COVERING PUGET SOUND NAVAL NEWS FOR BREMERTON | BANGOR | KEYPORT

Kitsap

www.kitsapnavynews.com

VOLUME 1, NO. 30 | 21 OCTOBER 2011

THIS EDITION

Navy ball, 300 attend NBK celebration ............pg. 3

Navy wife depends on Mr. T, Sarah Smiley ..........pg. 4

First Lady announces jobs for spouses and vets ...pg. 6

Navy tried to sink its own in Pacifi c theater ..... pg. 13

By Tom Jamestjames@centralkitsapreporter.com

The Coast Guard has passed over SAFE Boats International, a Port Orchard firm, for a contract worth up to $180 million to manufacture a replacement for the ser-

SAFE Boats loses out

SEE SAFE | PAGE 8

By Tom Jamestjams@kitsapnavynews.com

Who knew trombones could sound so good?

Navy Band Northwest got a new sound Sunday, as eight of its members stepped out of their normal roles for a special trombone concert at Keyport’s Naval Undersea Museum.

The eight, along with an accom-panying tuba, conductor, and three-piece rhythm section gave an hour-

long concert as a “trombone choir,” playing mostly jazz numbers for a crowd of about 150 in the museum’s auditorium.

“Get enough trombone play-ers around,” said Lt. j.g. Robert Coats with a laugh, “and they’ll think something up.” In addi-tion to being Navy Band Northwest’s Commanding Officer, Coats directed Sunday’s performance.

Trombone choirs, said Master Chief Ken Keller, are rare enough that they usually aren’t heard out-side of big cities and uni-versities. Touring groups with horn sections usually only have one, and even famous jazz and swing “big bands” often only have three or

four of the instruments. Even Navy Band Northwest, with seven units including a jazz band, two brass groups, a parade band, two ceremo-nial bands and even a rock band,

normally doesn’t have one, Keller said.

Sundays lineup, Keller said, was possible only because Navy Band Northwest happened to find itself with eight good trombonists. In addition to five full-time trombone players, two in the band are “doublers,” Keller said, who happened to also play the trombone in addition to their officially desig-

nated instrument.

Once in a blue moonTrombonists from Navy Band Northwest perform in a rare “trombone choir” at the Naval Undersea Museum aboard Naval Base Kitsap Keyport Sunday. TOM JAMES/STAFF PHOTO

Trombone quartet plays one-off choir at

museum

SEE BLUE MOON | PAGE 8

Coast Guard chooses Louisiana competitor for

big buy

“Get enough trombone players

around and they’ll think

something up.”– LTjg Robert Coats, Navy

Band Northwest

*We make every effort to present information that is accurate. Inventory is subject to prior sale, cannot be combined with any other offer(s). Prices do not include taxes, registration fees, fi nance and/or negotiable $150 documentation charge. To ensure your complete satisfaction, please verify accuracy prior to purchase.

All new vehicle prices are after manufacturers rebates. *$24.95 Oil change and fi lter does not apply to diesel. Buy one get one offer is only valid if scheduled on Saturdays. All photos are for illustration purposes only. Offers Expire 10/24/2011.

1-888-719-3117

*Every Saturday In October Between 8:00AM to 5:00PM

$24.95 Lube Oil Filter | Multi Point Inspection | plus free Car Wash2011 FORD RANGER XLT S/C 4X4

MSRP .....................................................................................$27,170Bruce Titus Discount. .............................................................-$1,451Retail Customer Cash...........................................................-$2,000Retail Bonus Customer Cash ...............................................-$2,000Promotional Retail Bonus Customer Cash ..........................-$1,000Military Appreciation Cash .....................................................-$500Trade-In Assistance Cash .....................................................-$2,250

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT

MSRP ....................................................................................$28,110Bruce Titus Discount ............................................................ -$2,111Retail Customer Cash.......................................................... -$1,000Retail Bonus Customer Cash ................................................. -$500Ford Credit Retail Bonus Customer Cash ........................... -$1,000Promotional Retail Bonus Customer Cash ......................... -$1,000Military Appreciation Cash .................................................... -$500

2011 FORD F150 XLTS/C 4X4

$17,949*VIN# 1FTLR4FE4BPA78112 1 ONLY NEW

SAVE $9,221 OFF

MSRP$21,999*

VIN# 1FMCU0DG6BK60072 1 ONLY NEW

SAVE $6,111 OFF

MSRP$26,995*

VIN# 1FTFX1EF2BFC14206 1 ONLY NEW

SAVE $8,660 OFF

MSRP

MSRP ....................................................................................$35,555Bruce Titus Discount ............................................................ -$2,560XLT Retail Bonus Customer Cash ........................................ -$1,000Retail Customer Cash.......................................................... -$2,000Bonus Customer Cash ............................................................ -$500Trade-In Assistance Cash .................................................... -$1,000Military Appreciation Cash .................................................... -$500Ford Credit Retail Customer Cash ...................................... -$1,000

01 SATURN SL2 #1G82KS4721Z317324 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $3,98899 EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER #1FMRU17LXXLA20777 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $5,97703 ECLIPSE #4A3AC84H13E143828 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $6,97705 ESCAPE XLT #1FMYU03105KA37651... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $10,77704 F350 CREW CAB 4X4 #1FTNW21P14EA98847 .. GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $10,98805 GRAND PRIX #2G2WRS44651177355 .. GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $11,77702 AUDI TT #TRUTC28N321017961 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $12,777

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4WD ONLY 4,850 MILES#1J4AA2D19AL227942 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL MAKE OFFER

04 JEEP WRANGLER HARD TOP #1J4FA49584P727025 .... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $16,77708 F150 CREW CAB XLT #1FTRW12W28FB17844 . GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $18,98805 GMC YUKON XL 4X4 #1GKFK66U05J207334 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $20,98810 F150 S/C 4X4 #1FTEX1EW9AFB29437 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $23,97710 F150 CREW CAB XLT 4X4 #1FTEW1E86AFB33952 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $26,97511 EXPEDITION EL XLT 4X4#1FMJK1J58BEF01797 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $34,888

10 HYUNDAI ELANTRA #KMHDU4AD7A4835372 . GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $12,98806 SCION TC COUPE #JTKDE167360140218.... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $14,77710 TOYOTA COROLLA S #2T1BU4EE9AC39415 ..... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $14,97710 SUBARU IMPREZA AWD #JF1GE6A68AH504147 ... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $16,98810 HONDA CIVIC LX 4DR #19XFA1F51AE0223SS .... GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $16,99505 MERCEDES E500 #WDBUF70J65A742274 .. GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $23,97707 BMW 530 STATION WAGON #WBANN73587CN05085 . GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $26,777

TRUCKS & SUVBUDGET CARS IMPORTS CARS

brucetitus.com

By Tom Jamestjames@kitsapnavynews.com

The Navy last Thursday cel-ebrated the 236th anniversary of its founding.

In honor of the event, Navy Ball celebrations were held at bases around the country. Naval Base Kitsap’s Ball attracted hundreds and featured sev-eral speakers

More than 300 people attended the 2011 Navy Ball, held aboard Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor in celebra-tion of the 236th anniversary of the Navy’s founding, said Naval Base Kitsap spokesman Tom Danaher.

The event, held Oct. 13 of every year, marks the issue of the Navy’s Charter by Congress. Danaher said all commands mark the event somehow, even if their circumstances prevent them from having a formal ball.

Aboard ships at sea, such as the USS John C. Stennis, the com-mander will sometimes slow the ship for a moment or call for a moment of silence in honor of those who served in the past, Danaher said.

Danaher said the formal event usually draws between 200 and 300 people, putting Thursday’s slightly above average.

Andy Graham, a Bremerton business owner, attended this year’s event and said he enjoyed seeing the most senior and most junior personnel aboard the base honored.

Danaher said The senior and junior man cut the ball cake together in effort to keep the for-mal ball from becoming too stuffy, and helps everyone feel included in the evening.

Honored last Thursday were

Rear Adm. Robert Hennegan, Commander Submarine Group 9, and Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Sasha Synder, assigned to the USS Ohio.

Dean Miller, a local Navy vet-eran who retired in 1977, said the three Navy Balls he had attended in recent years aboard Bangor were much milder than what he remem-bered from his service.

Back in those days, Miller said, the event had a rowdier character. Officers attended a separate ball from enlisted personnel, and heavy drinking was the norm. When he

was stationed in Hawaii, Miller said, the event was usually held at a hotel, and most attendees would rent rooms for at least one night.

“When I was in, if you didn’t come back drunk two nights in a row, somebody would ask what the hell was wrong with you. Now, if you come back drunk two nights in a row, they put you in rehab.”

Miller said he didn’t attend this year’s event, but that he had gone to previous Balls

aboard Bangor, and had always enjoyed them.

Having enlisted sailors and officers attend the same func-tion hasn’t changed the flavor of the night nearly as much as poli-cies frowning on heavy drinking, Miller said.

Although the Navy came to Puget Sound somewhat later than 1775, said Edmonds historian Lisle Rose, for most of the region’s history the Navy has played a fundamental role in the region’s economic and social development. Rose, a former U.S. Department of State historian, holds a doctorate in American history and is the author of books including the three-vol-ume Power At Sea series.

