Volume 65, Issue 06 June 2012 CORPORATE SPONSORS June 12 Luncheon Speaker ó Vigor Shipyards Commander Terwilliger ó Concurrent Technologies Corp DR Terwilliger is the Commanding C officer of the USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730) (BLUE) an Ohio-class COMMUNITY AFFILIATES ballistic missile submarine that has been ó Air Management Solutions in commission since 1984. She is the only U.S. Navy ship to have been named for the ó AMI International United States Senator Henry M. “Scoop” ó BAE Systems Support Solutions Jackson (1912-1983) of Washington and ó Concurrent Technologies Corp the only Ohio-class submarine not named after a U.S. state. ó EJB Facilities Services CDR Terwilliger has served on the USS ó Evergreen Transfer & Storage Kentucky (SSBN 737) (BLUE) in a variety ó First Command Financial of positions including Reactor Controls Assistant, Damage Control Assistant and Planning, Inc. Tactical Systems Officer. During his tour, ó FMA Chapter 14 Kentucky completed 5 strategic deterrent ó Kitsap Sun patrols. He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York In his next assignment, he served and graduated from New York Maritime ó Land Title Company as the Navigator/Operations Officer in College with a B.E. in Marine Engineering ó Military Air Cargo the USS Boise (SSN 764) from 2000 to and earned his commission through the ó National Center for Manufacturing 2003. During his tour, CDR Terwilliger NROTC Program. He earned his Masters Sciences completed two CENTCOM deployments of Engineering Management from George in support of Operations ENDURING Washington University. His personal ó Navy Federal Credit Union FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. awards include two Meritorious Service ó Pacific NW Defense Coalition CDR Terwilliger was assigned as Medals, seven Navy Commendation ó Patriots Landing Executive Officer in USS SANTA FE (SSN Medals, and two Navy Achievement 763) from 2005 to 2007. During his tour, Medals. ó Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems CDR Terwilliger completed one Western Obviously, CDR Terwilliger has many ó Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort Pacific deployment, one Arctic transit, stories to share and a deep personal ó TriWest Healthcare Alliance and a change of homeport to Portsmouth, understanding of the critical role of New Hampshire in support of a Depot submarines in today’s efforts to maintain ó Veterans United Home Loans Modernization Period. peace around the world. He has had many other assignments Our Council is proud to have joined as a Company Officer at the U.S. Naval the Everett Navy League Council in NEW MEMBERS Academy and has been assigned to adopting the USS Henry M. Jackson and COMDESRON 24, COMSUBRON 3 and we look forward to getting to know the Welcome Aboard COMPACFLT N3 and COMSUBRON 20. crew much better over the next few years. ó Gordon Albitt ó Silvia Klatman ó Linda Chapman ó Ronica Lane Contact Roni Lane, Veterans United Home Loans ó Travis Chapman ó Bruce Logan for lunch reservations. Email [email protected] ó Randy Gelhaus ó Ken Milsap or call 360-692-3856 x 7002 (see page 2) NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us 1 President’s Message New Lunch aptain Puttler, for the families supporting those Military Registration C C h a p l a i n Members, for our loved ones who may be for Navy Region serving in harm’s way, and for others who Contact may have lost family members in the self- Northwest provided less service to country. ur brand new community affiliate, the following Lord God, each of us, by virtue of O Veterans United Home Loans, has invocation at our our humanity, has many needs that only agreed to handle registration for our Navy League Gala and kindly agreed you can satisfy - but this evening we monthly luncheons. Please email or call to share it with you. Captain Puttler especially ask: Roni Lane for your reservation, captures the feelings of so many of us, - that you would shed your richest that it seems fitting as a message that blessings upon those institutions and everyone can receive. [email protected] individuals for whom we honor this or Carolyn Dankers evening; 360 692.3856 ext. 7002 - that the best and noblest ideals of our Armed Forces Day unique country would prevail against an 19 May 2012 enemy which still seeks to destroy us; Thanks to Larry Salter and Admiral Theater, Bremerton - that, as you have promised, good Concurrent Technologies Corporation for will triumph over evil; taking care of our registrations for the last Lord God, we pause this evening - that the goodness and might of the 6 years. They have really been wonderful. “because of the brave” and in