Northwest Navigator Stories: Regional

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.

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.

Helping children cope with deployment

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:24:00 -0000

All children react differently to deployment. A change as significant as a deployment can be difficult to navigate.

May is National Barbecue Month, what do you like to grill most?

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

Your Two Cents for May 18

Region Fire and Emergency Services receive top awards

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:19:00 -0000

Navy Region Northwest Fire and Emergency Services (NRNW F&ES) won the Navy Large Fire Department of the Year, Fire Prevention Program Award and also had the Navy Fire Chief and Navy Civilian Fire Officer of the Year for 2011.

Navy cyclists participate in Group Health Commute Challenge

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:17:00 -0000

Sponsored by Group Health and Cascade Bicycle Club, the commute challenge promotes an environmentally sound and healthy alternative to commuting.

Diversity — excellence in leadership

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:16:00 -0000

The national observance of Asian and Pacific American Heritage began in May 1992 as an expansion of previously celebrated Asia and Pacific American Heritage Week. This year’s theme is “Striving for Excellence in Leadership Diversity and Inclusion.”

The IG Hotline and you

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:13:00 -0000

The mission of the IG Hotline is to provide a method to receive and investigate allegations of significant fraud, waste, abuse and/or mismanagement.

DoDEA launches talk radio show

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:12:00 -0000

The monthly program will be broadcast on BlogTalkRadio.com and will allow the director the ability to host a live talk radio show online anywhere simply by using a telephone and a computer.

Navy Housing turns up HEAT

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:10:00 -0000

The HEAT stands for the Housing Early Application Tool. Navy Housing has developed HEAT to assist Sailors and their families in applying for housing Navy-wide.

What are you doing for mom on Mother's Day?

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:57:00 -0000

Your Two Cents for May 11.

SAR helps elderly man cut off by flooding creek

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:38:00 -0000

Raging water 200 feet wide traveling down Finney Creek near Concrete isolated an 81-year-old man suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in need of emergency medical attention April 25.

‘Silent No More’ — we will not tolerate sexual assault

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:37:00 -0000

Sexual assault is not only a reprehensible act, it is a criminal act. It is corrosive to our morale, to our readiness and to our combat ability. A culture change of no tolerance within all ranks is necessary to overcome this epidemic; it must be achieved through strong leadership and by holding perpetrators accountable.

What do you like to order most from a Mexican food menu?

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:24:00 -0000

Your Two Cents for May 4

Region activities geared to preserving Earth

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:45:00 -0000

This year’s theme was, “Partnering for a Greener Future.” The purpose was to highlight the Department of the Navy’s successful partnerships with other military services, government agencies, local schools, non-governmental organizations, and the public.

Northwest Region trains for worst-case oil spil

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:41:00 -0000

Officials from the Navy, Coast Guard, federal, state and local agencies participated in Yukon Harbor Exercise 2012 at the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Puget Sound Manchester Fuel Department (MFD), April 18.

Local reserve Sailor receives top honors

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:37:00 -0000

Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SCW/FMF) Doug Newman was selected as the Reserve Force Sailor of the Year from a very talented pool of Reserve Sailors from various fields, rates and platforms.

Mariners tip their caps to members of the military

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:35:00 -0000

Service members from around the Pacific Northwest received honors at Safeco Field during the Seattle Mariners and Boeing’s 11th annual “Salute to Armed Forces” military appreciation day and home game versus the Chicago White Sox, April 21.

Medical, dental readiness more than weekend drill

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:28:00 -0000

As in weekends past and those to follow, Operational Health Support Unit (OHSU) Naval Hospital Bremerton provided important medical and dental screening requirements for Navy Reservists April 14-15.