Volume 61, Issue 06 June 2008
2008 COUNCIL OFFICERS ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE President Guy Stitt AND THE GREAT WHITE FLEET CELEBRATION 360.373.2686 Vice President Dave Thomas A GREAT PATRIOTIC SUCCESS 360.373.2673 The 100th year celebration of the Psyletta Gilroy, Naval Hospital Bremer- Treasurer Gary Gunderson Great White Fleet coming to Bremerton ton Sailor of the Year, being part of 206.365.4219 and the 60th Annual Armed Forces Day the parade was an honor. “I am still Secretary Byron Faber Parade through taking it all in,” 360.638.1235 downtown was an said Gilroy. “It’s Judge Advocate Tim Katona event to remem- such an honor 360.674.2628 ber. Thousands to be part of this CORPORATE SPONSOR of spectators event. I didn’t lined the down- realize how big Todd Pacific Shipyard town streets in this event was BUSINESS ASSOCIATE clear sunny 75 going to be and I degree weather am overwhelmed Concurrent Technologies Corporation to view the Chief by the support of of Naval Opera- our community.” COMMUNITY AFFILIATES tions, Admiral After the American Financial Solutions Gary Roughhead, parade, partici- AMI International the Navy’s highest pants enjoyed a Countrywide Home Loans ranking officer leading the parade and free barbecue set up by more than 40 Evergreen Transfer & Storage joined in to salute the service members Olympic High School students and staff. First American Title Insurance Company past and present followed by over two The event was coordinated and spon- First Command Financial Planning, Inc. hours of marching bands, colorful floats, sored by the Bremerton Chamber of FMA Chapter 14 local dignitaries, active and retired mili- Commerce and Military Affairs commit- Kitsap Sun tary, classic cars and supporters of our tee as a tribute to all active duty military Land America Transnation great Armed Services. After 163 entries employees and their families for their Title Insurance Company had passed the reviewing stands filled contributions to the community. “Each Land Title Company with Military Dignitaries and their fam- year we have a Heroes Barbecue and this Military Air Cargo ilies at Pacific and 5th Street, the tem- is a way we can say thank you for all the National Center for perature soared to over 80 degrees. A sacrifices service members make for our Manufacturing Sciences perfect day for a parade. freedom,” said Blanche Saladino, volun- Patriots Landing Admiral Roughhead stated, “The teer from Olympic High School. “Many Pioneer Services Pacific Northwest is the key to an opera- of the students here today volunteered Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems tional Navy and this area is vital to the because they support the military and Reid Real Estate nation’s interests, and he appreciates the have family ties to the military.” Skookum Contract Services opportunity to meet Sailors in person. For Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SW/ Tryck, Nyman, Hayes, Inc. I love getting together with sailors and AW) Adelle Thompson, Naval Base (NB) NEW MEMBERS gathering with them at events like these Kitsap Bangor, the event was a great way because that’s how I find out what is on for the community to get together. “This Patrick Boyle Susan Larsen the minds of our people. This allows is awesome to see the tremendous sup- Cherlene Post Chuck Cheever me to go to Washington D.C. and make port from everyone,” said Thompson. “I Steve Green Jerry Reid Jim Roberts better decisions to develop policies that feel appreciated and it definitely keeps Larry Hamon Kim Wilson support the Navy today and tomorrow.” my spirits. I am sure this event boosts Irmgard Jones Jon Yamamura For Hospital Corpsman 1st Class everyone’s morale here today.” Gene Kennedy Teri Yamamura
NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 1 President’s Northwest Navy Notes: April 2008 Message By Rear Adm. James A. Symonds,Commander, Navy Region Northwest Hello Navy League members and “Northwest Navy Notes” is May. Also retracing friends! a column written by Rear the footsteps of history, Well we have Adm. James A. Symonds, several Puget Sound concluded a great Commander, Navy Region Councils of the Navy month! Will Lent’s Northwest, to provide League of the United presentation on the Great White Fleet updates on the operations States supported the and challenges in Navy was excellent and the luncheon very well Navy’s Great White Fleet Region Northwest and a attended. visit by creating unique Our Board of Directors and Member- review of what is important in the Navy today. Centennial Plaques ship continues to bring in new Affiliates! that were presented by Thanks for all of your efforts there! the Navy to the Mayor The CNO visit and our Armed Forces By the time you of each City that was Day Gala Dinner turned out to be great successes. Thanks so much to all of the have the opportunity visited in May of 1908. volunteers that made that happen so to read this newsletter, a celebration In 1902, President Theodore smoothly. commemorating a significant Roosevelt said, “A good Navy is not Our Memorial Day Program onboard historical event will have occurred a provocation to war. It is the surest Turner Joy was organized by our Judge around the Puget Sound. This year, guaranty of peace.” Five years later, Advocate Tim Katona. the Navy is remembering the Great he commissioned the Great White Our June Luncheon will be held at the White Fleet and the tradition begun Fleet on a voyage of peace around the Silverdale Beach Hotel. So look for more by its monumental embark in 1907. world. They demonstrated to allies information on that in the newsletter. Across the globe, US Navy ships are and competitors alike that America Thanks for being a Navy leaguer! I’m celebrating the 100th Anniversary was now a global power, capable of proud to be associated with all of you. with visits to many of the same ports deterring aggression, operating freely Guy Stitt initially visited by the Fleet. at sea, and able to provide assistance One hundred years ago, President to those in need, from whatever Theodore Roosevelt sent a component nation, all over the world. Notice of the Atlantic Fleet on a world tour Today, informed by its diplomatic to test United States naval readiness, tradition, the U.S. Navy continues establish global presence and generate to work with partners to deter June Location international goodwill. aggressors, protect the right to The vision of America as a respected operate freely at sea, and provide Change world power with a strong Navy humanitarian assistance and The “June” monthly luncheon leading the way was first introduced to disaster relief around the world. Our will be held at the the world by an awe-inspiring fleet of Maritime Strategy – “A Cooperative battleships painted white with gilded Strategy for 21st Century Seapower” Silverdale Beach Hotel 3073 NW Bucklin Hill Rd scrollwork on the bows. They became – emphasizes the need for increased Silverdale known as the “Great White Fleet.” global cooperation to promote Social hour 11 am. Their historic journey included global peace and prosperity. As Lunch will begin at 11:45 twenty port calls on six continents they have for more than a century, and covered some 43,000 miles of your maritime forces are working Don’t miss a great time and for ocean water. Their forward deployed hard together – at home and abroad those interested, there is a Farmer’s presence powerfully communicated – to ensure the Pacific Northwest’s Market in the front Parking lot of ideals of peace through strength, future remains secure, stable and the hotel on Tuesdays where you will find fresh veggies, flowers, international partnership, and prosperous. plants and other goodies. maintaining freedom of the seas. For more information, Everyone should make a The Puget Sound was one of those background, photos and materials reservation by calling Concurrent locations visited by the original Fleet. on the Great White Fleet, visit Technologies Corporation (CTC) This year’s Northwest celebration http://www.navy.mil/gwf/. (360-782-5500) no later than included a parade of Navy ships, For more information on the Wednesday, June 4th. The cost of tugs, fire boats and Coast Guard Navy in the Northwest, please the luncheon is $15/person. vessels, accompanied by an aircraft visit us online at http://cnic. flyover into the Port of Seattle on 20 navy.mil/cnrnw.