The first record of the Navy noticing the region was in 1856, Rose said, when the USS Decatur sailed Puget Sound to protect set-tlers in Seattle from attacks. A

young naval officer aboard noted the potential of a certain well-protected deepwater harbor across Puget Sound from Seattle, Rose

Shortly thereafter, Rose said, the presence of the Navy in Puget Sound was solidified with the founding of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in 1891 and the Navy’s decision in 1914 to shift the bulk of the fleet to the West Coast.

Until the 1970’s, Rose said, the Navy was spread between three major West Coast ports: San Diego,

San Francisco, and Bremerton. In San Francisco, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard was similar in size to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and operated along with adjacent facilities at Treasure Island and Alameda. Operations at the San Francisco facilities, however, began to be cut back in the 1970’s, Rose said, leaving Bremerton as one of two major naval facilities on the West Coast.

“Because of the Navy, Puget Sound has been tied into national

and international events since the start of the 20th century,” Rose said.

According to a Friday release, the theme of this year’s ball was, “remembering the past to secure the future.”

Naval Base Kitsap executive officer Commander Christopher Carter and the event’s guest of honor, television star Leon Carroll Jr, both spoke to the theme, Danaher said.

From the Boat to the Shack!

SuperLobster Sale!

LiveClams &

Oysters!

20% OFF Full Color Banners

EXPIRES 10/1/2011

email mark@wsprinting.net

360.698.3252

29¢ COLOR COPIES

Navy celebrates anniversary300 attend annual

ball

Bremerton’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post 239 is accepting applica-tions for two scholarships open to all area students.

The Voice of Democracy schol-

arship is a national contest open to students in grades nine through 12. Applicants compete for funds including a top prize of $30,000. Winners from each state travel to Washington, D.C., to receive their awards, according to a release made available by the post last Friday.

The Patriot’s Pen scholarship is a national contest open to students in grades six through eight in compe-tition for 46 savings bonds ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The first

place award also includes a trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner and a parent or guardian.

Entry materials may be picked up and submissions dropped off at Bremerton’s Post 239, located at 190 Dora Ave.

The deadline for both scholar-ships is Nov. 1, according to mate-rials provided by the post. Foreign exchange students are ineligible for both scholarships, but home schooled students are eligible.

VFW offers scholarshipsBremerton

post accepting applications

Rear Adm. Robert Hennegan, Commander Submarine Group 9, and Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Sasha Synder, assigned to the USS Ohio, cut the cake the Navy’s 236th birthday ball at Bangor Plaza aboard Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. The cutting of the cake by the highest and lowest -ranking per-sonnel is a tradition aboard the base. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS SCOTT A. MCCALL

“When I was in, if you didn’t come back drunk two nights in a row,

somebody would ask what the hell

was wrong with you. Now, if you

come back drunk two nights in a

row, they put you in rehab.”

– Dean Miller, local Navy veteran

Published every Friday from the office of Central Kitsap Reporter4448 Randall Way, Suite 100, Silverdale, WA 98383

(360) 308-9161 ~ (360) 308-9363 faxOn the Internet at www.kitsapnavynews.com

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION RATES

The Kitsap Navy News is published weekly by Sound Publishing every Friday for $25/year carrier or motor route delivery; $50/year mail delivery in state, $70/year mail delivery out of state. Payment in advance is required. Periodicals rate postage paid at Silverdale, WA and at additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Kitsap Navy News, 3888 Randall Way, Suite 100, Silverdale, WA 98383. Copyright © 2011, Sound Publishing

KITSAP NAVY NEWS

ADMINISTRATIVE: Kitsap Navy News is a publication of Sound Publishing, and is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, the National Newspaper Association and Suburban Newspapers of America. Advertising rates are available at the Kitsap Navy News office. While the Navy News endeavors to accept only reliable advertisements, it shall not be responsible to the public for advertisements nor are the views expressed in those advertisements necessarily those of the Kitsap Navy News. The right to decline or discontinue any ad is reserved. DEADLINES: Display Ads–4 p.m. Monday; Classified Ads – 4:30 p.m. Monday; News Releases, Letters and Columns – Noon Tuesday

We’re independentlyaudited!

CIRCULATIONVERIFICATION

C O U N C I L

AUDITED BY

Dempsey’s open letter to the Joint ForceIt is an honor to be the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of

Staff. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to serve with you.

The most important thing I want you to know is that I trust you to do what’s right for each other and for our country.

Thanks for your service. You have fought harder and your families have sacrificed more than most will ever know. You make us the finest military on the planet. We’re powerful, versatile, responsive, and resilient. We are admired by our allies and partners, and we are dreaded by our enemies. You are our decisive advantage.

To ensure we remain the Joint Force our nation needs, I’ll focus on a few key themes as I begin my time as Chairman.

We must achieve our national objec-tives in the current conflicts. As long as our forces remain in harm’s way, we must ensure they have what they need to suc-ceed.

We must look beyond our current requirements—to 2020—and develop Joint Force 2020 to provide the greatest possible number of options for our nation’s leaders and to ensure our nation remains immune from coercion. Keeping our military the best led, best trained, and best equipped force in the world is the non-negotiable imperative. Doing so in a new fiscal envi-ronment will be hard, but we’ve overcome similar challenges in our past, and the nation is counting on us to overcome them again.

We must renew our commitment to the Profession of Arms. We’re not a profession simply because we say we’re a profession. We must continue to learn, to understand, and to promote the knowledge, skills, attributes, and behaviors that define us as a pro-fession.

And, of course, we must keep faith with our Military Family. Our active, guard and reserve service members, our wounded war-riors, our families, and our veterans deserve the future they have sacrificed to secure.

Continue mission! I am proud to serve with you.MARTIN E. DEMPSEYGeneral, U.S. Army

‘I trust you’

Looking for letters... We encourage letters from the community. Please do not exceed 300 words and we ask that you include your full name and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for publication. Fax: (360) 308-9363; email: gskinner@kitsap-navynews.com or mail to Editor, Kitsap Navy News, 3888 NW Randall Way, Suite 100, Silverdale WA, 98383.

GUEST COLUMNGEN. MARTIN E. DEMPSEY, CHAIR-MAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

There is an old adage in military-wife culture: as soon as the men leave, the house and car fall apart.

This never fails. My own Navy-wife mom bought most of our family’s new appliances while my dad was on deploy-ment. I grew up believing that’s what moms do; they make all the big purchases.

I’ve been lucky (knock on wood) with appli-ances and car repairs, but I’ve had my share of emergencies. During Dustin’s various deploy-ments, I’ve locked myself out of the house (with the baby inside and no spare key), had a short-circuiting burglar alarm go off at 2 a.m. and found a colony of fire ants living in our spare closet.

I know women who have bought a new house, sold a car or installed a new air condi-tioning unit while their husband was gone.

This is why the Navy is so persistent about making sure families at home have a valid power-of-attorney—a handy, and sometimes dangerous (you could probably divorce your husband with one while he is away), document that allows a wife to legally sign her husband’s name in his absence.

But a power-of-attorney can’t help in every situation. (Try telling the furnace repair man that you have a power-of-attorney, and see if he cares.) More often than not, a military wife needs to have (1) good neighbors or (2) knowl-edge of the toolbox in the garage.

I’m lucky to have both.Last weekend Dustin was

away for a short trip, and my military-wife abilities were put to the test. The first morning he was gone, our heater came on and would not shut off.

“It’s really hot in here,” Ford, 10, said at 5 a.m.

“Put on lighter pajamas and go back to bed,” I said from underneath my covers. That’s when I noticed the sweat drenching my nightshirt and sheets. I went downstairs to check the thermostat. It was more than 80 degrees inside the house.

Since moving to Maine and having a base-ment and heater for the first time, I refer to the furnace as “the beast.” It hisses and sputters, and sometimes it makes bad smells. I keep my distance.

So I did what any military wife would do. I called my neighbor, whom we’ll call Mr. T.

Mr. T is my go-to guy. He is shaped like an inverted pyramid. He can probably lift a snowblower with his pinky finger. Sometimes he climbs on our roof just because he can...but also because Mr. T knows that Dustin might nail his own sleeve to the shingles, Griswald-style, if someone doesn’t intervene.

Before I could hang up the phone, Mr. T and his friend were at my front door.

“I turned off the emergency switch, but I’m

Military wife relies on Mr. TNAVY WISESARAHSMILEY

SEE SMILEY | PAGE 7

Publisher ......................................................................... Sean McDonald

Editor ....................................................................................Greg Skinner

Reporter ............................................................................Thomas James

Administrative Coordinator .................................... Stella Chamberlain

Advertising ............................Rita Nicholson, Wayne Nelson, Chris Olson

Production .......................................................................... Bryon Kempf

Circulation Manager ...........................................................Jim Johnson

USS JOHN C. STENNNIS AT SEA (NNS) – Stennis Sailors are hitting the books once again as the second term of John C. Stennis University (JCSU) begins this week.

The second term will offer classes that were not

available during the first term including psychology, child psychology, Japanese, and American government. English and math classes are being offered this term as well.

“Overall the classes

that are offered can benefit anyone,” said Stennis’ Education Officer Lt.j.g. Karl Rosenkranz. “Whether Sailors are work-ing on an associate, bache-lor or even master’s degree, JCSU can help them get there.”

Though some classes have already begun, including Introductory, Intermediate and College Algebra, Introduction to Psychology, and Child Psychology, other classes are scheduled to start Oct.

8 when instructors come aboard.

