Editor,

As a retired master chief who served at Whidby Island, both in seaplanes and P-3s at Ault Field, I remember them both being too loud and a hazard to the local community.

Must not of been too bad the community has grown and stayed there. The Navy and your country needs Growlers and a place for them to practice.

Come on get out of your personal purse and think of the countries needs first.

Dennis White

Jacksonville, Fla.