Whidbey Crosswind July 8, 2011

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Scorpions come home

Fourth features fireworks, flags and fun

By Kathy Reed

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Oak Harbor certainly knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July.

From carnival fun to patriotic parades to fireworks over the water, there was no shortage of activities to mark the anniversary of our nation’s independence.

Hundreds of people lined the street Monday morning for the grand parade, which followed a slightly different route this year due to construction downtown.

Participants wound their way from Pioneer Way onto Bayshore Drive and then back onto

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THIS EDITION New leader for NASWI weapons school .....pg. 2 Stephanie Mott, 3, gets a kiss from Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clint Pritchett moments after he stepped off the plane at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Friday. JUSTIN BURNETT/WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES

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ost of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, the “Scorpions,” returned home last week following an eight-month deployment overseas, just in time for Independence Day. Approximately 150 of the squadron’s maintenance and support personnel landed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station aboard a passenger jet Friday evening.

Many stepped off the plane and into the

arms of family and friends.

“I’ve been dreaming of this day since the day he left,” said Jeanne Pritchett, a few minutes before the jet landed.

Pritchett, a Colorado resident, is the proud mother of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clint Pritchett. She flew to Whidbey Island to see her son come home.

She joined his wife, Chelsea Pritchett, and 3-year-old Stephanie Mott for the homecoming.

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Little Stephanie was especially happy to see Clint Pritchett, jumping up for a long overdue hug and kiss. This was the family’s first deployment, and at eight months, it was a long one. They spoke often through Skype, an online video-chat service, and that helped.

However, there were times when contact was impossible and Chelsea Pritchett said she

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Milnes takes charge of EAWS

By K ATHY REED

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t is a small staff tasked with a big job, and it is now under new leadership.

In a change of command ceremony June 30, Cmdr. Peter Milnes took over as leader of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Electronic Attack Weapons School. Milnes assumes command from Cmdr.

Peter Yelle, who had been at the EAWS helm since March, 2010.

Guest speaker for the ceremony was Capt. Robert Field, chief of staff for Carrier Strike Group Eight, and one of Yelle’s former commanding office.

“This is an especially meaningful change of command, as it is for one of my own junior officers,” said Field. “He’s been doing a difficult job, and doing it well, for a long period of time.”

Field went on to list the qualities and actions that make superior commanding officers, such as building esprit de corps, inspiring others, monitoring morale, creating an atmosphere of mutual

support, being a master of influence and maintaining high standards.

“Without high morale, teamwork and pride, you can’t achieve goals,” Field said. “Cmdr. Yelle was the right man for the job at a critical time, ensuring the efficient transfer from the EA-6B Prowler to the EA-18G Growler. His staff exceeded expectations and created an environment of integrity and high standards.”

Field said superior commanding officers know the importance relationships play in achieving success, and that Yelle was proof of that.

“He has focused on people throughout his career and in his life, as evidenced by all the people here in the audience,” he said.

For his part, Yelle’s farewell address was further evidence of the strong relationships he had built during his time as EAWS leader. His speech was peppered with friendly callouts for fellow sailors, and delivered with affection.

“To my phenomenal command, I wish you all the best on your next jour-

ney,” he said. “I’m in awe of this talented group. All the instructors are the cream of the cream.”

Cmdr. Yelle grew up in New York state and attended college at the University of Central Oklahoma/ Thomas Edison State College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering technology. He attended officer candidate school with the U.S. Coast Guard and was commissioned in 1991.

Yelle transferred to the Navy in 1996, where he completed flight training in 1997 and reported to NASWI for EA-6B transition training. His career in the Navy has brought him to Whidbey Island for several tours of duty. He served as EAWS executive officer before taking command.

Yelle’s successor, Cmdr.

Milnes, promised to do his best during the ceremony not to live up to his call sign, “Mumbles,” drawing laughs from the crowd. He said he is amazed by what the EAWS has been able to accomplish.

“Much of that success can be attributed to our

(Above) From left, Capt.

Christopher Shay, Cmdr.

Peter Yelle, Cmdr. Peter Milnes and Capt. Robert Field bow their heads during the benediction at a change of command ceremony for the EAWS June 30.

