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Helping wounded warriors

Nearly 50 veterans rode bicycles throughout Whidbey Island to build camaraderie and promote better health. The Soldiers Ride,…

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All commissaries return to normal hours Oct. 7

FORT LEE, Va. – Military commissaries worldwide are returning to normal operating schedules effective Oct. 7, said the…

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Veterans choir to perform in Bellingham

An Los Angeles-based veteran’s choir will be holding a concert Oct. 30. The award-winning New Directions Veterans Choir…

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Oak Harbor to suit up for second annual Veterans Day parade

Organizers of the second annual Veteran’s Day Parade are still seeking volunteers to carry flags and help with…

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Oak Harbor VFW Post remembers MIA/POW servicemen and women

For those gathered at the Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 Friday, Sept. 20 it was…

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Rep. Larsen fields concerns about veteran’s benefits

Congressman Rick Larsen expressed hope about the Veterans Affairs programs during a recent roundtable, despite concerns voiced by…

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NASWI among installations to receive energy award

Every naval installation in the Pacific Northwest received word during the week of September 23rd, that they were…

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Chaplain gives back

Volunteerism isn’t just a hobby for David Lura. It’s just sort of how he rolls. An avid walker…

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NAS reconnects with history

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, commissioned on Sept. 21, 1942, the premiere naval station in the Pacific Northwest,…

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Model jets fly at OLF

Jets were flying last weekend at Outlying Field. The installation, known as the place Navy pilots practice touch-and-go…

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Vets weigh in on OLF controversy

Veterans from around North Whidbey have come out in strong support of the controversial touch-and-go operations at Outlying…

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Patriot Guard Riders honor McClung family

The Megan McClung Marine Corps League bade farewell to Michael McClung, former commandant of the league bearing his…

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Oak Harbor midshipman completes Plebe summer program

Navy Midshipman Haruka J. Earney, son of Yuriva and Dean I. Earney of Oak Harbor, Wash., recently completed…