2 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Memorial Day Law Day Ceremony Bulletin Board a Reminder of from the Board of Directors Lieutenant Eric M. Pedersen, JAGC, Board Minutes – A complete copy Young Lives Lost USN received the Outstanding Navy of the minutes of the Board of Director’s Legal Professional Award for2008 during meeting is available on the Website each month. Look under “Board Members the Law Day ceremony at the Kitsap Only.” Check it out!! http://brem-olym- County Administration building on pic.nlus.us. May 2, 2008. The award was presented Lone Sailor Project – Board votes to release 2nd payment in the amount of by Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula $100,000 to start the casting for the Lone Council Vice President David Thomas Sailor Statue. Ron Testa reports that we have received over $175,000 with another and Commander Shelby Hladon, Com- $10,000 pledged. Jeff Kurneen has found it manding Officer Region Legal Ser- necessary to step down as Treasurer for the vice Office Northwest on behalf of the Lone Sailor Project and has been replaced with Carolyn Dankers. Thank you, Jeff, for Kitsap County Bar Association and the all the time you have spent keeping our af- Navy League of the United States. fairs in order. Lieutenant Pedersen received the Participation Needed – Have you ever felt left out? – Want to get more in- award for exceptional and meritorious volved in your Council activities, be on a service as the senior trial counsel and committee or help with a project, contact military justice department head for any Board Officer or Carolyn Dankers at [email protected]. Every council Region Legal Service Office Northwest. member is very important to the success of Rear Admiral James Symonds, His award states that his achievements Navy League and you are invited and en- couraged to take an active role. Commander of Navy Region included prosecuting five Article 32 Paul Lucas Resigns – Due to other Northwest gave a moving Memo- investigations and nineteen courts-mar- commitments that conflict with the Board’s tial. Lieutenant Pedersen’s leadership schedule, Paul Lucas has found it necessary rial Day address to a packed house to resign his position on the Board. He and positive attitude have increased the of over 200 visitors aboard the has been replaced with Charles Grosvenor. morale and productivity of the entire Thank you, Paul, for all that you have con- USS Turner Joy at the Bremer- trial department. This has led to the tributed to making our Council the great group that it is! ton Waterfront. He t us that the more efficient and effective prosecu- Name Tags – Members will be offered tion of military justice cases for local new name tags to wear during Navy League “reality of young lives lost in area commands. Lieutenant Pedersen events at a cost of $8.00. battle is hitting home more and also distinguished himself in the com- more.” The service was presented munity by serving as an adjunct pro- Sequim Visit fessor at Chapman University teaching to the members of our Council Carolyn Dankers (our Member classes in criminal justice and political who sponsored the event, veter- Outreach Director) and I visited science. Sequim and hosted a lunch with a ans, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp, The Law Day ceremony is organized number of our members there. It’s great to see such dedicated Navy members of the Combat Veterans by the Kitsap County Bar Association League members doing so much for and held each year to recognize out- the Peninsula communities. The of America and Kitsap residents. energy and vigor of these young standing achievements in law in Kitsap Quoted by the Kitsap Sun, “It’s members really comes through in all County. This year’s theme was “The of the conversations. even more important than it ever Rule of Law- Foundation for Commu- Submitted by Guy Stitt used to be, to take time to remem- nities of Opportunity and Equity.” It was attended by over 20 judges, local ber those American people that law enforcement officials, students and are serving for our right to free- educators. Speakers included Captain dom,” Symonds said following the Reed Tanaka, Commanding Officer ceremony. “Memorial Day is more Naval Base Kitsap. than just the start to summer.” Submitted by Dave Thomas
NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 3 USS Kentucky (SSBN737) Commemorates the Great White Fleet USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) and its shipyard as a place that times that the Great White Fleet was Commanding Officer Cmdr. was going to be in the Navy’s here 100 years ago,” Chief of Naval Benjamin Pearson commemorated future,” Bozeman said. “And that’s Operations Adm. Gary Roughead the Great White Fleet by certainly the way it has turned out, said following the exchange of exchanging gifts and we’re proud gifts. “That began a Navy that with Bremerton to be a part of is the most dominant Navy in Mayor Cary the United States the world today -- a Navy that is Bozeman just Nav y.” global, that is ready to respond to before the Guy Stitt, whatever may be required.” kick off of President of Along with Kentucky and B r e m e r t o n ’ s the Bremerton- Bremerton’s Great White Fleet 60th Annual O l y m p i c commemoration, six other crews Armed Forces P e n i n s u l a from submarines sharing names Day Parade on Council of with ships of the Great White May 17. Nav y League Fleet participated in celebrations P e a r s o n also presented at various Washington cities: presented Bozeman and the Pearson and the crew of the USS Connecticut (SSN 22) in city of Bremerton with a plaque Kentucky with a plaque Bellingham, USS Ohio (SSGN honoring the Great White Fleet’s commemorating the visit by the 726) in Port Angeles, USS visit to the Puget Sound 100 years Great White Fleet. Nebraska (SSBN 739) in Port ago, including the battleship The Great White Fleet, comprised Townsend, USS Maine (SSBN USS Kentucky’s (BB 6) visit to of 16 Atlantic fleet battleships, was 741) in Tacoma and USS Alabama Bremerton. sent around the world by President (SSBN 731) in Seattle. “Mr. Mayor, on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt from 1907 crew of the USS Kentucky, past to 1909 to show Japan how agile and present, I’d like to thank the his Navy was. The unprecedented city of Bremerton and yourself display of sea power traveled some Navy League for all the great work that the city 43,000 miles, was manned by Luncheon June 10 has done and the shipyard does,” 14,000 Sailors and made stops at 20 The monthly luncheon for the said Pearson. “We appreciate all ports on six continents. Battleship Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula the hard work you do for us.” In Kentucky, in need of maintenance, Navy League will be held on exchange, Bozeman handed over pulled directly into Bremerton’s Tuesday, June 10th, at 11:30 a.m. to Pearson and the Kentucky the naval shipyard. at the Silverdale Hotel on the Bay. key to the city, which he said “will “You’ve mentioned a couple The public is invited to attend. Commander Chris Phillips, the open any door to the city for the head Navy recruiter for the region, United States Navy, anytime.” will serve as the guest speaker. Bozeman cited the Great White Everyone should make a Fleet’s influence as a key to the reservation by calling Concurrent long-standing relationship between Technologies Corporation (CTC) Bremerton and the Navy. “One (360-782-5500) no later than hundred years ago, I think the Wednesday, June 4th. The cost of the luncheon is $15/person. Great White Fleet, by coming into this port, established Bremerton Save the Date – Aug. 1, 2008 – Coast Guard Birthday Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council to Visit Port Angeles
4 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Young Ambassadors Top Young Ambassador Named
Cris Larsen, co-Master of Ceremonies congratulates Sandra Smith, Public Relations Committee Chair of our Council, for a job well done in arranging the Young Ambassadors Competition along with Capt. T. J. Dargan, Chief of Staff for Navy Region Northwest, the 2nd co-Master of Ceremonies; Ambassadors Left to Right: Jamiere Abney, Emily Barrantes, Krystle Membrere, Ashleigh Terry Oxley, representative from Schiano and Top Ambassador McKenzie Thomas Puget Sound Energy, Competition McKenzie Thomas of Bremerton McKenzie participates in musical Sponsor; and Ron Testa , Puget Sound High School was selected as the theatre and choir, earned a superior Area President of First Command top ambassador in the 2008 Puget rating at the Olympic Region Solo Financial Services and Past President Sound Energy Armed Forces Festival Ensemble Festival in 2007, and also of our Council and National Director Ambassadors program. She was selected plays varsity volleyball. of Navy League who provided the from five finalists who were nominated Placing second was Ashleigh first place scholarship. based on academic achievement, extra- Schiano from Bremerton High School. curricular activities, community Third place went to Jamiere Abney, involvement and an essay competition also of Bremerton High with Emily titled, “What Freedom Means to Me.” Barrantes of North Kitsap High School Thomas, daughter of Michelle and taking fourth and Krystle Membrere Youth Awards Robert Tomlinson, received a $3,500 of Bremerton High School in Fifth. first-place scholarship, provided by The Ambassadors represented The Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula First Command Financial Services the city at the Armed Forces Council’s Youth Program had Educational Foundation. The Festival Luncheon on May 13, at awards presented to the three high presentation was made by Ron Testa, the 60th annual Armed Forces Day school NJROTC Units and our own Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council Parade on May 17 and were special Kitsap Battalion Naval Sea Cadet Past President and Navy League guests with their families at the Corp’s Cadet of the Year. The National Director. Ron is Northwest Armed Forces Gala. Naval Sea Cadet Corp’s Cadet of Region President of First Command. Courtesy of The Kitsap Sun the Year, Seaman Erik D. Mueller was presented with his award at our Armed Forces Gala by the Chief of Rachel Cabacungan and Cadet Charles Grosvenor of our Council. Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Lieutenant Sarah Brown. Their Port Angeles High School’s Roughead. Congratulations, Seaman awards were presented on May 14th NJROTC Cadet of the Year, Cadet Mueller. by Paul Lucas and Charles Grosvenor Petty Officer First Class Elijah Huff South Kitsap High School’s of our Council. had his award presented on June 7th NJROTC Unit had two Cadets of the On May 21st, Bremerton High by Paul Lucas of our council. Year, both of whom will report to the School’s NJROTC Cadet of the Year, U.S. Naval Academy in June. They Cadet Petty Officer First Class Franco Submitted by Paul Lucas and are Cadet Lieutenant Commander Duerme had his award presented by Charles Grosvenor
NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 5 Tours, Trips and Adventures After Work Social Navy League to Visit Port Angeles The Board of Directors has been promising a quarterly opportunity On Friday, August 1, 2008, British Columbia. In addition, to meet and greet in a relaxed Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council the air station frequently responds setting after work. Here it is! Our will travel to Port Angeles to the USCG to calls for assistance in logging Community Affiliates, Business Group/Air Station to celebrate the US and other inland accidents. The Associate and Corporate Sponsor will Coast Guard Birthday. The Station group provides personnel, supply, be our special guests. All council will have public demonstrations of sea administration, naval and civil members are invited and encouraged / air rescue and ship tours. from 9:00 engineering, communications and to attend. Refreshments and light a.m. to 3:00 p.m. other support functions for group appetizers will be provided. There is no limit on the number units. Existing facilities include the When: Monday, June 16, 5:30 pm attending as we will all be driving to hangar, administrative and support Where: Yacht Club Broiler, Silverdale the Station on our own (car pooling facilities, exchange, medical and Who: Members and potential requested). Proof of Auto insurance dental clinic. The docks serve as pier members and Photo ID is required. When facilities for the cutters Cuttyhunk, Come join your Board and get to know your other Council members. we arrive, we will have a tour of Adelie and a 41-foot utility boat. The the Station, a tour of the ships and pier can accommodate vessel up to rescue demonstrations, which will 400 feet long. Junior Sailor be followed with a pot luck picnic Contact is Carol Meteney 360-876- lunch. Please bring food to share with 5744. Event forms are available on of the Quarter the crew in the Gazebo on base. At our web site in Tours. All attending the celebration, we will honor the PA must have a form filled out in full and Station Coasty of the Quarter with a signed. Mail to: Navy League, PO Birthday cake. Box 626, Bremerton, WA 98337 or to What the USCG Missions Carol Meteney, 7033 Prestwick Lane include: search and rescue, law SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367. enforcement, aids to navigation, Let’s all go and show some spirit marine environmental protection, and how much we enjoy these fine and enforcement of laws and treaties. active duty Coasty personnel. Because of the range of the HH-65A, Happy Birthday USCG, August the helicopters often respond to 1st, 2008 – this is a tentative date but missions as far north as Vancouver, confirmation will be made soon.
