Quality of Life Programs & Services

Naval Base Kitsap has several programs and many facilities to help the members and family of its tenant commands. Religious services, recreational opportunities, lodging and financial support have all been taken into consideration to help sailors focus while at work and relax on liberty.

Housing (Family and Bachelor)
All military personnel reporting to Naval Base Kitsap are required to check in at the Navy Family Housing Office, located at the Fleet and Family Support Center (Building 2901) prior to making arrangements for community housing. Information on Public/Private Venture (PPV), Military Family Housing (MFH), community rentals and sales listings are available, as well as information on landlord/tenant laws and the surrounding local communities.

Naval Base Kitsap offers Five-Star accommodations to permanent party personnel. A wide variety of services are offered to our single military personnel, such as exercise rooms, conference rooms, entertainment rooms, TV lounges, free washers and dryers, full service kitchens and much more. Bachelor Housing facilities are within walking distance to the commissary, Navy Exchange, clubs and recreational facilities. Check-in is conducted at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites Building 865 at Bremerton and Building 2750 at Bangor.

For more information on available housing options, please contact us at (800) 876-7022 or visit us online at http://www.navylifepnw.com. Specific information for Naval Base Kitsap Bachelor Housing Quarters is available at 396-4046 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

NAVY GATEWAY INNS AND SUITES
(Formerly Visitor's Quarters)
Nestled among the trees of Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, the Evergreen Lodge offers standard rooms and suites to military, civilian DoD employees visiting the area and transient personnel. Located in the central hub of Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites offer an unobstructed view of Sinclair Inlet and are a comfortable home away from home for weary travelers, active duty service members, and personnel whose ships are undergoing overhaul. Our five-star accredited accommodations offer new beds and upgraded linens to ensure maximum guest comfort. Our rooms feature free Wi-Fi access, complimentary snack bags, a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot with coffee and condiments, a hair dryer and basic cable with a premium channel. Navy Gateway Inns and Suites facilities are within walking distance to the galley, Commissary, NEX, dining establishments, clubs, and fitness and recreation centers. For reservations and information call (877) NAVY-BED or visit http://www.DoDlodging.net. Check-in is conducted at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites Building 865 at Bremerton and Building 2750 at Bangor. Give us a look we will exceed your expectations.

NAVY LODGE
Join us at the beautiful 50-room Navy Lodge winner of the 2001 and 2003 Carlson Award. With a friendly, helpful staff and roomy, comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms, you'll feel right at home. Each room has a fully stocked kitchenette, cable TV, DVD players, queen-sized beds and a private bath. We have available Wi-Fi for a small charge. Make your reservations today. Call toll free at (800) NAVY-INN or go online http://www.navylodge.com to make your reservation. Navy Lodge Bangor phone 779-9100, fax 779-9117 and e-mail: navylodge bangor@nexweb.org.

NAVAL BASE KITSAP COMMAND RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES
Chaplains are available to provide for the spiritual and religious needs of military personnel and their family members. Pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, religious studies and worship are some of the key elements of a chaplain's ministry. Additionally, advocacy may be provided with/or to a member's military chain of command. Specific services may include marriage preparation and enrichment, weddings, invocations and benedictions.

Chaplain's offices are located at:
• Bangor Chapel
2900 Ohio St., Silverdale, WA 98315
396-6005
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Bremerton Chaplain's Office
Building 853, Bremerton (across the street
from Sam Adams) 476-2183
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Jackson Park Community Center
90 Olding Road, Building 780, Bremerton,
WA (located within the Jackson Park
Housing area.)
By appointments only. To make an appointment call 396-6005 or 476-2183.

Services
Chapel services include a full range of Catholic and Protestant (Non-Denominational) worship and church educational programs. Congregantsare encouraged to participate in Bible studies, choirs and the social life of the Chapel.

Roman Catholic Mass:
Roman Catholic Mass at Bangor Chapel is held Tuesday through Thursday, 11:45 a.m., Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.

Roman Catholic Mass at Jackson Park Community Center (JPCC) is held Friday, 11:45 a.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.

Protestant (Non-Denominational):
Worship service at Bangor Chapel held Sunday, 11 a.m.
Worship service at JPCC Chapel held Sunday, 9 a.m.

After hours emergency:
Contact Duty Chaplain at 434-4576

CREDO/SPIRITUAL
FITNESS CENTER-NAVY REGION NORTHWEST
CREDO/Spiritual Fitness Center is a quality of life program whose mission is to help military members and their families develop personal and spiritual resources for living. CREDO programs accomplish this mission through various experiential retreats.

The Spiritual Fitness Center is open to active duty military members, reservists, retirees and family members who would like to try a CREDO Marriage Enrichment, Personal Growth, Women's or Spiritual Growth Retreats. For more information call 476-3793 or Google "CREDO NW."

