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Donald M. Mackie Award Winning Website & Newsletter VOL. 57 DELGENE PHILLIPS - EDITOR WWW.LAKEWASHNLUS.ORG SEPTEMBER 2011 FUTURE EVENTS UPCOMING LAKE WASHINGTON Oct 26-29 2011 NL National Con- COUNCIL EVENTS vention, Chattanooga, TN Monday 19 Sep Joint Base McChord C17 Flight - TOUR FULL Sept. 29, 2012 Pacific Northwest Coast Guard Ball Wednesday 21 Sep 5:30PM Board Meeting Bellevue Red Lion Additional information on LWC meet- ings and events can be found on our Wednesday 28 Sep Dinner Honoring three adopted units: web site at www.lakewashnlus.org. USCG Base Seattle Contact us: [email protected]. USCG Response Boast Medium Project ABOUT US Liberty High School NJROTC The Lake Washington Council (LWC) Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 Main Street, Bellevue No-Host Social 6:00 is part of the Navy League of the Unit- PM, Dinner 7:00 PM, Program 8:00 PM, Adjourn 9:00 PM Cost per person ed States, www.navyleague.org. $40.00 paid by 21 Sept $45.00 at the door LWC Adopted Units: You may also make your reservation via e-mail to [email protected] USCGC Healy (WAGB 20) Mail your check, payable to LWC-NLUS, to: LWC-NLUS Marine Expeditionary Security PO Box 183 Squadron Nine Medina WA 98039-0183 USCG Base Seattle USCG Response Boat Medium USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Wednesday 9 November Dinner Honoring three adopted NOAA Ship Rainier units: USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) Undersea R & D Detachment USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Liberty High School NJROTC University of Washington NROTC NOAA Ship Rainier USN Sea Cadet Corps, Everett National Directors: Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Nine PLAN NOW TO ATTEND ! Roger Ponto Ken Sparks Dave Visneski Donna Visneski VOYAGER September 2011 VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE decision making ability, being drug free… and “Hire America’s more. Heroes” The bottom line… Veterans make excellent em- ployees and should always be fully considered As we move into the when a company or organization is in a “hiring second half of 2011, mode.” I would normally Recently when returning from the East Coast, I talk about all of the picked up the latest edition of Time Magazine. successful events Its cover story… “The New Greatest Genera- and tours that the tion,” talked in detail about this new “resource” Lake Washington that is being created. Council held during the first eight months of the Quoting in part from the 29 March edition of year and a projection of where the Council is Time… “The returning veterans are bringing heading as we through 2011 and into 2012. skills that seem to be on the wane in American However, for this “View…” I thought that I society, qualities we really need now: crisp deci- would go in a different direction, and talk about sion making, rigor, optimism, entrepreneurial a “resource” that is emerging from the conflicts creativity, a larger sense of purpose and real pat- that we have been engaged in during the past riotism (as opposed to self-righteous flag wav- ten plus years in Iraq and Afghanistan. And that ing). Indeed, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan resource is the military men and women who require a new military skill set, far more sophis- are serving their county around the world. ticated than for previous conflicts - and far dif- Today’s servicemen and women practice on a ferent from the yes-sir no-sir rote discipline that daily basis a combination of values and skills most civilians associate with the military.” that are becoming increasingly more difficult to “World War I was fought by large units like bat- find in Corporate America. Skills such as lead- talions” says John Nagl, a former army officer ership and problem solving, honesty and dedica- who is chairman of the Center for a New Ameri- tion, a strong work ethic, the ability to learn, can Security (CNAS), a Washington think tank almost entirely staffed by the new generation of 2011 DIRECTORS veterans, “World War II was fought by compa- nies, Viet Nam by platoons. The current wars are President………………………………..Pete Stiles all about small teams, who have to interact with VP, Adopted unit…………………..Al Torstensen the local Iraq and Afghan populations. That has required a different kind of soldier.” VP, Corp. & Com Affairs…….....Craig Chapman The article goes on to say… Treasurer…………….Lee Anne Petersen-Walker “The Pentagon is rightly worried that many of its Secretary…………………………..Donna Visneski best young leaders, especially captains like Ellis, Chaplain………………………………...Cec Allison are leaving the service after multiple tours in war Judge Advocate………….....