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    USS Louisiana SSBN 743 (G)

    The Louisiana Lookout Newsletter


    July 2013

    Letter from the CO


    LOUISIANA (GOLD) Families, Happy July from the officers and crew of LOUISIANA (GOLD)! The month of June flew by but was a very successful time for the crew; many of our Sailors advanced in rank, earning well-deserved promotions. The crew is working hard preparing for our upcoming refit and patrol cycle. As we celebrate the 237th Birthday of our great republic, this is a great time to enjoy time with friends, families and community. The 4th of July is a celebration of who we are as a nation and a celebration of our freedoms. I ask each of you safely enjoy the 4th of July Holiday and thank those who serve in uniform for what they do to preserve our freedoms. For notification purposes, we are sponsoring a family day onboard the ship during the month of August. Dates were put out at the last Family Readiness Group (FRG) meeting and the dates will be put out to families again at the next meeting. Family Day is a fantastic opportunity for us to show you YOUR ship and the great Sailors who do great work onboard. Visitors must be US citizens and children over 6 years of age are eligible. Crewmembers will have signup opportunities over the coming weeks and we will let you know the request deadline to be part of the ship visit later in July. On behalf of the crew, thank you very much for support of USS LOUISIANA (GOLD), our Sailors and our vital Strategic Mission. Without your daily support and dedication, we would not be able to do the great work our nation demands of us. Sincerely, Commander Rob Peters Commanding Officer

    Contact Information

    COMMANDING OFFICER: CDR Rob Peters EXECUTIVE OFFICER: LCDR Keith Floyd CHIEF OF THE BOAT: ITSCM (SS) Jan Rega

    COMMAND SUPPORT TEAM COs Wife Sarah Peters [email protected] XOs Wife Jennifer Floyd [email protected] COB'S Wife Angie Rega [email protected]

    Ombudsmen: Miranda Tagaloa 360-536-8574


    [email protected]

    Alexis Fox 360-689-2662


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    COBs Corner
    LOUISIANA (GOLD) Families, Summer is here! Take advantage of the numerous activities and services available to you and your family through MWR and Fleet and Family. A couple things of note is the Bangor Theatre is showing kids movies for free on Wednesday-Friday at 1300 throughout the summer and the Bangor pool is now open on the weekends from 1200-1600. Please take advantage of these opportunities or they may cease to exist. The crew is in the pre-deployment training period; as such we are committing most of our time to trainers and getting ready for the refit period. Now is the time to ensure we are prepared for patrol both at work and home. Wills, Power of Attorneys, Child care plans and bill payment plans are a few things you should be thinking about as we get ready to leave. Having these things done now will enable you to do what you need to while we are gone. As you may know, it may not be possible for us to assist you at all while the ship is underway if you do not have the appropriate paperwork. Please be proactive and make sure you get this taken care of. The Resident Energy Conservation Program starts next month and the Privatization of Jackson Park housing town hall meeting has been moved to 25 July. Due to furloughs both commissaries will be closed Monday and Tuesday from July to September. On July 1 st the Base Sticker policy change will go into effect, all personnel are still required to register their vehicles but you will not receive base stickers as you know them anymore. Certain personnel will receive a sticker that will allow them to park in designated parking areas but they will not be used to control access to the base. There will be spot checks to ensure your vehicle is properly registered, if you are not and are caught on base or trying to access the base your driving privileges can be revoked. Thank you for the increased interest in the FRG, important information is put out at every meeting so it is very beneficial for all to attend. As always, I appreciate everything you do to make LOUISIANA successful. ITSCM Jan Rega Chief of the Boat

    July 2013
    July 4th Independence Day! July 4, 1777 - John Paul Jones hoists first Stars and Stripes flag on Ranger at Portsmouth, NH. July 20th 1969 - Former Navy pilot Neil Armstrong is first man to set foot on the moon. July 23, 1958 - USS Nautilus (SSN-571) departs Pearl Harbor for first submerged transit of North Pole.

    Happy Birthday!
    Logan Hudson Maia Hudson Dominique Parker Cade Peters Lyndsey Sprissler

    Happy Fourth of July!

