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Lifesaving actions by Navy couple lead to recognition
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dylan and Nicki Rae Murphy received personal thanks from Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley…
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Skin in the game
By Debra Vaughn For hundreds of years tattoos have held special meaning for sailors. They choose images that…
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Elvis alive, living under Coupeville wharf
While rumors have swirled nationwide for years, it has been confirmed that Elvis Presley lives in Coupeville. Previously…
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NAS Whidbey aircrewman named Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet 2014 Enlisted Aircrewman of the Year
Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 1st Class (NAC/AW/SW) Jesse T. Peterson of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Search and Rescue…
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Final Prowler to fly over at base open house
In recognition of the retirement of the EA-6B Prowler, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will stage a final…
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Military personnel sought for impaired driving panels
Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County, or IDIPIC, is looking for military personnel to attend and speak…
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Yellow Jackets return home from Japan
The “Yellow Jackets” of Electronic Attack Squadron 138 returned home to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Wash., early…
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Base recycling stops taking some plastics
Due to cost and market demands, Navy Whidbey Recycle will no longer accept plastics 3-7 starting March 2.…
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Fundraising breathes new life into vet center
By JANIS REID A successful fundraiser late last year is catapulting the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center into …
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WAIF shelter campaign nearing its goal, with community’s help
When completed, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation’s new building will greatly increase the nonprofit agency’s capacity.
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Naval Ocean Processing Facility wins tenant Energy Efficiency competition.
By Installation Energy Manager The NAS Whidbey Island’s Tenant Energy Efficiency Competition pits major commands against one another…
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Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation shelter campaign nearing its goal, with community’s help
When completed, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation’s new building will greatly increase the nonprofit agency’s capacity.
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Senate adopts Navy Day resolution honoring local heroes
The Senate unanimously adopted SR 8614, Navy Appreciation Day, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Bailey, a tireless advocate for veterans and military…