Naval Order of the US – Northwest – Page 2 – Including Washington, Oregon, Idaho – Welcoming veterans and their relatives of all US Maritime Services

Discussion Group Briefed on US Navy Planning & Budgeting

September 30, 2019

On 23 September, nine NOUS Northwest companions and guests participated in a continuation of the commandery’s Discussion Group series at SnoCo Makerspace in Everett. On this occasion, the group met for an excellent overview and Powerpoint presentation of “US Navy Planning and Budgeting” by CDR Casey Casey M. Mahon, USN, who is commanding officer of … More Discussion Group Briefed on US Navy Planning & Budgeting

Photo of the Month: U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting in Seattle, a long time ago…

September 21, 2019

The above photo (undated) is from days gone by, and includes the quote courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command files, catalog #: NH 123056. Can anyone guess the building?

Photo of the Month: Seattle During World War I

August 31, 2019

Undated photo, NH 114380, “Parade in Seattle” courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command

Happy Birthday US Coast Guard! (228)

August 5, 2019

INTRODUCTORY NOTE: If you or anyone related to you have ever served in the US Coast Guard, you are eligible for membership in the Naval Order! Please contact us via the separate “CONTACT” tab on this website. We look forward to hearing from you! On 4 August 2019, the United States Coast Guard celebrated its … More Happy Birthday US Coast Guard! (228)

RALPH JOHNSON (DDG 114) Tour a Great Success!

July 28, 2019

On Saturday, 27 July, 15 NOUS Northwest companions and guests were treated to a personal tour of USS RALPH JOHNSON (DDG 114) by the ship’s commanding officer, CDR Casey M. Mahon, USN (in the photograph below). The two-hour tour was extensive and very informative and included all spaces, concluding with CIC and the Bridge. One … More RALPH JOHNSON (DDG 114) Tour a Great Success!

Coming Soon: Two Great NOUS Northwest Events!

July 23, 2019

Two major NOUS Northwest events are scheduled during the next two weeks: • Tour of USS RALPH JOHNSON, DDG 114, courtesy of fellow NOUS companion and ship’s Captain, CDR Casey M. Mahon, USN. This first event will take place on 27 July at NS Everett. Meet at Lombardi’s at 11:30 for everyone’s access to the … More Coming Soon: Two Great NOUS Northwest Events!

Battle of Midway Brunch Focuses on Women Codebreakers

June 4, 2019

On 1 June, the Commandery’s Battle of Midway commemorative lunch was held at Everett Naval Station. Ten companions and spouses attended this annual event including Chuck Davis, Bill Boardman, John Gerten, Cindy and Joe Valenta, Floyd and Carol Kershener, John and Cricket Laible and Solon Webb (with the latter three via Skype). Floyd Kershner provided … More Battle of Midway Brunch Focuses on Women Codebreakers