Rosenkranz said the instructor led courses provide unique benefits to Sailors that benefit from a more hands on approach.

“The instructors that come aboard aren’t affected by things like river city or internet hours,” said Rosenkranz. “They also are able to work with Sailors’ schedules and provide a

lot of options to those that really want to participate in the class.”

Sailors interested in enrolling in JCSU require a routed special request chit endorsed by their chain of command. Sailors should also be aware that some classes require them to have already taken a place-ment test.

Rosenkranz wants Sailors to know that a

college education is some-thing anyone in the Navy can achieve if they really desire it.

“College isn’t just for any particular rate or rank,” he said. “Whether you learn better with an instructor or work better at your own pace, we can help you meet your educational goals.”

The second term offi-cially began Sept. 28 and is slated to end Nov. 11.

KNOWYOURRIGHTS!

· Personal Injury· Auto Accidents· Slip & Fall

Injury Due to Negligence

Attorney Steve C. FranklinNavy JAG Reservist360-876-5005800-273-5005

HELP AVAILABLE CALL NOW

www.glpattorneys.com

FREE ATTORNEY CONSULTATION

HUNTER FARMS

(Sat. Oct. 29th 12 pm)

OCTOBER 1ST TO 31ST

Admission Fee of $200 Per Person

visit for more information.

Specializing in Vet & VA Home loans

$0 Down

Bad credit? No problem - I can help.

360.620.7119Shane McGraw -

USS JOHN C. STENNNIS AT SEA (NNS) – There is more color aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and it’s not a new flight deck jersey, but something Sailors can rest their head on after a tiresome day of work.

United Stennis Family and Friends created the Pillowcase Project, a pro-gram that provides hand-made pillowcases to Stennis Sailors. Each pillow case is made by mothers, wives, and decorated by children across the country who want to show their support. Each pillow case comes with a small note of who made it.

“Pillowcases are personal and something Sailors can hold onto when they go to sleep at night,” said Ms. Theresa Jackson, Pillowcase Project coordinator. “They brighten up their bunk, give it a touch of home and replace the rough materials of standard issue.”

Each pillowcase is differ-ent. They vary in size and design, some fancier and

some simpler. With design themes ranging from sports, food and animals, there is a pillow case for every per-sonality aboard the ship.

“Some Sailors spend up to 10 minutes trying to pick out the right design for them,” said Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Kathleen Matthews. “Sailors choose even the girlie ones because it reminds them of their loved ones.”

Matthews said Sailors are always excited when they receive their pillowcase and that many Sailors have emailed or written notes to the group thanking them.

“Getting any type of touch from home is always a morale boost,” said Lt. Cmdr. Robert Wills, one of Stennis’ chaplains. “Knowing that people appreciate what they do makes Sailors feel better.”

Families not only make these pillow cases to keep Sailors’ morale up, but remind them they are

remembered by so many people back home.

“The pillowcases will hopefully remind them every night before they go to bed that we love and miss them very much,” said Jackson. “That we think about them and support them.”

Stennis has received more than 1,200 pillowcases and is expected to receive a total of 4,000 pillowcases before deployment is over. Sailors can pick up a pillowcase in the Religious Program Specialist office located at 03-128-14-L.

“The pillowcases are free,” said Wills. “They are made with a lot of love and appreciation for all that the Sailors do.”

A pillowcase is not just a simple gift, but a sweet gesture from family and friends back home to remind Sailors they are not alone and their sacrifice and duty to their country is rec-ognized and appreciated.

Handmade pillowcases for Stennis sailors

Semester at seaStennis sailors study language,

government and math while deployed

Navy color

Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 fly over the aircraft car-rier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Oct. 17, 2011 to show support for the upcoming Army/Navy foot-ball game. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility con-ducting maritime security opera-tions and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS WALTER M. WAYMAN

BREMRTON (NNS) – Sailors and Coast Guardsmen from around Navy Region Northwest participated in the second annual Women’s Symposium Mentorship Program on Naval Base Kitsap (NBK),

Oct. 7.The program is designed

to provide mentorship to female service members stationed in the Northwest by providing them support and guidance.

“It’s very important on

NBK in general. A large population of our Sailors here are female,” said NBK Command Master Chief (SS) Shaun Peirsel. “If they don’t feel like they’re a part of the command and being utilized, then I’m going to

lose out. And I’m not going to be able to accomplish my mission.”

The symposium’s pri-mary focus was to high-light the role women have played in the military throughout history.

“Women have always found a way to impact the military, and they were doing it even when people would tell them, ‘no you can’t do this,’” said Peirsel.

Coast Guard Command Master Chief for the Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor Penny Koons said that women have been pioneers for a long time, and there’s a lot of history for women in the military.

“Women have been involved in every military

conflict since the American Revolution in 1775,” said Koons. “However, it was really in 1942, dur-ing World War II, when men were being shipped overseas that women were needed to step up and fill factory jobs — they were even needed to fill in for the military. WWII was a really important time for our women because it opened the doors.”

The symposium includ-ed a panel discussion which gave service mem-bers the opportunity to ask senior enlisted leadership questions on various topics including professional and personal conduct and rais-ing a family while on active duty.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SW/AW) Elisha Chandler said attending the sympo-sium was not only benefi-cial to women but, indi-rectly, for men as well.

“We’re here not only to support each other, but to be better Sailors for our junior peers [and that includes] men, too.”

Peirsal said symposiums like these impacts more than the Navy, but the armed forces in general.

“This country will be better protected by the armed forces if we are all working together,” said Peirsal. “It’s not about male, female, race or [any-thing else]. It’s about peo-ple caring about protecting their country.”

By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press

Service

WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama, on a visit with her husband to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., today announced a private sector hiring commitment of 25,000 military spouses and veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign.

Some 270 compa-nies represented by the American Logistics Association for doing business in military resale and morale, welfare, and recreation, have committed to hiring 25,000 military spouses and veterans in the next two years, the first lady said. The commitment

is the largest yet toward President Barack Obama’s challenge for the private sector to hire 100,000 mili-tary spouses and veterans by 2013.

“They do not want to miss out on your poten-tial,” the first lady said to a cheering audience inside the 94th Fighter Squadron’s hangar. “They want American businesses to have the best, most-tal-ented, most hard-working employees around.”

The commitment came from diverse companies, she said, ranging from the corporate behemoths Procter & Gamble, Tyson Foods and Hewlett-Packard, to smaller com-

panies such as Prime Time Services, which plans to hire hundreds of military spouses and veterans with-in the next year.

Some hiring efforts already have begun, Obama said, with Siemens, Sears, K-Mart and Sam’s Club, and through Chamber of Commerce job fairs.

“These are bold com-mitments, and these are companies that are mak-ing these pledges not just because it’s the right thing to do or because it feels patriotic,” she said. “They’re also doing it because it’s good for their bottom line … because they know that veterans

and military spouses, like all of you here today, rep-resent the best our country has to offer. And they want you on their team.”

The first lady then intro-duced her husband, the president, saying his pres-ence shows what “a huge deal” the announcement is.

The president thanked the troops for their service, noting, “Your generation has earned a special place in America’s history.”

Many of the 3 million post-9/11 war veterans “have taken their leader-ship experience, their mastery of cutting edge technologies, their abil-ity to adapt to changing circumstances, and they’ve become leaders here at home,” the president said. “They’ve become leaders at businesses all across the country.

However, the Obamas said, many military spouses and veterans struggle to find good employment.

“The truth is that some-times employers may not always know about all that you have to offer,” the first

lady said. “They might have trouble understanding a military resume, or they might see a spouse who’s lived in five cities in seven years as a red flag, rather than a reality of military life.”

“It doesn’t make sense,” the president said. “If you can save a life in Afghanistan, you can save a life in a local hospital or in a local ambulance. If you can oversee millions of dollars of assets in Iraq, you can help a business balance its books here at home. If you can juggle the demands of raising a family while a husband or wife are at war, you can juggle any demands of any job in the United States of America.”

In announcing the initia-tive, the first lady said the administration wants to raise awareness that many important job skills -- time management, organization, people skills, and complex decision-making -- are “second nature” to military spouses and veterans.

“That is really the reason why we’re here

today, because those are precisely the skills that we need in workplaces across America,” she said.

“We want America to know that you’re veter-ans who have completed missions with enough variables involved to make most people’s heads spin; that you’re trained in state-of-the-art technolo-gies; that you’ve managed dozens if not hundreds of your peers; and when the stakes are the highest, that’s when you’re at your best,” she added.

The American Logistics Association represents the largest consumer packaged goods companies in the United States, including major manufacturers such as Coca-Cola, Unilever and ConAgra, along with a multitude of specialty suppliers to the on-base military consumer channel, according to its president, Pat Nixon, a Vietnam War veteran who took part in a White House conference call with reporters yester-day.

First Lady announces hiring commitment for spouses, vets

Annual Women’s Symposium aboard NBK

LookingFor A Job?Whether you’re out of work or looking to change jobs, we can help with your search.

Visit www.nw-ads.com orsee today’s Classified Section

WASHINGTON, (AFPS)– The Defense Department and the nationwide Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign are partnering to encourage women to get regular mammograms as direct-ed by their doctors.

The year-round cam-paign to fight breast can-cer with early detection and prompt treatment gains momentum during Breast Cancer Awareness

Month in October.Breast cancer is the

second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States, and mammograms can detect early-stage breast cancer as early as three years before a lump can be felt, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga.