DOLPHIN STORE
The Dolphin Store unveiled its new store displays located at the Inside Out Café in Bangor Plaza on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor on Dec. 1, 2008. All proceeds from the store directly benefit the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation (DSF), which awards scholarships to sons and daughters of members of the submarine force needing financial assistance for college. Store hours are Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For custom or special orders, patrons will need to contact the Dolphin store manager via e-mail at dolphin@DolphinStoreBangor.com or call 479-2578. To view the store's website, please visit http://www.dolphinstorebangor.com.

BANGOR POST OFFICE
Bangor's Post Office is operated by the U.S. Postal Service and is located in Building 2650.

Bremerton Postal Kiosk
In 2009, a new Postal Kiosk was installed at the Recreation Center, Building 502. The Kiosk has a scale to allow you to send out packages. Mail is collected every normal mail day. You can also buy stamps or mail something internationally. The Postal Kiosk doesn't have the complete capacity of a post office, however, it will be able to meet simple postal needs.

Keyport Post Office
Just outside the Navy's fence line is the Keyport Post Office, operated by the U.S. Postal Service. A full service window is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m. The lobby is open 24 hours for post office boxes. Call 779-4123 for more information.

Base Transportation
Naval Base Kitsap furnishes a variety of base transport services. NBK Bangor operates IMF/Delta Refit Pier express shuttle service is available every morning and afternoon, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Shuttle service is also furnished between Building 7203 and the Delta Refit Pier, seven days a week. A scheduled shuttle bus services runs daily between the core area and the lower base. Detailed NBK Bangor shuttle bus schedules are available from the Transportation Branch in Building 1202 at 396-0186. NBK Bremerton operates a full range of on base shuttle service, both inside and out of the controlled industrial area. Detailed NBK Bremerton shuttle bus schedules are available from the Transportation Branch in Building 455 at 476-1188.

Naval Base Kitsap encourages ridesharing in support of local Commute Trip Reduction Ordinances. Detailed information on the Carpool/ Vanpool rideshare program and local transit options can be obtained from the Employee Transportation Coordinator, 627-4063.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
NMCRS is a non-profit, volunteer -run organization serving active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps service members and their dependents. NMCRS provides emergency assistance through financial and non-monetary assistance. Financial assistance is provided through interest-free loans and grants.

Non-monetary help includes financial counseling, visiting nurses, and a Budget for Baby program. Further information and assistance are available from the NMCRS offices located in Bremerton and Bangor. The Bremerton office can be reached at 377-0602 and is located in Building 491, just inside the Naval Avenue gate. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the second Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon. The Bangor office can be reached at 396-6704 and is located at 1001 Tautog Circle (co-located with Navy Legal Service Office). Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. The American Red Cross provides after-hours assistance for emergency travel due to death or critical illness. They may be contacted at (877) 272-7337 and are available Monday through Friday after 4 p.m. and 24 hours, seven days a week on the weekends and federal holidays.

Northwest Navigator
The Northwest Navigator is the primary source of information to the Kitsap Navy population concerning local news and events, programs and policies. This Civilian Enterprise publication is available free. A free classified advertising service for non-commercial use is available to all active duty, DoD civilians, retirees and their families.

Selected top stories of the Northwest Navigator are available on the Web at http://www.northwestnavigator.com. For more information, call 308-9161.
Public Private Venture
History of Public
Private Venture
In 1996, Congress enacted the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) as part of a growing desire to better address the needs of American servicemen and women and their families. The initiative was designed to remedy the problem of deteriorated military-owned housing and a lack of appropriate private housing. In addition to the immediate benefit of providing worthy living standards for military personnel, these efforts were initiated to provide broad benefit in terms of improved retention and a subsequent higher state of readiness of U.S. Armed Forces. The Department of the Navy uses this legislation to privatize housing through partnerships referred to as Public-Private Ventures (PPV). Almost 3,100 homes in Naval Region Northwest were privatized on Feb. 1, 2005 when Pacific Northwest Communities assumed ownership.

Forest City Military Communities, LLC
Forest City Military Communities, LLC (FCMC) was established to focus on and participate in the privatization of military family housing—creating and revitalizing neighborhoods for our nation's service members and their families across the country. We are dedicated to the singular vision of enhancing the quality of life of military families through superior homes and welcoming neighborhoods. Locally, FCMC is the managing member in a partnership with the Department of the Navy to manage and maintain neighborhoods for Navy Region Northwest, including Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Naval Station Everett and Naval Base Kitsap. FCMC's portfolio includes nearly 12,000 homes for Navy, Marine and Air Force families in Washington State, Hawaii, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee. At each of these locations, the well-being and quality of life of military members and their families is paramount. FCMC is proud to play an integral part in our military's modernization. Forest City Enterprises, Inc., a publicly-held company with over 90 years of residential and commercial real estate experience, is our parent company. All of FCMC's properties are professionally managed by Forest City Residential Management, Inc. The company currently manages more than 36,000 residential units across the country. Our dedicated teams of management, administrative, relocation, maintenance and grounds professionals are committed to providing military families exceptional service and houses that can proudly be called home.

