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Growler squadron, Whidbey business owner partner to light up hangar
The “Gauntlets” of VAQ-136 hung a large sign to mark the Growler squadron’s 50th anniversary.
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World War II vet will be featured in Navy League’s virtual Veterans Day event
A World War II from Freeland reflects on memories from his time in service.
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Golden Swordsmen reach halfway point in deployment
The Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron Four Seven, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, have reached the…
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Whidbey SAR conducts life-saving missions
A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island conducted an early morning rescue for…
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VA surgical care better than or equal to non-VA hospitals, according to new study
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that VA hospitals outperform or match neighboring non-VA hospitals in surgical…
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New tenant command at NAS Whidbey
The Navy stood up its newest tenant command, Tactical Operations Control Squadron, or TOCRON 10 for short, at…
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Navy veteran without family receives funeral with honors
Roy Derrick was not alone when he was laid to rest on Tuesday, July 21.
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Ordnance training held off Whidbey
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit One from San Diego and Unit Five from Guam arrived in…
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Cascade Falcon XXIV held at Camp Casey
Civil Air Patrol members from around Washington state and beyond arrived at Camp Casey for the Cascade Falcon…
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VAQ-130 holds change of command
The “Zappers” of Electronic Attack Squadron 130 held a change of command ceremony July 3 at Naval Air…
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Sailors, vets pitch in to build trail
Veterans and current service members make some of the best volunteers, according to Roy Zipp, superintendent for National…
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Whidbey native serves aboard ‘Floating Airport at Sea,’ half a world away
By Mass Communication Specialist Robert Zahn,