Northwest Navigator Stories: Kitsap

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.

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.

Families welcome back Louisiana (Blue)

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:59:00 -0000

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 captures 2011 CNO Afloat Safety award

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:58:00 -0000

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

National Nurses Week recognized at NHB

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:55:00 -0000

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.

Reagan Sailors lend hands to Special Olympics

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

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.

Symposium provides women guidance

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:57:00 -0000

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

Bangor clinic educates at ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:56:00 -0000

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

Naval Hospital Bremerton ‘spin doctor’ bikes for a cause

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:54:00 -0000

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.

Women joining third Bangor-based submarine

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:05:00 -0000

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

Hospital personnel depart for Pacific Partnership 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0000

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

NHB holds Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:57:00 -0000

The theme of this year’s event was “Choosing to Act: Stories of Rescue,” highlighted by a very personal narrative and historical retrospective shared by keynote speaker Mr. Sheldon Balberman, from the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center.

NHB OR recognized for ‘Earth Day Every Day’ efforts

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:56:00 -0000

Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Sustainability Team recognized Main Operating Room staff members on Earth Day, April 20, for ensuring sustainable practices were continually performed throughout the first quarter of 2012.

NMCRS celebrates ‘National Volunteer Week’

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:53:00 -0000

As proclaimed by the President of the United States of America, April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week.

Congratulations to Earth Day poster contest winners

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:52:00 -0000

Contestants were asked to create a poster that illustrated “how people could work together to care for the planet.”

10th Annual America’s Kids Run coming up

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:49:00 -0000

The Annual America’s Armed Forces Kids Run is back! Hosted by Naval Base Kitsap Child & Youth Programs, the free kids run will be held on Saturday, May 5 at Elwood Point Park in Jackson Park Housing.