Here at the Naval Base Kitsap office, located at 4168 Greenfish Ave. on Bangor, we have an outstanding team that is driven towards providing exceptional customer service and taking care of military families. We also have dedicated staff located inside our newly constructed Bangor Community Center located at 3195 Bonefish Circle. Forest City's vision is to provide our protectors-of-freedom with the same premier homes, community amenities and standards of living that the citizens they protect enjoy. We are inspired by the commitment of these patriots and their families.

Naval Base Kitsap
4168 Greenfish Ave.
Silverdale, WA 98383
598-5831

West Sound Base
Operating Support Contract
The West Sound Base Operating Support Contract (BOSC) includes facilities at various locations in Kitsap County and includes Naval Base Kitsap (both Bangor and Bremerton), NUWC Keyport, NAVMAG Indian Island and the Jackson Park Housing Complex. The contractor, EJB Facilities Services, serves as a partner with the Navy to ensure that high standards of performance are provided to the many customers and residents of the bases.

The support functions provided include: maintenance of facilities, ground structures and housing units, operation and maintenance of base utilities, pest control, waste disposal, supply, street cleaning, snow removal, security, photographic and graphic arts support, supply support and bachelor quarters management. EJB Facilities Services is a joint venture composed of three partner companies: EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc., J&J Maintenance, Inc. and BMAR & Associates, Inc. The combined capability of the three companies approximates $4.2 billion in revenues, with 29,000 employees at more than 150 Department of Defense installations and global job sites.

EJB Facilities Services offers the Navy, its employees and the community a proven record of success, recognized quality and social responsibility in environmental, health and safety processes. Contact the Trouble Desk at 396-4341.

Education Navy College
Basic skills and remedial courses through master's degree programs are available through the Navy College Office, Naval Base Kitsap, which is open to all active and retired military personnel, their family members and civilian government employees. The center is managed by a Navy College education specialist who can assist you in planning a program that meets your educational goals. Services include individualized college counseling, evaluation of military training for college credit, information on college and vocational programs, financial assistance, testing and independent study. The Navy College Office is located at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, 2255 Cole Ave., Building 853, (360) 476-4282 or at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor (outreach office) located inside the Trident Training Facility, Building 2000 (360) 315-2539. Hours of operation: Bremerton: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Bangor: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Navy College Learning Centers (NCLC)
Navy personnel and active duty members of other military services have a unique opportunity to refresh or upgrade their academic skills in an individualized, self-paced learning environment. Navy College Learning Centers, located at select Navy bases around the world, utilize the PLATO Learning system to provide comprehensive, computer-based instruction to military personnel via open-entry/open-exit programs. Some examples are: Free computer-based courses in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and life and career skills. The NCLC located at NBK Bremerton offers convenient, flexible scheduling, self-paced study and personal assistance readily available. Please call 476-4282 for more information.

The following schools offer classes at or near Naval Base Kitsap:
Olympic College
Olympic College is a public, state-supported, two-year community college serving Kitsap and Mason Counties and is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Olympic College maintains a presence at Bangor with a professional staff and an array of classes. The main campus is located in Bremerton with branch campuses in Poulsbo and Shelton.

Olympic College offers Academic Transfer, Adult Basic Education, Professional/Technical Education, Community Service and Activities and Student Development Services. Many programs are customized to fit military training requirements such as Food Service/Culinary Arts. Olympic College offers three degrees: Associate in Arts and Sciences, Associate in Technical Arts and Associate in General Studies. Students may also earn a Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Proficiency and Certificate of Specialization. Active duty military service personnel and their dependents qualify for resident tuition. Olympic College is a Service member's Opportunity College and an Equal Opportunity College. Accommodations are available for people with disabilities. The main campus number is (360) 792-6050 or (800) 259-6718.

Brandman University
Brandman University offers Bachelor degrees at Bangor and Bremerton in Organizational Leadership, Social Science, Criminal Justice, Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. Brandman also offers Masters degrees in Human Resources Management and Organizational Leadership. There are five nine-week terms per year with courses being offered in the evenings to support the adult working student. Students may start coursework in January, March, May, August and October.

The main campus is located in Orange, Calif. and has more than 32 centers located on or near military bases throughout the U.S. Unique to Brandman University is a Telecommunications Assisted Program designed to provide lower division, general education classes for individuals who are unable to attend regular classes. Brandman University is accredited by the Higher Board of Education in the state of Washington, as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Phone: (360) 779-2040 at Bangor.

Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education, Training and Development. This program is available at 16 military installations throughout the country, which enables students to complete their degree while transferring from base to base. This program features a weekend format, which allows full-time enrollment with a potential completion of the degree in one year. Full-time faculty, who hold doctorates, teach all courses. Phone: (360) 779-4691.

