U.S. Navy Region Northwest

08/28/2026

Following the complete installation of new furnishings, renovated living quarters at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton (NBK-Bremerton) are ready for Sailors to move in. The milestone marks the first of the Navy’s six major sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects funded through the Barracks Task Force to reach completion, directly advancing the Navy’s “No Sailor Living Afloat” initiative – a drive to move Sailors off docked ships and into high-quality shore housing – and Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC) Quality of Service improvement efforts.

“Quality of service is inseparable from readiness,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command. “Providing safe, comfortable, and clean housing is a responsibility we owe to every Sailor who volunteers to serve. Completing this project at Kitsap is an important step in a much larger, multiyear effort to improve unaccompanied housing across the Navy.”

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08/27/2026

08/03/2026

Reminder: Northwest Navy bases conducting earthquake response exercise Aug. 3-7

The Navy is conducting an earthquake and multi-hazard response exercise this week. The participating installations include Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Naval Station Everett, Naval Base Kitsap, and Naval Magazine Indian Island.

The annual exercise, called Citadel Rumble, will test Navy installations’ capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from an exercise scenario that includes multiple hazards triggered by a natural disaster. In this case, simulated earthquakes will trigger other simulated hazardous events.

People near the participating Navy installations may see or hear activities related to the multi-day exercise, but this activity is not expected to impact the public outside of Navy property. Exercise activity that might be observed includes messages played over the Navy’s emergency notification loudspeaker system and increased emergency response vehicle and personnel activity. The Navy aims to minimize impact to the public as much as possible during such exercises.

This exercise will provide Navy personnel the opportunity to exercise emergency management teams, processes, procedures and partnerships with local mutual aid agencies to be better prepared to respond to real-world disasters. The exercise will also further enhance the Navy’s readiness and ability to deploy forces even under the most adverse conditions.

The participating installations, along with their tenant commands, will test various procedures, including damage assessment, evacuation plans, disaster preparedness, recovery and consequence management plans, and accounting for Sailors and Navy families in the affected regions through the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System.

Citadel Rumble, spearheaded by Commander, Navy Installations Command, is an annual fully-integrated disaster preparedness, response and recovery exercise that evaluates Navy Shore Emergency Management program readiness.

08/01/2026

📽 While soaking up the rest of Seafair Festival check out last week's wrap-up video! ⚓ Thank you to everyone who joined us down at Pier 66 to give a massive Pacific Northwest welcome to our sea services, especially the USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20)! 👏



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07/31/2026

Did you know the U.S. Navy is a world leader in marine species research? As stewards of the sea, the Navy is committed to protecting the environment while defending freedom.

Check out this ongoing Navy-funded study in the Gulf of Alaska being done by a partnership of scientists from the University of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to collect important data about killer whale distribution and density.

The Navy uses research data like this to help make more informed decisions regarding marine species monitoring and mitigation during training activities in the Gulf of Alaska.

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07/28/2026

U.S. Navy installations in the Northwest region will conduct an earthquake and multi-hazard response exercise August 3-7, 2026. The participating installations include NAS Whidbey Island, Naval Station Everett, Naval Base Kitsap, and Naval Magazine Indian Island.

The annual exercise, called Citadel Rumble, will test Navy installations’ capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from an exercise scenario that includes multiple hazards triggered by a natural disaster. In this case, simulated earthquakes will trigger other simulated hazardous events.

People near the participating Navy installations may see or hear activities related to the multi-day exercise, but this activity is not expected to impact the public outside of Navy property. Exercise activity that might be observed includes messages played over the Navy’s emergency notification loudspeaker system and increased emergency response vehicle and personnel activity. The Navy aims to minimize impact to the public as much as possible during such exercises.

This exercise will provide Navy personnel the opportunity to exercise emergency management teams, processes, procedures and partnerships with local mutual aid agencies to be better prepared to respond to real-world disasters. The exercise will also further enhance the Navy’s readiness and ability to deploy forces even under the most adverse conditions.

The participating installations, along with their tenant commands, will test various procedures, including damage assessment, evacuation plans, disaster preparedness, recovery and consequence management plans, and accounting for Sailors and Navy families in the affected regions through the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System.

Citadel Rumble, spearheaded by Commander, Navy Installations Command, is an annual fully-integrated disaster preparedness, response and recovery exercise that evaluates Navy Shore Emergency Management program readiness.


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07/25/2026

🎼 If you’ve been out and about in this past week you might have seen the talented Navy Band Northwest! 🎷 They played hard all over the city during Seafair Festival ! Keep an ear open during the rest of and you may hear their tunes! 🎶


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07/24/2026

One of our favorite parts about is giving back to the community. Thank you for the warm welcome during Seafair Festival Fleet Week! ⚓

📸 1. U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Northwest leadership visit VA Puget Sound Health Care System to tour the facility and talk to Veterans. 🤝
📸 2. Service members volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska. 💪
📸 3. Service members volunteer at Emerald City Pet Rescue. 🐕

07/24/2026

⚓ This year's U.S. Navy reception at Seafair Festival came with a twist - a Naval Base Kitsap Sailor reenlisted and was frocked! 👏 The reception connects military leadership, visiting ship commanders, and sailors with local civic leaders, port officials, and veteran organizations. Check out that view!

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