F duty while assigned to the Food ciation and was arranged by our during that time. Service Department, Naval Base tour director Byron Faber. Sincere Most of the ship is open, for usu- Kitsap from April to June 2011, thanks to both. ally self guided touring. Almost leading to her selection as Naval The Forest Sherman Class everything from the forecastle to destroyer Turner Joy was built in the fantail, both above and below Base Kitsap’s Blue Jacket Sailor of Seattle, WA and was launched on deck, can be visited. This includes the Quarter, Third Quarter, Fiscal 5 May 1958. The ship is 418 feet the bridge, wardroom, galley and Year 2011. Seaman Apprentice in length and can attain a speed of mess area, captain’s quarters, Barnes consistently performed her 32 + knots. Its final armament was berthing areas, gun mount load- three 5 inch 54 gun mounts and six ing/handling mechanisms and the demanding duties in an exemplary MK 32 torpedo tubes loaded with engine room…and much more. and highly professional manner. MK 44 torpedoes. Of interest is In 2016, the ship needs to be dry Demonstrating exceptional initia- that the MK 32 is still in use today. docked for the hull to be inspected/ tive and technical ability, she pro- Hedgehogs, depth charges and maintained/repaired and the cost smaller guns, part of the original is expected to be well in excess of vided outstanding customer service armament, were removed during $1 million. Fund raising for this and aided in the production of over the 1970s. The ship was decom- is already under way. Navy League 30,000 quality meals per month. missioned in 1982 and has been a members, families and friends are She was instrumental in maintain- museum ship, serving as a Navy encouraged to visit the ship and Memorial, since 1990. ship’s store. We are most fortunate ing the highest level of sanitation, In August 1964, Turner Joy to have such an asset so close by. averaging 98 percent on monthly and USS Maddox (DD 731) were Thanks again to all involved. Health and Sanitation Inspections, involved in the Gulf of Tonkin inci- Norman Marten and contributed significantly to Naval Base Kitsap receiving its tenth Great Spirit/Fun Army–Navy Game consecutive “Five Star” Accredita- tion Award for Food Service Excel- lence. She expertly prepared and delivered over 10 cakes includ- ing the monthly birthday cake, as well as numerous retirement and reenlistment cakes. As a commu- nity ambassador, she volunteered numerous off-duty hours to com- munity relations programs such as the Boys and Girls Club, Green Mountain Elementary School and Poulsbo Middle School. Seaman n December 3, people filled Army went on to win. Apprentice Barnes’ professional- O the Silverdale Stadium stands The teams and coaches were ism and devotion to duty reflected to watch a team of Navy, Marines invited back to the Cloverleaf credit upon herself and were in and Coast Guard from the NW area Sports Bar & Grill to see a replay of play against JBLM Army team. the game. This event was hosted by keeping with the highest traditions It was an exciting game enhanced our Council and was great fun. of the United States Naval Service. by the music of the Navy Region The Army coaches were sur- Northwest Band. prised at the large turnout of fans P. M. DAWSON Both teams played well. Navy at the game. And, at the community Captain, was ahead at the first half, but support. Commanding Officer

