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Cougars return home to Whidbey

By DEBRA VAUGHN

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Lt. Cmdr. Ben Cooper, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, lifts his son up for the first time in 10 months at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. VAQ 139 returned home from deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of the war on terror.

The Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron 139 returned home to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in early June.

Family and Navy personnel milled around the hangar, all eyes scanning the skyline for the coming EA-18G Growlers.

A gigantic American flag hung in the background. The pilots’ wives were dressed to the nines.

The Cougars completed a 10-month deployment aboard the USS Carl Vinson.

During the deployment, the Cougars supported Carrier Air Wing 17 strike operations in Iraq and Syria. The squadron flew 12,300 sorties, including 2,382 combat missions and dropped more than half a million pounds of ordnance against ISIS during the deployment.

They also participated in exercise Valiant Shield, a nine-day joint air, land and sea cooperation training between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army to develop tactics tech-

niques and procedures in a joint environment in waters near Guam.

This was the fourth deployment for Kristin Cooper’s husband, Lt. Cmdr. Ben “Maggie” Cooper. She cared for 5-yearold triplets while he was away.

“I don’t think it gets any easier, but you handle it better,” she said.

Finally, the jets screamed into view and landed. One sailor had the task of keeping everyone back from the tarmac while the jets powered down and the cockpits opened.

Once the pilots climbed out, there was no holding the spouses and children back.

Selena Callaway ran forward and had the long embrace she’d been waiting for.

Lt. Cmdr. Larry “Job” Mahan embraced his wife, Vanessa, and then sat down on the tarmac and gathered his young son, Zeke, in his arms.

“It’s just good to be back on Whidbey Island,” he said.

“It’s good to be home.”

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New Veterans Services leader welcomed Sawyer represents the changing face of American veterans

By JANIS REID

Dana Sawyer doesn’t seem to represent a stereotypical veteran.

The youthful female Air Force retiree, who will serve as Island County’s new Veterans Services coordinator, is not the old-timer that once embodied the term “veteran.”

However, Sawyers 30 years in the military, first as an enlistee and eventually as an officer, belie a history of service and experience she hopes to put to good use for Island County.

“I look forward to working on behalf of veterans in our Island County communities to reach out to each other and for services when needed,” Sawyer said.

Sawyer’s placement as the new Veterans Services coordinator is part of a local trend over the last year where Island County is seeing more young, female faces achieving highlevel military roles and honors.

Retired 1st Class Petty Officer Lisa Quilico was named the commander of the American Legion Post 129 in Oak Harbor, the first in the legion’s history. Petty Officer Melissa Richard, a logistics specialist, was named Shore Sailor of the Year last year by the Navy League of Oak Harbor and the Rotary Club.

Sawyer, who takes the helm from long-time coordinator Jerry Pfannenstiel, said she believes the work she performed with the military will assist her in effectively assisting the county’s veterans.

“It’s been a blessing and an opportunity to use my expertise and ability in a productive way,” Sawyer said of her military service. “I’ve been blessed to serve with so many

outstanding individuals and teams to do the work of the missions over the years. No one in the military is successful without being part of the bigger picture, with collaboration and innovation and always essential, teamwork.”

To this end, Sawyer said her vision for the county’s Veterans Services is to make connections, conduct outreach and integrate services with other community services that provide help to veterans.

Sawyer is no stranger to this type of coordination.

“Most of the work I have done was managing, organizing between different groups to meet goals and outcomes, preparation for projects, events and deployments, and mostly behind the scenes,” Sawyer said.

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Dana Sawyer served 30 years in the military, first as an enlistee and then as an officer. Below: She now serves as the veterans resource coordinator for Island County.

The Oak Harbor Police Department is currently accepting applications for RESERVE POLICE OFFICER. We will be testing for Reserves to prepare for a Fall 2015 Academy.