“Mammograms are important because they

play a key role in early breast cancer detec-tion and help decrease breast cancer deaths,” said Kathie McCracken, director for women’s health patient advocacy and medical ethics in the Military Health System.

“They can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease,” she said, “or to check for breast cancer

after a lump or other sign or symptom of the disease has been found.”

The National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Md., reports that more than 192,000 U.S. women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

Early diagnosis, offi-cials agree, is the key to ensuring the best-possible outcome. The five-year survival rate of patients diagnosed with Stage I breast can-cer is 95 to 98 percent, the National Cancer Institute’s research reveals.

The military’s TRICARE Management Activity is working to get the word out, too, reminding its beneficia-ries that mammograms save lives.

TRICARE covers yearly screening mam-mograms for women ages 40 and older, at no cost to them. For those considered at high risk, TRICARE covers mam-mograms beginning at age 35, officials said.

TRICARE officials reported the stories Mara Street and Heather Cooke, military spouses who initially balked when their TRICARE doctors suggested mam-mograms.

An Air Force spouse and mother of six, Street said she didn’t think she needed a mammogram because she was healthy at age 40 and had no

family history of breast cancer.

But when the clinic staff called to press her to make an appointment, Street listened. Street had her first mammo-gram and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

“If it hadn’t been for [the clinic] making two phone calls, we may have waited until she was 50 years of age, and our opportunities and options would have been grossly limited,” said Street’s husband, Timothy.

Heather Cooke, age 52, married and mother of four, also learned after a routine mammogram that she had early-stage breast cancer. After undergoing a series of procedures, she is now cancer-free.

“My doctors have told me that because I was able to detect [the cancer] early and aggres-sively attack it, that my chances of not hav-ing another cancerous growth are 99 percent,” she said.

worried that gas might leak or something,” I said.

Mr. T covered his mouth with his hands. “You don’t have gas. You have oil,” he said.

Right. The pair fixed the fur-

nace and left. As soon as they shut the door behind them, however, Ford and I both heard a chirp.

Chirp, chirp. We looked at each

other. The chirping grew louder.

Chirp, chirp. Chirp, chirp.

It was a dying fire alarm. But which one?

“We better call Mr. T again,” Ford said.

I protested. I could handle a chirping fire alarm myself. If only I could find the one.

Ford and I snooped

around the house, both equally sure that we heard the chirping com-ing from opposite direc-tions: “It’s upstairs.” “No, it’s in the basement.” “Or maybe the hallway?”

“I really think we should call Mr. T,” Ford said.

But I was determined. I climbed the stairs. The chirping grew louder. And when I walked into our bedroom, I was sure that the dying alarm was the one 10-feet high in the apex of the ceiling. Of course.

I would need Mr. T after all.

Mr. T “fixed” the alarm, but as he was leaving, we heard the noise again: chirp, chirp.

I believe Mr. T wanted to curse. The alarm mocked him.

Turns out, the alarm

that needed attention was not the one Mr. T had just climbed up an unsteady kitchen lad-der to fix. It was the one in the hallway, a mere 7-feet high. I could have reached it with a chair.

Epic military wife fail.But the point here is

not the fire alarm. It’s not even the furnace.

The point is the exercise—a drill, if you will—we had just com-pleted: I now know that it takes Mr. T maybe 10 seconds to get to my house in an “emergency.”

That’s good to know. Because we do need to take down the gut-ters, and nothing says “emergency” like Dustin climbing up a sliding ladder set against the side of the house.

We proudly serve Pura Vida Coff ees. Fair Trade, Shade Grown & Organic. Buy our coff ee & create good.

Locally Owned and Operated

105 Washington Ave.BremertonStraight across from the ferry terminal

360-377-1180 (360) 692-112910014 Levin Rd.

Silverdale Self Storage

www.silverdaleselfstorage.comMust present this coupon. Expires11/5/11

We’re here to help.Call us Today

2819 Kitsap Place, Suite 201Silverdale, WA 98383

360.692.5551

We handle Personal Injury cases Exclusively

We’ll discuss the merits of your case without charge

We’ve been serving Kitsap County since 1973

J. Michael KochP E R S O N A L I N J U R Y L A W Y E R S

Silve

rdale

Way

NW

Micheals

ColumbiaBank

J. MichaelKoch

When Bad

Things

Happen to

Good People

Ridgetop Blvd.

SMILEY | FROM PAGE 4

Breast Cancer Awareness Month joins DOD to promote screening

This ad is placed in this newspaper as a courtesy for M.A.D.D.

vice’s workhorse boats.According to mate-

rials posted on the Coast Guard website, the contract to replace the Response Boat-Small was awarded to Louisiana firm Metal Shark Aluminum Boats. The Coast Guard called the purchase “one of the largest boat buys of its type” for the agency.

The original f leet of Response Boats-Small, or RBS’s, was purchased by the Coast Guard under an emergency directorate after Sept. 11. According to the Coast Guard web-site, the vessels are used widely on waterways, ports and coastal areas.

Locally the craft are used in security zones around Washington State Ferries, large cruise ships and military ships moving through Puget Sound.

SAFE Boats spokes-man Jason Solomon refused to comment on the loss of the $180 mil-lion or its effect on the company.

Port of Bremerton spokeswoman Chris Case said that nego-tiations between SAFE Boats and the port regarding a planned multimillion dollar expansion in support of the firm were still underway as of Tuesday.

SAFE Boats did not mention scaling down the expansion, Case said.

The final decision on who would replace the existing f leet of work boats came after a year-long process. After solic-

iting proposals in late 2010, the Coast Guard in early 2011 announced the purchase of one ves-sel from each company for testing and compari-son.

According to the Coast Guard’s award announcement, the contract is for an initial

purchase of 38 boats, with the option to pur-chase as many as 500. Of those, 470 would go to the Coast Guard, 20 to Customs and Border Protection and 10 to the Navy.

The new boats will be similar to the first generation RBS craft,

but slightly longer. Under the contract, the replacement vessels are required to be able to reach 40 knots, have a range of 150 nautical miles, be portable in C-130 aircraft and carry up to twelve people with mounts for machine guns.

Silverdale9800 Silverdale Way NW #101

360-662-1300

Always30% OFF for

Armed Forces Men and Women

w/MilitaryI.D.*

On Base - Off Base!WEDELIVER!

Order Online at PapaJohns.com

Occupational Hearing LossPSNS BANGOR

KEYPORTHearing Loss caused by exposure to loud noise is an injury. Let

us help you navigate the paperwork and receive

the benefits you deserve.

No Cost to the Injured Worker

Convenient LocationsBremerton and Port Orchard

Call 1-800-422-8942

USE YOUR BENEFITSProviding Services for Existing Claims. Call Today to Upgrade Your Hearing!

ALWAYS NO COST TO THE INJURED WORKER

OWCP Hearing Loss ClaimsBremerton (360) 373-5883

Port Orchard (360) 876-1252

Toll Free 1-800-422-8942

PROVIDER FOR ALL CLAIMSHave an Existing claim

for Hearing Loss?Upgrade Your System Today!

Integrated Latest GenerationHearing Aids with WirelessCompatibility - TV, Cell Phone,Computer, Voice IQ

Two more of Sunday’s perform-ers, including Keller, were chiefs, and stepped out of their administrative roles for the show, Coats said.

Musician second class Josh Hamilton was among Sunday’s performers. Normally, he said, he plays the eupho-nium, and his official job is sound man for Navy Band Northwest’s rock band “Passage.” The tuba and euphonium are usually the two lowest horns in a brass band.

Playing in the trombone choir, Hamilton said, was a fun challenge, especially since he usually plays mostly classical music.

“This was just the right time and the right place,” said Musician third-class Daniel Bonnin.

Bonnin arranged one of Sunday’s numbers, Strike Up The Band, for the Trombone group. To do so, he listened to a recording of the song, the title song from a 1930’s Gershwin musical, and copied it note-for-note.

The process was time-consuming, Bonnin said, but worth it, especially for the piece’s solo. Originally played by jazz trombonist Carl Fontana, Bonnin said, the solo is famous among

trombone players around the world.Bonnin said having the trombone

choir together was a rare opportu-nity to perform the piece live with a rhythm section. As to how the chal-lenging solo went, Bonnin said, “it was about as good as you could hope for.”

The performance was also the last for one retiring member of Navy Band Northwest. After playing a base trom-bone solo in “Blue Topaz,” musician David Natseway received the Navy Commendation Medal from Coats for his work ethic during his four-year tour with Navy Band Northwest.

Although it was his last performance with the Navy Band, Natseway said he definitely planned to keep playing in the civilian world. At least for the rest of the school year, Natseway said, he would be performing in the area with groups including the Peninsula Trombone Choir, Rick Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra in Tacoma and Silverdale’s Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap.

Especially since the band would have one less trombonist after Natseway’s departure, Keller said he didn’t think the choir would be performing again anytime soon.

With the availability of the players shifting alongside the responsibilities of the band’s regular units, Coats said, no further performances were planned for the group.

Keller said he particularly enjoyed the performance as a chance to get out from behind the desk where as a chief he spends most of his time.

Keller, who said he plans to continue playing professionally after he retires from the Navy, said daily practice meant he could take the opportunity when it arose.

