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Murray urges investigation regarding G.I. Bill benefits

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, urged Secretary of Veterans…

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NAS Whidbey busy with construction

Several major construction projects are underway at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and the Seaplane base. Here’s what’s…

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The angler beside them: Those who fished next to Rick Cruz for years were unaware of his Vietnam commendations

By RON NEWBERRY Two fishing poles lean against a wall in Rose Cruz’s home. The sturdy rods are…

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Congressman Larsen summarizes vet roundtables

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with more than 400 veterans and their families in August in a series…

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‘The whale’ will be on display at Langley gate

Jeff Hansen doesn’t know why, but the A-3 Skywarrior has a hold on him. It’s ensnared him so…

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Cadets show their colors at Safeco Field

By DEBRA VAUGHN Before Oak Harbor High School senior Chase Powell stepped onto Safeco Field, he was so…

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World War II hero credited with sinking 11 enemy ships to get flyover

A P-3C Orion from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will conduct a flyover at a memorial service for…

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No practice at OLF scheduled next week

No Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at…

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No OLF practice scheduled next week

No Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at…

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No landing practice planned for OLF next week

No Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at…

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Sailors set to become chiefs

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A banner summer for Whidbey’s Gauntlets squadron

The Gauntlets of VAQ 136 excelled during pre-deployment combat training at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., in May…

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A legacy of service and a changing of the guard

By  Robert M. Harrower, TSgt, USAF U.S. Air Force Recruiting On May 26, Lt. Comdr.  Gary Lock, (RET),…