Breining takes charge of Black Ravens

The command of the Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 recently changed hands in a recent aerial change of command ceremony as Cmdr. Brent Breining relieved Cmdr. Timothy Reynolds as commanding officer of the squadron. The Black Ravens are currently deployed with USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Western Pacific Ocean.
May 2, 2008
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NAS Whidbey opens newest AOC roost

The Association of Old Crows (AOC) held an awards presentation to commemorate the opening of their newest chapter on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the Chiefs Club, April 25. This is only the fourth military roost established by the AOC, the second of which to be at NAS Whidbey.
May 2, 2008
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Sailors, Marines take part in Whidbey Island Marathon

Approximately 2,000 people, alongside Sailors and Marines, competed in the 2008 Whidbey Island Marathon/Half-Marathon, April 13. Almost 1,500 people finished the 13.1-mile half-marathon, which began on Heller Street in Oak Harbor, and about 400 people finished the 26.2-mile full marathon. Both races finished at Wildcat Memorial Stadium in Oak Harbor.
April 25, 2008
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Command of NOSC changes

Cmdr. John A. Miller relieved Capt. Clayton G. Tettelbach as Commanding Officer of Navy Operational Support Center Whidbey Island (NOSCWI) at a ceremony in Hangar 11 on board Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, April 6. “It is an honor to accept the position as Commanding Officer for Navy Operational Support Center Whidbey Island,” said Miller. “Nineteen years ago when I worked as a laborer for the construction company that helped build the NOSC Whidbey facility we all work at, not only did I not know what a Navy Reservist was, I certainly could not have predicted that I would be standing up before you today.”
April 25, 2008
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Command of VQ-2 changes hands

Cmdr. Robert E. Pauley relieved Cmdr. Joseph M. Hart as commanding officer, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 2 in a formal ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island April 18.
April 25, 2008
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Vikings return from El Centro

Five Prowlers from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 returned to Whidbey Island, April 4-5, after a two week detachment to Naval Air Field (NAF) El Centro, Calif. The detachment was necessary to maintain the production of qualified EA-6B aviators during the Whidbey Island winter and early spring. The production detachment covered the last week of March and the first week of April.
April 25, 2008
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CPRW-10, Oak Harbor Mayor Honor Whidbey Sailors

Commander Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 10 held its annual ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of their Sailors at the Skywarrior Theater, April 16. This is the 13th year CPRW-10 has invited the local Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island and Oak Harbor community to help them acknowledge the performance of individuals, flight crews and commands which fall under Wing 10’s responsibility.
April 25, 2008
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SAVI advocates wanted

The Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) Volunteer Advocate fills a vital role in the delivery of services to sexual assault and rape victims. The advocate is often the first person a victim talks to about the assault. Advocates are not counselors for the victims, although they do assist victims in connecting with counseling resources.
April 25, 2008
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Garudas are back in Afghanistan

Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 is back in familiar surroundings as the squadron recently began another deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Replacing the VAQ-209 Star Warriors, the Garudas are excited about supporting the war effort once again.
April 18, 2008
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Whidbey SAR Sailors awarded air medals

Naval Air Station Whidbey (NAS) Island Search and Rescue (SAR) Sailors were awarded Air Medals April 14 for their rescue efforts during heavy rain storms, gale-force winds and flooding in Centralia and Chehalis, Wash., Dec. 3-4.
April 18, 2008
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