Northwest Navigator (Free subscription) | 09/26/2008
... did a phenomenal job helping us set up tents and tables for numerous vendors.” Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander, Navy Region Northwest, visited each booth and spoke with representatives hosting their booth. “It was nice of Adm. Symonds to come out here today,” said Schmitt. “He expressed his interest for health and safety and it’s great to see him out here reaching out to...
Northwest Navigator (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
... and our friends.” The guest speaker for the event, Commander, Navy Region Northwest, Rear Adm. James Symonds, told the audience of how he was personally affected by the attacks through the death of his friend and shipmate, Lt. Cmdr. David Williams. Williams served as the operations officer in USS Nashville (LPD 13) during Symonds’ tour as commanding officer. “It’s only right...
Northwest Navigator (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
... thanks, and thanks on behalf of NAS Whidbey Island. We appreciate everything you do.” Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander, Navy Region Northwest, also sent a letter thanking them for their service. “Your role as ombudsmen is essential to our military readiness. You are the essential link between the commanding officer and unit families. You are the person who quietly goes about providing...
Northwest Navigator (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
... than 6,500 Sailors from 87 diverse ratings back to the fleet or to civilian society. Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander, Navy Region Northwest was the guest speaker and noted that the large group of guests were in attendance to pay special celebration for the great works of Schneirla at TPU, and her entire career.
Northwest Navigator (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
... feel like we have a servant’s heart because we love the military here in Oak Harbor.” Rear Adm. James Symonds, Commander, Navy Region Northwest, sees just being stationed in Oak Harbor as a morale booster for Sailors and their families and the community support as beneficial to NAS Whidbey Island’s mission. “It’s critical that the surrounding area of any military base supports the...
Northwest Navigator (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008
... for the kids is that they experience discipline, hard work, and team building,” said Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander Navy Region Northwest, and keynote graduation speaker, “Whether it’s with the military or not, these are life skills.” Depending on their ages and experience, cadets attended a three-week field medical training program, a two-week Sea Cadet basic training experience,...
Northwest Navigator (Free subscription) | 08/22/2008
Cmdr. Mark Loose relieved Cmdr. George Whitbred as commanding officer of Naval Magazine (NAVMAG) Indian Island Aug. 15 during a traditional change of command ceremony. According to Rear Adm. James Symonds, commander, Navy Region Northwest, NAVMAG Indian Island has supported Navy and Marine Corps operations and the global war on terror during Whitbred's tenure. "Under Cmdr. Whitbred's...
