Volume 67 Number 4 April 2014 CORPORATE SPONSORS Vigor Industries COMMUNITY AFFILIATES AMI International Evergreen Transfer & Storage First Command Financial Planning FMA Chapter 14 Kitsap Bank Kitsap Sun Long Wave National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Navy Federal Credit Union Pacific NW Defense Coalition Patriots Landing Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort Wave Broadband NEW MEMBERS Richard Heine Marlene Scheffer NOW HEAR THIS online: http://bremolympicnlus.wordpress.com 1 May 13 Luncheon Speaker RDML Michael Smith Commander Carrier Strike Group 3 Checkout our New Website: http://bremolympicnlus.wordpress. com Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ groups/79505435837 This month’s luncheon Speaker is Rear Admiral Michael Smith Commander Carrier Strike Group 3/ John C. Stennis Strike Group. Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3) is one of five U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The group traces its history to the establishment of Carrier Division 3 in 1940. The division operated off Korea and Vietnam. On 18 December 2011, aircraft from Carrier Strike Group Three flew the final car- rier-based air mission over Iraq, effectively ending U.S. naval support for Operation New Dawn. Rear Adm. Smith is a 1983 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and his first division officer assignments were aboard the USS Texas (CGN 39). Af- ter earning a master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, he reported as combat systems officer in the USS Leftwich (DD 984) where he participated in Operation Desert Storm. He was the last operational chief engineer on USS Bainbridge (CGN 25), served as a junior officer detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington D.C., and was executive officer on USS Chosin (CG 65). In July 2000, he reported as commanding officer in USS Porter (DDG 78) after which he served in the Chief of Naval Operations Warfare Assessment Division (N70) and served as the executive assistant to the Director of Surface Warfare (N76). Smith served as commander, Destroyer Squadron 23 and as the Sea Combat commander for the Nimitz Strike Group. Doors open at 11 am and the program begins at 11:45 at the Bangor Con- ference Center Trident Ball Room Registration: Please call Evergreen Transfer & Storage at 360 674-2762 for your lunch regis- tration. Please call at your earliest convenience. Cut off for reservations is May 6 Please give your name as it appears on your driver’s license. Spell your name to help make certain that it will be correct on the gate access sheet. If you do not have base access, you will need to provide your date of birth. Sign up now for the Bremerton Navy League GALA May 17, 2014 Call The Admiral Theater 360-373-6810 $65 per person
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Volume 67 Number 4 April 2014
CORPORATE SPONSORSVigor Industries
COMMUNITY AFFILIATESAMI InternationalEvergreen Transfer & StorageFirst Command Financial PlanningFMA Chapter 14Kitsap BankKitsap SunLong WaveNational Center for Manufacturing SciencesNavy Federal Credit UnionPacific NW Defense CoalitionPatriots LandingRaytheon Integrated Defense SystemsSuquamish Clearwater Casino ResortWave Broadband
NEW MEMBERSRichard Heine Marlene Scheffer
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May 13 Luncheon Speaker RDML Michael Smith
Commander Carrier Strike Group 3
Checkout our New Website:http://bremolympicnlus.wordpress.com
Like us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/79505435837
This month’s luncheon Speaker is Rear Admiral Michael Smith Commander Carrier Strike Group 3/John C. Stennis Strike Group. Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3) is one of five U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The group traces its history to the establishment of Carrier Division 3 in 1940. The division operated off Korea and Vietnam. On 18 December 2011, aircraft from Carrier Strike Group Three flew the final car-rier-based air mission over Iraq, effectively ending U.S. naval support for Operation New Dawn.
Rear Adm. Smith is a 1983 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and his first division officer assignments were aboard the USS Texas (CGN 39). Af-ter earning a master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, he reported as combat systems officer in the USS Leftwich (DD 984) where he participated in Operation Desert Storm. He was the last operational chief engineer on USS Bainbridge (CGN 25), served as a junior officer detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington D.C., and was executive officer on USS Chosin (CG 65).
In July 2000, he reported as commanding officer in USS Porter (DDG 78) after which he served in the Chief of Naval Operations Warfare Assessment Division (N70) and served as the executive assistant to the Director of Surface Warfare (N76). Smith served as commander, Destroyer Squadron 23 and as the Sea Combat commander for the Nimitz Strike Group.
Doors open at 11 am and the program begins at 11:45 at the Bangor Con-ference Center Trident Ball Room
Registration:
Please call Evergreen Transfer & Storage at 360 674-2762 for your lunch regis-tration. Please call at your earliest convenience.
Cut off for reservations is May 6
Please give your name as it appears on your driver’s license.
Spell your name to help make certain that it will be correct on the gate access sheet.
If you do not have base access, you will need to provide your date of birth.
