Hours
The Bremerton NBK store has changed its hours of operation. The commissary is now open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It had been closed due to the sequestration cut-backs. The commissary will still remain closed on Tuesdays. The store is located in building 990 on Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton.
Call 360-405-1971 ext. 12 or ext. 15 or email ho.lee@deca.mil with questions.
flags
On Sept. 19-22, Chinook Winds Casino Resort will celebrate its 10th annual Field of 1,000 Flags, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall and Medal Ceremonies. This public event honors active duty personnel, military vets and their families. The weekend-long event begins at 6 p.m. at the AVTT Wall in the southeast parking area of the resort.
At noon Saturday, the opening day ceremony will open with the Ride of Honor led by the Oregon Coast’s Veteran’s Association.
Volunteers are needed to help visitors locate names on the wall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Volunteers who are interested can contact Roger Robertson at 541-921-8809 to sign up. Additionally, the Lincoln City Cultural Center hosts a “Vintage Military Uniform and Weapon Displays” that will be available Sept. 19-20, featuring guest speaker Steve Sparks, who will speak about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
On Friday and Saturday, the medal presentation ceremonies will be held to allow family and friends of military killed in action to post flags on behalf of their loved ones.
Applications for the medals must be completed in advance of the ceremony with proof of military service attached. Forms are available at the resort starting noon on Sept. 17.
On Sunday, the rededication of the Traveling Veterans Memorial will occur in front of the casino at 2 p.m. where the Siletz Tribe Honor Guard and Tribal Drummers will start the dedication.
Veterans and active duty eat free during open hours at the Siletz Bay Buffett on Sunday.
Register at the Winners Circle and show proof of ID.
pow/mia
The National POW/MIA Recognition Day is set for Sept. 20 as proclaimed by President Obama.
VFW Post 239 in Bremerton will host a POW/MIA remembrance event at Ivy Green Cemetery at 6 p.m.
Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent is expected to be present for the event.
job fair
The Department of Navy, OCHR-Silverdale (formerly Human Resources Service Center, Northwest) will host its 11th Annual Veterans Job Fair at Jackson Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28, with USAJOB’s workshops starting at 9 a.m.
Naval Base Kitsap Fleet and Family Support Center will be co-hosting the event.
The job fair is open to veterans, transitioning service members and their family members.
Call Shelli Broussard at 360-315-8076, or email shelli.broussard@navy.mil for more information.
