For 50 years Seattle's waterfront has served as the official gateway to the Pacific Northwest for arriving United States Navy Sailors. From Aug. 4-9, Seattle once again welcomed thousands of Sailors who arrived on frigates, destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers for the city's annual Seafair. Seafair is a summer-long celebration that revolves around almost everything that has to do with being in, on or above the water. The Navy's arrival marks the culmination of the festival that includes hydroplane races, a parade of ships and two days of awe inspiring aerial exhibitions by the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. One of those Sailors who received a warm welcome from the citizens of Seattle was Navy Seaman Nathan M. Hosier.
Hosier is a seaman who maintains and preserves the ship's surfaces and deck equipment.
Hosier, a three-year Navy veteran, has been able to visit many different ports of call. With over 358 crew members aboard the Bunker Hill, Hosier has been able to meet many new people and learn many new skills. In recent years the number of ships in the Navy has dropped from almost 600 to barely 340. That makes ship visits to ports in the U.S. less frequent. Even with the number of ships decreasing, the Navy is still hiring.