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Congratulations Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council—we were recognized by the Navy League National organization as an “Outstanding Council” for 2013. Way to go President Tim Katona and 2013 Board! We were one of fourteen Councils, out of 250, to receive this designation—the competition is tough.
Have you signed up for the Navy League Armed Forces Day Gala? There is still time—do not miss this exciting evening. We will be recognizing active duty in attendance; awarding the
2013 Trident Submarine Outstanding Performance Award (Olympic Bowl); and recognizing the Sea Cadet of the Year. VADM James “Frank” Caldwell, the Navy’s Inspector General, will be our guest speaker.
After you sign up for the Gala, you should look on the Bremerton Chamber website to see all the things that are going on for Armed Forces Day. Saturday, May 17th, is the big day—5K Fun Run; Pancake Breakfast; parade; BBQ following the parade; be sure to work in a nap; and the big day finishes up with the Navy League Gala.
I will keep making this comment—we need your help in recruiting new members! We are currently a 450 member council, which qualifies us as a medium sized council—this is the same number as last month. One of my goals for this year is to get us back to large council status (over 500 members)—to do that, all we need is for 15% of our membership to recruit one new member—how hard is that? 67 new members would get us to 517. Members come and go, so we need a little buffer on the number, but I think you get my message—we need support in recruiting new members!
President’s Corner
May 22: NUWC Keyport Memorial Tolling of the Boats @ 10:00 AM There will be a Memorial Day “Tolling the Boats” observance held at the Naval Un-dersea Museum, Keyport, Thursday, May 22. Members and veterans of the submarine force in the Pacific Northwest will gather to honor those who served honorably and made the ultimate sacrifice. “Tolling the Boats” allows Sailors to pause and remember shipmates who are on eternal patrol.
CDR Brian Elkowitz, Commanding Officer of USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), will be the principal speaker. The bells will be tolled by Naval Undersea Museum volunteer staff members who are submarine veterans. The “Tolling of the Boats” ceremony has been held on Memorial Day weekend since 1977.
The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
May 26: Memorial Day Service Onboard USS Turner JoyThe general pubic is invited to attend a Memorial Day Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony, Monday, May 26 at 10 AM on the fantail of the historic ship, USS Turner Joy, on the waterfront in Bremerton. Lt Col Stephen Keane Commanding Officer Marine Corps Security Battalion Bangor, will be the Keynote Speaker. The cer-emony is sponsored by the US Navy League, Bremer-ton-Olympic Peninsula Council and Navy League President Larry Salter, serves as master of Ceremonies. Come early, as seating is limited. The USS Turner Joy is
located near the Bremerton ferry terminal at the north end of the marina. Parking is available at the Convention Center nearby. Coffee and donuts will be provided in the ship’s crew’s mess after the ceremony.
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Every May the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce hosts the Armed Forces Festival. First celebrated in 1948, It is the na-tion’s largest and longest running Armed Forces Day Parade and Festival. The Chamber wants to thank the men and women that wear the uniform of the United States of America Armed Forces. Please help our community in saying thank you to our Armed Forces by attending and supporting the festival events.
May 10: Armed Forces Festival Military Culinary Arts CompetitionOlympic College Student Center 10 to 2 PM Tasters needed about 2 PM The Armed Forces Military Arts Culinary Competition got its beginning as a simple Chili Cook Off on Armed Forces Day. It has grown into a stand alone event on the Saturday before Armed Forces Day Parade, and has become the premiere culinary event in the County. Military teams come from all services and all over the State. The audience gets to sample all the entries after the judging.
May 17: Armed Forces Festival 5K RunBremerton Ferry Terminal Tunnel 7:30 AMCome on out before the Armed Forces Day Parade to run our 5K or one mile course. Course runs from the ferry dock, through the tunnel, circles around Evergreen Park, and ends on the corner of 4th and Pacific (conveniently where the Pancake breakfast will be). Race starts at the entrance to the Bremerton tunnel under the ferry dock. Run starts at 0730 to avoid ferry traffic.Day of Race Registration and packet pick up is at the Harborside Plaza fountain at 07:00 on Saturday, May 17th, 2014. Suggested parking at JC Penney’s parking garage Proceeds go to help fund the Hero’s Barbecue following the parade. Be sure to wear your Red, White and Blue!
May 17: Lions Armed Forces Festival Pancake Breakfast4th and Pacific 8:00 – 10:00 AM
For many years on Armed Forces Day, prior to the parade, the Lions host their annu-al Pancake Breakfast on Fourth Street in downtown Bremerton. Proceeds from this event allow the Lions to give at least one $1000 scholarship to a worthy Bremerton High School student each year.
