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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),…
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A heartwarming homecoming
The first wave of the VP-1 Screaming Eagles squadron came home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Aug.…
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The Megan McClung Memorial Run is back
Due to the unexpected passing of the race director, Michael McClung, the 2013 race was cancelled. Megan’s mom,…
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Navy Reserve turns 100
The reserve component of the Navy turned 100 in March, the anniversary of the Congressional act that formalized…
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Veterans quilt with pride, gratitude during sew-a-thon
By KATE DANIEL Every inch Joan Huffman stitched as she guided the red, white and blue fabric under…
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Former Marine speaks on military suicide
Oak Harbor native fights epidemic in podcast By KATE DANIEL Timothy Lawson has difficulty pinpointing the exact date…
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Stepping Forward for vets
By EVAN THOMPSON Terri Desrosiers wakes up each day in pain. But she’s found a simple remedy that…
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Military picnic set for Sept. 12
The annual community and military appreciation picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12…
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Vets needed for hospice program
By DEBRA VAUGHN Whidbey General Hospital’s hospice program needs a few veterans ready to serve. The hospital is…
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Dad, son share one more fishing trip
By RON NEWBERRY Even in August, the weather can be unpredictable in Prince William Sound. But Paul Rough…
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SAR team evacuates man in critical condition
A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation early Sunday morning…
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Ault Field road closure scheduled for Saturday morning
Ault Field Road will be closed from Highway 20 to Heller Road from 6 to 8 a.m. Saturday,…