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Fallen soldiers honored in Veterans Day parade
Veterans Day, 2011 was one for the history books, said Tom Sheahan, chairman of the Burlington Veterans Day…
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United by love of country, fellow veterans
VFW patches hold special significance Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars say their group has been around…
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DAV will be out for Veterans Day
Local Disabled American Veterans chapter 47 has devoted months of planning to its annual forget-me-not fund drive. “We…
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Burlington parade to feature NASWI personnel
The 16th annual Veterans’ Day parade in Burlington will enjoy lots of active participation from Naval Air Station…
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VP-69 reunites in Oak Harbor
A recent reunion of the former members of Maritime Patrol Squadron (VP) 69 was more than just an enjoyable…
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Remember them with flowers on Veterans Day
Oak Harbor will be honoring veterans in many ways this Veterans’ Day. If you feel led to contribute…
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PBY Foundation members get law lesson
The PBY Memorial Foundation treated itself to a crash course in local law enforcement security procedures during its…
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NAS Whidbey Island: A city within a city
There is far more at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island than what meets the eye. Sailors and officers…
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Retired chiefs are here to help
Every enlisted sailor knows about working parties — most would say it’s not the most memorable experience of…
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PBY helps make long-distance connection
You might say the PBY Catalina is responsible for bringing people together. Lesley Bond, of Wichita Falls, Texas,…
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VFW Riders induct youngest member
Oak Harbor’s VFW Riders spiced up their chili cook off Saturday with a “patching” ceremony. The motorcycle group…
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Chili cook off a first for VFW Riders
Fall means chili time, and the VFW Riders motorcycle group saw its first chili cook off pay off…
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DAV meeting highlights resources
As its name implies, Disabled American Veterans has always been an advocate for quality medical care for America’s…