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May 17: Armed Forces Festival ParadeDowntown Bremerton 10AM – 12PM
“Honoring Our Wounded Warriors”The Armed Forces Day Parade held in Bremerton is the largest and longest running Armed Forces Day Parade in the Nation. This year is the 66th year of the event held each year on the third Saturday of May in downtown Bremerton.This year we are going back to our roots and honoring our wounded warriors. The Parade originated as a tribute to wounded Medal of Honor recipient John ‘Bud” Hawk. One of the area’s most renowned residents, Hawk received the Medal of Honor and
France’s Legion of Honor awards. John went on to become local educator for many years, and passed away last November. The Grand Marshal for the Parade is VADM James “Frank” Caldwell, a former Commander Sub-marine Group Nine, he is current-ly the Navy’s Inspector General,The parade route begins at Olym-pic College Warren Avenue, down 17th street to Park then pro-ceeds down Park street to Fouth Street, Left on Fourth to Pacific Avenue, left on Pacific past the viewing stand at Fifth Street to Sixth Street, then right on Sixth.
May 17: Armed Forces Festival Hero’s BarbecuePacific and 4th Ave 10AM – 2PMThe Hero’s Barbecue is honoring our military families provides a free Hotdog, chips and a soda meal to all Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Veterans and their families. The barbecue gives active and retired military personnel a chance to kick back and relax after the parade. Military attendees and their families are giv-en a meal, free of charge, as a thank you for their service. This is a community affair, Costco donates the food, Puget Sound Energy brings out their emergency grills and cooks, and Washington Youth Academy serves the food.
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May 17: Armed Forces Festival Navy League Gala ExtravaganzaAdmiral Theatre 6:00- 10:00 PM
Join us for the Annual Navy League Gala to honor our Military and recog-nize our community and political leaders. Each year, as the finale to Armed Forces celebrations in Bremerton, our Navy League Council honors the local military commands by hosting the only black tie event, aside from formal military balls, in the area. The Grand Marshall of the Armed Forces Day Parade is traditionally the guest of honor and this year, VADM James “Frank” Cald-well, the Navy’s Inspector General, will be our guest speaker.
Additionally, as part of the evening, our council presents a special, annual award to the Trident submarine crew who has achieved the top marks in battle efficien-cy. Competition is very competitive and this award is coveted among the boats homeported at Naval Base Kitsap. Our council started this trophy bowl many years ago and now a similar award is provided in Kings Bay, Georgia to a submarine that is homeported on the East Coast.The Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Navy League Gala is a sig-nificant social event of the year in Bremerton and each year we recognize very special people for their outstanding contributions
to our council and the military. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with one another prior to and following dinner and the program. Alejandro will perform Flamenco guitar after the official ceremony.Numerous business and community leaders join us for this recognition ceremony. You do not want to miss this year’s Gala at the Admiral Theatre and it could sell out early. Call the Admiral Theatre at 360-373-6810 to make your reservations, space is limited. Please RSVP by May 9. Tickets are $65 per person.
Navy League Northwest Regional Conference 11-12 April 2014Thank you to all who participated in the recent two day Navy League Northwest Regional Conference chaired by Pete Stiles, Northwest Regional President, at the brand new Tacoma Elks Lodge. Our National President, James Offutt highlighted the importance of the work done at the local council level to support the Navy League mission. He talked about the difference in the activities that are done at the national level and the local level. Offutt said that the real work occurs at the local level. It is here that we estab-lish relationships, we bring local leaders together, we really support our youth programs and we encourage local business and community leaders to learn more about the needs of the
sea services. We meet and greet the local military leaders and recognize their outstanding men and women. The real work of the Conference began when the participants had a chance to share what was working in their councils and learn from one another as they identified resources and strategies that might work in their own councils. For example Byron Faber shared how the Bremerton Council connects with USS Bremerton, homeported in Pearl Harbor. Our luncheon speaker was Rear Admiral Gromlich, Commander, USCG District 13. He spoke about the great relationship between the Coast Guard and the Region Councils. We were delighted that both President Offutt and RDML Gromlich were able to spend the day with us and were available for questions and comments.
