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Aviation-themed quilts attract a crowd

The Centennial of Naval Aviation at Naval Air Station Whidbey drew several thousand participants on Saturday. Many visitors…

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SAR shines spotlight on rescue skills

For most Whidbey Island residents, the sight of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue helicopter…

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PBY Memorial Foundation welcomes Sheriff Mark Brown

Island County Sheriff Mark Brown spoke to the PBY Memorial Foundation for the group’s meeting July 26 at…

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Pure skill needed to operate the PBY aircraft

Modern aviation relies greatly upon computers and other time and labor saving applications, such as the auto-pilot function.…

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For Pets’ Sake: Take your dog to the park

Every dog needs a mission in life. I was given this maxim long ago by a dog trainer,…

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Wizards reunite for magical weekend

The Centennial of Naval Aviation event Saturday was a great excuse to reunite former members of Electronic Attack…

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Hot planes, hot potatoes

It takes a lot of work to pull together a party, especially one with 15,000 guests. The Centennial…

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Celebration of the century

It was a celebration 100 years in the making. Beautiful weather and a chance to see aviation history…

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Skywarrior Theater movie times

Skywarrior Theater Friday, Aug. 5  Double Feature: $5 adults/$2 youth 7 p.m. – Larry Crowne (PG-13) 9 p.m.…

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Navy ends search for Boxer sailor missing at sea

GULF OF ADEN (NNS) — The U.S. Navy announced today that it has ended the search for the…

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VP-40 makes strong impression at CARAT Philippines

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 joined Commander Task Group (CTG) 73.1 on June 30 to…

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Tom Tack resigns council, Navy League

Tom Tack, the president of the Oak Harbor Navy League and member of the Coupeville Town Council has…

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1st Lady, soldiers welcome Extreme Home Makeover

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., July 21 – A former sailor who houses homeless female veterans here received the surprise of…