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    Problems reported with oxygen system in Hornet, Growler: Navy to look at episodes affecting aircrews
    Problems reported with oxygen system in Hornet, Growler:...
    By Jessie Stensland • June 16, 2016 3:40 pm

    By DEBRA VAUGHN Aviators who fly the F/A-18 Hornet and EA-18G Growler are reporting problems with air contamination as well…

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    Navy’s aviation energy conservation to improve efficiency
    Navy’s aviation energy conservation to improve efficiency
    By Jessie Stensland • November 4, 2015 12:58 pm

    Naval Aviation is part of the Secretary of the Navy’s Energy Conservation Program. The Aviation Energy Conservation (Air ENCON) Program…

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    A banner summer for Whidbey’s Gauntlets squadron
    A banner summer for Whidbey’s Gauntlets squadron
    By Jessie Stensland • September 1, 2015 4:31 pm

    The Gauntlets of VAQ 136 excelled during pre-deployment combat training at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., in May and on…

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    A heartwarming homecoming
    A heartwarming homecoming
    By Jessie Stensland • September 1, 2015 4:20 pm

    The first wave of the VP-1 Screaming Eagles squadron came home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Aug. 20. The…

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    Fond memories of a long career
    By Dennisconnoly • June 4, 2011 11:47 am

    Back in World War II, Jim Lotzgesell was an aviator. He flew the OS2U Kingfisher seaplane off the stern catapult…

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