(Right) Outgoing Cmdr.

Peter Yelle addresses the audience as incoming Cmdr. Peter Milnes stands behind him during the change of command ceremony.

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former commanding officer,” he said.

“My goal is to ensure EAWS remains one of the top weapons schools in the country. This community is here to train and support the fleet, and that is what

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VP-40 supports VBSS during SEACAT Malaysia 2011

By Lt. j.g. DAVID ROSENFELDER VP-40 Public Affairs

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia – Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 recently took advantage of a unique opportunity to operate out of an international airport in Kota Kinabalu. VP-40 sent 11 aircrewmen and seven maintenance personnel to provide overhead surveillance while Philippine and Malaysian warships executed boarding exercises in support of the 2011 Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) exercise series.

“The SEACAT exercise is an invaluable opportunity for our Southeast Asian friends to practice anti-terrorist/ anti-piracy tactics and techniques while managing large-scale, multi-national planning and coordination,” said Lt. j.g. David Rosenfelder, Combat Aircrew (CAC) 6 Tactical Officer. “Establishing these practices between SEACAT nations provides the keys to success in future training and real-world missions.”

CAC 6, lead by Mission Commander Lt. Chris Mottino, was tasked to provide overhead surveillance and real time communication with Philippine and Malaysian naval vessels over three separate missions as they practiced visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) procedures on USNS Safeguard (ARS 50) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93).

The first exercise featured the Philippine Navy practicing compliant boarding procedures on Safeguard. CAC 6 was able to provide an “eye-in-the-sky” for the Philippine Navy as they contacted, approached, and boarded the USNS vessel.

The boarding procedures were executed swiftly and with precision. Once the VBSS team safely departed the boarded craft, training was complete.

Due to aircraft complications with the oxygen supply system, CAC 6 suffered a delayed takeoff on their second mission.

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AE1 Christensen and AME3 Stone repair a fastener on the engine cowling during VP-40’s participation in SEACAT Malaysia. PHOTO COURTESY OF VP-40 PUBLIC AFFAIRS

(Top left) Andy the Clown, aka Myron Brundidge , makes balloon animals and answers questions from his young audience.

(Bottom Left) From left, VFW POST 7392 members Sam Miller, Kristy Miller, Pete Sill and Thomas Catoire take time out from helping with the picnic to pose for a photo.

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Members of VAQ-142, the Gray Wolves, get food and drink during their command picnic Friday at NAS Whidbey Island. DENNIS CONNOLLY/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

VFW puts on a picnic Military Assistance Program gives the Gray Wolves a boost

By DENNIS CONNOLLY

Whidbey Crosswind

Last Friday was a good day for a picnic.

Just ask any of the folks who showed up at Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142’s picnic at Costen-Turner Memorial Park on Naval Air Station

Whidbey Island. By 11 a.m. the fog had cleared to offer sunny skies and warm temperatures. The breeze was light.

Approximately 175 people were there; the grounds were lovely and the food was great by any standard.

And no one from VAQ142 had to spend a dime

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on food.

That’s because the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Whitehead-Muzzall Post 7392 in Oak Harbor hosted the Gray Wolves’ command picnic.

They used the VFW’s Military Assistance Program, and all they asked for from the Navy was to set up a small sunshade near the picnic area to answer questions and provide information about the VFW. They also asked for room for Myron Brundidge, also known as “Andy” the clown, to perform for the children.

“It was a good picnic, a good day,” said Gunner’s Mate First Class Matthew Kelly, along with his wife, Amanda, and their child, Lydia.

“It’s just an honor.

It’s our small way of appreciating what they do.”

– Pete Sill

They were sitting at a table finishing some burgers.

Navy Counselor First Class, Kristin Cruz, agreed.

Cruz did much of the preparation.

When the squadron priced the cost of the picnic out to $900, she thought of getting the VFW to help.

She got in touch with VAQ-142 Command Master Chief Paul

McFadden, who got in touch with Pete Sill, former VFW post commander, and the picnic was on.

