WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:

Following the complete installation of new furnishings, renovated living quarters at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton (NBK-Bremerton) are ready for Sailors to move in. The milestone marks the first of the Navy's six major sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects funded through the Barracks Task Force to reach completion, directly advancing the Navy's "No Sailor Living Afloat" initiative - a drive to move Sailors off docked ships and into high-quality shore housing - and Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC) Quality of Service improvement efforts.

"Quality of service is inseparable from readiness," said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installati...