Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of the year again: physical fitness assessment season. As we’re surrounded by the unwavering dedication of command fitness leaders and the Sailors within each command, one can’t help but get in to the fitness spirit.

There are no carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Ault Field or the Outlying Landing Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the week of October 21-27, 2019.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), celebrated 10 years of active service, Oct. 10.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Naval District Washington (NDW) hosted an Ombudsman and Key Spouses Appreciation Luncheon on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Oct. 10.

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INDIAN ISLAND TO PARTICIPATE IN NATION-WIDE EARTHQUAKE DRILL

PORT HADLOCK, Wash., - Naval Magazine Indian Island is scheduled to participate in an annual nation-wide earthquake response drill known as “The Great Shakeout,” on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

During the drill, Indian Island will utilize the base’s Giant Voice outdoor speaker system at 10:17 a.m. to announce the earthquake practice scenario to installation employees with the words “Exercise, Exercise, Exercise,” preceding the message.

This drill should have a minimal additional impact to the surrounding community.