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Current and former members of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 2 gather on the tarmac for a group photo following a disestablishment ceremony for the squadron. Aircraft at rear include the EP-3 Aries at left

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A sad day at NAS Whidbey as VQ-2 disestablished

Federal budget belt-tightening has claimed its first victim at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. In a ceremony in…

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VA to add therapists and mental health counselors

The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded its mental health services to include professionals from two additional health…

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Skywarrior Theater movie times

Friday, May 18 Double Feature – $5 adults / $2 youth 7 p.m. – Lockout (PG-13) 9 p.m.…

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Learn more about Traumatic Brain Injury | Veterans Health

Those interested in learning more about Traumatic Brain Injury and what the Veterans Health Administration is doing to…

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Skywarrior Theater movie times

May 11 Double Feature – $5 adults / $2 youth 7 p.m. – The Hunger Games (PG-13) 9:30…

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76th commander leads the Grey Knights

The Grey Knights of Maritime Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 continued a long tradition Friday on Whidbey Island Naval…

Seven of the eight applicants for a scholarship to attend Evergreen Girls State in June are introduced to members of the American Legion Auxiliary. From the left are Adeline Guina

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Auxiliary enjoys surge in Girls State applicants

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary are hoping a surge in applications from young women to attend Evergreen…

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Do your part for a healthier America | Veterans Health

The VA is encouraging veterans to start making healthier choices. The VA observed public health week in April…

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Leave breakfast to the men

The Men’s Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 invites VFW members and guests to enjoy…

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Planning under way for first Vets Day parade

Oak Harbor, to the best anyone can recollect, has never had a Veterans Day parade. That is about…

Rep. Rick Larsen smiles during a conversation prior to his speech to members of the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League

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Larsen predicts good future for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen is confident in the future of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. That’s the message…

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Black and white and read all over

‘PROP WASH’ WAS NAS WHIDBEY’S  ORIGINAL BASE NEWSPAPER   Bill Struthers, 83, was never in the military, but…

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College students make dean’s list

The following students at Columbia College-Whidbey Island are on the dean’s list for the October to March sessions:…