Naval Station Everett

Nice looking newer base. Depending on what you’re trying to get done, it’s nice that it is a small base, however not a lot of things are not open very long after «normal working hours» which stinks for those sailors living on base or working during those «normal hours». One of the few bases that I’ve noticed that has no awning or overhead cover for the gate sentries which surprised me considering the weather they get which probably makes vehicle inspections a pain to do when that person now has to stand in the rain as well

As I have literally been on every Navy base in the world I can say without a doubt this base is pretty nice looking. Every time I come here it reminds me of a college campus. The all brick buildings with green roofs is what gives me that impression. Most bases have random looking buildings scattered throughout the base.
They appear to have ample parking which considering this is a carrier base is unusual. The base admin buildings are easy to find and they have a decent amount of direction signs to help you find sites.
What is lacking is with the Exchange. It was on the puny side and had minimal items for sale. I was surprised for the amount of people that can be at the base they the NEX would be so small. The food court is sad and despite being here on numerous occasions I always eat out in town.

This is the story of the worst place to get things done in Everett. 1) when I moved here a year ago, I was told I could go to the vocational office & they would help me. They said look into receptionists jobs and Starbucks. That was nowhere in my resume experience or education. I work in healthcare and was 20 credits away from a bachelor’s then 2) the time I went to the Dr. 3 weeks ago he said everything is treated in house and I couldn’t see a specialist. I was being reffered to a program and should get a call from them omg its going to be great! Tick tock I called them twice and no answer yet. going on 4 weeks 3) I need CPR and first aid for my work. I call and no one knows what I’m talking about (its advertised on their website and their door) they say oh yeah sign up online. So I get the day off work. The morning of the class I am looking for it at the commons I get told there was only 2 people and it got cancelled. Did anyone think of letting those two people know? 4) when I first moved here I was still finishing up my bachelor’s and had time to volunteer. I offered to teach a zumba class at the gym. They said «we’re not hiring» there is no zumba class on base now. And very little to choose from on the group class schedule. There is an overwhelming lack of organization and lack of regard for people accessing their advertised services (or attempting to anyway). Things shouldn’t be this complicated and its disappointing. They have the staff and the resources at hand but they are never consistent with follow through. I don’t appreciate the no shows to scheduled appointments with no cancelation procedures. Time is a really valuable thing and it is a concern that there is no consideration of mine.

I’ve really enjoyed this base for the short time we have been in Everett. There doesn’t seem to be any dead end roads which always seems to frustrate me on other bases! There is a lot of parking.
The Commons houses…
…the fitness center which is fabulous… exercise equipment, heated swimming pool, fitness classes, locker rooms plus much more
…a Subway
…an Outdoor Recreation «shop» where you can sign up for tours and trips and rent equipment
…MWR
…Navy Federal
The clinic is awesome and gets you in pretty quickly when you make an appointment at the clinic.
There is a gas station and small NEX.
Plus tons of other stuff. However, commissary is in Marysville as well as a larger NEX.

They really make an effort to keep sailors comfortable on base and it shows. From the galley to the recreation building I’ve been impressed.

Navy’s best kept secret as a base.