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PBY Memorial Foundation members dare to dream

Members of the PBY Memorial Foundation commemorated the milestones they have seen since its founding as well as…

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Food drive yields abundant returns

There’s one thing you can truthfully say about a down economy, at least as far as Whidbey Islanders…

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Manned gates slow traffic for PBY museum

Many people have reason to visit the Seaplane Base on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island: They want to…

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A long career and lots of aircraft

After a lifetime spent piloting a wide range of aircraft, a presentation given by retired Air Force Col.…

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Restoring ‘Whale’ is labor of love

A group of real-life warriors is working to ensure the legacy of the A-3 Skywarrior aircraft lives on…

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Viva la French Legion of Honor

“Je me souviens,” reads the French inscription on license plates in the Canadian province of Quebec. Translated as…

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District leader commends local DAV chapter

Local Disabled American Veterans chapter 47 already enjoys a great track record for its active involvement on behalf…

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ANA kicks off new year with family affair

The Association of Naval Aviation began its new year with a line-up of speakers who share more than…

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Holiday flags more than mere show

It seems to happen magically on every major national holiday of the year: The streets of Oak Harbor…

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Star light, star bright

New residents on Whidbey Island, especially transfers here courtesy of the Navy, sometimes describe “life on the rock”…

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Watery welcome to 2012

“We cleansed our souls for 2012.” That was the assessment of one participant at Naval Air Station Whidbey…

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Take the fast track to fitness

Let the new year find you ready to hit the ground running and let Whidbey Island Running Club…

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Centennial of Naval Aviation celebrated innovation and history

“Look around — it’s a chance to look at American history,” said Oak Harbor resident L.D. Latta, one…