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Apr 10: Tour of Madigan Army Medical CenterWe met our tour guide, Ms. Hylie Jan Pressey, Madigan Customer Service Officer, outside the original Madigan Army Medical Center located one mile from the new Madigan Medical Center and started our tour. Mr. Troy Wilson, IT Technician & Mr. Courtney Lindsay, Simulation Technician met us for a hands on demonstration of the robotic simulators, equipment and technology in the Andersen Sim-ulation Center. They are in charge of teaching staff and other visiting personnel how to handle emergency situations in any of 17 medical specialties, from firing range injuries and IED injuries to kidney failure to assisting in birthing a child on a grocery store floor. Situa-tional software allows the robotic simulator to give students feedback, including breathing, pulse, blood pressure, airway obstruction, amount of medication in the bloodstream, neo-natal heartbeat, etc. The center
has robotic simulators for newborns, teens, adults, and both sexes - each having many software configurable situations. This training improves patient safety, practitioner efficiency and competency in the hospital as well as improving the care of all military personnel and their families. The center has trained over 29,000 medical personnel since opening in May, 2002.It was then time to head for the hospital supply area downstairs and watch some of the 23 famous robotic carts, which have replaced 35 full time personnel. These carts transport supplies, laundry, trash throughout the fa-cility in the space located between the floors or underground which keeps the hallways clear. This system was the first of its kind, but has been copied by other institutions. The carts run on a 4 hour charge, and if needed, will automatically locate a charging station, plug in and be ready to be on their way in 15 minutes. The robotic carts even have their own dedicated elevators.This completed the Madigan portion of the tour and it was then off to Patriot’s Landing, one of our affiliate members, where Karen Getchell had arranged a luncheon for our group. After lunch we were treated to a tour of their fine facilities, including a sample apartment and a representative 2 bedroom cottage. They currently have over 200, 55 or older residents and a vigorous program of activities for their residents. You don’t have to be ex-military or spouse to live there, but about 90 % are. Http://www.patriotslanding.com/
Navy League Presents Awards at Washington State Science FairThe Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council of the Navy League of the United States (NLUS) presented cash awards and certificates to six students this month at the 2014 Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF) held at Bremerton High School. As part of the Council’s initiatives in supporting youth interest in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM), ten Council volunteers were on hand to judge for basic fair awards, judge for the Navy League awards, and present their awards to the winners at the awards ceremonies.The awards were given to those students whose projects best con-tributed to the advancement of science, engineering, or technology in support of our nation’s Sea Services (Navy, Marines, Coast
Guard, and Merchant Marine). Two awards were presented each in Grade groups 1-3 and Grades 4-6. One award was also given to each in Grade groups 7-8 and Grades 9-12.
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2014 COUNCIL OFFICERS
President Larry Salter 360-373-1295
Vice President Erin SorensenVice President Neva LambSecretary Ruth BondTreasurer David Ellingson Judge Advocate George Rose Immediate Past President Tim Katona
COUNCIL BOARD MEMBERS
• Alan Beam • Robert Cairns• Tom Danaher • Carolyn Dankers • Charlotte Erhardt• Byron Faber • Pat Faber • Heidi Hottinger • Joe Hulsey • Jack James• Bob Lamb • Cynthia Martin • Helen Miller • Tina Salter • Kevin Torcolini
Now Hear This is the official newsletter of the Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council of the Navy League of the United States. It is published monthly and provided to all members.
Editorial Board Alan Beam Carolyn Dankers Kevin Torcolini
Graphic Layout Alan BeamPublished by Raytheon
We welcome your comments and story ideas. Items for publication, changes of address, and inquires should be sent to:
Editor Now Hear This
PO Box 5719 Bremerton, WA 98312
6 May Board of Directors Meeting 5PM @ Jackson Park Community Center13 May Navy League Luncheon 11:30 AM @ Trident Ballroom NBK Bangor
Bremerton Armed Forces FestivalMay 7: Armed Forces Festival Ambassador Final EventMay 8: Armed Forces Festival Regional Library EventMay 9: Pepsi Armed Forces Festival Golf TournamentMay 10: Armed Forces Festival Military Culinary Arts CompetitionMay 17: Armed Forces Festival 5K RunMay 17: Armed Forces Festival Lion’s Pancake BreakfastMay 17: Armed Forces Festival ParadeMay 17: Armed Forces Festival Heroes BarbecueMay 17: Armed Forces Festival Navy League Gala ExtravaganzaMay 18: Armed Forces Festival Motocycle Show and Ride
May 22: Tolling of the Boats 10 AM @ Naval Undersea Museum Keyport May 26: Memorial Day ceremony onboard USS Turner Joy 10AM
Share Past Issues of SeapowerPlease bring past issues of the Sea Power magazine to our lunches so that they can be shared with others. These magazines that are part of your membership benefits, have so much great information that can be shared with others.
Thanks to Norm Marten and Doug Garner for bringing some of their magazines to share. We have many requests for these magazines from our friends who are active duty or in rest homes, so if you don’t want to collect them, pass them on.
Planing Ahead
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Tour PlanningMay - Bremerton Armed Forces Festival (See above)
June 20 - Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor.
July 12 - Everett Navy Base & ship tour onboard USS Shoup @ 10:00 AM
For August we are planning a mutil-day tour in the mouth of the Columbia River
August 25 - Astoria Oregon USCG base, Aides to Navigation
Places to stay near Astoria OR http://www.travelastoria.com/stay/
Places to Stay Seaside OR http://www.seasideor.com/
August 26 - Ilwaco WA USCG Heavy Weather School, Cape Disapointmet Lighthouse
September - JBLM Army tour Ft Lewis
October - JBLM McChord field to tour the flight line, and a C17 transport plane
To sign up contact Byron Faber Email: [email protected], Cell: 360-434-1144