“Master Chief McFadden called and he had heard of MAP, the Military Assistance Program,” said Sill. “We got together with NC1 Kristin Cruz and found out how many people were going, how much food they were going to have and a detailed price list.”

There was still work to be done.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Rachel Jasso helped to bake and pull 100 pounds of pork shoulder. It took nine hours. The dunk tank had to be set up, the human foosball court had to be blown up and the food had to be brought in.

The menu included pulled pork, brats, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, veggie burgers, watermelon, sodas, juice boxes and more, including items like plates and condiments.

The kids seemed happy, just being there. They either questioned Andy the Clown, were out of breath from playing, or heading out for more exercise.

The adults were gathered around, talking and relaxed.

It was a very good day for a picnic indeed.

“It just an honor,” said Sill. “It’s our small way of appreciating what they do.”

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OUR VIEWS

Summer flies by faster every year When did summers get so busy? As a child, I remember the days stretching out endlessly before me, with nothing to do but sleep in late and then spend the days splashing in the lake, riding my horse (preferably at the same time), annoying my older sister and all the other fun things you’re supposed to do during vacation.

At some point, and I’m guessing the transformation must have occurred sometime during or after college, all that free time evaporated and time went KATHY into warp drive.

Even now it seems summer is REED just a bridge from one big event to the next. It’s a short bridge, too, because the events just seem to line up one after another.

Wasn’t Memorial Day just a couple of weeks ago?

What happened to June? Please don’t tell me the Fourth of July has already come and gone. That must mean Labor Day is two weeks away! Forget about the long, hot, dog days of August — we’ve already rounded the bend and are coming down the stretch, or at least that’s how it feels.

Well, we’re not quite there yet, at least according to my calendar, and we have a little more time to relax and enjoy what will hopefully be more summer-like weather.

And we do have at least one more big event before we get to Labor Day. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will host the Centennial of Naval Aviation Fly-in July 30, and has all kinds of events scheduled that are open to the public. Look for a list of activities and information in future issues of the Whidbey Crosswind as the days draw nearer. An official program for the event will be published and inserted in this paper July 29.

-Kathy Reed, editor

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NAVY VIEWS

“Burgers and watermelon.”

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What’s your favorite outdoor barbecue food?

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“Steak on the grill, marinated with Lowry’s.”

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“Grilled vegetable skewers.”

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“Ribs, slowcooked on the grill. Homemade sauce and marinated ribs.”

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“Cheeseburgers and watermelon.”

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Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maricela Diaz, left, and Navy Airman Tatiana Balaguer-Magana carry a banner during Oak Harbor’s Fourth of July parade promoting the Centennial of Naval Aviation Fly-In July 30.

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The ABC’s of leadership NJROTC students from the Northwest gather at NAS Whidbey Island to learn important lessons

By DENNIS CONNOLLY

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The kid is in trouble.

He’s walked several yards on the wooden 4-by-4’s but slips on the last one, falling into a pool of steaming lava.

Meanwhile, the 30 men and women in his platoon just go on talking, like it’s a game. Which it is.

For the 10th year in a row, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island hosted the week-long Northwest Leadership Academy last week.

Each year 120 cadets from the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps are picked from Area 13, which encompasses Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Utah, Nevada, northern California, Hawaii, Japan and Guam.

The cadets are broken up into four platoons of 30 each, and apply themselves to drills, military history, navigation, orienteering and physical fitness — and by walking on 4-by-4’s over the grass, which they pretend are steaming pits of lava caused by a volcano on a South Sea Island.

Brittany Kjos seems to like it. The junior from Oak Harbor High School wasn’t keen on the tents they sleep in during the

week or the physical training they must do the first Brittany Kjos couple of days, but now she likes it.

“It gets cold at night sleeping in the tents, but it’s also been very rewarding too. I learned a lot of leadership skills getting from one place to another,” she said.

Cmdr. Rick Gile, the officer in charge of the program, says being rewarding is only one part of the NJROTC program, “Honor, courage, commitment and today, leadership team builders,” says Gile, “The alphabet of what makes a good citizen.”

One of the biggest misconceptions about the NJROTC program is that high school students who take part in NJROTC go into the military.

That’s not necessarily true, but students say they like NJROTC because it helps them be better students.