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    Family Readiness Group


    Hello Louisiana Gold Family! We had a great turnout at our last FRG Meeting. Thank you to all who attended! Were happy to announce three new additions were voted on to the board during the last meeting, filling all open positions. Were all excited to serve on the FRG board and wed like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. Mindy Komar, President: I am eager to get to work to create an awesome FRG! I have no doubt that with the help of my fellow board members and those who have already volunteered we can make it a family oriented and uplifting environment for our boat family. Im excited to meet everyone and hope to see you all at our next meeting! Chey Neumann, Secretary: Hi my name is Chey Neumann and I am your new FRG Secretary! I am so stoked to be a part of the FRG and I am so excited to get to know all of you! Veronica Whorton, Treasurer: I am excited to be serving the Louisiana Gold family as their treasurer. I want to help my fellow board members improve the FRG and bring the families closer together by having many opportunities for fundraising and get togethers. Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 11th at the Bangor Chapel at 6:30pm. We invite everyone to bring a dessert to share as we discuss future fundraisers and events. Children and sailors are welcome! We have also invited HM1 Humarang to speak on basic household first aid and everyone in attendance will be eligible to enter a drawing for a free First Aid kit! Well also be giving two First Kiss tickets to all who attend meetings when our sailors are home!

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    Kingston Fourth of July Celebration.


    Fireworks for the Kingston Fourth of July Celebration Will be in Mike Wallace Park beginning at dusk. For more information, please visit: www.kingstontinytown.com

    Bainbridge Island Fireworks


    Fireworks are a part of the Grand Old Fourth of July Community Celebration. For more information, please visit: www.bainbridgechamber.com

    For a comprehensive list of all public fireworks displays in Washington state, please visit: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/docs/fireworks/fireshow.pdf

    July Festivals, Fairs, and Events


    29th Annual Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival Kingston Tiny Town
    Wednesday, July 3 An old-fashioned community Independence Day parade in downtown Kingston takes place in addition to Tiny Town in Kola Kole Park where kids can enjoy games, rides, great food and live entertainment. Where: Kola Kole Park When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM How: Drop by! Cost: Tickets and wristbands are for sale. For more info: www.kingstontinytown.com Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st

    125 artists from throughout the Northwest will be showing and selling their work at this year's festival. We'll also have a variety of food vendors, live music and lots of art-making activities for children thanks to the nice people at Arcadia Montessori School and Curious By Nature Preschool Where: Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront District
    When: 10:00 AM -6:00PM Sat; 10:00AM-5:00PM Sun. How: This is for families that are looking to have a great time. Cost: FREE!

    Bainbridge Island 46th annual Grand Old Fourth of July Parade and Community Celebration
    Thursday, July 4 Bainbridge Island's biggest party! Street fair, mile-long parade, Fun Run, pancake breakfast, classic car show, arts & crafts, music, food, beer & wine garden, pony rides, bouncy houses, Big Purple Slide, children's entertainment and other family fun.! Brought to you by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. Fireworks will begin at dusk on July 4 over Eagle Harbor Where: Winslow Way When: 7:00 AM - 11:59 PM How: Enjoy July 4th on Bainbridge! Cost: Free! For more info: For more information please visit the Chamber website, www.bainbridgechamber.com

    Kitsap Live Steamers -train rides

    Saturday, July 13th and Saturday, July 27th Kitsap Live Steamers is a group of scale outdoor railroad enthusiasts operating a non-profit 7 1/2 inch gauge railroad at South Kitsap Regional Park. Rides are given to park visitors on a donation basis and are handicap accessible. This facility has given the community and the Puget Sound area a unique educational and recreational opportunity that is not otherwise available nearby. Where: South Kitsap Regional Park, Port Orchard When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM How: Come by anytime between 10AM and 4PM! Cost: Free! Donations accepted.

    Picnic in the Park and Hansville Car Show n' Shine

    Visit a Lavender Farm!

    Friday, July 12th through Saturday, July 13th Come and visit a local lavender farm on the Key Peninsula with 4,000 lavender plants blooming in 15 fields. Enjoy music, food, vendors, lavender crafting, and lavender classes. Free admission. Where: Blue Willow Lavender Farm 10615 Wright Bliss Rd KP N Gig Harbor, WA 98329 When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cost: FREE! For more info: www.bluewillowlavendarfarm.com

    Sunday, July 21st The GHCC will host the annual Picnic in the Park community celebration and the Hansville Car Show n' Shine. They will have music and entertainment, food and soft drinks, special raffles and games for kids. Where: Buck Lake Park in Hansville When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM How: Stop by! Bring a picnic! Cost: Free!

    Silverdale Whaling Days

    Friday, July 26th through Sunday, July 28th Includes fair and festival, family stage, pancake breakfast, canoe races, firework show 10pm Friday the 27th, grand parade 10 am the 28th, Whale of a Run, beer garden, great Kitsap duck race on Sunday the 29th, and more! Where: Old Town Silverdale Cost: Free! Some activities or purchases may have a fee. For more info: http://www.whalingdays.com/

    Quick Links to Remember


    www.myffr.navyaims.com www.militaryonesource.com www.navylifepnw.com http://www.gocompass.org/kitsap.html

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    Miranda Tagaloa 360-536-8574 Alexis Fox 360-689-2662

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