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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022026 Kitsap Military Appreciation DayALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Currently, approximately 33,800 military and civilian personnel, plus 7,500 defense contractors make up the work force at NBK. The Navy is t <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2Findex.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/60DYqLKEPdOlTe68S8eZCZPrC-iHTCtoEA ii94YJbwo=445> NewsFlash <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgreaterkitsapchamber.com%2Fmilitary-appreciation-day-2%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/P6HW9M-v8Jz3QiDHe6JaKNgt1nSy yvP18riHVpAuJhQ=445> <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgreaterkitsapchamber.com%2Fmilitary-appreciation-day-2%2F/2/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/Pu3KMobrd9mNotE73ks-eQ22nHcP K97LcZ8hC_wRJ0g=445> Greater Kitsap Chamber Military Appreciation Day <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgreaterkitsapchamber.com%2Fmilitary-appreciation-day-2%2F/3/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337- 891f1417f941-000000/4CjMd18gnytfiFQXAHeanh0wcz8bs_4PNzG11MUNYaA=445> Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion 1200 Fairgrounds Rd NW Bremerton WA 98310 SATURDAY March, 14, 2025 11 AM – 2 PM Pacific Questions: Please email parade@greaterkitsapchamber.com or call 360-692-6800 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgreaterkitsapchamber.com%2Fmilitary-appreciation-day-2%2F/4/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/e5CX1yxBvrEP8Bl0EG4A0B4UEM__ QdPz6ijBedv2VoU=445> Military Appreciation Day (MAD) is an interactive event that highlights the community support for our local military members, including Active Duty, National Guard Reservists, Retirees, and their families. MAD is the largest event of its kind in Kitsap County and event planners hope to surpass the 3,500 that attended MAD in previous years. This year’s Information Fair & Carnival will include games, prizes, military displays, and information on the duties performed by our area service members, as well as inflatables for the kids. Kitsap Chamber encourages vendors to create their booths to show support for our Military Community. <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2Findex.asp/2/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/Tyb4IXW82E4_m-5Vpwkw0YZG3JIGepxcZQX lcnpVi8A=445> ➤ NewsFlash <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2Findex.asp/3/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/1zc4oUNuT3LOXPRNwtiiOC_H RtcUMFnLrllWhvBgRuw=445> ➤ Adaptive Sports <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2FAdaptiveSports.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/PotUfWvdV YB6R8j_ymTMSQ11P7S_TAqXtEsEm990IRU=445> ➤ Financial Readiness <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2FFinancialReadiness.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/f ysVqpxSDojBLXeEwA5-h3u1XaMfFbIAuKbXQWhIa7E=445> ➤ Resources <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2Fresources.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/5VojI62e_3l7JGz-rqRa 0JlrYuREQXDBFIfzI3s27TQ=445> ➤ Service Dogs <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2FServiceDogs.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/0m7KbzFQM6ebqJ5 HnXh9_q7TxgjVNwb0Qoz3qYoMZn4=445> ➤ Transition Assistance <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2FTransitionAssistance.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-0000 00/VTBSKkYChbKrhVhZlE5KEu9qpcs_LVBviXeODicnG8E=445> ➤ Warrior Care <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2FWarriorCare.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/LlRAAhSTvvi4orC 57LiFHO7b2Uq8-0n_rkiau40dkT8=445> FORWARD MARCH: The Navy's history in the Pacific Northwest began in the early 1890s, when the Navy purchased 190 acres of wilderness and established it as Naval Station Puget Sound – Bremerton. Navy Region Northwest was originally established as the Thirteenth Naval District on May 7, 1903. The Thirteenth Naval District was renamed Naval Base Seattle in 1980 and subsequently renamed Navy Region Northwest in February 1999. The Navy is the largest employer in Kitsap County by nearly 17,500 daily workers. <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2Findex.asp/4/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/qQnK5LVUjsIs7ZG6iAldEN4vvhBjMmxREEz 3BIBGdCE=445> <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USVHAVISN20/2025/06/11790968/divider_original.jpg> SAVE THE DATE VISN 20 Military Appreciation Events, Airshows, and Fleet Week <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2FResources.