The Academy will be jointly coordinated by the Oak Harbor Police Department and the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

This is a volunteer non-paid, position. Reserve Officers are used to supplement patrol operations and special events within the City of Oak Harbor as well as further support our community policing needs and goals. Serving as a Reserve Police Officer is a rewarding experience and excellent way to serve the community. It is also an excellent way to gain experience and training. Many of the full-time Oak Harbor Police Officers started their careers as Reserve Police Officers. Applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a valid Washington State driver’s license, have a high school diploma or G.E.D, and must be able to successfully complete a full background check, polygraph, psychological exam and medical exam. Reserve Officers serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police and are not part of the Oak Harbor Police Association.

Sawyer’s last two deployments provided her with meaningful experiences that seemed to prepare her for her new roll. Sawyer said she coordinated American and European health services for Wounded Warriors who were injured while serving as partners with U.S. forces.

She worked the Georgians to develop new programs to support wounded warriors, again with services, equipment and programs to support them in reintegration and rejoining their communities.

Looking to the future, Sawyer said she’s hoping to initiate a “Vet Connect” campaign which would invite veterans to connect and be counted. As the county with the highest number of veterans per capita in the state, there is little information about who these veterans are, Sawyer said.

“This will be good information to show how Island

County recognizes service and to demonstrate how programs and volunteerism are needed in our communities,” Sawyer said. “This is also a great opportunity to work in community partnerships

locally and with the Veterans Administration so that our veterans have access to the benefits they earned and strengthen our community connections.”

Applications are accepted in person in a sealed envelope or by mail at the Oak Harbor Police Department. Applications are available at the Police Department and are due July 7, 2015 by no later than 5:00 p.m.

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Blue Star banners coming to city

By JESSIE STENSLAND

“blue star banners” or “son in service flags.”

The City of Oak Harbor is in the process of changing its sign code to accommodate the Blue Star Banner Program.

The original Service Flag was designed in 1917 by World War I Army Capt.

Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry, who had two sons serving on the front line, according to www.

USFlag.org.

Sandi Peterson, an Oak Harbor resident and city planning commission member, told the City Council this month that she’s been working with the woman who “pioneered” the program in Washington state.

“The flag quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in service,” the website states. “President Wilson became part of its history when in 1918 he approved a suggestion made by the Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defenses that mothers who had lost a child serving in the war to wear a gold gilt star on the traditional black mourning arm band.

“They are specifically designed for our local men and women,” she said. “For instance, if one of your children were serving in the military, they would have their name here, should you so desire.”

The program also offers a Gold Star banner to honor those who have died while protecting the nation, she said. She said the Gold Star

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The Blue Star Banner Program in Washington state was started by Lynette George, the mother of two sons who had been concurrently serving two tours in Iraq. The organization’s website, www.bluestarbanners.

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In Oak Harbor, the city’s sign code wouldn’t allow banners to be hung on utility and light poles, so the group’s organizers approached the city staff about amending the code.

The City Council approved an interim code that allows the banners on Pioneer Way, Bayshore Drive, Midway Boulevard and Highway 20.

The code doesn’t allow for commercial advertising on the banners.

The council is scheduled to have a public hearing and the possible adoption of a permanent amendment to the code Sept. 1.

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Hundreds participate in Wheelchair Games More than 600 of America’s best wheelchair athletes, all disabled U.S. military Veterans, arrived in Dallas, Texas, for the 35th National Veterans Wheelchair Games June 21–26, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Wheelchair Games occurred this year during the VA’s “Summer of Service,” an initiative designed to build upon existing partnerships to grow the number of individuals and organizations serving Veterans in their communities.

“The Wheelchair Games is a great example of courage and athleticism,” said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. “If you want to see grit, determination and some of the finest athletes on the planet, this week in Dallas is the place to do it. These Veterans have overcome obstacles, they’ve trained, they’ve persevered, and now they’re ready to compete on the world’s stage.”

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America present the Games each year. The multi-event sports rehabilitation program is open to U.S. military Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations or certain neurological problems, and who receive care at VA medical facilities or military treatment centers.

“For 35 years now the National Veterans Wheelchair Games have provided a venue for veterans to experience the lifechanging power of adaptive sports,” said Al Kovach Jr., national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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‘WALK OF HONOR’ THANKS TROOPS

By DEBRA VAUGHN

Oak Harbor Fire Chaplain Ron Hancock finally realized a life-long dream of creating a way to honor servicemen and women in Oak Harbor.

