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Veterans affairs department converts 30 percent of disability files as of July
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached another milestone in its disability claims transformation process – over…
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Trials funded for veterans and transcendental meditation
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder can be treated with silent meditation, says a leading U.S. expert on the…
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Decals not needed on base
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, along with Navy bases across the country, no longer requires vehicles to have…
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Black Ravens receive battle proficiency award
The Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) recently earned the 2012 Navy “E” Ribbon for sustained…
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Patriots squadron returns from overseas
The 200-member Patriots Squadron came home to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station July 1, following a five-month combat…
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Grants aim to end veteran homelessness
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the award of nearly $300 million in grants that will…
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Family added to specialness of reunion
The 30th Annual Reunion of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots was held in downtown San Francisco, Calif. over the Fourth…
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A life worth living
With U.S. Navy suicides on the rise, nationwide and local efforts are being made to increase soldier resiliency.…
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Q & A with Ret. Rear Admiral Lyle Bull
Two-star Rear Admiral Lyle Bull joined the Navy Reserve before graduating high school at 17 and completed Officer…
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NAS Whidbey to hold meetings for base hunting requirements
People interested in hunting on Whidbey Island Naval Air Station property during the 2013-2014 season are invited to…
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Bill aims to aid veterans with reproductive system related injuries
Legislation has been introduced by U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-WA, that would end the ban on in vitro…
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Whidbey SAR saves mountain hiker
A 47-year-old man was rescued from rocky terrain near Snoqualmie Pass Thursday by a search-and-rescue team from Whidbey…
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Navy prepares for same-sex benefits
The Navy will begin training for leadership and support to provide eligible benefits to same-sex domestic partners of…