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    Articles by Fred Miles Watson
    Students at John D. “Bud” Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park reach for fruits
    CK Schools are changing the menu
    By Fred Miles Watson • September 25, 2014 4:35 pm

    Central Kitsap schools have taken a bite into the new school year, and with it comes a few changes. Particularly to school meals.

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    (From left) Bangor Renegade rugby teammates Culinary Specialist 1st Class Richard Hartwick
    Fred Miles Watson/staff photo Renegades compete for All-Navy...
    By Fred Miles Watson • November 5, 2009 6:09 pm

    Military rugby teams continue to flourish throughout the Armed Forces with the U.S. Armed Forces Sports Council recognizing it as a sport in 2000. Locally, the Bangor Renegades have a stout history of talented players being selected for higher competition and that’s true in 2009 for three Navy petty officers.

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    Fred Miles Watson/staff photo (From left) Bangor Renegade rugby teammates Culinary Specialist 1st Class Richard Hartwick
    Renegades compete for All-Navy rugby slots
    By Fred Miles Watson • November 5, 2009 5:18 pm

    Military rugby teams continue to flourish throughout the Armed Forces with the U.S. Armed Forces Sports Council recognizing it as a sport in 2000. Locally, the Bangor Renegades have a stout history of talented players being selected for higher competition and that’s true in 2009 for three Navy petty officers.

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    Riding4Hope cycles to the Atlantic shore for charity
    By Fred Miles Watson • August 27, 2009 6:41 pm

    The summer of 2009 will forever be in the minds of retired Navy Cmdr. David Mackovjak and his 17-year-old twin sons John and James.

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    On a recent humanitarian aid mission to deliver supplies to a mosque in Herat
    FISC lieutenant employs multiple skill sets in Afghanistan
    By Fred Miles Watson • August 13, 2009 4:55 pm

    For Lt. Jarred Henley, assigned to Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound in Bremerton, being flexible is crucial in his current IA duties in Afghanistan as a contracting support officer with the U.S. Army.

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    A sailor from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis kisses his wife pierside after the ship arrived at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton Friday morning. Stennis has spent the last six months on deployment in the Western Pacific.
    USS John C. Stennis buttons up six-month deployment
    By Fred Miles Watson • July 10, 2009 5:42 pm

    As Navy tugs nudged the 100,000-ton USS John C. Stennis closer to Pier Delta at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, the roar…

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    Lt. Cmdr. Mike Morgan
    USS John C. Stennis buttons up six-month deployment
    By Fred Miles Watson • July 10, 2009 5:33 pm

    As Navy tugs nudged the 100,000-ton USS John C. Stennis closer to Pier Delta at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, the roar…

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    Oh what a night, the bombs bursting in air!
    Oh what a night, the bombs bursting in...
    By Fred Miles Watson • July 9, 2009 4:12 pm

    It happens every year at this time. Your friends or coworkers ask “how was your Fourth of July?” Generally, it…

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    From left
    Father, sons bicycle across America supporting Wounded Warrior...
    By Fred Miles Watson • May 28, 2009 7:56 pm

    Cycling is an avid sport for David Mackovjak and his identical 16-year-old twin sons, John and James, of Silverdale.

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    From left to right
    Father, sons bicycle across America supporting Wounded Warrior...
    By Fred Miles Watson • May 28, 2009 7:25 pm

    Cycling is an avid sport for David Mackovjak and his identical 16-year-old twin sons, John and James, of Silverdale.

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    Volunteers from the Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board talk to a veteran during the spring Stand Down for Veterans and Families at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds President’s Hall May 7.
    Community ‘stands down’ for vets
    By Fred Miles Watson • May 14, 2009 3:00 pm

    The President’s Hall at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds was an essential stop for veterans, active duty servicemembers and their families May 7 for one-stop free and vital information during the Stand Down for Veterans and Families.

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    More than 50 sailors from the Strategic Weapons Facility
    Local sailors spruce up Wildcat Lake Park
    By Fred Miles Watson • May 13, 2009 8:59 pm

    Sailors from the Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific (SWFPAC) broke from their work routine Friday morning, May 8, and grabbed rakes,…

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    A Marine from Marine Corps Security Force Company
    Community shows its support for local military
    By Fred Miles Watson • April 9, 2009 7:04 pm

    Local military active duty, reserve and retired personnel and their families came together with Kitsap County businesses, service agencies and neighbors for Military Appreciation Day at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion April 4.

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    Joint Military Color Guard from Naval Base Kitsap presented the colors to kick off the day’s activities for Military Appreciation Day at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion.
    Community shows its support for local military
    By Fred Miles Watson • April 9, 2009 6:17 pm

    Local military active duty, reserve and retired personnel and their families came together with Kitsap County businesses, service agencies and neighbors for Military Appreciation Day at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion April 4.

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    The Kitsap Battalion of Naval Sea Cadets and the Knights of Columbus perform the colors at Tuesday's Kitsap County Veterans Day ceremony at the Kitsap Fairgrounds Pavilion.
    Community shows its patriotic side
    By Fred Miles Watson • November 12, 2008 2:21 pm

    County Veterans Day ceremony attended by more than 1,200 people.

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    The Kitsap Battalion of Naval Sea Cadets and the Knights of Columbus perform the colors at Tuesday's Kitsap County Veterans Day ceremony at the Kitsap Fairgrounds Pavilion.
    Community shows its patriotic side
    By Fred Miles Watson • November 12, 2008 2:15 pm

    County Veterans Day ceremony attended by more than 1,200 people.

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