Sea Service News

Culinary Specialist Christopher Wojcik's creation called "incredibly good."  You can learn more about it HERE.  But the recipe itself remains a family secret.

Commander Carl Trask relieved  Commander Brian Taddiken on May 12.  Read about the ceremony HERE.

The search for the Vietnam War pilot's remains was unsuccessful, but the duty was rewarding.  READ MORE. 

Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt, outgoing commander, shakes hands with Rear Adm. David G. Throop after Throop assumed command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017.  Several Navy League Councils were represented at the event.  President Pete Stiles, Bert Kinghorn, Jeff Garrett, and Phil Johnson represented ours.  Read more HERE.

Congress has passed the Fiscal Year 2017 budget bill, which will fund the government through September 30th.  The President is expected to sign it.  Read the Navy League's analysis of how the Sea Services will be affected HERE.  

The fast attack submarine returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton April 26.  READ MORE HERE. 

The Coast Guard announced April 28th that two new Sentinel-Class 154-foot Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) will be homeported in Astoria, starting in 2021.  Here's more information:

The aircraft carrier will depart Puget Sound after a long workup and two years of shipyard maintenance.  READ MORE HERE  from the Navy Times.

Admiral Paul Zukunft was quite frank in discussing his service's financial concerns.  His comments to reporters are covered in this article published by BreakingDefense.com.  The Coast Guard has been underfunded for many years, but most previous Commandants haven't spoken out this strongly. 

The U.S. Marine Corps Commandant presided over the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.  Read the complete STORY.