“It bothered me you go through Oak Harbor, a military town, and there were no visible signs that said, ‘Thank you’ from the civilians for the troops,” Hancock said. “I just thought there should be a physical statement that says, ‘Thank you for the freedom.’”

With help from the community, Hancock’s vision is being realized downtown.

The project is called the Walk of Honor.

A dedication ceremony was held on May 23 on Pioneer Way near the intersection with Southeast Pasek Street.

Banners now hang from light poles on Pioneer between Midway and Regatta and descriptive plaques line the street.

These aren’t some flimsy canvas affair that’s going to get worn and torn by the first stiff breeze coming off the water.

These are metal with designs so intricate they took a full day to print.

The project is financed through private donations from more than 25 commu-

nity organizations and private citizens. Oak Harbor Signs donated the labor to produce and hang the banners. The art on the banners was created by Northwest artist Jody Bergsma.

Hancock said he wants the spotlight on other people, but it was his relentless and passionate vision that beat life into the project.

Hancock grew up in Detroit “on the wrong side of the cross.” After some trouble in his teenage years, he joined the U.S. Navy at age 18. His first duty station was Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in 1961. He served on the NAS Whidbey Fire Department for more than 30 years and now serves with the Oak Harbor Fire Department.

His experiences here and abroad ingrained in him a deep respect for military personnel and local firefighters and police officers. He refers to them as “those who stand the watch.”

Experiences of World War II veterans he met serving in Vietnam were a particularly powerful influence.

If America had lost that war, he said, “We darn well would have lost our freedom.

If America had lost our freedom, the world would have.”

He wants people travel-

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Jeff Rossi installs a sign on Pioneer Way for the new Walk of Honor. ing along Pioneer Way to be reminded of that service. And he’d like to perhaps inspire a

young person to serve.

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ohn Geisenhoff calls Oak Harbor the finest military town of the United States armed forces.

When he retired from the Air Force, he settled in Lynnwood. Then after a civilian career as a school administrator and coach, he and his wife landed on North Whidbey in 1992.

The natural beauty, military retiree amenities and golf courses were only part of the allure.

Another attraction was to continue some spirited competition with an old friend without having to travel from Snohomish County.

“One of the reasons I came here was to beat Al Koetje in handball,” Geisenhoff joked.

“He was base champion.”

The statement doesn’t surprise Koetje, Oak Harbor’s former mayor who remains a close friend.

“We go back quite a ways,” Koetje said. “He’s a competitive guy ... a competitive guy.”

At 84 years of age, Geisenhoff is still constantly

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That’s essentially what takes place every Fourth of July in Oak Harbor when the Oak Harbor Noon Rotary prepares for the parade, organizes participants and manages the parade’s execution.

Geisenhoff is the Rotarian in charge of the parade, following Koetje in the chairman role for about the past decade.

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“The Chamber of Commerce does the clerical part. We do the manpower,” Geisenhoff said.

The two groups worked with the Navy to arrange the flyover, one of only 20 approved to take place on the West Coast July 4.

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About 125 parade entries are expected, which will keep Geisenhoff on his feet.

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And it’s a way for Geisenhoff to keep moving.

He said he played his last game of handball at the age of 80 and now golfs three times per week.

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A sixth degree black belt in judo, Geisenhoff spent part of his time in the Air Force teaching self defense to fellow military police.

In the mid 1950s, Geisenhoff was part of a U.S. judo team that was sent to Japan to compete against Japanese collegiate champions

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Monica Lopez, Island County housing and veteran case manager at the Oak Harbor Opportunity Council, said it is difficult to accurately estimate how many homeless veterans reside in Island County, though she is currently working with five.

Although some organizations define homeless individuals as anyone who lacks permanent housing, Lopez clarified that the Opportunity Council limits its definition of homelessness to those who are sleeping in shelters, in their car or outdoors.

When she began working at the Opportunity Council three years ago, Lopez said the homeless demographic she worked with consisted primarily of Vietnam veterans. More recently, she’s been working with younger vets in their 20s or 30s, many of whom served in Iraq or Afghanistan and are just exiting the military.