Vincennes University
Vincennes University's Military Education Program offers Associate degrees in General Studies, Law Enforcement, Behavioral Sciences, and Business Administration. Vincennes is a SOC school, a NCPACE school, and a Navy College Distance Learning Partner. With locations at NBK Bangor and Bremerton, Vincennes schedules six eight-week terms per year with instructor-lead onsite classes as well as open enrollment online classes. E-CLEP, web-based DSST testing and a variety of Prometric testing is available at the Bremerton and Bangor locations. Vincennes offers competitively low tuition and a textbook loan program to help reduce students' out-of-pocket costs. Vincennes University is regionally accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as well as authorized by the Higher Education Coordinating Boards of both Washington and Oregon. Phone: Bremerton, 478-7202 or Bangor, 697-1396. Website: http://www.vinu.edu.

Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University's Distance Learning program is an interactive distance education program which has revolutionized higher education. It enables students to earn bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees from a fully-accredited university without leaving their own communities. Students complete their first two years of college through the local community college, or other accredited institutions, and ultimately receive bachelors, masters or doctoral degrees from Old Dominion University. Classes are offered via video stream, web or televised at various sites around Kitsap and Jefferson counties. ODU campuses are located at Olympic College, 475-7280; Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, 697-4893; Bremerton, 782-0188; Naval Base Everett, (425) 304-3158 and Port Hadlock, 379-6795.

Financial Institutions
Kitsap Credit Union
Kitsap Credit Union is your on-base credit union. You can find branches conveniently located at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, Bremerton and Keyport along with 16 on base ATM's to serve you. Unlike for-profit financial institutions, Kitsap Credit Union is a member-owned co-op. With 17 branches and more than 50 ATMs in the region the credit union is always close by. If you live or work in Washington, then, you qualify for easy, no-fee membership, safe, sound and secure since 1934. Contact the credit union at http://www.kitsapcu.org or call local 662-2000, toll-free (800) 422-5852

Armed Forces Bank
Armed Forces Banks is located inside the Navy Exchanges on Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor and Bremerton. Branches are open seven days a week during Exchange business hours. Armed Forces Bank has ATMs at both Exchanges and package stores and in front of the Bangor Commissary. They are an FDIC member and equal housing lender. Armed Forces Bank offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts, consumer and mortgage loans, VISA credit and check cards, 24-hour Telebanc and customer service, Western Union services and accept STAR card payments. Armed Forces Bank is part of a military banking group that specializes in military banking and serves the Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force communities throughout the United States. They are your hometown bank around the world. For information, call the Bangor Branch at 697-1094, the Bremerton Branch at 782-1972 or call toll-free nationwide at (888) 929-BANK.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES
Inside Out Café and Lounge
Located in the main level of Bangor Plaza, Building 2720 at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, the Inside Out Café has something for the entire family. The Inside Out Café provides diners with some of their favorite home-style meals in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere for lunch or dinner. Our menu features a selection of salads, wraps and burgers for lunch and steak, seafood and pasta entrees for dinner. The Inside Out Lounge features pool tables, big screen televisions for sporting events and special events. For information, call 535-5965.

Bangor Plaza Ballroom
With a variety of room options upstairs in Building 2720 at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, the Plaza Ballroom can accommodate up to 550 for sit down events and 800 for more casual events. The ballroom can also be broken down into seven individual rooms for more intimate gatherings or breakout rooms for conferences. Other amenities offered include a dance floor, a full compliment of audio-visual equipment, podiums and more. If we don't have what you're looking for, we will help you find it. For more information on catering or conferences, call 535-5928.

Catering
Naval Base Kitsap Catering and Event Planning program offers complete catering menus and services for any event or occasion. With a wide variety of facilities available and as a full-service catering operation, NBK Catering can provide the perfect place for a special event and assist with any and all catering needs at an affordable price. Services include catered events and carry-out service. Catering services are available to all active duty and their family members, retired military and their family members, reservists, DoD employees, community support groups, contractors and other approved agencies. Several locations for catering are located at Bangor, Bremerton, and many off-site locations, including Jackson Park waterfront, Camp McKean, and the Naval Undersea Museum located at Keyport. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments outside regular office hours are also available. For more information, call 535-5928.

Samuel Adams Brewhouse and Restaurant
Our house is your house. Make it your own! Located in Building 434 at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton, Samuel Adams Brewhouse and Restaurant offers exceptional food in an atmosphere that is open with a rustic feeling. Whether it is a quick lunch or casual dinner, Sam Adams has something for everyone's taste buds. The menu features gourmet burgers, handmade pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more. As a complement to any meal, try one of the outstanding micro and handcrafted beers, including the exceptional Sam Adams seasonal special. Call ahead and your carry-out order will be ready when you when you arrive. On-base delivery is also available. With two pool tables and eight large screen HDTV's, Sam Adams is the perfect location for a command function or group get-together. It is a smoke-free environment. For more information, call 476-6719.