“If you don’t do it for six months it’s like starting over,” Keller said. “You never know when you’re going to get the chance to perform.”

SAFE | FROM PAGE 1

BLUE MOON | FROM PAGE 1

A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat, made by Bremerton based Safe Boats International, escorts the USS John C. Stennis as she departs local waters for the Middle East. The Coast Guard announced the selection of a Louisiana based competitor to pro-vide replacements for the Coast Guard’s fleet of response boats. GREG SKINNER/STAFF PHOTO

NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert welcomed the world’s maritime leaders to the 20th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at the U.S. Naval War College, Oct. 19.

More than 110 nations, with many of the senior-most officers from their navy or coast guard, are attending this biennial event. With 75 heads of navy and 22 heads of coast guard expected, this marks the largest meeting of naval leaders in the conference’s his-tory.

In his remarks, Greenert stressed that success in address-ing common maritime issues - such as piracy, terrorism, curtailing the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, and enforcing fisheries boundaries - will come only with maritime cooperation.

“These are enduring issues,” Greenert said. “The success [of these operations] is going to be, and has to be, collec-tive.”

Noting that piracy in the Gulf of Aden has decreased by 70 percent since 2009, Greenert said nations must continue to enhance partnerships through naval exercises and symposia such as the ISS. “These exercises and partnership are really a testament to progress,” he said.

While the threats con-

tinue to grow, the chal-lenges among cooperat-ing nations remain simi-lar in scope, Greenert said. By learning, train-ing, and working togeth-er, nations will increase maritime domain aware-ness, which will lead to increased trust among leaders. And that, he said, will allow nations to more speedily work to contain conflicts before they escalate.

“If we trust each other, things will move fast. We’ll have that speed that’s necessary to be able to react,” said Greenert, noting that much of the coopera-tive focus should be on future leaders of the world’s navies. “They’ll be where we are today. The friendships they develop today will endure for many years.”

In taped remarks to the ISS, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta noted that the sympo-sium is the largest gath-ering of naval leaders in history. Participants, he said, must continue to build strong trust and cooperation among one another to secure a safe and secure maritime domain.

“This symposium provides a valuable opportunity for all of you as maritime leaders

to shape the path for-ward...and to come up with solutions to current and future challenges,” Panetta said.

U.S. Naval War College Pres. Rear Adm. John Christenson said in his welcoming remarks that the first ISS brought together 80 high-ranking representatives from 37 countries, a figure that has grown considerably during the past 42 years.

“We hope that your time here provides an opportunity to think and to build relationships,” Christenson said. “Today we gather a new genera-tion of brilliant and pen-etrating minds.”

The theme of this year’s symposium is “Security and Prosperity through Maritime Partnerships.” As part of the event, three panel discussions will focus on how maritime security prevents disruptions that adversely impact nation-al, regional, and global prosperity: “Global Perspective: Challenges to Maritime Security,” “Beyond MDA (mari-time domain awareness): Building Responsive Partnerships,” and “Maritime Security: Evolving Demands, Adaptive Partnerships.”

Littoral combat ship, USS Independence (LCS

2), is also visiting Naval Station Newport in con-junction with ISS.

First held in 1969, ISS has become the largest gathering of maritime leaders in history. ISS provides a forum for the world’s maritime lead-ers to discuss common maritime challenges and

to promote international maritime security coop-eration. The discussions offer opportunities for future regional and international collabora-tion in seeking solutions to global maritime chal-lenges.

The Naval War College established pro-

grams in 1956 and 1972 for international officers. A number of delegates attending the ISS are graduates of those pro-grams.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus is scheduled to address the delegates Oct. 20, with the sympo-sium concluding Oct. 21.

everyone gets it.

We enjoy what we do. And we are determined to add value to our community.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND REVIEW ■ BREMERTON PATRIOT ■ CENTRAL KITSAP REPORTER

KITSAP NAVY NEWS ■ NORTH KITSAP HERALD ■ PORT ORCHARD INDEPENDENT

"Sound Publishing clearly values vibrant communities. Th eir focus on local stories that matter to the people who live here keeps readers informed about who we are, what we do and how with help, people can recover from mental illness. Plus Sound Publishing's long time sponsorship of our annual charity event, the KMHS Golf Classic, is terrifi c. We appreciate Sound Publish-ing's commitment to partnering with us for the benefi t of people living in our community."

Joe RoszakKitsap Mental Health Services

Executive Director

Local, relevant news,

PH: (360) 308-9161 | www.BremertonPatriot.com | www.CentralKitsapReporter.com |www.KitsapNavyNews.com

© 2011 PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company. Trade/service marks are the property of PlainsCapital Corporation, PlainsCapital Bank, or their respective affiliates and/or subsidiaries. Some products may not be available in all states. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company (NMLS no: 13649) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in the following states: ID, MT, OR. Licensed by: WA Dept. of Financial Institutions-consumer lender lic no. 520-CL-49075.

MORTGAGES WITHOUT OBSTACLES.

Michelle S. Garcia

360.551.1816

A LOT OF QUESTIONS COME UP WHEN BUYING OR REFINANCING A HOME!

Seapower symposium kicks off110 nations

join in common

maritime issues

1.866.547.64687989 Salish Lane NE Kingston, WA 98346

See Wildcard Club for complete details. Must be a member of The Point Casino Wildcard Club to participate in some programs. Some restrictions may apply. The Point Casino promotions, off ers, coupons and/or specials may not be combined without marketing management approval. Management reserves all rights to alter or cancel without prior notice. Must be at least 18 years old to participate in gaming activities and at least 21 years old to enter the lounge area. Knowing your limit is your best bet—get help at (800) 547-6133.

Visit our website and

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!www.the-point-casino.com

What’s the point?Winning!If you’re looking for a good time, great food and a friendly place known for real fun then you’re a winner at Th e Point Casino. Enjoy Slots, Blackjack, Craps or Live Poker – they’re all here at Th e Point.

October EntertainmentAll show times 10:00 PM to 2:00 AMOctober 21st & 22nd - SolbirdOctober 28th - Chasing Mona October 29th & 31st - Louie’s WorldSee Wildcard Club for complete details.

Stennis: flight ops

U.S. seaman Erik Ramirez wipes down an E2-C Hawkeye aircraft aboard the USS John C. Stennis during flight operations in the Arabian Sea Oct. 11, 2011. Ramirez is an aviation machinist’s mate airman. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS WALTER M. WAYMAN

Lt. Sean Mollahan acts as the arresting gear officer as an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 lands aboard the aircraft car-rier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Oct. 17, 2011. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil-ity conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS BENJAMIN CROSSLEY.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Nicholas directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Oct. 16, 2011. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security opera-tions and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS WALTER M. WAYMAN

U.S. sailors stand watch as an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft launches aboard the USS John C. Stennis during flight operations in the Arabian Sea, Oct. 12, 2011. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS WALTER M. WAYMAN

A 5-Year Price Guaranteethat locks you into slow internet speeds.

Wave delivers faster internetat an unbeatable value.Don’t be fooled. There’s a new name in town, but they’re playing the same old

game–touting “up to” speeds their antiquated phone network simply can’t deliver,

along with “locked-in” traps you can’t escape.

Others promise. Wave delivers. We offer true high speed internet choices to fit

your needs and your budget. Plus bundles with Home Phone at prices that beat the old

or new phone company, hands down. And with Wave, you always have the flexibility

to change your service anytime you want, worry-free.

Delivery over Wave’s Fiber-optic Network ensures you receive a consistent, reliable,

blazing-fast connection, no matter where you live in our service area. So surf, stream

and download with Wave’s true high-speed internet. Instead of locking into internet

service that is so last century.

High Speed 10$ 9534 /mo.

guaranteed for 12 months*

Choose Well. Choose Wave.1-866-WAVE-123 | WaveBroadband.com

*Offers expire 11/30/11. Offers are good for new internet customers, or former customers inactive for at least 60 days or more and in good standing. Equipment fees, franchise fees, taxes and other fees apply. $34.95/mo. High Speed 10 offer is good for the first 12 full months of service; Free Wireless Home Networking service offer is good for the first 3 full months of service. High Speed 10 Internet regularly $44.95/mo. with qualifying cable or phone service; $54.95/mo. without, and features 10 Mbps downstream / 1 Mbps upstream. All levels of internet service include up to 100 GB of data transfer usage a calendar month at no additional charge. High Speed 18 and High Speed 50 include an additional 200 GB, for a total of 300 GB. Data transfer usage includes both downstream/download and upstream/upload activity. Data transfer usage beyond the included allotment in a month is subject to additional charges. Speed comparison based on 1.5 Mbps DSL service. Minimum computer system requirements apply. Speed is not guaranteed and is affected by user’s computer and site user accesses. Wireless Home Networking regularly $5/mo. $3/mo. multimedia modem rental fee applies. Installation is $29.95, and is good for 1 computer with standard cable modem or up to 3 computers with Wireless Home Networking, where available. Special wiring is extra. Not available in all areas. Prices subject to change. Not valid with other offers. Call for details. Other restrictions may apply.

BONUS: FREE Wireless

for 3 months*Home Networking

What’s good about that?

Get faster speeds than the other guys

3 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 18 Mbps & 50 Mbps

All available for every Wave customerTry Wave’s

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VA. (AFPS) – President Barack Obama made an official visit here today to speak to servicemembers and invited guests to show his support for the American military, and address how he hopes to put more money in the pockets of working men and women.

