http://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/whidbey/?partner=RSSNorthwest Navigator Stories: Whidbeyen-uswhidbeyhttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/piece-hollywood-history-retires-vr-61/?partner=RSSThe C-9B, No. 114, made an appearance in the infamous Paramount Pictures “Top Gun,” released May 16, 1986, just a few days between the film’s anniversary and the aircraft retiring. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-975-734640whidbeyTony PoppBremerton, WAPiece of Hollywood history retires from VR-61Northwest Navigatorpiece-hollywood-history-retires-vr-61urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-975-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/historic-wwii-whidbey-becomes-marvel-miniature/?partner=RSSHistory comes alive in miniature with three new dioramas that make up a new exhibit at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Command Display in Simard Hall on Seaplane Base. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-974-734640whidbeySarah WoehrmanBremerton, WAHistoric WWII Whidbey becomes marvel in miniatureNorthwest Navigatorhistoric-wwii-whidbey-becomes-marvel-miniatureurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-974-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/put-memorial-your-holiday-these-events/?partner=RSSThe Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce will present their annual Coupeville Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 26, starting at 11 a.m. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-973-734640whidbeyTony PoppBremerton, WAPut ‘memorial’ into your holiday at these eventsNorthwest Navigatorput-memorial-your-holiday-these-eventsurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-973-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/scorpions-pay-visit-koreas-demilitarized-zone/?partner=RSSThe DMZ has divided the Korean Peninsula since 1953 when the Armistice Agreement was signed creating a cease-fire between North and South Korea during the Korean War. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-972-734640whidbeyLt.j.g. Laura CombsBremerton, WAScorpions pay visit to Korea’s Demilitarized ZoneNorthwest Navigatorscorpions-pay-visit-koreas-demilitarized-zoneurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-972-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/navy-nurse-corps-celebrates-104th-birthday/?partner=RSSThe festivities began May 6 with a group of nurses traveling to Friday Harbor for a leisurely brunch and day of sightseeing with colleagues and family. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-971-734640whidbeySharon McIntyreBremerton, WANavy Nurse Corps celebrates 104th birthdayNorthwest Navigatornavy-nurse-corps-celebrates-104th-birthdayurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-971-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/navy-provides-environmental-lesson-students/?partner=RSSEnvironmental stewardship may not be the first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they think of the military, but Dr. Robert Smurr of Evergreen State College in Olympia would like his students to know that it is a top priority for the Navy. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-970-734640whidbeyTony PoppBremerton, WANavy provides environmental lesson to students Northwest Navigatornavy-provides-environmental-lesson-studentsurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-970-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/physical-fitness-month-part-2/?partner=RSSFind creative ways to add physical activity into your daily routine. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-969-734640whidbeySharon McIntyreBremerton, WAPhysical Fitness Month — Part 2Northwest Navigatorphysical-fitness-month-part-2urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-969-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/17/navy-school-house-knows-value-college-education/?partner=RSSTaking college classes while on active duty creates a more educated professional military force. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-968-734640whidbeyAWV1 Michael KarasBremerton, WANavy school house knows value of college educationNorthwest Navigatornavy-school-house-knows-value-college-educationurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-968-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/10/cliffside-campers-paradise/?partner=RSSCliffside RV Park celebrated its reopening in style May 1 as Capt. Jay Johnston, NAS Whidbey Island commanding officer, broke through the park’s ceremonial re-commissioning ribbon with his truck, towing a 19-foot camping trailer and leading a parade of other campers as the park’s first guests for the evening. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-954-734633whidbeyTerese ToenniesBremerton, WACliffside: A camper’s paradiseNorthwest Navigatorcliffside-campers-paradiseurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-954-734633Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/10/garudas-are-home-stretch/?partner=RSSIt’s been five long months since the 175 men and women of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 said goodbye to their families and loved ones at NAS Whidbey Island. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-953-734633whidbeyLt.j.g. Timothy WilkeningBremerton, WAGarudas are on the home stretchNorthwest Navigatorgarudas-are-home-stretchurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-953-734633Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/10/multi-agency-response-saves-stranded-woman/?partner=RSSHigh-angle rescue technicians from Navy Region Northwest Fire and Emergency Station 70 were called in Sunday to rescue a 60-year old Greenbank woman stranded when the cable of a cliff-side gondola snapped. kimberly.a.martin@navy.mil (Kimberly Martin)Thu, 10 May 2012 21:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-952-734633whidbeyKimberly MartinBremerton, WAMulti-agency response saves stranded womanNorthwest Navigatormulti-agency-response-saves-stranded-womanurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-952-734633Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/10/air-reconnaissance-squadron-disestablish/?partner=RSSFleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 2, better known as the Rangers, concludes more than 57 years of distinguished service in an official disestablishment ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Thursday, May 17. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-951-734633whidbeyLt.j.g. Colin ClearyBremerton, WAAir Reconnaissance Squadron to disestablishNorthwest Navigatorair-reconnaissance-squadron-disestablishurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-951-734633Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/10/new-leadership-vr-61-islanders/?partner=RSSCmdr. Andrew T. Bishop will transfer command of the VR-61 Islanders to Cmdr. Darren J. Donley on Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. in a traditional change of command ceremony in Hangar 11 on NAS Whidbey Island. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:40:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-950-734633whidbeyLt. Cmdr. Joseph LopezBremerton, WANew leadership for VR-61 IslandersNorthwest Navigatornew-leadership-vr-61-islandersurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-950-734633Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/10/vp-69-totems-get-new-skipper/?partner=RSSThe Totems of Patrol Squadron 69 (VP-69), based at NAS Whidbey Island, held a change of command May 5 as their 31st commanding officer Cmdr. Pete Morse gave leadership over to Cmdr. Michael V. Mineo. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-949-734633whidbeyLt. Kevin BusztaBremerton, WAVP-69 Totems get new skipper Northwest Navigatorvp-69-totems-get-new-skipperurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-949-734633Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/10/sailors-encourage-children-pursue-guinness-record/?partner=RSSAs with many local military children, often spending after school hours at the NAS Whidbey Island’s Youth Center, parents were elated to see that their children were participating in an event to break the Guinness Book of World Records largest multiple games of tag being played within a 24-hour period category. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-948-734633whidbeyAE2 Bill T. MyreBremerton, WASailors encourage children to pursue Guinness recordNorthwest Navigatorsailors-encourage-children-pursue-guinness-recordurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-948-734633Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/03/earth-ethic-planted-during-beach-cleanup/?partner=RSSEach year, Earth Month gains momentum at NAS Whidbey Island, carrying with it an “Earth ethic” that lasts throughout the year. Thu, 03 May 2012 20:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-935-734626whidbeySarah WoehrmanBremerton, WA‘Earth ethic’ planted during beach cleanupNorthwest Navigatorearth-ethic-planted-during-beach-cleanupurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-935-734626Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/03/nas-whidbey-island-honors-individual-augmentees/?partner=RSSNaval Air Station Whidbey Island honored and recognized the contributions of its individual augmentee (IA) Sailors at an IA appreciation event held at the Chief Petty Officers’ Club, April 26. Thu, 03 May 2012 20:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-934-734626whidbeyMC2 Nardel GervacioBremerton, WANAS Whidbey Island honors individual augmentees Northwest Navigatornas-whidbey-island-honors-individual-augmenteesurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-934-734626Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/03/improving-our-preparedness-posture/?partner=RSSMilitary and civilian personnel from three installations in Navy Region Northwest spent last week learning the “how to” basics of efficiently and effectively managing an emergency operations center – the decision-making, information management and communications hub during a crisis. kimberly.a.martin@navy.mil (Kimberly Martin)Thu, 03 May 2012 20:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-933-734626whidbeyKimberly MartinBremerton, WAImproving our ‘preparedness posture’ Northwest Navigatorimproving-our-preparedness-postureurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-933-734626Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/03/command-vp-1-changes-overseas/?partner=RSSAt Misawa Air Base in Japan, Cmdr. Paul Peverly assumed duties May 1 as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 1. He relieved Cmdr. Greg Sleppy, who completed his third successful tour with the Screaming Eagles, who are currently deployed to Misawa, with detachments in Comalapa, El Salvador and Kadena, Okinawa. Thu, 03 May 2012 20:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-932-734626whidbeyTy RuunBremerton, WACommand of VP-1 changes overseasNorthwest Navigatorcommand-vp-1-changes-overseasurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-932-734626Change0Usablehttp://www.thenorthwestnavigator.com/news/2012/may/03/may-physical-fitness-month/?partner=RSSYour Health Promotion Department at Naval Hospital Oak Harbor (NHOH) will present a two-part series in the Navigator to educate and motivate you to make physical fitness a priority in your daily routine. Thu, 03 May 2012 20:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-931-734626whidbeySharon McIntyreBremerton, WAMay is Physical Fitness Month Northwest Navigatormay-physical-fitness-monthurn:publicid:www.thenorthwestnavigator.com:news-Story-931-734626Change0Usable