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 News    July 19, 2013

USNS Montford Point arrives in Everett tomorrow

The USNS Montford Point (MLP 1) will arrive at Naval Station Everett tomorrow morning. The new ship, which departed San Diego July 12, is the Navy’s first mobile landing platform and is owned by Military Sealift Command. Naval Station Everett is…

 
 News    May 10, 2013

Operation Homefront Star-Spangled Babies™ Shower

Operation Homefront Pacific Northwest, the local field office of the national non-profit organization that provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of service members and Wounded Warriors, on Saturday will hold a baby shower…

 
 News    February 4, 2013

Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eleven Changes Command

A change of command ceremony for the embarked Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eleven (CCSG-11) will be conducted on board USS Nimitz (CVN 68) on Monday, Feb. 11. Rear Adm. Michael S. White will relieve Rear Adm. Peter A. Gumataotao as Commander,…

 
 By Naval Station Everett Public Affairs    News    November 19, 2012

USS Nimitz Returns to Everett After Successful Joint Exercise

Everett, Wash. – The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrived back in her homeport of Everett, Wash. today after training with her strike group for their upcoming deployment. The Nimitz, with her Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW)…

 
 By Uss Nimitz Public Affairs, Story By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class    News    August 22, 2012

USS NIMITZ returns from RIMPAC, CQ underway

EVERETT, Wash. (Aug. 20, 2012) – The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) returned to its homeport of Everett, Wash., today following a 70-day underway period in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 and multiple carrier qualification (CQ)…

 
 By Staff    News    July 26, 2012

Naval Station Everett Receives Mutual Aid in Exercise ‘Reliant Cloud’

EVERETT, Wash. – Naval Station Everett will conduct base-wide exercise ‘Reliant Cloud’ on Wednesday, July 25. The training exercise will begin at 9 a.m. and involves an emergency response from the base along with City of Everett Fire and Police to a…

 
 By Chris Adams    News    May 25, 2012

Hiring Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Career Fair

SEATTLE OPPORTUNITY EXPO DETAILS WHAT: Special hiring event for veterans and military spouses Event Press Release WHEN: Thursday, June 7, 2012 11AM – 3PM WHERE: Safeco Field 1250 1st Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134 WHY: Answering President…

 
 By Uscg Headquarters Public Affairs    News    May 18, 2012

Change of watch held for Coast Guard Vice Commandant

WASHINGTON — Vice Adm. Sally Brice-O’Hara was relieved by Vice Adm. John P. Currier as vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard during a military change of watch ceremony held here Friday morning at Fort Lesley J. McNair….

 
 By Journal Staff    News    May 15, 2012

Celebrate Armed Forces Day this Saturday

The crowd at the 2011 Celebrate Armed Forces Day. On Saturday, May 19 at 12 noon, American Legion Post 181 is inviting all of Lake Stevens to join them at the War Memorial in downtown Lake Stevens to…

 
 By Washington News Service, Chris Thomas    News    May 2, 2012

WA Verdict Spotlights Military Discrimination

SEATTLE – A U.S. District Court jury this week awarded $485,000 to a Washington National Guard member who claimed she had been harassed and discriminated against because of her military assignments. Sgt. Grace Campbell says coworkers at her civilian…

 
 By Uss Nimitz Public Affairs    News    March 26, 2012

WASH. – Capt. Jeffrey S. Ruth will take command of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) from Capt. Paul O. Monger during a ceremony March 29 at 10 a.m. aboard the aircraft carrier while in port at Naval Station Everett.