They like learning the alphabet of those qualities that are encouraged — honor, courage and commitment.

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– Cmdr. Rick Gile “What is true about NJROTC students is once they become cadets, they have better attendance, better grades, better attention paid, far less disruption, less problems and more go to college,” said Gile. “And it’s true for high schools across the country.”

Another bonus to the program is the feeling of being a part of something, of belonging.

“A lot of kids have nothing else and don’t fit in anywhere,” said Gile. “They get structure and discipline here. Kids that got straight F’s get straight A’s.

“Whether it’s drill, color guard, orienteering, physical fitness or academics, for everyone who goes to NJROTC, there is something they can fit into

Officer in Charge, Retired Cmdr. Rick Gile, takes a moment in front of the tents where his NJROTC stay at night. DENNIS CONNOLLY/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND that gives them a sense of belonging,” he continued.

That’s why 18 retired Navy and active-duty Marine Corps personnel gathered on NAS Whidbey to look out for these cadets.

On their own time, on their own dime. For NJROTC, and for 120 kids who are better off for it.

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Milnes, a native of Fresno, Calif., graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1993 and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1995, when he reported to NAS Whidbey for fleet replacement training in the Prowler with VAQ-129.

After several other tours and duty stations, Milnes returned to VAQ-129 for refresher training before becoming the executive officer of the EAWS in March, 2010.

The EAWS provides

comprehensive, formal training to Prowler and Growler aircrew and extensive weapons-related training of the jets’ ordnance and maintenance personnel.

A special “guest” at the change of command ceremony was a Russian surface-to-air (SA-2) missile, serving as an example of some of what the EAWS mission encompasses.

The SA-2 is the most widely deployed and used air defense missile in history.

Officials said the EAWS plans to restore and then display the 27-foot missile.

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Sailors salute as Capt. Robert Field, Chief of Staff Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight, is piped aboard during a change of command ceremony June 30 for the Electronic Attack Weapons School at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

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HOME | FROM PAGE 1 couldn’t help but worry.

“It was rough,” she said.

With two unplanned extensions, Clint Pritchett agreed that this was a particularly long deployment.

But it was also a good one, with “a lot of firsts.”

The Scorpions are the base’s first EA-6B Prowler squadron to transition to the Boeing-built Growler platform.

It was also the first Growler squadron to deploy when it left for Iraq in November and the first of its Super Hornet brethren to conduct an entire 7-month “feet dry” expeditionary, or land-based deployment, according to a recent Navy news release.

The 200-plus member squadron participated in Operation New Dawn from Al Asad Airbase in Iraq and Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector with coalition forces over Libya. At the stick was Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jeff Craig.

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Although the squadron’s jets and the majority of its officers aren’t set to return until this weekend, July 9, a few did return with the bulk of the squadron this past Friday. One of those was Lt. Cmdr Adam Daymude.

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“They performed at a level I’ve never seen before,” he said.

For eight months straight, the squadron was on 24-hour operations and the “professionalism” displayed was impressive.

Not only did the Scorpions accomplish everything they set out to do, but everyone came home safe and that’s a record to be proud of.

“It went very well,” Daymude said.

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“We’d absolutely need to have the Navy’s cooperation on this, and at this point, we don’t have it,” he said.

Kim Martin, base spokesperson, said the Navy has a policy of encouraging the use of vacant property on bases through an “enhanced use lease.”

“Any time we have the opportunity to leverage underutilized facilities, it’s a good thing. It can benefit the Navy and the community,” she said.

In this case, she said Navy officials realize the new jobs would help the city’s economy, as well as provide employment to Navy spouses and Navy retirees who have a lot of skills. Also, any payment from the lease would remain at the Whidbey base.

Still, Martin said a lot of issues must be considered as part of the federal environmental study. The Seaplane Base is a historic

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Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is looking to expand its operations with a second boat yard in Oak Harbor, but the Navy has to get on board first.

The Freeland company, one of the largest private employers on Whidbey Island, is considering a vacant waterfront property next to the Navy Exchange on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Seaplane base. Nichols Brothers needs a large work area and access to deep water to pursue contracts for larger boat-building projects.

