Kitsap

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A sunny day provided an ideal setting for the return of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), whose Blue crew came home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor May 6 after a 56-day strategic deterrent patrol.

Connecticut was one of 19 afloat units to be recognized on April 4 by the CNO.

National Nurse Week activities at NHB include a schedule of events such as a family fun night, visiting retired Nurse Corps officers at Washington Veterans Home in Retsil, the traditional cake cutting ceremony, and Navy Nurses 5K Fun Run.

The annual Southwest Spring Games event kicked off with a track and field competition Saturday morning, with Sailors offering support through guiding and cheering on the participating athletes.

The symposium was designed to provide mentorship to all service members stationed in the Northwest by providing them with support and guidance.

Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Bangor staff hosted their second annual National ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ event on Apr. 26.

Naval Hospital Bremerton Internal Medicine Physician Capt. William Hall, a certified spin instructor, single-handedly raised nearly $2,500 to benefit the Strong Kids campaign for YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap counties with a Spin Doctor Boot Camp fundraising drive.

Six more women are coming to serve abord the USS Louisiana.

The mission begins May 1 and will include engagements with Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia.