Northwest Navigator Stories

Armed Forces Day parade aims to provide healing from year's tragic events

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:09:00 -0000

The nation's largest and longest-running Armed Forces Day parade, set for Saturday, will add a couple of poignant twists this year.

Piece of Hollywood history retires from VR-61

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:16:00 -0000

The C-9B, No. 114, made an appearance in the infamous Paramount Pictures “Top Gun,” released May 16, 1986, just a few days between the film’s anniversary and the aircraft retiring.

Historic WWII Whidbey becomes marvel in miniature

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:14:00 -0000

History comes alive in miniature with three new dioramas that make up a new exhibit at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Command Display in Simard Hall on Seaplane Base.

Put ‘memorial’ into your holiday at these events

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:11:00 -0000

The Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce will present their annual Coupeville Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 26, starting at 11 a.m.

Scorpions pay visit to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:10:00 -0000

The DMZ has divided the Korean Peninsula since 1953 when the Armistice Agreement was signed creating a cease-fire between North and South Korea during the Korean War.

Navy Nurse Corps celebrates 104th birthday

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:03:00 -0000

The festivities began May 6 with a group of nurses traveling to Friday Harbor for a leisurely brunch and day of sightseeing with colleagues and family.

Navy provides environmental lesson to students

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:01:00 -0000

Environmental stewardship may not be the first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they think of the military, but Dr. Robert Smurr of Evergreen State College in Olympia would like his students to know that it is a top priority for the Navy.

Physical Fitness Month — Part 2

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:59:00 -0000

Find creative ways to add physical activity into your daily routine.

Navy school house knows value of college education

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:58:00 -0000

Taking college classes while on active duty creates a more educated professional military force.

Fitness Fair helps build healthy life, one habit at a time

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:55:00 -0000

The NHB Health Promotion sponsored event provided hands-on demonstrations, static displays and knowledgeable staff members working with visiting experts to share how anyone can enhance their fitness level to meet PRT requirements.

Sailors support local community projects while in port

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:53:00 -0000

Even though Stennis’ Sailors recently finished a seven-month deployment and are preparing to deploy again by year’s end, they volunteer their time each week to service projects in the local area.

Navy Nurses honor retirees, share legacy

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:52:00 -0000

Members of Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Navy Nurse Corps made a special house call to Washington Veterans Home in Retsil May 10 to support their own as part of National Nurses Week and the Navy Nurse Corps 104th birthday.

NHB nurses share career advice with speed mentoring

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:50:00 -0000

Service members from throughout the Navy Northwest Region received invaluable career advice from Naval Hospital Bremerton Nurse Corps members at the 3rd annual speed mentoring event May 8 in the NHB Terrace Dining Hall.

Camp McKean opening for season to exciting changes

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:49:00 -0000

Naval Base Kitsap’s Camp McKean will open for the season Saturday, May 26 just in time for Memorial Day weekend and will be open daily through Labor Day weekend, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Nimitz completes three days of flight ops

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:40:00 -0000

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) has continued its flight deck certification, launching and recovering aircraft for the first time in more than a year.

Health is focus of Naval Station Everett event

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:38:00 -0000

Service members, their families, and DoD personnel attended the 14th Annual Health Fair in the Commons and Jackson Plaza at Naval Station Everett, May 10.

USS Nimitz Medical wins Blue H award

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:35:00 -0000

USS Nimitz’ (CVN 68) Health Services Department was recently presented the Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award, also known as the Blue H Award.

NSE Navy Lodge receives year’s top hospitality award

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:33:00 -0000

Naval Station Everett Commanding Officer Michael Coury presented the 2011 Navy Lodge of the Year Hospitality Award to NSE Navy Lodge employees during an awards ceremony held at the NSE Smokey Point Support Complex Navy Lodge.

Area military participates in 20th annual culinary arts competition

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:28:00 -0000

Eight teams comprised of service members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Naval Station Everett, Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Hospital Bremerton, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and USS Maine (SSBN 741) Gold crew competed in eight categories.

Navy-Coast Guard teams swim at Warrior Games

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:26:00 -0000

The team’s swimmers took 16 medals, including 11 golds, to bring Team Navy/Coast Guard’s total medal count to 31, exceeding the 27 won during the 2011 games.