The proposal could mean 100 jobs and a new industry for the city, which has a healthy population of educated and skilled employees due to the presence of NAS Whidbey.

“They are talking about 100 skilled-labor jobs.

These are good-paying jobs,” Oak Harbor Mayor Jim Slowik said. “It’s hard to bring good jobs to the community in these difficult times.”

Slowik announced the boat builders’ plans during a meeting of the Island County Council of Governments June 29 and asked for money to fund a federal environmental study.

The project’s main hurdle, Slowik said, is securing Navy permission to lease the unused property. Getting the go-ahead will require at least the major studies and buy-in

district and the area has a historic “view shed,” so the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation will be involved. Also, fishermen and Navy personnel use the ramps, which were built for seaplanes.

She said the study will likely take about a year.

After that, the lease would be opened up to competitive bids.

John Collins, CEO of Nichols Brothers, gave NASWI commanding officer, Capt. Jay Johnston, a tour of the Freeland boat yard June 29.

He acknowledged the company has talked about other locations for the expansion, but the focus is largely on Oak Harbor.

“We think it’s to our advantage to stay onisland; that’s going to be our first priority,” he said.

If Nichols expands its operations to the Oak Harbor Navy base, the Freeland boat yard will not be impacted, Collins said.

From left, Stephanie Mott, Navy Petty Officer Second Class Clint Pritchett, Jeanne Pritchett and Chelsea Pritchett smile following Clint’s homecoming with VAQ-132 Saturday.

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There were no shortage of entries in this year’s parade either, which featured a Marine Corps color guard in the lead, and a color guard from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island just a few paces behind. Grand marshal of this year’s parade was Karl Krieg, of Krieg’s Concrete Products, Inc. From pirate ships to patriotic pets, political candidates to cheerleaders, bagpipers to businesses, there were familiar faces to be seen. Spectators saw the automobile acrobatics of Old School Traditions and the Whidbey Island Rollergirls were dressed to impress in red and blue tulle skirts and other patriotic garb.

“These girls are awesome,” said Mallory “Maladdiction” Marr, who has been skating with the Rollergirls for about six months. Marr was one of more than a dozen ladies making their way down the parade route on roller skates.

“We just love the local flavor. If you’re not in the parade, you’re watching it. ” – Rosemary Magus

Other entries featured the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League, led by the Oak Harbor High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps color guard and members of its armed drill team, and Shore Sailor of the Year, Aviation Ordnanceman First Class, Dennis Holloman, his wife Marie and their daughter, Storie.

Whether folks were marching or watching, spirits were high.

“We love it,” said Amanda Kelly. She and her husband, Matt, and 6-month-old daughter Lydia, were taking it all in for the first time, having just been stationed at NAS Whidbey Island two months ago.

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little bigger. It has the same hometown feel, though.”

It’s that hometown feel that brings Rosemary and Merv Magus down from Burnaby, B.C., just about every year.

“I bet we’ve been coming here for 30 years, at least,” said Merv, who first discovered Oak Harbor when he was attending college and came to Whidbey Island to study the climate.

He and Rosemary fell in love with the community and have tried to make it down once or twice a year, for the Fourth of July celebration in particular.

“We just love the local flavor. If you’re not in the parade, you’re watching it,” said Rosemary.

“They do a really good job with the fireworks, too,” added Merv.

Mother Nature didn’t disappoint this year either, allowing hundreds to move from the parade route to Windjammer Park, where people staked out their territory early for the big event of the evening — fireworks.

Despite a dip in the mercury once the sun went down, hundreds bundled up in blankets and jackets and waited patiently for the pyrotechnic display to get started, while children and adults alike entertained themselves at the carnival.

After about 25 minutes of booms, flashes and sizzles, and plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” from spectators, the celebration came to an end. Crowds thinned quickly as people headed home, tired from a long day of festivities; another Independence Day done.

(Top) Fireworks light up the sky over Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor Monday night during the Fourth of July celebration.

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(Above) Anna Hallbreg waves during Oak Harbor’s Fourth of July parade Monday while her parents, Molly and Brian, and sister Olivia look on.

