The realigned, lower thresholds mobilization sites had significantly less capacity and many less mobilizations. SWFPAC (US Department of Navy) Mar 2007 - Present16 years 2 months. SWFPAC's commanding officer, Captain Keith Lyles, was relieved of command on 19 December, followed by his executive officer, Commander Phillip Jackson, weapons officer, Commander Marshall Millett, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command Steven Perry. Building managers were responsible for 10 components, but mostly the actions of building personnel affected the conservation of energy. The Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Bangor (MCSFBn Bangor) is part of the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment. The commanding officer of the Blue crew at the time of the accident - Captain David Adams - was relieved of duty on 4 January 2016 by Rear Adm. Randy Crites. Chad Brooks, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Transit Protection System pier at Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 14, 2018. When they returned, they began to hoist the missile, pulling against the ladder and cutting a nine-inch (230mm) hole in its nose cone. ins.style.width = '100%'; While the average was about 77 days, the 88-day trip was a long transit to test systems in the areas of alert, he said. 151 . Lastly honored was MT1 Kenneth Louk, who according to Baretela, "works in our operations division where he ensures we move everything we have from one location to another in a safe and timely manner. Redesignated 30 November 1945 as Marine Barracks, Naval Ammunition Depot, Puget Sound, Washington. USS Michigan (SSN727) photo by Neil Schweitzer, Oct 1994. As for a career in the Navy, he tells anyone thinking about it to do it. Those were hard times. Georgia's crew was unaffected. and several NBK tenant commands. No radioactive material was released. [20], In December 2010 a bolt was left in the submarine's reduction gears. SWFPAC's commanding officer, Captain Keith Lyles, was relieved of command on 19 December, followed by his executive officer, Commander Phillip Jackson, weapons officer, Commander Marshall Millett, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command Steven Perry. 0000016951 00000 n Three Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) sailors of the quarter were recognized by the Navy League of the United States Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council during an Oct. 13 luncheon held at Naval Base Kitsaps Bangor Plaza. He has served as Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Commanding Officer since August 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles D. Gaddis IV/Released) Bangor harbor pilots state that lines are doubled and dead-man lines and buoys are used to prevent excessive motion of moored vessels during periods of strong southwesterly winds. Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) provides assembly, storage, checkout, onload and offload of Trident missiles; ensures custody, accountability and control of nuclear weapons and material; publishes and maintains START procedures and conducts START inspections; and provides technical engineering services for guidance, missile, and launcher support equipment. 151105-N-EC099-012 SILVERDALE, Wash. (Nov. 5, 2015) Capt. Today, SWFPAC provides assembly, storage, check-out, on-load, and off-load of Trident D-5 strategic missiles; ensures custody, accountability and control of strategic weapons and material; publishes and maintains Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) procedures and conducts START inspections; and provides technical engineering services for guidance, missile, and launcher support equipment. We were busy, he said. No radioactive material was released. After attaching the hoist to the missile in tube 16, the sailor climbed out, and the crew took a break without removing the ladder. According to harbor authorities, submarines are rarely nested, and when they do, are nested only for a day or two. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. SWFPAC commenced processing of TRIDENT I (C4) missiles in July 1980. On 7 November 2003, while Georgia was docked at Bangor, Washington, her C-4 Trident I missiles were offloaded. SWFPAC outloaded the USS Ohio in September 1982 with TRIDENT I (C4) missiles, and it deployed on patrol in the Pacific on 1 October 1982. Hes been in every state except Louisiana. On 30 October 2003, Georgia returned from her 65th and last deterrent patrol. My father was career Navy, she said. Kuester commanding the Blue crew and Captain M.P. The luncheon focused on celebrating the U.S. Navy's 240th Birthday and included guest speaker Rear Adm. Dave Kriete, commander, Submarine Group 9, as well as Navy Birthday remarks by Washington's Sixth Congressional District Representative, Congressman Derek Kilmer. 0000005524 00000 n SWFPAC's commanding officer, Captain Keith Lyles, was relieved of command on 19 December 2003, followed by his executive officer, Commander Phillip Jackson, weapons officer, Commander Marshall Millett, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command Steven Perry. 