Whidbey's first baby of 2012 born at Naval Hospital Oak Harbor

Claire Marie Lastinger was the first baby born on Whidbey Island in 2012. - Courtesy of U.S. Navy
Courtesy of U.S. Navy
Claire Marie Lastinger was the first baby born on Whidbey Island in 2012.

January 4, 2012 · Updated 1:03 PM 

Claire Marie Lastinger arrives Jan. 2 at 2:20 a.m. to become the first baby born on Whidbey Island for 2012. First-time dad and mom, Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Cameron and Bethany Lastinger, both of Lusby, Md., agreed they could not have asked for a better delivery at Naval Hospital Oak Harbor. Claire weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 19 inches. Cameron works with the VP-40 FightingMarlins’ Maintenance Department.

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