NAS Whidbey schedules open house for June 25

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will hold a public open house 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will hold a public open house 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25.

The public open house is an opportunity for the public to learn about past, current and future operations at the Navy’s only air station in the Pacific Northwest and see the 2016 Navy Installation of the Year.

Aircraft static displays will include the EA-18G Growler, P-3C Orion, MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, the new C-40 Clipper and a visiting P-8A Poseidon, which will soon replace the P-3C’s here. Aerial demonstrations planned at this time include the EA-18G, P-3C and Search and Rescue helicopter.

There will also be other visual displays, guided bus tours, Search and Rescue and K-9 Working Dog demonstrations, Explosive Ordnance Detachment displays, bouncy toys for children and a climbing wall for those wishing to test their climbing acumen.

Aviation memorabilia will also be available for purchase as well as a variety of food and beverages.

All visitors over the age of 18 will be required to have state or government issued identification for access to the base.

Because of security measures, the following items are not allowed on the base: large bags, backpacks, weapons, coolers and pets. Additionally, drugs or drug paraphernalia, including  marijuana products, are prohibited from the base.

Items permitted will be strollers, diaper bags, small women’s purses, wheelchairs, service dogs, bottled water, cameras and video recorders.

More information can be found at http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island.html