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Navy triathletes take home the gold

Navy triathletes made history June 1, when both the men’s and women’s teams took home gold medals at…

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Resource center hosts “Veterans Stand Down”

The Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC) will be hosting it’s third annual “Veteran’s Stand Down. Designed to demonstrate support…

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NAS Whidbey leads way on military sexual assault prevention

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) along with Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) have introduced the Combatting Military Sexual Assault Act…

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FRCNW receives award for green efforts

By JANIS REID Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW) received the Whidbey Green Seal in June for their efforts…

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USS Utah survivors unite

By RON NEWBERRY The USS Utah reunion went so well, Cecil Calavan thought it might never end. Calavan,…

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Veterans honored at Battle of Midway celebration

Retired Commanders Harry Ferrier and Harvey Lasell were the guest speakers at the 71st Anniversary of the Battle…

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Veteran honored for volunteerism

Jim Ramler, a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, was selected by the Washington Health Care Association as…

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A ride of remembrance

It was more than just a ride for Bruno Bechthold. It was a chance to face his fear…

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VAQ-140 returns home after five-month deployment

The Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 “Patriots” arrived home July 1 following a five-month combat deployment aboard USS…

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390th sees change command

An Air Force Color Guard parades the Colors at the 390th Electronic Combat Squadron Change of Command May…

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Traffic Impacts at Seaplane Base

Starting in early July, construction of a new fuel pipeline will impact traffic on Seaplane Base. From July…

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Base recycling services change due to furloughs

Base recycling services at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will be curtailed from Saturday, July 6 through Monday,…

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Yellow Jackets Deployed to Southeast Asia

Amid changes with the national budget, Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) maintained their readiness for deployment to go…