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Navy makes way for P-8A simulator

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island kicked off the new year with the demolition of a building that makes…

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Life after military is good for Coupeville woman

After enjoying the challenges of a full career and traveling the world, Wendy Amtmann Wasik is now able…

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Couple gives back with hand-crafted gifts

While Candy Lincoln’s little brother was serving overseas in the Vietnam War, the letters and taped voice recordings…

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Whidbey honors vets with Wreaths Across America

On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 13, Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley quoted the 40th president of the…

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Veterans & Community column

By PATTY HOUTS-HUSSEY John came to Whidbey Veterans Resource Center to gain assistance in receiving Veterans Affairs compensation…

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VA starts diabetes program

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a national Hypoglycemic Safety Initiative to encourage diabetic veterans receiving VA…

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Apartment-style redesign a blueprint for future barracks

Mike Nortier joked about the tight quarters he experienced as a young sailor as he spoke during a…

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Elite sailors, Marine of the year honored

Petty Officer Melissa Richard said she pushes herself to excel for her family. “My whole work revolves around…

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Special Dogs Brought to SAR

The Naval Air Station Whidbey Search and Rescue (SAR) unit hosted a contingency of Whidbey Search Dogs on…

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Graber takes command of Yellow Jackets

  By Lt. John Hamilton VAQ-138 reporter Over the skies of Northern Japan, Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138)…

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NAS Whidbey Island SAR evacuates Orcas Island resident

A Search and Rescue team from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station medically evacuated a diabetic heart attack victim…

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Whidbey Marines celebrate Corps 239th birthday

By Naval Aircrewman Operator 1st Class Ted J Mansikka CNATTU reporter Every year on Nov. 10, the Marines…

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Navy, congressman announce locations for two additional EIS meetings

The Navy will hold two additional open-house meetings for the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement on the EA-18G Growler…