Approximately 1,800 people competed in the 9th Annual Whidbey Island Marathon/Half-Marathon April 11.
More than 1,300 people competed in the run category of the 13.1-mile half-marathon with more than 200 walking and 246 people completing the 26.2-mile full marathon.
The full marathon began at Cornet Bay and the half-marathon started at North Whidbey Middle School.
Both events finished on the Oak Harbor waterfront in Windjammer Park.
April 15, 2010
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Capt. Susan E. Lichten-stein, will relieve Capt. James A. Thralls as commanding officer, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, in a change of command ceremony at the Skywarrior Theatre on Friday, April 16. Rear Adm. Christine Bruzek-Kohler, Commander, Navy Medicine West will be the guest speaker.
Thralls assumed command June 2008. During his tenure, he focused on mission readiness, improved access and continuity of care while 17 percent of the medical staff deployed around the world supporting global war on terror and humanitarian efforts. Under his leadership, the naval hospital received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval in July 2009 for demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and patient safety.
Thrall’s accomplishments were the result of his genuine desire to ensure every war fighter was ready to perform the mission at hand knowing their family would be well cared for during their absence. His next assignment is in Colorado as Director, Aurora Operations, TRICARE Regional Office West.
April 15, 2010
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Spring and summer are a busy time, not only for people, but also for animals. Sometimes wildlife lives around the buildings we work in.
Like the otter whose been in and around building 113. That’s okay unless the animals are destroying the structure or attacking people. Then, please call for assistance from the Environmental Affairs Department, (360) 257-8870.
But I’m talking about those cute little newborn animals we think have been abandoned. That’s hard to understand from our human point of view, but it’s true.
Most “abandoned” babies are simply unattended. The wild mothers — and fathers — spend a lot of time away from their young foraging for food for themselves and for their growing family. At such times, there is no choice but to leave the young unattended.
April 15, 2010
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Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island chief petty officers (CPOs) commemorated the 117th birthday of their rank April 1.
Approximately 200 CPOs from around the installation began the day with a breakfast at the CPO Club. This was followed by the CPOs standing in formation for the raising of morning colors.
“Every chief is reminded, especially on this day, where we come from. Everybody that was out there this morning, I think we all felt the same thing, the pride that we all feel in being chiefs. It was a real honor to be out there this morning,” said Senior Chief Electronics Technician (SW) Terry Carter, NAS Whidbey Island Ground Electronics Maintenance Division leading CPO.
April 8, 2010
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Armed Services Blood Bank Center (ASBBC) Pacific Northwest conducted a blood drive on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island March 29-31.
The blood drive was held in support of the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) at Fleet Readiness Center Northwest, the NAS Whidbey Island Gym and Fitness Center and Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Whidbey Island.
ASBBC is part of Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Wash., and travels to military bases throughout the northwestern United States collecting blood donations for military members.
The ASBP offers a front-line supply of blood to military members in need. The program relies on Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines to take care of their own through blood donation and collection efforts.
April 8, 2010
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Laura Martinez was among a select few to testify before Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s board of trustees, March 25. Martinez, who works at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU), Whidbey, is nearing completion of her Master of Aeronautical Science degree and maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA.
The all-expense-paid meeting with the Board of Trustees was held at The Shores Resort meeting room, adjacent to Embry-Riddle headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. Embry-Riddle is in the early phases of preparing for institutional reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The single most important part of the reaccreditation process is the development of a Quality Enhancement Plan, which requires full participation by all of the constituent groups at Embry-Riddle campuses.
April 8, 2010
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While forward deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Cmdr. Scott Farr recently assumed command of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, relieving Cmdr. Tim Murphy during an airborne change of command ceremony at sea.
From the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) the Patriots bid a fond farewell to their former Skipper.
Under Murphy’s leadership, the Patriots distinguished themselves as Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet’s finest, receiving the 2009 Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet Battle “E” Award. The Patriots proved themselves “the best of the best” in the EA-6B Prowler community with a superior record of aggressive and highly professional operations, maintenance and training during the 2009 workup and deployment period.
April 8, 2010
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On the morning of March 25, Dane Ledbetter, USDA Wildlife Services Biologist and Laurence Schafer, USDA Statewide Airport coordinator successfully trapped a juvenile Bald Eagle on the NAS Whidbey Island airfield. The capture of this bird culminates several years’ worth of work to make the airfield safer for Bald Eagles and for the pilots who share the skies with this majestic symbol of our country.
Not many people have the opportunity to see a Bald Eagle up close. Rear Adm. James Symonds, Navy Region Northwest, just happened to be visiting building 385 on the air station when Ledbetter came by with the bird.
“I’m in absolute awe of this beautiful and powerful creature,” said Symonds. “We’re doing the right thing looking for creative, humane solutions that will allow aircraft and birds to coexist in the Pacific Northwest.”
April 1, 2010
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Parents love to talk about the trials and tribulations of having and raising kids. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy for parents of children who were born prematurely, born with a birth defect, or who have suffered an infant loss to find other parents who understand what they are going through.
On March 20, Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Stephen Stewart, assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Whidbey Island and his “Navy Family Team” joined forces at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. His team was comprised of local and international Sailors and their families. Together, they raised $1,430 to help fund research in an effort to give all babies a healthy start in life.
“Every day 1,500 babies are born prematurely and this is a great way to generate money for research and education,” said Stewart. “It’s also a great opportunity to get together with people within the community that are going through similar situations in their own families.”
April 1, 2010
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Navy Cyber Forces (NCF) and Naval Network Warfare Command (NNWC) named Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 1st Class (NAC/AW) Nolan D. Workman the 2010 Sea Sailor of the Year at a March 18 ceremony held at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek, Norfolk, V.
Workman, a recent addition to the instructor staff at Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Whidbey Island traveled to Naval Station Little Creek March 15 to compete for the NCF and NNWC Sea Sailor of the Year honors.
The rigorous three-day selection process required Workman and nine other top candidates from NNWC’s worldwide commands to participate in physical fitness training, team building exercises and individual oral boards.
April 1, 2010
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