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    Articles by Melanie Hammons
    PBY Memorial Foundation members dare to dream
    By Melanie Hammons • February 2, 2012 10:44 am

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

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    Food drive yields abundant returns
    By Melanie Hammons • January 28, 2012 11:03 am

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

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    Manned gates slow traffic for PBY museum
    Manned gates slow traffic for PBY museum
    By Melanie Hammons • January 27, 2012 11:45 am

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

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    A long career and lots of aircraft
    A long career and lots of aircraft
    By Melanie Hammons • January 20, 2012 10:10 am

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

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    Restoring ‘Whale’ is labor of love
    By Melanie Hammons • January 20, 2012 8:50 am

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

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    Viva la French Legion of Honor
    By Melanie Hammons • January 14, 2012 9:53 am

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

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    District leader commends local DAV chapter
    District leader commends local DAV chapter
    By Melanie Hammons • January 14, 2012 9:41 am

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

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    ANA kicks off new year with family affair
    ANA kicks off new year with family affair
    By Melanie Hammons • January 13, 2012 11:38 am

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

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    Holiday flags more than mere show
    By Melanie Hammons • January 13, 2012 9:21 am

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

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    Star light, star bright
    By Melanie Hammons • January 6, 2012 9:52 am

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

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    Watery welcome to 2012
    By Melanie Hammons • January 6, 2012 8:39 am

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

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    Take the fast track to fitness
    Take the fast track to fitness
    By Melanie Hammons • January 3, 2012 10:22 am

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

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    Centennial of Naval Aviation celebrated innovation and history
    Centennial of Naval Aviation celebrated innovation and history
    By Melanie Hammons • January 1, 2012 10:08 am

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

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