Olympic Lodge and Conference Centers
The Olympic Lodge, located at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton in Building 1015 is one of Naval Base Kitsap's premier event and conference centers. It is a perfect location with a breathtaking view for conferences, wedding receptions, dinners and command functions. This exceptional, state-of-the-art facility offers seating for up to 360 persons, with breakout room capabilities. Enjoy the finest in Northwest cuisine, professional services and knowledgeable event coordinators. Call West Sound Catering at 535-5928 for information, menus and other catering options.

Khaki Lounge and Chief's Mess
The Khaki Lounge, located inside Bangor Plaza, offers an established environment for leaders to host small meetings and functions. Located next to the Inside Out Café and Lounge, it offers full access to their menu for any gathering. Or you could choose to use their in-house party menu for your event. The Chief's Mess, located behind Sam Adams at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton in Building 434, offers a relaxed atmosphere for small meetings and command events. With a big screen TV, pool table, shuffle board and recliners chairs, it's a place for leaders to gather for luncheons, retirements or after working hour occasions. A menu item from Sam Adams is available for purchase. Or you could choose to use their in-house party menu for your event. NBK Catering offers services to both the Khaki Lounge and the Chief's Mess. Call 535-5928 for more information.

The Evergreen and Trident Inns
The Naval Base Kitsap Galley team at Bremerton operates the Evergreen Inn located at Bremerton. The Evergreen Inn is a Capt. Edward F. Ney Five Star Facility, which offers sit-down dining and on-the-go take-out to an ever-changing customer population. As the mission of the Navy in Bremerton evolves, so does the method by which The Evergreen Inn provides its service. Whatever the mission, a top flight dining experience and five star meals are always the standard fare. The Evergreen Inn is located inside Building 866 on board Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton. Check hours of operation by calling 396-6893/6058. The Naval Base Kitsap Galley team at Bangor operates a main dining facility, the Trident Inn, plus additional remote facilities located more conveniently to serve its customers. As one of the best galleys the Navy has to offer, the Trident Inn is the winner of seven Capt. Edward F. Ney Awards, ten consecutive "5 Star" Accreditation for Food Service Excellence and was again runner up for the FY 2011 award competition. The Trident Inn is located in Building 2101 on board Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor. For hours of operation please call 396-6893/6058/4296.

Torpedo Alley Galley
The cafeteria "Torpedo Alley Galley" is located in the southeast corner of Building 489 in Keyport, and is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vending machines are located in lobbies and in food service areas in buildings throughout the Base. Food services are coordinated by a dedicated group of NUWC Keyport employee volunteers who comprise the Food Services Board to ensure quality food services for all employees at Keyport. The board coordinates and administers all aspects of the employee food service program and determines employees' desires and needs for new or improved facilities and provides them, consistent with available funds, 396-2666.

MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION
Fleet and Family Readiness Programs This department consists of the Fleet and Family Support Program, Unaccompanied Housing and Family Housing, Child and Youth Programs, Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, Galleys and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Information about all these programs can be found at http://www.navylifepnw.com.

Bangor Fitness and Aquatic Center
The Bangor Fitness Complex offers a full gymnasium, state-of-the-art weight rooms, cardiovascular exercise areas, racquetball courts, exercise classes, a variety of adult sports programs, a family fitness room, fitness equipment orientation, locker rooms that include showers and steam and dry saunas, an outdoor running track and tennis courts, skateboard park and ball Welds. Towels and sporting equipment may be checked out at the front desk. Reservations for outdoor ball fields and racquetball courts can be made at the front desk. For more information, call 315-2134.

Located inside the Fitness Complex, the Bangor Pool features a large pool, dive pool and spa. Offered is a well-rounded aquatics program that includes swimming lessons, lap and recreational swim, exercise classes and American Red Cross certification classes. The pool is home to a local swim team and Masters Program. The facility is also available for private parties. Adjacent to the pool, you will find a spa to relax in after a good workout. Saunas are available in the locker rooms. To contact the pool, call 315-2131.

Base Theaters
Bangor Theater is located to the right of the upper base gym, next to the NEX Uniform Shop. Bremerton Recreation Center Movie Lounge is located in Building 502 next to Sam Adams. Call the 24-hour movie line at 535-5923 for movie times and listings.

Liberty Center Bangor
The state-of-the-art Liberty Center is open to the single Sailor and is located in Building 2720, Bangor Plaza across from the Olympic Lanes Bowling Center. The center features amenities such as pool tables, air hockey, computers with high speed Internet and gaming, Play stations and Xbox stations linked for tournaments, a surround sound movie room with a 60" plasma television, 32'' televisions throughout the facility and a music/study room. The center is open seven days a week including holidays. For information call 535-5977.

Waterfront Fitness Center
Located on lower base at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, this facility features a variety of cardiovascular equipment, free weights, selectorized weight equipment and a multipurpose room. For information, call 396-5406.

