This edition represents the revival of our Newsletter. It's been dormant for a few months. Don't think we forgot you, We will endeavor to have future newsletters out in time for you to make Luncheon reservations 10 days before the event. Newsletter questions or comments about should be addressed to joehulsey@gmail.com. Volume 70 Number 1 April 2017 Community Affiliates AMI International Evergreen Mayflower First Command Financial Planning General Dynamics NASSCO Kitsap Bank Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Museums NW Olympic College Foundation Pacific NW Defense Coalition Suquamish Clearwater Casino Wells Fargo Advisors Dean Alexander Jon Berglund Lisa Bertolacci Pamela Camaya Julia Delaney Joyce Faber Robert Faber Sara Foss Renea Gaucher John Gerten Donald Granston Stephanie Hamre Lynn Howard Michael Howard Marcus Hitchcock John Kieft Tanya McKinley Charles Mickelson New Members!! Patricia Mickelson Elizabeth Mikalatos Amy Morrison Paul Mosby Rodney Nathan Jennifer Neal Samuel Neal Chris Osterhaug Bill Penor Reisa Ragan David Schutz Gary Simpson Gerald "Jeb" Stuart Betsy Tarpley Jeri Thompson Debra Trudeau Frank Wilson Our April 11 Luncheon Speaker Mr John Hanson Our April 11 Luncheon Speaker is John Hanson, President of the Bremerton Historic Ship Association. They maintain and operate the USS Turner Joy (DD-951) US Naval Destroyer Museum on the Bremerton Waterfront. USS Turner Joy (DD-951) was the last ship in the Forrest Sherman class of destroyers. Her keel was laid down on Sept 30, 1957 in Seattle, Washington by the Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Company, and was commissioned on Aug 3, 1959. Turner Joy is credited with firing the first shots of the Vietnam War in the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. She is also credited with firing the last naval gunfire shots of the war. Turner Joy (DD-951) was decommissioned in November 1982, and was selected as a U.S. Navy memorial in November 1988. Location is the Bangor Conference Center, Trident Ballroon, NBK, Bangor. Doors open at 11:00, Lunch begins at 11:30 Registration: Call Realty Station at 360 377-5699 for your lunch registration. Please call before April 1. Members without base access - processing time can take weeks. Please provide your name as it appears on your ENHANCED drivers license or US passport, your city and date of birth. Members without enhanced WA Drivers License or passport need to be escorted by a member with base access.
President's Corner Over the last few years under the skillful leadership of past presidents Larry Salter and Tim Katona we have done a remarkable job of recruiting new members and Community Affiliates. It is now incumbent on us to retain these members and grow our Council. With that in mind, we are trying new things to enhance member interest. We are looking into the possibility of some dinner meetings like our January Installation Dinner and our joint February meeting with the Navy Submarine League. Other ideas that have been put forth include a summer picnic, a cruise around Bainbridge Island, Happy Hours, etc. If you have any creative ideas to generate member interest please contact me or another of the Board Members. We are actively engaged in providing judges and scholarships to the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (the state finals are at Bremerton High School March 31 and April 1). Plans are actively in progress for our participation in Bremerton's Armed Forces Festival May 15-20 and our Memorial Day Ceremony on the USS Turner Joy May 29. The commissioning of the USS Washington (SSN-787) has been postponed until this Summer. In the mean time, the Comissioning Committee is seeking donations for a Scholarship Fund. Community Affiliate Spotlight: Corinthian Wealth Partners LLC part of the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network 2 Corinthian Wealth Partners LLC is a locally owned, independent full-service investment practice asssociated with the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, registered with FINRA. We offer our clients local, independent, decision-making group backed by one one of the most respected and oldest surviving company names in the United States. Each of us is committed to using our many years of service in helping people pursue their financial goals. We offer a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners. We believe you will be better able to identify your goals and make sound decisions by providing clients with thoughtful financial information.