4 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us David Vally Catherine Cline Gricel Rodriguez Junior Sailor of Senior Sailor of Sailor of the Year the Quarter the Quarter eoman First Class Gricel Rodriguez was raised in Sun or superior performance of or superior performance of Y F duty while serving as Assis- F duty while serving as the Valley, , and enlisted tant Anti-terrorism Training Offi- Administrative Department Lead- there as well. A former Electrician’s cer, Naval Base Kitsap from April ing Petty Officer, Naval Base Kitsap Mate, she converted to the to June 2011, leading to his selec- from April to June 2011, leading to rating in 2009 and has continued to tion as Naval Base Kitsap’s Junior her selection as Naval Base Kitsap’s excel. Her sea tours include USS Sailor of the Quarter, Third Quar- Senior Sailor of the Quarter, Third CAMDEN (AOE 2) and USS JOHN ter, Fiscal Year 2011. Petty Officer Quarter, Fiscal Year 2011. Petty C. STENNIS (CVN 74). Petty Offi- Vally consistently performed his Officer Cline’s expertise, superb cer Rodriguez is currently assigned demanding duties in an exemplary managerial ability, and persistent to the Staff at Navy Region North- and highly professional manner. attention to detail were instrumen- west where she serves as the Lead- tal as she led five Sailors and two His unrelenting support of the ing Petty Officer for the Regional civilians in the daily operations of Command’s mission are hallmarks Administration Office. Her superb the Administrative Department. of his contributions to the Security performance is readily identified She demonstrated outstanding Department and were instrumental by her presence here today as the leadership and professional knowl- in providing the highest quality of edge as the Command Indoctrina- Staff Sailor Security and Force Protection ser- tion Coordinator by assisting with of the Year for 2011. Furthermore, vices for over 18,500 military and the coordination and facilitation of she was also the Staff Sailor of the civilian personnel under Naval Base three Command Indoctrinations to Year for 2010. Kitsap’s jurisdiction. Demonstrat- over 60 newly reporting Sailors. As She is happily married to Chief ing superb Anti-terrorism support one of the most seasoned Command Boatswain’s Mate Rigo Rodriguez and technical expertise, he initi- Duty Officers, her professionalism, and they have a daughter, Janelle. ated 10 drill packages and coordi- integrity, and ability to handle any nated multi-agency participation. given situation has made her a true His actions were key in Naval Base asset to the command. She per- What is an IA? Kitsap maintaining the highest state formed flawlessly as the Alternate ndividual Augmentees (IA) are of mission readiness. Civic minded, Command Pass Coordinator by sailors in receipt of Individual he supported the Special Olympics preparing skeleton files, organizing I Deployment orders. They deploy and volunteered 27 off-duty hours, check-in packages, and requesting individually rather than with their raising awareness and contributions sponsors for inbound personnel. ship, squadron, unit or command. totaling over 35,000 dollars during As the Command’s Sexual Assault Individual Augmentees support or the Law Enforcement Annual Torch Prevention and Response (SAPR) “augment” other Navy, Air Force, Run Campaign. His contributions Advocate, she volunteered 732 ensured positive relations and hours manning the Sexual Assault Marine Corps or Army commands improved the Quality of Life for the Response Helpline and personally in support of the Global War on community. Petty Officer Vally’s handled 6 sexual assault cases from Terrorism. Approximately 50% of professionalism and devotion to start to finish without query. Petty IAs are Active duty and 50% are duty reflected credit upon himself Officer Cline’s professionalism and mobilized Reserve Sailors with and were in keeping with the high- devotion to duty reflected credit needed or specialized skills. They upon herself and were in keeping est traditions of the United States deploy to locations such as Afghan- with the highest traditions of the Naval Service. istan, Bahrain, Djibouti Africa, United States Naval Service. Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Iraq, and P. M. DAWSON P. M. DAWSON Kuwait. Captain, United States Navy Captain, United States Navy Submitted by Teresa Dibley Commanding Officer Commanding Officer Fleet & Family Service

NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 5 Remembering Events from 2011

Summer Parade Uncle Sam at Veterans Day event Departure of USS Lincoln

Summer Parade Armed Forces Day parade Stennis wheel

Lighthouse tour Lunch, USS Bremerton

6 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Planning Ahead 2012 COUNCIL OFFICERS For best service, register early for the luncheon and the tours. President Carolyn Dankers 360.769.7415 [email protected] Jan 1 Happy New Year! Vice President Tim Katona 360.674.2628 Jan 5 Deadline for lunch reservations, Call CTC at 360 782-5500 [email protected] Secretary Heidi Hottinger Treasurer Ruth Bond Jan 7 Board training, Jackson Park, Social hall - 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Judge Advocate George Rose Immediate Past Jan 10 Luncheon, Installation of Officers and Board members for 2012/ President Carolyn Dankers Keynote Speaker, Captain Steve Vincent, CO of NOSC, Kitsap COUNCIL BOARD MEMBERS Jan 16 Tour of the Fire Training Facility in Silverdale, ó Tom Danaher Contact Byron Faber, tour director ó Drake Evans ó Byron Faber Jan 7 Adoption Ceremony for the Maritime Force Protection Unit (details TBA) ó Patricia Germane ó Robert Hoag Feb 8 Board Meeting, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Café Noir, Silverdale ó Robert Cairns ó Doug Garner Feb 9 Deadline for lunch reservations. Call CTC at 360 782-5500 ó Dodie Garner ó Bob Lamb Feb 14 Luncheon “Troubled Spots Around the World,” Guy Stitt ó Will Lent ó Helen Miller Feb 16 Westsound Business Expo ó Larry Salter ó Tina Salter ó Watch for announcements of special events Erin Sorensen ó James Walkowski

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