Pacific Edge Outfitters
Pacific Edge Outfitters (PEO) is located next to the NEX gas station and Autoport off Trigger Avenue on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor. PEO is the outdoor gear rental and retail facility that features equipment for fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking and other outdoor adventures. Boat and recreational vehicle storage is also available. For more information, call 535-5919.

The Olympic Lanes Bowling Center
The Olympic Lanes Bowling Center is located in Building 2701 and is a modern, 16-lane bowling center featuring automated scoring, Fireball Bowling, organized leagues and special events plus a Taco Bell/Pizza Hut snack bar. Pro shop special orders are available. The bowling center is the perfect location for command events, private and birthday parties. For more information, call 535-5917.

Mechanics Corner
Located on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor next to the NEX Autoport. This facility is operated by the NEX and available to the car owner who prefers to repair their own vehicle. The facility features rental stalls and lifts, tool check out, welding equipment, grease gun, computer diagnostic equipment, tire changing and balancing and more. The facility is open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday, Tuesday and holidays. For more information call 535-5754.

Car Wash Stations
The Bremerton car wash is located at the intersection of Montgomery and Glennon Avenues, across from the Charleston Gate parking garage. Washing bays, vacuum cleaner islands, carpet shampooers and vending machines are available in a safe, well-lit facility. The Bangor car wash is located next to the NEX Autoport service station. Washing bays, vacuum cleaner islands, carpet shampooers and vending machines are available in a safe, well-lit facility.

Vet Clinic
Located on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, this facility provides veterinary service for pets of active duty/retired personnel. Services available include vaccinations, microchips, heartworm tests, toenail trims, wellness exams, radiographs, spay/neuters/general surgeries and basic dental care. Retail items and prescribed medications are available to the established client. For appointments and information call 396-7900.

Concourse West Fitness and Aquatic Center
Located at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton, the Concourse West Fitness Center offers a full gymnasium, state-of-the-art weight room with a large selection of free weights, cardiovascular exercise areas, selectorized equipment and a variety of adult sports programs. Available are five racquetball courts, two basketball courts and a multipurpose and boxing room. Exercise classes and equipment orientations are available, schedules are posted. Towels and sporting equipment may be checked out at the front desk. The facility contains locker rooms that include showers and dry saunas. Reservations for the use of the outdoor ball fields and racquetball courts may be made at the Fitness Center desk.

Located inside the Fitness Complex, the Concourse West Pool offers a well-rounded aquatics program including swimming lessons, exercise classes, American Red Cross Water Safety classes, as well as recreational swimming and lap swim. Adjacent to the pool, you will find a spa to relax in after a good workout. To contact the pool, call 476-9416. Located next to the gym in Building 502 is a family friendly fitness center, which is designed to allow parents to work out while supervising their children.

Fitness Professionals
Trained and certified fitness specialists provide educational health and fitness programming for all eligible patrons using the facility. Services include body composition testing, aerobic and resistance training and educational materials. One-on-one fitness assessments and equipment orientation are available by appointment; priority is given to active duty. Call 476-2231 at Bremerton, or 315-2140 at Bangor. The Bremerton Recreation Center
Located on Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton in Building 502, the Bremerton Recreation Center is an all hands, one-stop-shop facility. The facility offers six lanes of bowling, computers with high speed Internet and gaming capabilities, Wi-Fi, Xbox 360, Wii, pool, foosball, ping pong, air hockey, board games, a movie room, recreational library that includes music, magazines, newspapers, reference and best sellers books and a multipurpose room that is available to rent for private parties or meetings. Outdoor recreation gear is available to rent from the customer service counter. Items available include tents, sleeping bags, back packs, coolers, winter clothing, fishing poles and mountain bikes. The facility also features the Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) service which includes discount tickets to most local attractions, movies, theater performances, ski resorts, golf course, and Florida and California amusement parks.

The facility is open to all authorized MWR patrons. Patrons ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older; patrons ages 17 and under are permitted to utilize all areas except those designated for 18 years and older. The facility is open seven days a week including holidays. Contact the Recreation Center at 476-3178.

Fleet Deployed Support Program
This program designed to support afloat units with fitness and recreation needs for their crew while in port and deployed. The Deployed Support Manager will work individually with commands recreation committees and spouse groups to design special programs for active duty and families while the ship is deployed. The program office and equipment warehouse is located at Bremerton. For information, call 476-5936.

LIBERTY Program
The LIBERTY (Single Sailor/Marine) program provides on- and off-base recreational activities for active duty service members who are single or geographical bachelors. Activities include, but are not limited to, attending professional sporting events, ski trips, white water rafting, movies, instructional classes, concerts, etc. Call 535-5978 for program information.

Liberty Center Bremerton
The center is located on Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton and is a fleet recreational facility located at the head of Pier Delta. The facility features Starbucks specialty coffee and other beverages and a variety of vending machine snacks, along with computers with high speed internet and video game capabilities, WiFi, a movie lounge with a big screen television, foosball, ATM, and no fee laundry facilities. The facility also features a large outdoor basketball court and covered picnic pavilion. This facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays. Call 476-2673.