The visit was on the third day of Obama’s American Jobs Act bus tour, and he spoke to thousands of Langley’s finest gathered in the 94th Fighter Squadron’s hangar. The president’s com-

ments focused on the amaz-ing abilities American veter-ans have to offer the civilian workforce.

“We are grateful for our veterans who are here... and honored to be joined by several of the legendary Tuskeegee Airmen,” said Obama. He also recognized several key members of the base leadership, and wel-comed many local industry leaders who have committed to hiring veterans. Obama hopes to create roughly 25,000 jobs for veterans, and their spouses, over the next

two years“Over the past decade,

nearly 3 million servicemem-bers like many of you, our 9/11 generation of veterans, have made the transition back to civilian life. They’ve taken their leadership experi-ence, their mastery of cut-ting-edge technology, their ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and they’ve become leaders here at home. They’ve become leaders in businesses all over the coun-try,” said Obama. “Just think about how many veterans have led their comrades on

a mission by the time they were 25. That’s the kind of responsibility every business in America should want to take advantage of.”

First Lady Michelle Obama arrived at Langley to meet her husband, and took the opportunity to address the roughly 2,400 people gathered at the 94th FS. She has chosen to support the families of servicemembers as one of the pillars of her service as First Lady. She said America’s military and their families have inspired her not to just so sit back in awe, but to take action on their behalf.

“We want America to know that veterans have the initiative to finish missions with enough variables to make your head spin,” said Mrs. Obama. “To all of the veterans and spouses here today, we are just so proud of you.”

The president said stand-

ing up for veterans isn’t just a Democratic or Republican responsibility, it’s an American responsibility.

“We are facing tough times in America, but we have faced tough times before, and no one is tougher than the men and women in the United States military,” said President Obama.

Col. Kory Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, said Langley was pleased to wel-come the president.

“It’s great to have the presi-dent here to show his support of the men and women serv-ing their nation,” said Auch. “It’s also a good morale boost to see the support of the first lady, as well as the public, while we are actively engaged throughout the world.”

After the visit to Langley, the president planned to visit Fire Station 9 in North Chesterfield, Va., before returning to Washington, DC.

New & Used Auto Loans

Car Owner, Big Sister, Bargain Shopper

3.99% 1

Buying is easy. You have choices:

1

BLUE HERON JEWELRY CO.ALL OPALS 20% OFF DURING OCTOBER

OPALS

Obama talks jobs for vets Oct. 21, 1797: The frigate USS constitution is launched at Boston, Mass.

Oct. 22, 1962: Following the presentation of photos of Soviet missiles and bombers in Cuba to President John F. Kennedy six days before, the Cuban missile crisis enters a new stage as the Quarantine of Cuba begins. Task Force 136 is organized of ships including one carrier, two cruisers, and several squadrons of destroyers under Vice Admiral Alfred Ward to enforce the blockade. Task Force 135 is organized to defend the American Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay.

Oct. 23, 1962: The U.N. Security Council holds emergency meetings to consider claims made by the United States that the U.S.S.R. is threatening the peace.

Oct. 24, 1962: The blockade of cuba goes into effect. At least 25 Soviet vessels en route to Cuba stop by mid-morning, before crossing the blockade line.

Oct. 25, 1962: At the line of quarantine, the destroyer USS Gearing stops the Soviet tanker Bucharest before allowing her to procede after verifying she carries only oil.

Oct. 26, 1962: President Kennedy receives an emotional letter from Soviet Premier Krushchev, defending placement of the missiles in Cuba and promising to remove them in exchange for a lifting of the blockade and the U.S. promising not to attack Cuba.

Oct. 27, 1962: Before Kennedy can reply to Krushchev’s letter, an American U-2 spy plane is shot down over Cuba by a surface-to-air missile.

Oct. 28, 1962: Kennedy receives word from Krushchev that he is ordering Soviet missiles and bombers to be withdrawn from Cuba, and the most direct confrontation of the Cold War comes to an end.a surface-to-air missile.

This Week in Navy History

Kitsap Navy News

Joining the U.S. subma-rine fleet for action near the end of World War II, the USS Toro was laid down at the Portsmouth Navy Yard and commis-sioned Dec. 8, 1944.

The Balao-class boat displaced 2,415 tons submerged and was 312 feet in length. With a draft of 15 feet Toro could attain a top speed of 20 knots on the surface and eight knots underwater.

Firepower above decks consisted of one, 40mm and one, 20mm anti-air-craft gun mount and two .50-caliber machine guns. Below the waterline were 10, 21-inch torpedo tubes. A total of 81 men were assigned.

Toro went to sea for training exercises out of Portsmouth, Newport R.I., and arriving at Key West, Fla., Feb. 11, 1945. She departed Key West in tan-dem with the submarine USS Bumper through the Canal Zone and on to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, arriving April 1. On April 24 in company of USS Billfish, they steamed to Saipan arriving May 6. Toro began its first patrol May 10.

Arriving east of Kyushu Island in southwestern Japan, the submarine moved to Bungo Suido where it was assigned “lifeguard duty” for air strikes against Japanese islands. While off Omino Shima, before sunrise May 25, the boat received word that a B-29 aircraft was in trouble. With the help of friendly air cover the sub homed in on and rescued two Army aviators in the water after three and one-half hours. A short time later she rescued another downed flyer.

The next morning Toro made radar contact with a vessel 2,000 yards away. Suddenly a torpedo wake

crossed the bow, indicat-ing the enemy vessel had first located them. Toro dove and later resumed patrols and lifeguard duty in Bungo Suido until June 14 when she sailed back to Guam for a refit.

Back on patrol July 24, on July 25 the boat was in a precari-ous posi-

tion of being in the path of an American Task Force sweeping the area for enemy contacts. Despite repeated attempts to iden-tify herself as Toro, two American warship brack-eted the boat and began gunfire at a range of about 7,400 yards. The use of flares, smoke bombs and sonar pings to establish

contact were ignored, and the Toro dove to 400 feet where it remained for four hours until the task force departed.

The next day, Toro res-cued three British aviators afloat on a raft. The boat then maintained its posi-tion for carrier air strikes against Japan. During the next two weeks, Toro rescued three additional pilots.

When Japan capitulated in mid-August the subma-rine proceeded to Midway Island, Pearl Harbor through the Panama Canal toward Philadelphia. Arriving Oct. 31, the sub-marine was inactivated, towed to New London, Conn., and decommis-sioned Feb 7., 1946.

Toro was recommis-sioned May 3, 1947 for Atlantic Fleet duty and began hunter-killer exer-cises and made a simulated war patrol in the Arctic Sea before joining exercises in the Mediterranean.

The boat was then trans-ferred to New London Conn. in July 1952 where she became a platform to train submariners. For the next 10 years Toro contin-ued its training of ships and aircraft engaged in warfare exercises. Toro also made one Mediterranean cruise.

In July 1962 it was re designated as an auxiliary submarine (AGSS) and made its 11,000th dive off Long Island Sound Nov. 22, 1962. In February 1963, Toro was ordered to Philadelphia demilita-rized and on March 11, 1963 decommissioned and struck from the Navy list.

With the tragic loss at sea of the USS Thresher (SSN-593), officials

planned to outfit Toro with sensitive equipment and sink it in the general area where Thresher was lost in an attempt to pinpoint its exact location, but the plan was abandoned and Toro was later sold for scrap.

USS Toro was awarded two battle stars for its World War II service.

FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

FREE ENTREEup to $800 Lunch/Dinner

2 FOR 1Receive 2nd Entree for Equal or Lesser

Value FREE w/2 Beverage Purchase!One Coupon per party please. Not valid with

any other off er. Expires 10/25/11

Over two locations to better serve you!

6th and Callow2665 6th Street

Bremerton(360) 415-9328

Silverdale Village Shopping Center

9447 Silverdale Way NWSilverdale

(360) 698-1557

Voted Best of CK

Navy almost sank its ownToro crew forced to 400 feet to

avoid Allied attacks.

Toro (SS-422) launching at Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, ME., 23 August 1944.

CDR. James Donald Livingston Grant was the commanding officer of the Toro (SS-422) from 8 December 1944 to August 1945. With her trails and initial training completed Toro arrives at Key West from New London for train-ing at the sound school and additional training in the Panama Canal zone. Having completed training she heads to Pearl Harbor. Commander Grant took the Toro on two war patrols before the end of hostili-ties. X

7500 Old Military Road NE, Suite 201, in Bremerton

Dr. Dawn Divano

DENTAL HEALTH TIPS!

New Patients and Emergencies are Welcome.

A dental examination is as important as booster shots and should be a regular part of back-to-school preparations. More than 50% of all children ages 5-9 years have at least one cavity or filling. A painful tooth can lead to difficulty in eating, speaking and concentrating. Dental problems may also cause children to miss school.

NOW OPEN!