Local Events of interest to Navy Leaguers Navy League National and Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council Events * March 31 - April 1 Washington State Science and Engineering Fair * April 11 Luncheon - (see page 1) * April 3-5 Sea Air Space 2017, Washington DC. www.seaairspace.org * May 9 Luncheon - Speaker TBD * May 19 Boeing Tour * May 20 Armed Forces Day, Downtown Bremerton Parade * May 20 Gala, Admiral Theater * May 29 Turner Joy Memorial Day Ceremony Upcoming Tours Thursday, March 30 - Boeing Renton 737 Final Assembly and P-8 Installation and Checkout Facility Tours at 4:00 PM Friday, May 19 - NAVMAG Indian Island at 9 :00 AM Thursday, June 8 - Bangor Coast Guard (MFPU) We are working on the following future tours: * NUWC Keyport * Safe Boats manufacturing at Bremerton & Tacoma * A Trident sub and the Trident Training Facility * Whidbey Island Naval Air Station * The USS Seawolf or another fast attack sub * Hopefully, the USS Stennis * Hope to get a port visit from the USS Bremerton and have tours The USS Turner Joy DD951 is back at her home on the Bremerton waterfront after undergoing a dry dock period to ensure the preservation of this treasure. While the Turner Joy is back home, donations are still needed to cover the costs of the maintenance period and the future of this historic ship. Shown here is Frank Portello, Director of the USS Turner Joy, and the ship back at her home. You can make donations at www.ussturnerjoy.org 3
March 14 Luncheon and Meeting There was quite a crowd in attendance to hear our featured speaker, CAPT Robert Gaucher, Commander, Submarine Development Squadron FIVE. The large attendance was in part because it was a joint meeting with The Submarine Association. In addition to the large contingent of Naval Submarine Association members, many of whom are also Navy League members, Adm Tammen, SubGroup 9, Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent, Bremerton City Councilmen Richard Huddy & Greg Wheeler, Kitsap County Sheriff Gary Simpson and Seattle NL Council President Jeff Davis and Radm Michael representing thesds USS CAPTSharp Gaucher Commander, Washington commissioning committee. 5 CAPT Gaucher's talk centered in Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. I dare say it was both fascinating and thought provoking. Additionally, we honored four Sub Group 9 2016 Sailors of the Year; IT1(EXW/SW/IDW) Nicholas Stenftenagel, Shore Sailor of the Year, STG1(SW/IUSS) Beth Mele, Sea Sailor of the Year, STG2(SW) Kegan Dyer, Junior Sea Sailor of the Year, and PCS2(SS) Bradley White, Junior Shore Sailor of the year, 4
Submarine Group 9 Sailors of the year 2017 Navy League Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council Officers CS2(SS) Bradley White President: Alan Beam Phone 360-440-2812 Vice Presidents: Steve Westover Robert Lamb Secretary: Larry Tellinghuisen Treasurer: Dave Ellingson JAG: Bob Battin Past President: Tim Katona 2017 Navy League Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council Board of Directors STG1(SW/IUSS) Beth Mele STG2(SW) Kegan Dyer IT1(EXW/SW/IDW) Nicholas Stenftenagel and his wife, Mami Like us on Facebook: Navy League of the United States Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council Ruth Bond Ton Danaher Byron Faber Patricia Faber Joe Hulsey Jack James Neva Lamb Robert Lamb Jerry Logan Cynthia Martin Helen Miller Frank Portello George Rose Larry Salter Mike Spence Kevin Staub Bremerton - Olympic Peninsula Council Adopted Units USS Washington USS Bremerton USS Henry M Jackson US Coast Guard MFPU US Marine Corps MCSFB Bangor US Coast Guard Port Angeles US Coast Guard Base Seattle SWFPAC Bangor Supported Youth Activities South Kitsap HS NJROTC Bremerton HS NJROTC Port Angeles HS NJROTC Scorpion Battalion Navy Sea Cadets 5
Navy League Tour of the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) Navy League Tour - Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) The Navy League, Bremerton Olympic Peninsula Council toured SWFPAC on February 15th, hosted by CAPT Mike Elmstrom (SWFPAC CO). First stop was a tour of Missile Assembly Building #3 (MAB-3) where Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for missile processing operations, briefed the group on the Trident II missile and the SWFPAC missile processing flow from component receipt to missile outload on SSBNs. Next up was a static display of two security force armored vehicles hosted by the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, an essential member of "Team SWFPAC." Following the static display, the group was treated to a tasty lunch at the Bangor Galley with choices from a wide range of menu items. USS Henry M Jackson SSBN 730 After lunch, the tour group proceeded to the USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) hosted by LCDR Mike Smith, Subgroup 9 PAO. The tour group was split up into three groups to facilitate movement within the submarine. Spaces visited included the Control Room, Missile Compartment and Crew Berthing Spaces just to name a few areas. Our tour guides briefed us thoroughly on operations in each space. Many thanks to out to the crew for accommodating the Navy League tour. This tour was arranged by Navy League member and tour organizer Byron Faber. We are USS Washington SSN 787 extremely grateful to CAPT Elmstrom for the opportunity to tour SWFPAC and LCDR Smith tor coordinating a fantastic submarine tour. 6
Military Appreciation Day 2017 Military Appreciation Day, an annual event organized by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee, is the region's biggest expression of community support for the military. The day features more than 100 organizations; fun, games and entertainment for children; and services and resources for active duty and retired military people and families. Our Council participates in this event as does the Scorpion Squadron of Sea Scouts. Larry and Tina Salter manning our exhibit. Navy Leaguers Pat & Byron Faber, Helen Miller, and Bob & Pam Battin also participated. As a part of the event, the North Kitsap Daily News published a very complimentary and very informative article on the our Navy League Council. You can find it at: www.kitsapdailynews.com/news/kitsap-militaryappreciation-day-bremerton-navy-leaguesupports-area-military/ Seabee75th Anniversary Celebration On Saturday March 4th Navy League members joined members of the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Seabees. From 1942 members of the Seabees have been part of the US Navy and an important part of the CEC. The guest speaker was Mrs Joan Shields-Bennett, Widow of Marvin Glenn Shields, who was killed in action in June of 1965. Marvin Glenn Shields was killed in action in Viet Nam and the only Seebee ever awarded the Metal of Honor. In September of 1966 Mrs Shields was presented the Metal of Honor by President Lynden Johnson on behalf of her husband. Her talk brought back memories of some in the audience and admiration from all. The formal portion over, music was the order of the evening for dancing and casual talk. It was an enjoyable evening for all. Please consider choosing The Bremerton - Olympic Penisnula Navy League Council to receive your CFC or CFD 2017 donations CFC # 19117 CFD # 1481953 7