PARKS AND PICNIC AREAS
Camp McKean
Camp McKean is located on Kitsap Lake in Bremerton is open Memorial Day thru Labor Day and offers swimming, fishing, a playground, a sand volleyball and basketball court, picnic table and grills, and several covered pavilions. To make group or event reservations, call 535-5919.

Trident Lakes
Trident Lakes is located on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor and features ball Welds, playground equipment, grills, tables and covered pavilions and fishing. The grounds feature two lakes which are open year round and seasonally stocked.

Elwood Point
Elwood Point is located within the Jackson Park Housing Community on Bremerton's scenic Ostrich Bay. The waterfront park has a covered charcoal BBQ pit with picnic tables and is located near a children's playground, a walking path and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.

Washington State fishing regulations apply when fishing at all locations. To reserve a picnic area call 535-5919. Additionally, Naval Base Kitsap patrons may make use of Navy Region Northwest's Jim Creek Recreational Facilities north of Naval Station Everett or Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center's many camping or lodging options. Visit http://www.navylifepnw.com for more information or call (888) 463-6697.

Lagoon Recreation Area
The Lagoon, at Keyport, offers an area for picnics, paddle boating and walking trails. The covered pavilion has picnic tables with adjacent barbecue pits. The area may be reserved for large parties on Friday (after 4 p.m.) and all day Saturday and Sunday during the period of March 1 through Oct. 31. Reservations for the lagoon may be made by calling 315-7540.

Skate Parks
Jump on your board or put on your blades, we've got skate parks for you to enjoy. Half pipes, ramps, fun boxes, grinds and rails-parks are open daily! The parks are not supervised, however, so we strongly recommend adult supervision for children under age 13.

The park located at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton is behind the barracks below Olympic Lodge. The park located at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor is located behind the Bangor Fitness Center just beyond the tennis courts.

Trips and Tours
Experience the best of the Northwest using the Trips and Tours program. Let us do the driving and plan all the details as we take you to fascinating festivals, outrageous outlet stores and tax-free shopping, wonderful wine tasting, ski trips, sporting events and many other "must-see" locations in the Northwest. Register for these leisure trips by calling 476-3178 or online at http://www.navylifepnw.com.

Outdoor Adventure Programs
This program offers snowshoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking and biking trips, including Instructional classes for kayaking and scuba. For information and to register for these programs call Pacific Edge Outfitters at 535-5919.

Wheels and Deals
Vehicle Consignment Lot
Selling a vehicle? Great way to sell your car, truck or motorcycle is to park it in our consignment lot. The lot offers excellent exposure in a highly visible location. For rates, please call PEO at 535-5919.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC)
FFSC provides a wide range of assistance and counseling services to military active duty, retirees and their family members. The FFSC staff is eager to serve customers whether deploying, separating, raising children, job hunting, staying behind, looking for answers or just trying to make ends meet. Confidential individual, couple and family counseling, as well as the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and victim counseling is provided by licensed counselors at Building 2901 on Bangor and Building 97 on Keyport. Call the appointment line at (866) 854-0638.

The FFSC staff is customer service oriented and offers complete community and military information and referral services, multiple arrival services including hospitality loaner kits and local, state and county recreational and social activity brochures. Assistance is offered with relocation, deployment, and pre-deployment programs, spouse employment assistance, transition assistance services and personal financial management and new parent support program.

Life skills enrichment programs include such topics as stress management, deployment, anger management, financial management, job search skills, parenting and interpersonal communication. A variety of other classes and workshops are also available.

These classes are open to all active duty military, retirees, their family members and DoD personnel on a space-available basis. Programs are provided at no cost to eligible participants; whether they are single or married FFSC exists to serve.

There are two Naval Base Kitsap Fleet and Family Support Centers in the Kitsap area. Please feel free to stop in and visit, or call for further assistance.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are located in Keyport, Building 97 and Building 2901 on Bangor. Call toll-free (866) 854-0638 for appointments.

Phone Numbers:
Bangor 396-4115
Appointment (866) 854-0638
Nationwide (800) 562-3301

Child and Youth Programs
Naval Base Kitsap Child Development Centers (CDC) offer center-based care for children 0 to 5 years of age. Care at our centers is primarily geared towards those needing full-time child care. Our centers are based on the developmental program model which focuses on play and its importance in a child's learning process. Our centers are also a part of the seven percent of programs in the United States accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Our Child Development Home (CDH) program has 30 homes throughout the area certified by the Navy Child Development Programs to provide childcare to youth up to 12 years of age. They provide the same level of high quality care found in our on-base centers, but are often able to offer a little more flexibility in services. Not only are our homes required to meet Navy childcare guidelines, a number of our homes are also licensed by the State of Washington. Childcare providers offer developmental programs and receive training and home visits on a monthly basis. We offer full-time, part-time, drop-in and weekend care and childcare subsidy is available for children 0 to 12 years of age. We also now offer hourly child care for all eligible military personnel! The hourly child care program is designed for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Our School-Age Care (SAC) programs are a place where kids will be able to meet new friends, learn new skills and participate in a variety of activities. Most programs offer extended hour care and fees are based on Total Household Income (THI). Registration is taken directly at each facility.