Senior Sailor of the Quarter MA2 David Buckner was honored for being named Junior Sailor of the MA1 Andrew Christianson was Quarter for the 1st Quarter 2008. MA2 honored for being named Senior Buckner has two Master’s Degrees, one Sailor of the Quarter for the 1st in criminal Justice and one in Business Quarter 2008. Andrew is currently Administration. He is currently work- a candidate for Chief Petty Officer ing on his degree in accounting. He is and is working on his college degree. also an Olympic quality rower. This This Naval Base Kitsap awardee was Marine Corps Security Force Battalion presented with a plaque provided by (SWFPAC) awardee was presented with Patriot’s Landing, a gift certificate to a plaque provided by Patriot’s Land- a local restaurant and photo sittings ing, a gift certificate to a local restau- provided by Hudson Photography. rant and photo sittings provided by These awards were presented by Guy Hudson Photography. These awards Stitt, President and Alice Thomas, were presented by Guy Stitt, President Awards Chair. MA1 Christianson was and Alice Thomas, Awards Chair. MA2 accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Yuri Buckner was accompanied by LtCOL Christianson, LCDR Kirsch and MACS Bill Hittinger, COMSgMJ Cook and Nixon. LCDR states, “He is proud to MAC Guist. LtCOL Hittinger states, have MA1 Christianson in the Naval “He is the steady hand on the tiller at Base Kitsap Security Department.” 2 1/2years.”
6 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Military Air Cargo Joins Council as a Membership Community Affiliate Update Local Control…Global Reach the flexibility to plan maintenance Your Council has reached a new and ship/unit movements milestone for membership--we are at Military Air Cargo helps effectively. Military Air Cargo 530 members. I do not know if this is the U.S. Navy and the moves only DoD freight and the largest number we have ever had, DoD maintain a strong handles no commercial but I know it is the highest membership Supply Chain by offering customers. number in the five years I have been creative, time-sensitive We are located in Port involved in membership. One reason t r a n s p o r t a t i o n Orchard, WA on Beach solutions to meet Drive overlooking for reaching this number are the three m i s s i o n - c r i t i c a l PSNS and the new Community Affiliate Members o b j e c t i v e s . Oly mpics. Militar y that the list of new members represent. Established in Air Cargo is proud I would like to welcome and thank our 2005, we began to be a part of the new Community Affiliate Members for fulf illing the Bremer ton- Oly mpic supporting Navy League -- Land Title underserved expedited Peninsula Council. Company; Military Air Cargo; and transportation services Our mission objective is Reid Real Estate. We would still like market within our military to be the premier expedited to increase our membership, so if you forces. While there are many transportation services provider need membership applications let me carriers who provide similar to the U.S. Navy. We believe our know. Signing up on-line is pretty easy services to the military, Military goals and operating standards are at
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Planning Calendar Notice - Date Change Wednesday June 4 Board of Director’s Meeting, 5:30pm Reid Real Estate, Silverdale The Sub Group Trident tour to Bangor Tuesday June 10 Monthly Luncheon, Silverdale Beach Hotel, 11:00am has changed the date. The tour will Program - CDR Chris Phillips, Navy Recruiter be July 29, 2008, instead of June 3rd. Monday June 16 After Work Social – 5:30pm Yacht Club Broiler, Silverdale Friday June 20 Commissioning – Coast Guard Cutter SEA DEVIL Keyport Wednesday July 2 Board of Director’s meeting - 5:30pm is the official Reid Real Estate, Silverdale newsletter of the Bremerton-Olympic Friday July 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA Peninsula Council of the Navy League of the United States. It is published monthly Tuesday July 8 Monthly Luncheon Meeting, Bangor Plaza, 11:30am and mailed to all members. Program – ADM Giardina Thursday July 10 Keyport Tour - Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Editor Norma Parker Division Keyport Editor (Web Issue) Sheila Broumley Tuesday July 29 Bangor Tour – 9:00am (Tour Full!) Graphic Design Kirk Piering Meet at Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport, Parking Lot Published by Communications Group Raytheon JUNE JULY Integrated Defense Systems S M T W T F S S M T W T F S We welcome your comments and story 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 ideas. Items for publication, changes of address, and inquires should be sent to: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Editor 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Now Hear This PO Box 626 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Bremerton, WA 98337-0131
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