3 injured after Navy vessel crashes, sinks at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-3-0'; The primary berthing facilities at SUBASE Bangor consist of four separate pier complexes: "KB" Docks, Delta Pier, Marginal Pier, and Explosive's Handling Wharf. The Naval SUBASE was activated in a developmental-limited operational status on 1 February 1977. Typically, only a small fraction of the Marines and Sailors who are permitted to try out for CQB Platoon are actually selected from the grueling two-week selection process. SWFPAC Command Master Chief, Mitch Erhardt, and Missile Technician Chief Petty Officer (Submarines) Mario Legaspi were also present to honor their stand-out Sailors for their hard work and individual efforts. Read more:3 injured after Navy vessel crashes, sinks at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Johnson added that SWFPAC carries a tremendous responsibility and emphasized LaSota's significant leadership abilities. Two 20-year-old Marines died of injuries and three other Marines were injured. 0000008407 00000 n Free showing of SING for military and their families Jan. 7, By LaPora Lindsey Spouse to Spouse January 25, 2017 1:30 am, Subscriber Center Port Orchard Independent, Boost your credit with a Credit Builder Loan, Variety of entertainment coming up at BIMA, Hood Canal device installed to save salmon. On August 2009, Georgia began first SSGN deployment. SWFPAC was established in 1964 as the POLARIS Missile Facility Pacific. It was good to participate in the challenge and raise awareness of energy conservation, said Capt. GEORGIA Blue crew earns Squadron SIXTEEN Engineering Red "E", Navigation Red and Green "N". 0000000016 00000 n The majority of the Navy personnel assigned are Masters-At-Arms specialist, while the majority of the Marines are Infantrymen. In addition to its guard mission, the MCSFBn maintains a Ceremonial Drill Team which is the only one of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Former Marine Sgt Jarrett Kraft was stationed with (then) MCSFCo Bangor's 1st Platoon before serving in Iraq where he earned the Navy Cross in Dec. 2004. Hints to make this successful: Your email address will not be published. All of these functions are in addition to each Marine being a member of the guard force. This action would be expected to have the long-term effect of creating pre- deployment/mobilization centers of excellence, leverage economies of scale, reduce costs, and improve service to mobilized service members. US Marine Corps Ranks. Redesignated 15 June 1977 as Marine Barracks, Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, Washington. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',127,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4-0');"It is what we recognize today, and right behind him are all the men and women who manage every aspect of this operation," said Johnson. It can, however, impact the ability of tugs to work alongside submarines. requirements. 22 terms. [7] That sank Secota within two minutes. Tom Zwolfer, Naval Base Mcsfbn commanding officer. <<0916B4C2194AD44393F451EC0AF98F4C>]>> He is now in private business in Vermont. 60 0 obj<>stream startxref Keith Fahlenkamp, SWFPAC Commanding Officer. The navy stated that the damage was limited to the exterior of the sub and the hull was not compromised. The U.S. Navy established the Sailor of the Year program, usually chosen from among a command's four top quarterly sailors, to recognize superior performance of petty officers with emphasis on outstanding achievements, exemplary personal conduct and military bearing, and demonstrated initiative in performance. Cost is only $15. LtCol Christopher Esrey. Her Gold crew was awarded the Comsubron Seventeen Battle Efficiency Award for 2001. . [23], The Spanish Foreign Ministry lodged an official protest when Georgia docked at Gibraltar in April 2022.[24]. [14] After the refit, Georgia moved to her new home port in Kings Bay, Georgia. Michael Baretela, SWFPAC commanding officer. As long as access hatches on submarine hulls are closed, the waves do not pose a direct problem to submarines. MCSFBn Bangor traces its lineage back to the establishment of the former Marine Barracks, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on Sept. 16, 1896. The challenge uses friendly competition to establish and strengthen the command energy climate by encouraging energy efficient behaviors. Following his initial assignment, he laterally transferred to the Engineering Duty Officer community. Spell your name to help make certain that it will be correct on the gate access sheet. He chose Penn State University because it was close to home. Four Ohio-class strategic missile submarines, USS Ohio (SSBN 726), USS Michigan (SSBN 727), USS Georgia (SSBN 728), and USS Georgia have been selected for transformation . ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; If you served in Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC), Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. Navy plans called for the POLARIS FBM submarines to be operating in the Pacific. Following the incident, the commanding officer of SWFPAC was relieved from command. A 2001 Kitsap Sun article below in the external links portion provides additional details. Details on both are provided below in the external links section. 