9989 Silverdale Way NW360.698.6658

(Big 5 complex)

(

RV’s Cars - Boats

Craftsmen specials during October

Sponsors:

It’s a Bremerton Experiment

USS Turner Joy

Open to the public Oct. 26th 6pm to 10 pmOct 27th to 31st

At: Tickets:306.792.2457

Kitsap

Benefactors: YMCA Strong kids, Kitsap County Food Bank

Event:

NAVAL BASE KITSAP CINEMA PLUS THEATER BANGORMovies are open to all active duty, retirees, reservist, DOD civilians, base contractors, families and guests.Movie schedules are subject to change depending on availability. Call the 24-hour movie line for recorded information (360) 535-5923 or see the line up at navylifepnw.com FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Double Feature Night - $3 per movie or $5 for both (kids 5 & under are free)

6:00 pm - Drive (R)8:00 pm - Don’t be afraid of the Dark (R) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 FREE Matinee1:00 p.m. - Cars 2 (PG) FREE Sneak Preview6:00 p.m. - Puss in Boots (PG)Doors open at 4:00 p.m. - no electronic devices; no saving spots in line SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 $3 movie (kids 5 & under are free)5:00 p.m. - I Don’t Know How She Does It (PG-13) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 FREE movie night6:00 p.m. - Captain

America (PG13) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 $3 movie (kids 5 & under are free)6:00 p.m. - Warrior (PG-13) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Double Feature Night - $3 per movie or $5 for both (kids 5 & under are free)6:00 pm - Killer Elite (R)8:10 pm - Drive (R) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 FREE Matinee1:00 pm - The Smurfs (PG)Double Feature Night - $3 per movie or $5 for both (kids 5 & under are free)6:00 pm - Abduction (PG13)8:00 pm - I Don’t Know How She Does It (PG13) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 $3 movie (kids 5 & under are free)5:00 pm - Moneyball (PG13) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 FREE Movie Night6:00 pm - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-2 (PG13) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 $3 movie (kids 5 & under are free)6:00 pm - Contagion (PG13) BREMERTON RECREATION CENTER MOVIE LOUNGELocated in the Bremerton Recreation Center, Building 502. Free family friendly movies are shown Friday and

Saturday nights at 6 p.m.Wednesdays are Premier Movie Nights; $5 gets you in the door for the show and covers Pizza and bowling. Call 467-3178 for more information. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 6:00 pm - Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 6:00 pm - Judy Moody and the Not Bummer

Summer (PG) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Premier Movie Night - Movie, Pizza & Bowling!6:00 pm - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13)Open to ages 18 and up only.FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 6:00 pm - Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 6:00 pm - Mr. Popper’s

Penguins (PG) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Premier Movie Night - Movie, Pizza & Bowling!6:00 pm - Captain America (PG-13)Open to ages 18 and up only.FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 6:00 pm - Winnie the Pooh (G) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 6:00 pm - Winnie the Pooh (G)

MOVIE TIMES

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-2. PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS. PICTURES

OCT. 21KIDS’ NITE OUT: SPOOKY TREASURE HUNT from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. at Litehouse at NBK-Bangor, all SchoolAge Care eligible families may attend. Children must be in grades K-6. Free for currently enrolled families. 360-535-595

TWO DAYS OF THE SENIOR CRAFT FAIR begins at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. at the Sheridan Park Community Center, 680 Lebo Blvd. Hand-crafted items from over 90 local vendors. Food, fun, local entertainment and free admission. Info line, 360-473-5357.

OCT. 22

SALT-WATER FISHING TRIP. Includes round-trip transportation, boat, boat fuel, all bait and tackle and experienced guide. Register by October 20 (myFFR #4411295B). 360-315-2137/535-5919

OCT. 24COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST TRAINING through Oct. 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bldg. 2901, Bangor

OCT. 28“FRIGHT NIGHT AND HAUNTED TRIP” TEEN LATE NIGHT 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Admiral Boorda Center, cost TB.

FALL JOB FAIR 1-3:30 pm, Bldg. 2901, Bangor

NOV. 1POWERFUL THOUGHTS: TRANSFORMING NEGATIVE THINKING 9 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 97, Keyport

NOV. 2REGISTRATION DEADLINE: BEYOND BIZARRE GHOST TOUR. Trip is on November 5. $69 for adults, $62 for age 11 to 17 and $50 for children age 5 to 10. myFFR #5411309B. 360-315-2137/476-317

NOV. 7SCUBA CLASSES start the 1st Monday of each month and goes for three weeks including Wednesdays. $275 for active duty, $300 for others eligible. 360-315-2137/535-591

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Men and women leaving military service bring a breadth of skills, experience and knowledge in civilian careers.

“Many of the skills gained in their mili-tary service relates to civilian jobs so it is important to capture that information on their resumes for civilian careers,” said Jean Mercer, director, DON’s Office of Civilian Human Resources, HR Systems and Business Transformation Department.

Learning how to translate military experi-ences and occupations will help hone the search for civilian jobs best suited for the veterans, said Mercer. The Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) website,https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/vmet/index.jsp helps veterans identify job skills, experience, training and certifications gained while on active duty that may have application to employment in the civilian sector. VMET information may be used in building a civilian resume and includes vari-ous resource links. The Mil2Feds website, http://mil2fedjobs.comsponsored by the State of Maryland serves as a military-to-civilian job translator, providing information to both applicants and hiring managers.

Once veterans have identified the equiva-lent civilian occupations, they can begin to search for openings on USAJOBS. USAJOBS allows applicants to save up to 20 different job searches tailored to their interests and skills. Additionally, USAJOBS allows appli-cants to save up to five distinct resumes. The Department of the Navy (DON) webpage for veterans interested in pursuing civil-

ian careers www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/Vets/Pages/Default.asp not only contains information on the application process, but also provides tip sheets and links to additional resources.

Veterans should first pursue the resources and support provided through their local Fleet and Family Service Centers (FFSC). Resources and information also are avail-able through www.fedshirevets.gov/ or, for information on veterans hiring eligibilities and tip sheets to help with the application process, visit the DON Civilian Human Resources website,www.donhr.navy.mil or the Department of Labor Veterans Preference Advisory website www.dol.gov/elaws/vetspref.htm.

The DON remains committed to improv-ing the applicant’s experience, reducing the time to fill vacancies and securing qual-ity candidates for DON positions. Civilian careers in the Department of the Navy offer real world challenges with real life rewards - careers where purpose and patriotism unite. Additional questions on DON civil-ian employment and the application pro-cess may be directed to DON Employment Information Center at DONeic@navy.mil.

A civilian career with the Navy is one of the opportunities that should be considered by separating Sailors including those affected by the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB).

For the latest ERB information, visit Navy Personnel Command’s ERB website www.public.navy.mil/bupers-nps/boards/ERB/Pages/default2/aspx.

NORTH KITSAP HIGH SCHOOL

All proceeds support North Kitsap High School A.S.B.

Come and enjoygood food, music

& shopping!

Arts, Crafts& Edible Gifts

By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press

Service

WASHINGTON, OCT. 18, 2011 – Ways to help sepa-rating service members and veterans prepare for and launch civilian careers topped the agenda during Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta’s visit yester-day with Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. John Kirby reported.

Shinseki hosted the lat-est in a series of quarterly meetings about ways to help smooth the path for military members as they transition to civilian life and careers.

Panetta and Shinseki lead a joint task force

President Barack Obama established to promote veteran employment and boost separating and retir-ing military members’ career readiness. They agreed during yester-day’s talks on the need to provide each veteran with a cohesive employ-ment search strategy and improve direct connections between employers and veterans, Kirby said.

Separating service mem-bers also need access to improved career counsel-ing services that include information about GI Bill benefits and guidance on small-business opportuni-ties, the secretaries noted.

Additionally, discussed creating a system to pro-vide professional creden-

tials and certifications based on applicable mili-tary experience, Kirby said.

Obama told the American Legion Convention in August that he had directed DOD and VA to create a “reverse boot camp” to help the new-est veterans prepare for civilian jobs and translate their military skills into industry-accepted licenses and credentials.

Panetta and Shinseki addressed a range of other issues yesterday, Kirby said, including ongoing efforts between the two departments to establish joint integrated electronic health records and improve the disability evaluation system.

The meeting came two days before the presi-dent travels to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., to discuss efforts under way to create more jobs for vet-erans and encourage more employers to hire them.

Obama lamented the unemployment rate among veterans during an Aug. 30 address to the American Legion’s national conven-tion, and called on employ-ers to take advantage of the

“incredible talents” they have to offer.

Saluting the 5 mil-lion Americans who have served in uniform since 9/11 as a “generation of innovators” who have “changed the way America fights and wins its wars,” he said veterans also are the very people the nation needs to jump-start its economy.

“After a decade of war, it’s time to focus on nation building here at home,” the president said. “And our veterans, especially our ‘9/11-Generation’ veterans, have the skills and the dedication to help lead the way.”

Panetta reemphasized during congressional testi-mony earlier this week the need for the nation to sup-port and keep faith with the men and women in uniform, even in the face of budget constraints.

“They’re the ones that have made us strong, and they’re the ones that put their lives on the line every day in order to protect this country,” he told the House Armed Services Committee during the Oct. 13 hearing. “We have got to maintain our faith with those that have deployed time and time and time again. And that’s something I intend to do.”

Panetta, Shinseki discuss more transition support for vets

Military experience equals civilian career opportunities

World navies

Senior leaders from International navies stack their cov-ers on a shelf during the 20th International Seapower Symposium at the U.S. Naval War College Oct. 19, 2011. More than 170 senior officers from more than 100 coun-tries attend the symposium, a biennial event hosted by the CNO. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS SHANNON E. RENFROE

PAGE 16, Kitsap Navy News, Friday, October 21, 2011

SPECIAL!!$500 Off 1st Month*

* after credit approval

360-373-9014bayview@coastmgt.com

BAYVIEW APARTMENTS1, 2 & 3 Bedroom ApartmentsPrices start at $695/month

Find Your Dream Home atPNWHomeFinder.com

Our network of local real estate websites come together to form the Pacific Northwest (PNW)

HomeFinder Network.