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac -44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/qSvu3RJnA22w76qxB7B-TTdsTf-tH3d4eS3P8tid9So=445> <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FNewsflash%2FResources.asp/2/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/AuuBvQku4IomnzXOxS0dHJ6zyqREwkP VD01tBOJGjqE=445> • Kitsap Armed Forces Day Festival <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgreaterkitsapchamber.com%2Farmed-forces-day-festival%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000 000/Q67bu9JbOVWtx8oMBgy1c2SXflw_YS4bIO52yNbNYuo=445> • Seattle Fleet Week 2026 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.seafair.org%2Ffleet-week%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/f9kkthMffZq_qOZ4GFjLTT0oXJ8j0 Tbi-OhMTiKErgg=445> – The celebration starts with the Parade of Ships through Elliott Bay followed by a week of events where the public is invited to meet the sailors and guardsmen, enjoy free music, and take ship tours. Seafair has hosted Fleet Week on the Seattle Waterfront since 1950 in celebration of the men and women who serve our country. • Boeing Seafair Air Show 2026 Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – Seattle, WA. August 1-2, 2026 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.seafair.org%2Fseafair-weekend-festival%2Fair-sh ow%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/vtBhUNIDUDuDjNVUF_ctSo0EDJ7qhUI_B9sjVD1PMLk=445> – The ultimate thrill-seeker’s dream come true! From the awe-inspiring U.S. Navy Blue Angels to the aerial acrobatics of local stunt planes; the air show is a showcase of some of the most elite aviation acts on the planet. And it’s not just the military that gets in on the action! The Boeing Seafair Air Show also features incredible displays by civilian pilots, vintage aircraft, and parachute demonstrations that will leave you breathless. What’s more, the air show takes place over the stunning backdrop of Lake Washington, making it an event that’s as visually stunning as it is thrilling! • Arctic Thunder Air Show and Open House – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson AFB, AK. August 8-9, 2026 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.jber.jb.mil%2FNews%2FNews-Releases%2FDisplay% 2FArticle%2F4375194%2Fnews-release-jber-to-welcome-blue-angels-at-arctic-thunder-open-house-2026%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/ytgSCMg5EJa20CFwE-ksISZRS6PJoZ8ESB9y 5dolYAA=445> Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House Aug. 8 and 9, 2026, headlined by the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, marking their first appearance at JBER since 2016. • Oregon International Air Show <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foregonairshow.com%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/yrKNuD6eRHx_fFkW8ZvUa2399PvwUa3ron SiSY5FdjQ=445> Join us May 15-17 at the Hillsboro Airport for the 2026 Oregon International Air Show at Hillsboro <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foregonairshow.com%2Fhillsboro%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff -85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/j37SPlGuYqj2A-k3OtWT-vGRqngHeyvDP8ZTAk73drE=445> . The Show will feature warbirds, world-class aerobatics and on Friday night only, our spectacular nighttime finale, KABOOM! • Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – McMinnville, ORE. August 15-16, 2026 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foregonairshow.com%2F/2/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f 941-000000/baXiSRn8xNhkUjjF4StuH1cmwC-54n9kxwAulCXIvNw=445> For over 35 years, the Oregon International Air Show has been part of the local Oregon community, promoting aviation and supporting location charities. The Show will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo Team, U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Fat Albert, Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagle from 142nd wing U.S. Air Force Redhawks (Fun Fact: In September 2024, the F-15EX Eagle II flew at the McMinnville show. This was F-15EX’s first time in a public air show!), warbirds, and world-class aerobatics. • Yellow Stone International Air Show Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – Billings, MT. August 22nd-23rd, 2026 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.yellowstoneairshow.com%2F/1/01000 19c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/yJ3aDOBeZKmogJXwKGGXJiNTynroUvt8RuVGo7EA-kk=445> • Magic Valley Air Show Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – Twin Falls, ID. August 16-17 2025 <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmagicvalleyairshow.com%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546- f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/8ij70UDEWE_z4YVux8oC6lZfeN_8JZaGqtYy26ifWHk=445> Guide to Air Shows and Demonstrations <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.defense.gov%2FNews%2FFeature-Stories%2Fstory%2FArticle%2F1633249%2Fguide-to-air-shows-and-demonstrations%2F/ 1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/Ry3tykD8g6T81JbC89O_TY9kLhMwkFdEDdwCZDnI4Rg=445> Have you ever felt the ground shake as an F/A-18 Hornet buzzed overhead? Or stood by as four jets flew so close to each other that their wings almost touch? Air demonstrations and trade shows provide an opportunity for people to see U.S. military air capabilities in action and meet the service members who fly and maintain the equipment. Visit these resources to find out what shows are happening in your area <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.war.gov%2FNews%2FFeature-Stories%2Fstory%2FArticle%2F1633249%2Fguide-to-air-shows-and-demonstrations%2F /1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/M-pocx8YSZ7QwO4DprSMnnaZPssxkD139QMdMhA1YCA=445> . The Blue Angels Foundation <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fblueangelsfoundation.org%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/V9ixPTc8AmMEMMN4VFVWO_Ti0N64C2Vh iBTibxZuBPo=445> Committed to supporting critical services for our nation’s wounded warriors and their families including transitional housing assistance and post-traumatic stress treatment. The Blue Angels Foundation’s mission is to support wounded veterans. The wounded veterans who proudly volunteered to serve our nation and preserve our freedoms are the same people today who need our time, treasure and talents to provide a path of transition back to the civilian community and a life of dignity and fulfilment. Thanks to you, each year we are expanding our footprint and impact in critical areas facing the wounded veteran and their family through our association with key benefactors around the nation. We have identified and are supporting organizations that assist veterans in key areas: transitional housing, counseling, PTSD resolution, permanent housing, life skills, transportation and employment. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USVHAVISN20/2025/06/11790968/divider_original.jpg> About VISN 20 and NW MIRECC <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FAbout_NWMIRECC%2Findex.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/hUxOLy7m1ye4HIVnhWab6LbNwjxrMu 7sVBTfndEEOiE=445> VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 serves 135 counties in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington: encompassing Del Norte County California and Lincoln County Montana. Operating across three time zones over 817,417 square miles, VISN 20 is home to 273 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes, 229 of which are located in Alaska. Spanning 23% of US land mass, VISN 20 is the largest geographic region of VA. VA Puget Sound (VAPSHCS) and the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) were commissioned by Congress and the VA as one of the first three Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Centers (MIRECCs) in the United States <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%252Fvisn20%252F About_NWMIRECC%252Fnwmirecc-history.asp%26data=05%257C02%257C%257Cb62e861b39334593693308dc2d828a49%257Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%257C0%257C0%257C638435285899560228%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8 eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=VdwUqaI%252B7itapmlk9pptEN7U1n1fg6%252FyJXHVAEHVr%252F4%253D%26reserved=0/1/01000194b0cb14ca-ac446921 -8aa6-4ef1-b529-d0324b9dc2cb-000000/XKWGNaSEeA4Qr0A-fszk2d30V6QGn1vhm65dwQ8wbm0=390> . VA ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. University of Washington (UW) and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) are academic affiliates of NW MIRECC. The mission of NW MIRECC is to improve the quality of life and function of Veterans by developing, evaluating, and promoting the implementation of effective treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its complex comorbidities. PTSD comorbidities include the behavioral consequences of repetitive blast mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chronic pain (in particular, post-concussive headaches), cognitive impairment, and increased risk for neurodegenerative disorders (chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE] and Alzheimer’s disease [AD]). <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FAbout_NWMIRECC%2Fcontact-us.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/SAovQX9St-oMZHJDZ8PmPXbSg HM5l1UEA5VKRw5PAlc=445> VA MIRECC's provide for the improvement of the provision of health-care services and related counseling services to eligible veterans suffering from mental illness (especially mental illness related to service-related conditions) through— * the conduct of research (including research on improving mental health service facilities of the Department and on improving the delivery of mental health services by the Department); * the education and training of health care personnel of the Department; and * the development of improved models and systems for the furnishing of mental health services by the Department. As part of the VISN 20 NW MIRECC mission to enhance access to mental health expertise, the NW MIRECC collaborates and consults with other MIRECCs and Centers of Excellence, as well as with other VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State departments of Veterans Affairs, community agencies, and experts. The close geographic proximity (40 miles) of DoD Joint Base Lewis-McChord/Madigan Army Medical Center to VAPSHCS has provided an exciting opportunity to develop innovative and productive research, education, and clinical care collaborations with DoD personnel that address PTSD and its associated conditions in their early stages in active-duty Servicemembers. <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FAbout_NWMIRECC%2Fcontact-us.asp/2/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/bMT-omJWKcSE1EOuCHZ5aVo2x 6uKS3SylS284E5aGE4=445> Research studies at NW MIRECC are currently enrolling Military Veterans, First Responders, Health Care workers, and Civilians in Seattle, Washington <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fg cc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%25252Fvisn20%25252Fresearch%25252Fptsd-tbi-research.as p%252F1%252F01000194b0cb14ca-ac446921-8aa6-4ef1-b529-d0324b9dc2cb-000000%252F61ZqhBU8mNfLUahonm_JkBBUKvC65z7PGuBwsvNcMd8%253D390%26data=05%257C02%257C%257C8f0c3bb6a4bc45de764f08dd402ff634%257Ce95f1b2 3abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%257C0%257C0%257C638737296918060739%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%25 7C%257C%26sdata=L6VHetJD9QCgTyX4RdNWo27PpxnDG7mRtmHCtfHSK6A%253D%26reserved=0/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/byc0Mcn5RviH7fn5TqLxHMks0BOpz0ZTQoIX-0QkaEQ=445> . NW MIRECC research studies significantly contribute to advancements in our understanding of medical problems that lead to health improvements for Veterans and civilians alike. NW MIRECC studies are conducted through clinical research and through translational research wherein teams of clinicians and scientists work side-by-side to characterize and model key features of clinical problems and then translate the findings from scientific theory or animal models into practical applications for Veterans. NW MIRECC brings together complementary research, education, and clinical programs from VAPSHCS and VAPORHCS. The collaborative approach to mental health research, education and treatment has had a profound impact on the lives of Veterans. Use of these Materials and Finding VA Health Care Please note that the health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Facilities Locator & Directory <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww. va.gov%2Fdirectory%2Fguide%2Fhome.asp/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/tfsIga1rzppYLkFcU9j2NBZRm8UIjaffw-C2ijKCqgU=445> . Financial Readiness resources are also for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a financial advisor for advice on savings and investments. Investing in your future means saving for retirement, college or a rainy day fund. If you're working with an investment professional, or someone is trying to sell you an investment, check them out before handing over your hard-earned money <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2Fcheck-your-investment-professional/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/px3zBoO-tVoiQAjXJZElfqNARUnW2nt9s5V4j WSws5o=445> . NewsFlash pages may contain links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USVHAVISN20/2022/05/5917280/white-va-signature_original.png> VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) Mail Stop: P3MIRECC 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.vetcenter.va.gov%2F/1/0100019c7ab79bff-85f1e546-f8ac-44e9-8337-891f1417f941-000000/OBi-HXCGRBj7 RGbl_gPPYuWS92ph7bSVoYnljz46bcM=445> that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active-duty Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. 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