Our Youth Centers are open to middle schoolers and high schoolers, grades 6 to 12. After becoming a member of our open recreation program, kids can participate in activities such as foosball, video games, air hockey, pool, team sports or online computer access. Explore individual interests by becoming involved with special interest groups, like art clubs, career clubs and community volunteering. Head out of town on trips to places like Gameworks in Seattle, local water parks, and area malls. And we have lots of cool events for teens right here at our centers, like talent shows, lock-ins and dances. Additionally, youth programs provide summer camps, homework help and field trips for ages 6 to 17 (18 if still enrolled in high school). For more information in regards to how to get your child into our programs please call 813-3041.

Museums
Puget Sound Navy Museum
The Puget Sound Navy Museum is located in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard's historic Building 50 in front of the brand-new Harborside Fountain Park next to the ferry terminal in downtown Bremerton.

The exhibits include: "Heritage of Excellence": the history of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, from 1891 to the present. It includes text, historic artifacts and historic and contemporary photographs and video footage. There is an art gallery that features both watercolor and pen and ink drawings of PSNS from the WWII era. "USS Parche: America's Most Decorated Ship" includes information, photographs and artifacts about the WWII diesel USS Parche and the Cold War era nuclear sub. The children's room includes videos, a dress-up area, books, and activities for kids. "CVN 74: USS John C. Stennis" is a contemporary exhibit that includes video, artifacts and information about the aircraft carrier, homeported in Bremerton. The museum also has a Dry-dock Theater which includes films about the Navy, current ships, and shipyards. The temporary exhibit gallery features a specific industrial shop at the shipyard.

A new exhibit opens every six months in this gallery. Two other temporary exhibit galleries that occasionally include various exhibits or models. The newest exhibit is "Faces of the Shipyard: African American Contributions."

The sail in front of the museum is from USS Parche (SSN-683), a Cold War special operations sub. There is a gift shop on the first floor near the entrance. The museum also has space available for small Navy ceremonies, such as pinning's, retirements, and reenlistments on the second floor or in front of the Parche sail. Admission is free. Please visit the museum located at 251 First St., Bremerton, WA or call 479-7447.

Naval Undersea Museum
The Naval Undersea Museum explores the fascinating story of the U.S. Navy's history, operations and science in the depths of the world's oceans. The Museum uses artifacts as large as the 95-ton Deep Submergence Vehicle Trieste II and as small as a microscopic slide of a baby starfish to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. Admission is free.

The modern building offers visitors more than 20,000 square feet of exhibits and the largest collection of naval undersea artifacts, technology and science in the United States. Major exhibits interpret submarine technology, the ocean environment, torpedo and mine technology, undersea ranges and Navy diving and salvage. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

The Museum's submarine exhibits include a reconstruction of the control room of the USS Greenling (SSN 614). The Museum has extensive displays about U.S. submarines in WWII. Additional exhibits include the torpedo tubes from the USS Tecumseh (SSBN 628) and a submarine rescue chamber. Outdoors, the Museum displays the 55-ton sail from USS Sturgeon (SSN 637). Additional outdoor exhibits include the deep submergence vehicles Trieste II and Deep Quest.

The Museum has the finest collection of torpedoes in the United States. On display are all the Navy's major torpedoes from early Whitehead and Howell torpedoes to the modern Mk 46, 48 and 50 weapons. The mine technology exhibit traces mine history from David Bushnell's Revolutionary War devices to modern weapons. A highlight of the exhibit is a Civil War mine captured from the Confederacy at the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. The ocean environment exhibit offers visitors an interactive experience that lets them investigate life and science under the sea. Its attractions include a buoyancy experiment, a microscope for viewing undersea life and sounds ranging from snapping shrimp to undersea earthquakes.

The Naval Undersea Museum has an extensive library of more than 6,000 volumes focused on undersea history, science and operations. It also holds a complete collection of WWII submarine war patrol reports and more than 115 histories from the U.S. Naval Institute's oral history collection.

The Museum has an active group of adult volunteers who help in many areas, ranging from greeting the public, education, duration and assisting in the library. New volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to participate.

The Museum is located outside the main gate of the Naval Base Kitsap Keyport and is open to the public. The facility is disabled-accessible. Parking and admission are free. Hours of operation are daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open year round, the Museum is closed on Tuesday from October thru May and on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.

The Museum Store offers a variety of educational and specialty gifts themed to the undersea. Operating hours correspond with the Museum visiting hours. More information about the Museum can be found by calling 396-4148.