………..Ken Sparks zones. But the military’s brain drain is civilian America’s gain: “These soldiers had to rebuild communities and make difficult decision under Council Directors: huge pressure,” says General David Petraeus Jim Ardissono Jim Britt Louise Chase whose revamped training procedures helped cre- Penny Dustin Rich Fitzpatrick Phil Johnson ate this new force. Bert Kinghorn Robert Mitchell Delgene Phillips Roger Ponto Jim Sketchley Steve Travis ...continued on page 3 Dave Visneski Kathleen Wright Sheldon Woodle 2 VOYAGER September 2011 PLEASE UPDATE BOTH USPS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES! LWC BUSINESS AFFILIATES If you have an email account and have not re- Corporate Members ceived council news in the last month or so, we may not have your current email address. Converteam Many opportunities such as cruise embarks, Honeywell tours, etc., occur at the last minute and are passed to council members via email. It would be a Kvichak Marine Industries Inc. shame if you miss the chance to take advantage Microsoft of a chance to be included because of a missing email address. Safe Boats International The council incurs costs when Voyager issues are Schneider Electric returned with yellow USPS change of address labels, so let us know address changes before the Voyager is mailed. Community Affiliates Please contact [email protected] with your Boeing updated email address. This will ensure that you Cadick Corporation are receiving the latest information from your First Command Financial Planning Council. Flags & Flagpoles Northwest Forde Financial & Tax, Inc. ...View From Bridge continued from page 2 Global Construction Services, Inc. Red Lion Bellevue Inn “They‘ve had to show incredible flexibility, never Sperry Ocean Dock Ltd knowing whether they’re going to be greeted with USAA On Line Banking a handshake or a hand grenade. They’ve been ex- Vertical Path Recruiting posed to experiences that are totally unique, com- pared with most Americans. Once they’ve seen the elephant, they surely can help rebuild Joplin. I be- Through their financial contributions, these lieve they are our next generation of leaders.” business affiliates demonstrate their commit- ment to LWC-NLUS, to the mission of the Na- I realize that this article focuses on members of the vy League, and their desire to support young U.S. Army. However, the attributes, skills and val- people through our programs and scholarships. ues described above, and in the entire Time article, apply to all returning veterans, and in all of our military services, including the Sea Services. Partners Washington State Committee Employer As we move through this year and into 2012, I Support of the Guard and Reserve hope that you will all honor and recognize today’s returning service men and women and when you or Hire America’s Heroes your company has a need for a new employee that Everett Council of the Navy League you will hire one of America’s heroes.” Tacoma Council of the Navy League Pete Stiles President 3 VOYAGER September 2011 NS Everett Division Sea Cadets present every other Saturday and during the summer, the colors at the Don James Center Event cadets enjoy participating in a variety of Ad- vanced Trainings of their choice. Everett Sea By Jim Sketchley Cadets have enjoyed the opportunity to partici- pate in the following hands-on advanced train- ing sessions: 1. 21-day deployment aboard the USCGC Henry M. Blake 2. Basic Medical Training at Balboa Naval Hos- pital 3. Basic Airman Training at NAS Whidbey Is- land and at NAS Lemoore 4. Basic Construction Battalion Training at San Louis Obispo 5. Submarine training at Bangor 6. Field Medical training at Joint Base Lewis- Left to right: Cadet PO2 Lester-Jedric Flores, SN Taylor McChord with a Marine Detachment Clift, SA Cedric Marigmen, PO Leighton-Joshua Flores 7. MAA training in New York Photos by Roger Ponto 8. Advanced SCUBA training in San Diego Naval Sea Cadet Everett Division is one of ap- 9. Marksman training proximately 260 Sea Cadet units across the Unit- 10. Hands-on shipboard training aboard the ed States. The Everett unit has enjoyed in- USS Nimitz, the USS Knox, the USS German- creased growth and many changes over the past town and other vessels few years. In 2009, it was selected as the Most 11. Two Everett Sea Cadets graduated from the Improved Unit in Region 13, and last May, it two-week SEAL advance training at NAB was selected as the Top Unit in Region 13. It is Coronado and also in Florida. sponsored by both the Everett as well as the LWC NL Councils. Unlike NJROTC units which The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) has have regular high school classes and paid adult openings for young people, between the ages 10 leaders, Sea Cadet adult leaders are volunteers; -17 to join existing members of Naval Station and are not paid for their time spent away from Everett Division, NSCC. The unit drills at the their families while drilling or training with Sea Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC), Cadets. They do it because they believe they can Building 2106, which is located on Naval Sta- make a difference for these fine young men and tion Everett base property.