NW Navy News

Here's a roundup of Pearl Harbor stories from the Pacific Northwest:
 

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The cry is heard each year around this time. And it's not just about the annual college football matchup between the Naval Academy and West Point.
Here in the Northwest, Navy, represented by the Bangor Renegades, earned bragging rights with its win of the Commander's Cup in last month's match against the Fort Lewis Stud Dogs.

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Ceremonies on- and off-base in the Puget Sound area on Monday, Dec. 7 will mark the 68th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. With the number of Pearl Harbor survivors dwindling, this could be one of the last chances for you to hear their accounts firsthand.

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Members of Garrison Titan, the Puget Sound component of a Star Wars costuming group, will be at the Smokey Point PetCo on Sunday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in support of a pet food and toy drive for the Stanwood animal rescue group NOAH.
See some of your favorite Star Wars characters in high-quality costumes, and get  your picture taken with them for free. Donations are encouraged but not required.

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It's tough to keep track of all the events and special offers to honor Veterans Day, but here are some highlights around the Puget Sound area to get you started.

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If you're still trying to decide what to do for Halloween, here's a rundown of events happening this week on or near local bases in Kitsap, Whidbey Island and Everett. This list is by no means comprehensive. Post a comment and share other activities you'd recommend. 
 

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Navy Reserve Capt. Greg Johnson will talk about his recent space shuttle mission at a public presentation 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Museum of Flight. Johnson, a University of Washington graduate and Seattle native, piloted NASA's recent mission to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope.

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Active duty sailors, Marines, soldiers and airmen can enjoy a free day of golf on Saturday at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. See details below about the club's military appreciation day.
The club also regularly offers a military membership category with no initiation fee.
 

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Looking for something fun to do with the kids in the weeks remaining before school starts again for the fall? Communities all over the Puget Sound area offer free summer activities, many of which happen year after year.

Here are some best bets coming up:

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Test your fitness level against your peers and elite Navy SEAL standards at the upcoming SEAL Fitness Challenge in Bellevue, Aug. 8.

Don't worry if you're not special forces material, said Senior Chief Jason Torey, a Sequim native and SEAL who is helping promote the event and motivate participants.

"This challenge isn't about 'Hey, come out and see if you're better than us,'" he said. "It's about having fun.

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