2023 www.kitsapsun.com. The next thing I knew I was getting a physical in Philadelphia. Enroute to SWFPAC we stopped by SWFPAC Headquarters and picked up the Commanding Officer, Captain Mike Baretela, who led us on the tour. Ten people were rescued, including the Georgia crewman who had just transferred to Secota. "Teamwork played a big role in the success of this recovery effort," said Capt. Commissioned as POLARIS Missile Facility Pacific (POMFPAC) in 1964, the POLARIS A3 missile facility was in full production and providing the Fleet with high-quality missiles by December of that year. It was a great time. Ive had a wonderful career, Kiess said. He studied engineering and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. The consolidation of the Navy Reserve Command installation management functions with other Navy Regional organizations would be part of the Department of the Navy efforts to streamline regional management structure and to institute consistent business practices. At the time, Kiess had some 52 schools he could choose from as to where he wanted to attend college before serving in the Navy. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); Redesignated 23 April 1952 as Marine Barracks, Naval Torpedo Station, Keyport, Washington. In 2003 Fahlenkamp completed the Submarine Officer Basic Course and conducted a refit and patrol onboard the USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735B) as part of his Engineering Duty Officer Dolphin qualification. But she said, when she married Dean in 1962, she knew what she was in for. She was launched on 6 November 1982 sponsored by Mrs. Sheila M. Watkins, and commissioned as a fleet ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) on 11 February 1984, with Captain A.W. Sets with similar terms. Wind alone is not a problem for moored submarines, but it does cause waves to wash over their hulls. Commanding Officer, NAVFAC Northwest. Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) provides assembly, storage, checkout . Redesignated 1 July 1948 as Marine Barracks, Naval Ammunition Depot, Bangor, Washington. 0000002994 00000 n He was an outdoors kind-of-guy, Caroline said. Keith Fahlenkamp, SWFPAC Commanding Officer. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-3','ezslot_9',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-3-0'); No anchorages exist at SUBASE Bangor. It was a good job at a great new base. One of the Marines he was attempting to aid was Lance Corporal Eric Hillenburg, who had also served with Kraft at Bangor. Charles S. LaSota turned over the reigns to Capt. Mcsfbn Command Sgt. Captain fahlenkamp. pressurized vessel; a second vendor developed an abrasive additive which reacts with the lead -/'[$OP# LMi ) All rights reserved. |url=. By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Maebel Ysog Tinoko, Fleet . This Month's Luncheon Speaker is Capt Michael Baretela, Commanding Officer Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific.Commissioned as POLARIS Missile Facility Pacific (POMFPAC) in 1964, the POLARIS A3 missile facility was in full production and providing the Fleet with high-quality missiles by December of that year. the "best available control technology", which will permit TRF to perform hull paint removal. Coordinates with the . So I would study in the Dean of Mens office. SWFPAC reopened after passing inspection under a new commanding officer on 9 January 2004. Facilities Manager at SWFPAC Silverdale, Washington, United States. This page is not available in other languages. Hes gotten back to golf, using one hand to put and chip. The Battalion is organized into several Marine Guard Platoons and Navy Master-At-Arms Divisions. Georgia's crew was unaffected. The three injured crewmembers involved in the incident were released from the hospital. Tom Zwolfer, Naval Base Kitsap commanding officer, and BRITE, the Department of the Navy energy mascot, present Capt. [15], Georgia was officially welcomed home in Kings Bay, Georgia, on 28 March 2008 in a return to service ceremony attended by Governor Sonny Perdue. Being a commanding officer is what you aspire to do throughout your Navy career. ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton, Washington, was selected as the FBM submarine overhaul facility; the Naval Ammunition Depot at Bangor, Washington, was selected for the POLARIS missile assembly facility; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was chosen as the location of the crew training facility. e )b%>X*&0gXsA%T10@1L@l S4#0 . var container = document.getElementById(slotId); NCO's, SNCO's, and Officers may come from virtually any MOS in the Marine Corps, and are typically have at least four years in the Marine Corps. (2) Using the "coastlines and waters" diagram, which shows all U.S. SSBNs and SSGNs (identified as C4 SSBNs . ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; Mcsfbn XO. The only identified hazard at SUBASE Bangor is a strong southwesterly wind funneling through Hood Canal. By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Maebel Ysog Tinoko, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Det. It's an important task to ensure all the moves we conduct are well coordinated. 