“It’s a trend right now with younger homeless veterans,” Lopez said.

Another trend she’s noticed is an increasing number of female veterans in need of housing.

“I’ve seen more female veterans in the last year than I have in the last three or four years,” she said of those who seek assistance from the program. “The numbers are rising for female homeless veterans.”

She explained that many veterans are ill prepared for the difficult transition from military to civilian life. Quite

often, that struggle is compounded by mental health concerns such as PTSD and depression, she said.

“Adjusting from military life to civilian life with those added things, depression and PTSD, makes it really difficult,” she said.

The VA offers programs for veterans suffering from PTSD and has recently begun an effort to connect military personnel with mental health and medical services prior to exiting the military, Lopez said.

She added that, despite the outreach efforts, some veterans are reluctant to seek help due to pride or feelings of embarrassment.

In addition, Lopez said, substance abuse can cause military personnel to be discharged.

When this occurs, individuals often don’t seek help after exiting the military, though their struggles generally don’t subside after casting off the uniform.

tions for things such as motel rooms for veterans.

At one point, she said, she was able to house vets within about a week. Due to the shrinking availability of rental properties on the island, however, the turnaround time has become quite a bit longer in the past year.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue rescued a 41-year-old male climber who fell from a cliff in the Colchuck Lake area of the Cascade Mountain Range, June 15.

According to the 2014 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, there were 49,933 homeless veterans counted nationwide during the night of the annual Pointin-Time Count. Just fewer than 10 percent (4,722) were women.

The report also states that between 2013 and 2014, homelessness among veterans declined by 11 percent (or 5,846), and declined by 33 percent (or 24,117) between 2009 and 2014.

“It was a tough zone to go into because normally we like to get the crewman right on top of them,” said Lt. Erin Hittle, from Nyssa, Oregon, the NASWI SAR pilot who piloted the rescue. “It was a sheer face so we had to be out a little bit.”

The Opportunity Council can be reached at 360-6796577.

In seeking shelter, Lopez said the island’s limited number of facilities fill up quickly, and all prioritize care for the most vulnerable individuals.

Lopez added that although it is often difficult to find space in a homeless shelter, she is usually able to place homeless veterans in either a motel or housing within a reasonable amount of time.

Search and rescue help fallen climber at Colchuck Lake

SAR responded to the call after the Chelan County Sheriff ’s Department could not extract the patient due to the terrain.

Hittle expressed her happiness with the aircrew’s control on approaching the patient.

“These guys were great and very clear on the plan making sure we were all on the same page,” she said. “Doing it as safely, effectively and quickly as we possibly could but not endangering us as well.”

The SAR Sailors said they know their training is the key to being successful on these rescue operations.

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The NASWI SAR team plays an important role in the area.

“We do this job so we can make a direct impact,” said Hittle. “At the end of the day though, if we get to go out or anybody else does, it’s really just about the life that’s saved.”

Trump said he knows the positive impact the SAR team’s presence has on patients as they arrive on scene.

“They hear the rotor blades and you can definitely tell they’re happy to see us,” said Trump. “It’s not really something that hits you in the moment because training does take over.

“You’re there to do your job but it’s a good feeling after you execute a rescue and you come back and everyone’s safe on deck, the patient’s safe and you went out and did your job that day,” said Trump.

The patient suffered numerous injuries and was taken to Harbor Medical Center where he is expected to make a full recovery.

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Subaru, Forester, and Impreza are registered trademarks. Pandora is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc. 4EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i CVT models. Actual mileage may vary. 5EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for 2015 Subaru Impreza CVT non models. Actual mileage may vary. 6EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid models. Actual mileage may vary. 15The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (air bags) affords the driver and the front passenger additional protection in moderate to severe frontal and sidecollisions, and outboard 2nd-row passengers additional protection in moderate to severe side-impact collisions. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seat belts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon bag deployment and to provide the best com protection in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.

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SUBARU

640 AUTO BLVD, BURLINGTON

WWW.SKAGITSUBARU.COM

360-757-7737 | 800-682-2628

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