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Final Navy EA-6B Prowler will fly into history at NAS Whidbey Island open house
In recognition of the retirement of the venerable EA-6B Prowler, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station is holding an…
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Governor recognizes NAS Whidbey Island personnel for actions at Oso
As part of Washington state’s annual Navy Day celebration, Gov. Jay Inslee took the opportunity to recognize seven…
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Senate adopts Navy Day resolution honoring local heroes
The Senate unanimously adopted SR 8614, Navy Appreciation Day, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Bailey, a tireless advocate for veterans and military…
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Former NAS Whidbey reservist to teach resilience in Clinton
Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell teaches practice of resiliency; the ability to promote positive emotional perceptions and manage stress-induced reactions. Ebalaroza-Tunnell is…
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Assistance dog group looks to veterans
Therapy dog trainer Joy Thompson and her dog Sailor graduated Jan. 18. Sailor is a therapy dog with…
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Commissary to offer ‘Heart Month’ savings
The commissary on Seaplane Base will celebrate “Heart Healthy Month” in February. In addition to offering savings on…
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Lopez Island woman gets emergency help from NAS Whidbey Island SAR
A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)…
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Whidbey Pearl Harbor vet visits Hawaiian battleground
A lifelong Oak Harbor resident, Johnson is one of the last few survivors of Pearl Harbor still alive…
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Navy couple serves up Southern comfort food
There’s something about a smoky scent that appeals to Barbara Bennett’s senses and soul. Working in the barbecue…
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Veteran recalls WWII service on Subchaser
By GENE BERG Don Wollett was a World War II veteran and longtime resident of Whidbey Island. Because…
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Growlers, helicopter fly over Seahawks game
Pilots and staff from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station had a bird’s-eye view of the Legion of Boom…
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Home from deployment, father surprises son
“I missed you, buddy.” Elijah Wynn, an eighth-grader at Oak Harbor Middle School, wasn’t expecting to hear those…
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Pregnant woman at Lopez Island gets help from NAS Whidbey Island SAR
NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS)…