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New energy program promotes competition, efficiency
By Chris Taylor NAS Installation Energy Manager The Tenant Energy Efficiency Program was recently developed at Whidbey Island…
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Last parks free day Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day
The National Park Service and Washington State Parks are offering their last free day of the year Nov.…
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Oak Harbor High School principal spends time on Navy aircraft carrier in San Diego
It’s a rare opportunity few civilians ever get to experience – a trap and catapult aboard a U.S.…
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VAQ-139 jams for Valiant Shield 2014, earns first port call
By Lt.j.g. Tara Palmer VAQ-139 Public Affairs The Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron 139 (VAQ-139) participated in Valiant…
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Civil War veteran receives headstone
Janet Howard Zuvela’s grandmother never spoke of her family. She speculates that perhaps, buried somewhere deep in the…
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Auxiliary auction is Nov. 15
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary #7392 is holding its annual auction Saturday, Nov. 15. It will be 5-9 p.m.…
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Navy Wives Club cooks up a book
The key ingredient to a good cookbook is variety. That’s something Debbie Garcia knows well. Garcia is president…
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Whidbey Island honors its veterans
Whidbey Island residents will have a number of opportunities to celebrate Veterans Day this year. While Veterans Day…
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Coalition aims to help vets
Island County will join with all Washington counties in the creation of regional coalitions to address a rising…
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Veterans film to be screened at fundraiser
The award-winning film “Soldiers’ Sanctuary” tells a story of combat veterans healing from the scars of war. The…
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Gauntlets train in unique environment
By Lt. Jordan Kennedy VAQ-136 reporter For most folks, thoughts of the Florida Keys include palm trees and…
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Former Crosswind editor remembered for kindness
After a half century in the funeral service business, Gary Wallin thought he had seen it all. Two…
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Father, son get help from NAS Whidbey Island SAR near Mount St. Helens
A Search and Rescue, or SAR, team from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station rescued a 42-year-old man and…