PNWHomeFinder is an online real estatecommunity that exposes your profile andlistings to two million readers from our many publications in the Pacific Northwest.

It works because we actively promote andadvertise the site to our readers of our printpublications and newspaper websites.

Go to PNWHomeFinder.comor call 1-800-388-2527

to join our network today.

real estatefor sale - WA

Real Estate for SaleIsland County

Show thousands of readers what you’re selling with ourPhoto Special. Call800-388-2527 today 1-inch Photo Approx. 50 Words for 5 weeks for one low price

Real Estate for SaleJefferson County

Whether your looking for cars, pets oranything in between, the sweetest place to find them is in the Classifieds. Go online to nw-ads.com to find what you need.

Real Estate for SaleKitsap County

Looking for a Place to Rent?

1200 Bethel Ave. | Port Orchard Office 360.874.0500Fax 360.876.9644

INFO@Paramountpmg.com www.paramountpmg.com

Need extra cash? Place your classified ad today! Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com.

Real Estate for SaleKitsap County

real estatefor sale

Real Estate for SaleManufactured Homes

Count on us to getthe word out

Reach thousands of readers when youadvertise in yourlocal community

newspaper and online!Call: 800-388-2527Fax: 360-598-6800

E-mail:classified@

soundpublishing.comGo online:

nw-ads.com

Real Estate for RentKing County

Real Estate for RentKitsap County

Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds.www.nw-ads.com

Real Estate for RentKitsap County

Mjacob8240@aol.com

Apartments for Rent Kitsap County

Apartments for Rent Kitsap County

WA Misc. RentalsRooms for Rent

announcements

Announcements

PNWHomeFinder.comis an online real estate community thatexposes your profile and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the Pacific Northwest.Log on to join our network today.

click! www.nw-ads.com email! classifi ed@soundpublishing.com call toll free! 1.888.399.3999 or 1.800.388.2527

Local readers.Local sellers.Local buyers.

We make it easy to sell...right in your communityreal estate

for sale jobshome

services stuff wheelsreal estate

for rent - WA PN

W M

arke

tPla

ce!

OfficeHours:8-5pm

Mondayto Friday

print &online24/7

Rental LivingRental Living

Friday, October 21, 2011, Kitsap Navy News, PAGE 17

“Divorce For Grownups”www.CordialDivorce.com

Law Offices ofLynda H. McMaken, P.S.

206-842-4731

BottomlessGarage Sale AdsAll you can say and more!No word limit for just $37!

Advertise your upcoming garage sale in your local community newspaper and online to reach thousands of households in your area.

Call: 800-388-2527Fax: 360-598-6800or log on: www.nw-ads.com

Lost

jobsEmployment

General

hr@soundpublishing.com

Thousands of Classifiedreaders need your service. Your service ad will run FOUR full weeks in your local community paper and on the web for one low price with the Service Guide Special.Call 800-388-2527 to speak with a customer representative.Go online 24 hours a day: nw-ads.com.Or fax in your ad:360-598-6800.

PNWHomeFinder.comis an online real estate community thatexposes your profile and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the Pacific Northwest.Log on to join our network today.

EmploymentGeneral

hr@soundpublishing.com

Health Care EmploymentCaregivers

Health Care EmploymentGeneral

professionalservices

Professional ServicesMusic Lessons

Professional ServicesPhotography/Video

Looking for your dream house? Go topnwHomeFinder.com to find the perfect home for sale or rent.

homeservices

Home ServicesCarpentry/Woodworking

Home ServicesHauling & Cleanup

Home ServicesHouse/Cleaning Service

Home ServicesLandscape Services

Home ServicesPainting

~

lonestarpaint@gmail.comLic#LONESPC927QC/Bonded/Insured

www.nw-ads.comWe’ll leave the site on for you.

Home ServicesRemodeling

stuffAppliances

flea marketFlea Market

PAGE 18, Kitsap Navy News, Friday, October 21, 2011

For All Your Recruitment Needs

ASK THE EXPERT

With options ranging from one time advertising to annual campaigns,

I have the products and the expertise to meet your needs.

Tiffany Walker - Recruitment Solutions Specialist

10 years print media experience866-603-3213

twalker@soundpublishing.com

Whether you need to target your local market

or want to cover the Puget Sound area,

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Advertise your Vehicle, Boat, RV, Camper

or Motorcycle

Take Special5Runs in ALL the Kitsap County papers

5 Lines 5 Weeks

Reach thousands ofhomes with the

Call us today at 800-388-2527

email: classified@soundpublishing.com

or on the web 24 hours a day at: www.nw-ads.com

We can help make your Garage Sale a success with our Bottomless

Garage Sale Special. For

just $37 you can advertise in print and on the web

for one week with no limits on how much you want to

say in the ad.*

Go on and on and on and on and on about your next

garage sale for just $37!

*No estate sales & phone # cannot appear in ad.

800-388-2527Call us today

Home FurnishingsFlea Market Flea Market

Free Items

Recycler

Jewelry & Fur

Miscellaneous

Musical Instruments

Need extra cash? Place your classified ad today! Call 1-800-388-2527 or Go online 24 hours a day www.nw-ads.com.

Sporting Goods

pets/animals

Dogs

Dogs

garage sales - WA

Garage/Moving Sales

Kitsap County

Advertising doesn’t have to break the bank. The Classifieds has great deals on everything you need.

Bazaars/Craft Fairs

wheelsMarine

Sail

Automobiles

Dodge

Automobiles

Honda

Pickup Trucks

Ford

Sport Utility Vehicles

Ford

Motorhomes

Tents &

Travel Trailers

jogillespie@sbcglobal.net

Reach thousands of homes with the Classifieds

Call us today at 800-388-2527 Fax: 360-598-6800

email: classified@soundpublishing.com or on the web at: www.nw-ads.com

Advertise your Vehicle, Boat, RV, Camper or Motorcycle

Runs in ALL the Sound Classified papers

Take Special55 Lines 5 Weeks

FIND IT at one of thesenewsstand locations:

AllynBen's Deli MarketMarket Place GroceryBainbridge IslandBainbridge Island FerryIsland Texaco Food MartJiffy Mart – Rolling BayJiffy Mart – Village ChevronMadison Avenue LaundryThe PavillionStreamliner DinerTown & Country MarketBelfairBelfair QFCChevronJimmy D'sLes SchwabSandy's Deli Mart/ShellShort Stop Deli & GroceryTimberland Regional LibraryWest Bay/Napa Auto PartsBremerton7-11 StoresAdvantage NissanAM/PMBlockbuster VideoBremerton Ferry TerminalChamber of CommerceChevronConcurrent Tech Corp.

Convention CenterDisabled American VeteransExxon StationFamily Pancake HousesFlagship InnFleet Reserve CenterFraiche CupHank's GroceryHarrison Medical CenterHaselwood BuickHeartland ToyotaHoover KiaIsland KitchenKitsap Muffl erKitsap Regional LibraryMidtown MarketMidway InnNavy Federal Credit UnionOyster Bay InnPanorama ApartmentsParkhurst ApartmentsParr VWPeninsula SubaruPuget Sound Naval MuseumRalph's Red AppleRob's Quick StopTaco Del MarTaco Loco BajaTCL Cleaners & LaundryThomas Lincoln Mercury

Truck TownTurner Joy Gift ShopWalgreensWellsley on Pine AptsWest Hills 76West Hills Chrysler-JeepWest Hills HondaWheaton Way ChevronWindermere Real EstateYak'sYMCAGig Harbor76 StationAlbertsonsChamber of CommerceChevron Market ExpressFred MeyerQFCRound Table PizzaShell FoodmartShell Mini MartKeyportKeyport Mercantile & DinerKingstonAlbertsonsKingston Ferry TerminalKountry Korners GasPizza FactoryThriftway

Port OrchardAirport DinerAnnapolis Ferry DockBruce Titus FordChina WestGoodyear TireGorst Gas Mini-MartHi-Joy BowlComfort InnJiffy LubeKing's Fish & ChipsLucky One GroceryMarina MartPeninsula SuzukiPizza FactoryPJ's MarketPort Orchard Foot FerryPort Orchard IndependentSav-A-Lot GrocerySeabeck PizzaShari's RestaurantShell StationSouthworth Ferry DockSpiro's RestaurantSudz-O-RamaTobacco DepotWalts Car CareWashington Veterans HomePoulsboAlbertsons

Allen's LaundryCentral MarketCentral Market 76Courtesy FordGolden LionLes SchwabTexaco MartWilson Shell/SubwaySilverdale7-11 StoreAlbertsonsAloha KitchenBP StationCafe NoirCar Stereo LiquidatorsCrista ShoresLos CabosSilvercrest ApartmentsSilverdale Beach HotelSilverdale Red AppleSuquamishJ-C's GrocerySuquamish Shell

A publication of

Want the latest copy

of theKITSAP

NAVY NEWS?

Kitsap

3 REASONS OUR COMPANY ISSTANDING TALL FOR YOU: