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Two Generations, One Mission
November 20, 2024 — At Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), service runs deep, not just in the daily operations, but within the workforce. Craig Randle Sr. and his son, Craig Randle Jr., are part of a unique subset at TRFB, the subset of generational family members who work at the facility, contributing to the maintenance of the U.S. Navy’s SSBNs... MORE

Craig Randle Sr. (right) and Craig Randle Jr. (left) stand inside the rigging shop at TRFB.

TRFB selects new QA director
October 18, 2024 — Lyndee Cowan took over as the Quality Assurance (QA) director, Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), in August, 2024... MORE

Suicide is preventable
October 18, 2024 — Suicide is a serious issue that affects communities across the world, and the military is no exception. Each year, Suicide Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder of the mental health struggles faced by service members and veterans. According to the Department of Defense (DoD), suicide rates within the military community have steadily risen over the past decade, with the most recent data showing that more than 500 service members died by suicide in 2022 alone... MORE

Lt. Amy Strickman, a psychologist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, discusses mental health resiliency with a sailor.

APFIT Director Tours TRFB: Looks at new technologies the command is piloting
October 18, 2024 — The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) Program Manager, Mr. Devin Bohanan, visited Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), on July 26... MORE

APFIT Program Manager, Mr. Devin Bohanan, receives a tour of TRFB from U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Eberlein, commanding officer, TRFB.

TRFB Employee Awarded Instructor of the Year
November 16, 2023 — Traditionally, careers in trades and industrial environments such as manufacturing, construction, and engineering have been male dominated. Women have been underrepresented in these sectors, both in blue-collar and white-collar roles. As women’s roles in the workforce continuously evolves, there are many initiatives and efforts to facilitate gender diversity in industrial fields. Programs like Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) and Washington Women in Trades help to expand and promote career paths that are less likely for women... MORE

Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) team member, Bobbi Worden (left), receives a coin from TRFB commanding officer Michael Eberlein (right), during the 2023 Washington Women in Trades "Dream Big Dinner", Nov. 11, 2023, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, Washington.

Sailing Towards Recovery: More Than a Car
November 15, 2023 — BREMERTON, Wash.– Hull Technician 1st Class Justin Reinhardt, a Sailor assigned to Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, (TRFB) walks proudly around his 2012 MazdaSpeed3 on a beautiful day in Bremerton, Washington. He shares his aging pride and joy, his car, with Evan Beckerman, cofounder of Throtl, an online retailer for performance car and truck parts, and Gary King Jr., one of the hosts at Hoonigan, an automotive apparel and lifestyle brand... MORE

Evan Beckerman (left), Hull Technician 1st Class Justin Reinhardt (center), and Gary King Jr. (Right) stand in front of Reinhardt’s car prior to the remodel.

Exchanging the Heat: 31D Builds Heat Exchanger
February 28, 2023 — There are many components that go into a submarine’s proper functionality. One very important component, is a part called a heat exchanger, which is made of a metal shell and tubes that work by transferring heat from one place to another.Recently, a heat exchanger on one of the submarines located on the Delta Pier was deemed “beyond repair”. The... MORE

Street Smart
January 30, 2023 — Perhaps you are like me, and seldom give much thought to the name of streets on this, or any, base. The first time I thought about it, I had just arrived in Japan as a petty officer second class, so excited and a little overwhelmed, to be walking the streets of Naval Base Sasebo, on my way out to explore the exotic and fascinating host nation. I... MORE

A digital re-creation of a photo of Gato-class boat USS Trigger (SS 237). Original photo from circa 1945.

U.S. Navy Miracle on Ice
January 30, 2023 — South Florida is not generally synonymous with ice hockey, but that didn’t stop Parkland, Florida native and Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, team member Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Jake Feldman from developing a passion for the sport.“I tried everything but nothing really stuck until I tried hockey,” said Feldman. “I love hockey because... MORE

MMN1 Jake Feldman hoists a trophy over his head at the Navy vs. Army game in 2022.

Recognizing SUBSAFE Excellence
December 16, 2022 — Nearly 60 years ago, April 9, 1963, while conducting deep-diving tests off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., USS Thresher (SSN 593) sank. At the time, this was the second worst submarine accident in history. Between the Sailors and shipyard personnel, 129 people perished that day.Investigators concluded that Thresher had suffered the failure of a... MORE

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