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                                <p>Cadesha Pacquette sets up a pop-up picnic spread similar to one she created for a young girl’s birthday party. Pacquette said her new venture has been popular with military families celebrating a spouse’s return from deployment, anniversaries or just to have fun outdoors.</p> <p>Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times</p>
                                <p>Cadesha Pacquette sets up a pop-up picnic spread similar to one she created for a young girl’s birthday party. Pacquette said her new venture has been popular with military families celebrating a spouse’s return from deployment, anniversaries or just to have fun outdoors.</p>

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    By Emily Gilbert • September 13, 2021 1:30 am
    Crosswind Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Commander Capt. Matthew Arny overlooks the flight line at Ault Field. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

    Base commander reflects on 33-year Navy career

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    Crosswind Melissa and Mark Stewart own One Willow Farm in Oak Harbor where they offer eggs, chicken and turkey. The couple went through a special program for military veterans wanting to become farmers before they opened their own farm. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

    Navy vet gets back to roots at One Willow Farm

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    Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum President Wil Shellenberger is hoping to find more volunteer docents so the museum can show off the PBY-5A Catalina aircraft’s interior to the public. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times.
    Navy museum seeking docents to show off the...
    By Emily Gilbert • June 7, 2021 12:30 pm

    The museum plans to offer tours of the WWII-era plane on the weekends this summer and needs docents.

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    The new interpretive panels that explain the story of the former World War I era Army post have been installed in recent months at Fort Casey State Park near Coupeville. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times
    Fort Casey’s ‘Big Guns’ get a facelift
    By Emily Gilbert • May 24, 2021 1:30 pm

    The two “Big Guns” at Fort Casey Historical State Park are undergoing a major makeover for the first time since…

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    Oak Harbor High School seniors James Hart, left, and Lawrence Zapanta, right, with ret. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Vincent Quidachay, after they learned they had earned ROTC college scholarships. Photo by Oak Harbor Public Schools
    Two Oak Harbor High School seniors earn ROTC...
    By Emily Gilbert • May 24, 2021 1:30 pm

    Two Oak Harbor High School seniors with the goals of a military career received major scholarships to college.

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    The men and women of the VAQ-132 Scorpions gather for a photo during a change of command ceremony April 5 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. (photo provided)
    Scorpions hold change of command at NAS Whidbey
    April 9, 2021 1:30 am

    Cmdr. Kerry “Beagle” Hicks was relieved by Cmdr. Marcus “Oompa” Kephart as the commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron 132.

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    Joel Atienza’s uniform’s USAF/USSF patches prior to transfer. Photo provided
    Oak Harbor 2010 grad selected for U.S. Space...
    By Emily Gilbert • April 8, 2021 1:30 pm

    Joel Atienza’s advice to Space Force hopefuls? “Remember, ‘The sky is not the limit.’”

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    Capt. Robert Miles, retired U.S. Navy, served in active duty for more than two decades before teaching Oak Harbor High School students leadership, confidence and practical skills through Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. Here he is pictured throughout his career. Photo courtesy Jason Lamont
    Oak Harbor NJROTC alums come together to honor...
    By Emily Gilbert • February 4, 2021 11:30 am

    Capt. Robert Miles had a lasting impact on his NJROTC students at Oak Harbor High School.

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    By Emily Gilbert • January 1, 2021 1:30 pm

    Coupeville woman writes book about local WWI soldier who gained Col. George S. Patton’s admiration.

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    Curious about World War I memorial, woman researches...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 2, 2020 1:30 pm

    A WWI memorial in front of the Island County courthouse honors eight men who died in service.

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    Growler squadron, Whidbey business owner partner to light...
    By Kira Erickson • November 9, 2020 1:30 pm

    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...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 9, 2020 1:30 pm

    A World War II from Freeland reflects on memories from his time in service.

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