41 20 In 2014, SWFPAC celebrates its 50th anniversary. In fact, so good that the noise and ruckus in his study hall disrupted his studying. Since January 1997, he has served as commanding officer of SWFPAC, which supports and maintains missiles and warheads carried by the Trident . As the Program Planning Division Head, I manage a staff of 6 Navy Civilians including 3 Engineers. Trident submarines berth at Marginal Pier South and at Delta Pier North and South. Its an interesting and important way to spend your life, he said. Program Management Office, Strategic Systems Programs Flight Systems (SPF) Denver, Colorado. This page was last edited on 28 March 2023, at 18:37. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 20 February 1976 and her keel was laid down on 7 April 1979. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; [15] Command Sergeant Major. [12][13][14] Kevin P. Lenox is the new commanding officer of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Please call at your earliest convenience. USS Georgia (SSBN-729/SSGN-729), an Ohio-class submarine, is the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the fourth state. During his career, the family moved 17 times, he said, every two years, until Bangor. From March to April, 1984 she went on her shakedown cruise and test-launched a Trident C-4 missile in the Eastern Test Range on 7 April 1986. Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA from City University. The associated cost savings was $23,700 over the three months of the challenge. On behalf of the Commanding Officer, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific. Doors open at 11:00 and lunch will begin at 11:30 AM. If you were to draw a map of his career, the lines would just go back and forth across the United States from Connecticut, to Virginia, to Charleston, South Carolina, to Monterey Calif., to San Diego, to Washington, D.C., to New Hampshire, to Valero, Calif., back to Washington, D.C. and then finally to Bangor Wash. The couple has three children, now 42, 46, and 48 years old. Initial inspection of the vessel showed that most of the boat's oil and hazardous substances remained on the vessel after the incident and during the recovery operations, according to a statement issued by NBK on Wednesday. We were the frontline of defense for the country. He also worked to design the Naval Base Kings Bay which is the east coast equivalent of Bangor. Today, SWFPAC provides assembly, storage, check-out, on-load, and off-load of . Manage Settings | View Image Page. Mooring buoys for barges are available near the KB docks. There is also a Recapture Tactics Team (RTT) organic to the battalion. She was awarded her second Meritorious Unit Commendation for Submarine Operations between February 1986 to August 1986. Today, SWFPAC provides assembly, storage, check-out, on-load, and off-load of . This boat was later converted to a guided missile submarine (SSGN) for carrying guided cruise missiles instead of fleet ballistic missiles in its missile compartment. In July 2001, a V-150 armored vehicle rolled over. When a close family friend died, she had to get special permission to notify her husband of that death. The challenges goal is to reduce utility cost and meet federal and the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) goals to establish and strengthen a culture of efficiency. The security patrol boat is at the end of its planned service life and will not be repaired, Kubistek said. Because of their low hull profile, wind does not pose a direct hazard to submarines. Alongside water depths vary from 45 ft at Marginal Wharves North and South, to 60 to 115 ft at the Delta Piers. In June 2004, SUBASE Bangor merged with Naval Station Bremerton. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',127,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-globalsecurity_org-medrectangle-4-0');Currents in Hood Canal, a semi-enclosed basin, are largely tide driven. LCPL Hillenburg died of wounds received during the battle. This recommendation would realign eight lower threshold mobilization sites to four existing large capacity sites and transforms them into Joint Pre-Deployment/ Mobilization Platforms. hull; savings of 1250 man-days of labor; and 90% reduced waste disposal costs for additional Losing one's clearance can also be punished under the UCMJ. The purpose of the study, started in November 1970, was to determine feasibility, magnitude of the complex, land, personnel, and dollar resources required as well as to evaluate and recommend Atlantic and Pacific sites. Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. Southwest setting flood currents are normally in the 0.6 to one kt range. The complex would have three major operational areas: an SSBN refit area, a weapons area, and a training and personnel support area. It was also on 19 August 1974 that LMSC was awarded the TRIDENT I (C4) and OSDP Contract. She said she could not comment on the reassignments, or what led to the sweeping personnel action. The following unit and campaign awards have been awarded to MCSFBn Bangor: Navy/Marine Corps Navy Unit Citation (NUC) Streamer, Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Citation (MUC) Streamer with 4 Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Streamer with 3 Bronze Stars. He is also our urinalysis coordinator, and does all the legwork to ensure our workforce maintains only the highest standards of personal conduct and integrity.". And, if anything had happened to him while he was at sea, she wouldnt be told until the sub arrived back home. Tom Zwolfer, NBKs commanding officer. He also worked as the command motorcycle safety officer, ensuring 100 percent compliance with all requirements for the command's 18 motorcyclists, and was a key member of the area Traffic Safety Council. Most vessels are moored on the inboard side of the piers, but YTT's (torpedo recovery boats - 135-140 ft long/1,600 tons) moor to the outside of the piers and are exposed to whatever conditions exist in Hood Canal. If a submarine commanding officer has passed through the Hood Canal Bridge once, a pilot is optional on departures. Bangor is the natural home for a deer herd, several bears, and numerous other wildlife. His efforts streamlined processing, made missile repairs more efficient, and helped create a strong culture of watch team backup and teamwork. Release Date: 6/28/2008 9:08:00 AM. On 22 March 1986, three miles south of Midway Island, harbor tug USSSecota(YTM-415) had just completed a personnel transfer from Georgia, picking up a submarine crewman who was going on emergency leave, when Secota lost power and got hung up on Georgia's starboard stern plane while the sub's propeller continued to turn. This work, SWFPAC receives award for energy conservation, by Member: 1279893, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. [11], Georgia was officially welcomed home in Kings Bay, Georgia on 28 March 2008 in a return to service ceremony attended by Governor Sonny Perdue. BANGOR A small Navy vessel that struck a security barrier and sank on the perimeter of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on Jan. 19 was recovered from the waters without a major oil leak, according to a recent statement from the Navy. "Our environmental team takes seriously the importance of protecting the environment and wildlife while supporting the many missions performed from NBK, Naval Base Kitsap Commanding Officer Capt. His expertise in weapons processing and solid leadership were essential in the completion of 12 missile transfer operations, eight service unit operations, a follow-on commander-in-chief evaluation, and a strategic arms reduction treaty inspection. The unit is active at a number of regional civic and sporting events and unit sponsored summer parades. Timothy J. Installations: NB Kitsap (Bangor, Bremerton, Keyport, Manchester) NAVSTA Everett (Jim Creek, Smokey Point, Pacific Beach) NAS Whidbey Island (Ault Field, Seaplane Base, NOLF Coupeville) It never bothered him to be underwater for long periods of time although sometimes his family wondered how he did it. Local authorities state that submarines leaving the south berth at Delta Pier during a strong ebb flow have difficulty moving into the current and away from the pier. As a result, it recommended to relocate the Navy Reserve Command to Naval Support Activity Norfolk, VA, except for the installation management function, which would consolidate with Navy Region Southwest at Naval Station San Diego, CA, Navy Region Northwest at Submarine Base Bangor, WA, and Navy Region Midwest at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. [11], In March 2005, Georgia entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard for her scheduled Engineered Refueling Overhaul. A Navy investigation revealed discrepancies with his behavior that were not reported as required under the PRP program. Bruce Gustin III, stepped down as head of Bangor's Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific and retired from the service at a ceremony Friday. Tom Zwolfer, Naval Base SWFPAC receives award for energy conservation, Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Gaddis IV, Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Gaddis IV, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. She was awarded her second Meritorious Unit Commendation for Submarine Operations between February 1986 to August 1986. All RTT Marines attend the Close Quarter Battle School, which is 7 weeks long (not including platoon tryouts, spin-ups, and the post-Schoolhouse breaking in period.) POMFPAC made its first tactical outload of POLARIS A3 missiles to the USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634) on 26 March 1965, and the submarine departed on 9 April 1965 to commence operational patrol. 0000000696 00000 n Rich Massie said. The Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific was immediately shut down and inspected by the Navy, and failed to pass. Georgia was redesignated to SSGN on 1 March 2004. Redesignated 30 May 1956 as Marine Barracks, Naval Ammunition Depot, Bangor, Washington. The Olympic Mountains provide a scenic backdrop for the base. Each awardee was presented a soaring eagle statuette engraved with their names by Council President Tim Katona.

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