a quiet, American spirit will prosper and prevail; Remember the doors open at 11 a.m. spiritual way address our inner thoughts and at the Trident Ballroom at Bangor and the and desires before you. We are a people - that the fellowship and celebration program begins at 11:45. gathered tonight from different families of this evening’s festivities would reflect Please have your reservations to Roni and backgrounds, but we have one name the everlasting joy, friendship, and love that identifies all of us: AMERICANS. Lane by Thursday, 5 p.m. on June 7 for that you have for each of us! the June 12 luncheon. Otherwise, we We give you sincere thanks for those who In your most Holy Name we pray! cannot always promise that your name directly serve in the military. Some of AMEN. us may be fortunate enough to be called will be on the gate access list. Sailors, Marines, Soldiers or Airmen. CAPT James D. Puttler Thanks Veterans United and welcome May each of us remember and give thanks CNRNW Region Chaplain to Navy League. Tour of Station Seattle and the USS Healy on each side of the ship, with a full 180 plus degrees of vision and which is equally as high above the waterline as an aircraft carrier. Included in the ship are various sci- entific laboratories for conducting a vast number of experiments, and it is not uncommon for the ship to carry 60 plus scientists. The accommodations are quite spa- cious for all of the crew and scientists. The lower levels consist primarily of four mas- sive diesel engines, which generate electric The Icebreaker Healy is an absolutely power for the main propeller shafts. On awesome piece of machinery! It is the ship the fantail, the ship has a variety of cranes that recently broke ice in order to escort to use for dropping experiments or small a Russian tanker to Nome, Alaska, which boats, etc. Our illustrious tour director, Byron Faber, was desperate for heating oil. It is ques- For a ship the size of the Healy, it is stands with two of the crew members from tionable as to whether any other ship in amazing that (exclusive of the scientists) the USS Healy in the back row, while left to the world could have accomplished this the entire ship is operated by about 90 right, our council members are Bob Hoag, delivery. officers and enlisted Coast Guardsmen. Helen Miller, Patricia Germaine, Mr. and Healy is a very complex ship with a Healy is a true U.S. Coast Guard gem. Mrs. Doug Carpenter and Bob Lamb. They bridge that is larger than any U.S. Navy Submitted by have just finished a wonderful tour of the ship. In effect, there are two bridges, one Bob Hoag ship and Station Seattle. 2 NOW HEAR THIS online: http://brem-olympic.nlus.us Navy League Armed Forces Festival Gala he grand finale to a highly successful This is the highest award that can be given Sailor of the Year and the Reserve Compo- T month of activities honoring our at the local or regional level. nent Command, North West, Sailor of the military is the Navy League Gala when RDML Robert Hennegan, Com- Year (both of those recognitions were for military and community leaders can mander of SubGroup 9, presented the the past two years), Chief Petty Officer, come together to meet and enjoy one Olympic Trophy to CDR Mark Schmall Douglass Newman, 2011 Coast Guards- another’s company in the beautiful and CDR Richard Massie, represent- man of the Year in Coast Guard District Admiral Theatre. This is also a time when ing BLUE and GOLD Crews of the USS 13 and National Coast Guardsman of the we can recognize some of the outstanding Maine. This prestigious award is given Year, Health Specialist First Class Jayme people in our area whose contributions to the most outstanding Trident subma- Reed. help make all of us stronger and better. rine in the Pacific Fleet as determined by Thanks to Mr. Tom Danaher for being The highlight of the evening was the Admiral Frank Caldwell Jr. Commander a wonderful co- host for this great event. keynote speaker, Vice Admiral William Submarine Group Pacific Fleet. His special skills and talents were evident French. VADM French is well known The large silver bowl is a perpetual throughout the program. and respected in this area and we were trophy and has been given for the last 38 Thanks also to the Bremerton High all delighted and honored to have he and years. It was first presented by our own School Naval JROTC for their excellent his wonderful wife return to our area and Will Lent, when he was President of our Color guard and to the Suddenly Sisters, serve as the Grand Marshal in the Armed Navy League Council. Meghan, Becca and Jenny Gray and Alli- Forces Festival Parade and as our evening We have so many excellent Sailors, son Verhofstadt.