VERETT, WASH. – Capt. Jeffrey S. Ruth will take command of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) from Capt. Paul O. Monger during a ceremony March 29 at 10 a.m. aboard the aircraft carrier while in port at Naval Station Everett. Rear Adm. Peter A. Gumataotao,…

 
 By Uss Nimitz Public Affairs    News    March 22, 2012

Ruth takes command of USS Nimitz on Wednesday

EVERETT, WASH. – Capt. Jeffrey S. Ruth will take command of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) from Capt. Paul O. Monger during a ceremony March 29 at 10 a.m. aboard the aircraft carrier while in port at Naval Station Everett. Rear Adm. Peter A. Gumataotao,…

 
 By Journal Staff    News    March 19, 2012

Naval Station Everett Participating in Nation-Wide Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield

Everett, Wash. – Naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States will participate in Navy Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC/CS) 2012 on March 19-24. The annual exercise is con…

 
 By Naval Station Everett Public Affairs    News    March 4, 2012

Naval Station Everett Participating in Nation-Wide Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield

Everett, Wash. – Naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States will participate in Navy Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC/CS) 2012 on March 19-24. The annual exercise is con…

 
 By Bryan Thomas, Communications Director    News    February 16, 2012

Larsen Announces Decision to Replace Three Frigates With Destroyers at Naval Station Everett

EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the Navy will boost its presence at Naval Station Everett, replacing each of the three frigates with new or modified destroyers over the next seven years. Larsen will join Everett Mayor Ray…

 
 By Journal Staff    News    December 2, 2011

Tulalip, other NW Tribes call for Navy Support of Regional Green Tug Program

TULALIP RESERVATION, Wash. – December 2, 2011 – The Tulalip Tribes are joining other Northwest Tribes in calling on the Navy to support a Tacoma shipyard construction of additional new Navy tugboats for the region. The J.M. Martinac…

 
 News    December 1, 2011

USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group deploys

EVERETT, Wash. – USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) will depart Naval Station Everett on Dec. 8, after calling Everett home for nearly 15 years. The Lincoln will get underway with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 and USS Momsen…

 
 By John Mcdonagh, Operation Homefront Of Washington President    News    November 21, 2011

WESTERN WASHINGTON HONDA DEALERS SUPPORTS OPERATION HOMEFRONT OF WASHINGTON AND MILITARY FAMILIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

SEATTLE – Operation Homefront of Washington, the non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and wounded warriors, will receive a $10,000 donation from Western Washington Honda Dealers to Wounded…

 
 By Nathan Olson Communications Manager Office Of Superintendent Of Public Inst    News    November 21, 2011

Dorn Discusses Funding, Better Teacher Evaluation System, Innovative Schools

BELLEVUE — Education funding cannot be cut more than it already has, Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn said at a speech this morning, adding, “Don’t shortchange a generation of children because adults have a problem…

 
 By Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center    News    November 21, 2011

Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center A call for action for child victims of sexual or physical abuse

Everett, WA – Once again, child sexual-abuse allegations have people everywhere shaking their heads in disbelief. Anger and frustration fill the airwaves, news columns, and blogs with questions like "How did this happen?" and "How did…

 
 News    September 30, 2011

Exercise ‘Reliant Defense’ Trains Terror Response

EVERETT, Wash. – Naval Station Everett will be conducting exercise ‘Reliant Defense’ on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The exercise will simulate a terrorist attack on the installation and is designed to enhance the training of Navy personnel by practicing…

 
 News    July 15, 2011

NAS Whidbey Island celebrates 100 years of naval aviation in grand style

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – – NAS Whidbey Island invites its northwest neighbors to the air station’s celebration of 100 years of Naval Aviation here July 28-30, 2011. The premiere event of the 3-day celebration is the Centennial of Nav…

 
 By Journal Staff    News    May 23, 2011

American Legion announces Memorial Day celebrations

Colors being presented at the beginning of 2010 Memorial Day service in downtown Lake Stevens. American Legion Post 181 has several events going on over the Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 28,…

 
 News    May 19, 2011

Sen. Hobbs’ bill will assist military and overseas voters

OLYMPIA – A bill which will help the state’s military and overseas voters participate in primary and general elections was signed into law Monday afternoon by Gov. Gregoire. Senate Bill 5171, sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens,…

 
 News    May 16, 2011

Naval Station Everett Hosts Retiree Seminar

EVERETT, Wash. – A retiree seminar for all United States Uniformed Services will be held at Naval Station Everett, Saturday, May 21 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Commons. The seminar is free and open to all authorized military ID cardholders. Military…

 

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