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(Right) A Marine Corps color guard leads off the 2011 Fourth of July grand parade in Oak Harbor.

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Navy fit club Armed Forces recruiters tackle new role as fitness coaches for new recruits

By MELANIE HAMMONS

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Americans’ physical fitness is a hot topic these days. Even young people struggle with keeping their weight at healthy levels.

When you consider this is a national concern, you can only assume it is even more critical for America’s warriors, those who defend our country.

Just ask local Navy recruiter Nicholas Garrigues. He’s been on the job since 2009. His duties frequently take him to school campuses ranging from South Whidbey to Friday Harbor – so he sees a lot of young people.

“Most of the potential recruits I see are in the 17- to 25-year age bracket,” said Garrigues.

“Theoretically, they’re in the best shape of their lives, at that age.”

If that is not the case, there are some ways that Garrigues, as a Navy recruiter, can help.

“First of all, we can deliver general recommendations on changing their diet, and moving more, sitting less,” said Garrigues.

“If they are military dependents, one of the first things we’d encourage is to make regular visits to the fitness center on Naval Air Station Whidbey. The personnel there do an excellent job of helping individuals assess their fitness levels and set goals,” he said.

Garrigues has taken quite a few potential recruits to the base fitness center himself. If a young person is not already military-affiliated, he encourages them to check out the other fitness centers located in town. He notes that parents can help, too.

“Recently, I dealt with a young man who was interested in becoming a Navy search and rescue swimmer,” said Garrigues. “The physical standards for that classification are quite a bit more strenuous, as you might imagine – and he was having difficulty meeting those standards.

“But when his dad, a police officer, began working out with him, and coachNavy Recruiter ing him Nicholas through Garrigues the tough spots, the results paid off.

I’m proud to say that he was able to pass the physical screening test required for a SAR contract,” he said.

According to Garrigues, the Navy and other military branches are much stricter on physical standards.

“Three physical tests are scheduled during recruit training – when recruits fail to pass physical tests, it results in their being held back during boot camp,” said Garrigues.

Once recruits do complete basic training, they find that is just the beginning. A readiness test which includes running, push-ups, and sit-ups must be passed twice a year. The standards vary depending on age, and also take into account unique differences in strength between males and females.

As far as the Navy and physical fitness go, the stakes could not be higher, said Garrigues.

“When service members repeatedly fail fitness tests, it adversely affects performance evaluations, and eventually, can result in early separation from the Navy. But it goes beyond that.

“What if the ship sounds the alarm for general quarters, and you have sailors who become winded after climbing three flights of stairs? That’s not a good situation for them or their shipmates,” said Garrigues. He explained that since everyone has an assigned job during general quarters, both battle and rescue/recovery efforts very much depend on the sailors’ good physical con-

“What if the ship sounds the alarm for General Quarters, and you have sailors who become winded after climbing three flights of stairs?

That’s not a good situation for them or their shipmates.”

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“I don’t want them to think that TV is all there is – so I try to encourage them to go play outside in the fresh air and sunshine, whenever possible,” he said.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, he finds things to do inside.

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“These things are not hard to do. It’s the little things we do throughout the day that add up,” said Garrigues.

It is crucial for kids to develop these good habits now, said Garrigues, while they are still young.

“Staying physically fit doesn’t have to be expensive or boring,” he said.

“Around here, there is camping, and there are trails to hike. Everyone can find something they enjoy being active at.

“It promotes a healthy lifestyle,” Garrigues continued. “And that’s a good idea for anyone, whether they’re in the Navy or not.”

Vietnam veteran, author to speak Vietnam veteran, author and veterans advocate Allen Clark will speak Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Allen Clark in Oak Harbor.

Those interested will have two opportunities to hear Clark speak, at 3 and 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend the presentation and the public is welcome.

A Purple Heart recipient, Clark is also the author of the book “Wounded Warrior, Healing Warrior.”

The book details his service in Vietnam, his battle to adjust to life after losing both legs and his struggle with religion.

VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Rd. Call 675-4048 for information.

Impaired driving prevention panel to meet Saturday The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County will hold its next North Whidbey DUI/ underage drinking prevention panel Saturday.

The event is open to all, and organizers encourage those interested to come by 6:45 p.m. to assure a

seat, as there will be no late admittance.

Local driving instructors require both driver’s education students and parents to attend the panel.

The panel will be held in conference room 137, down the hall from the Oak Harbor Library.

Call 672-8219 or go to www.idipic.org for information.

Swimming lessons at Camp Casey Registration is open for Camp Casey swimming lessons, to be held July 18 to 28.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are open until all time slots are filled.

Lessons run from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.

Central Whidbey’s only heated outdoor pool is also open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Cost is $4 per person.

Call 678-5050 or stop by the office to register, or go to www.spu.edu/caseypool for more information.

Ahoy there, theater mateys “Treasure Island,” an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s beloved tale, is coming to the Whidbey Children’s Theater and opens today, during the Choochokam Arts Festival.

Presented by a lively, multi-aged cast of youth

actors, the production is directed by Martha Murphy, with choreography and musical direction

by Melinda Mack.

The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with afternoon matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The play continues the next weekend, with 7:30 p.m. performances July 15 and 16 and a final matinee performance at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 17.

Tickets for Choochokam weekend matinees are $7, while all other performances are $12 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

All performances will be held at the Martha Murphy Mainstage Theater, located at 222 Anthes in Langley.

Call 221-2282 for tickets and information.

Youth fitness week at NASWI Youth of all ages are invited to participate in physical fitness activities and exercises during Youth Fitness Week July 11 to 15 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Activities will take place in a group setting at the NASWI Fitness Center with instructors.

Groups will be divided according to age, with children ages 4 to 6 meeting from 9 to 9:30 a.m.; ages 7 to 9 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; and children from 10 to 15 from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

Parents must accompany children in the 4 to 6 age group.

Those interested may inquire at the front desk or call 257-2433. Information is also available online at www.navylifepnw.com.

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“I did not know we could execute missions out of an international airport, but this was made possible because of the support provided by outstanding personnel,” said Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Stewart Stevens. “The ground support personnel at Kota Kinabalu International Airport are true professionals.”

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Users can enter a beach name or a general location, or hover a computer mouse over a map and click to zoom in. The site includes information on: Whether beaches are closed to swimming, with links to advisories and monitoring reports; public boat launches, docks, piers and marinas; campsite availability, accessibility, hours of operations, fees; amenities such as bathrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, barbecue pits and whether pets are allowed; hiking trails; and links to weather and tide information.

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Skywarrior Theater Friday, July 8 Double Feature:

$5 adults/$2 youth 7 p.m. - Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 9 p.m. - The Hangover Part II (R) Saturday, July 9 3-D Matinee $6 adults/$3 youth 2 p.m. - Kung Fu Panda 2 in 3-D (PG)

America: The First Avenger 3-D (not yet rated) Sunday, July 17 All seats $1 2 p.m. - Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 4 p.m. - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) Information: 257-5537

Activities:

Saturday, July 9 FREE Sneak Preview: 7 p.m. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, in 3-D (PG-13)

Convergence Zone: 257-2432

Sunday, July 10 All seats $1 2 p.m. - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) 4:30 p.m. - Thor (PG-13)

Crescent Harbor Adventures: 57-4842

Friday, July 15 Double Feature: $5 adults/$2 youth 7 p.m. - X-Men: First Class (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. - The Conspirator (PG-13) Saturday, July 16 Matinee $3 adults/$1.50 youth 2 p.m. - Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG) FREE Sneak Preview 7 p.m. - Captain

FRI., JULY 8

Summer Art Show: The Whidbey Allied Arts Summer Art Show will be held at the Coupeville Rec Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 17. Various media, styles and subject matter will be on display.

For information, go to www. centralwhidbeychamber. com.

T’ai Chi With Ease: Lavender Wind Farm near Coupeville will host a T’ai Chi class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in July. Become fluid and flexible with this moving meditation. This class is ideal for beginners and is open to all levels. The class will be held outdoors, facing the Olympic Mountains and the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Call 360-2216296 or email 2herons@ whidbey.net for information.

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Gallery Golf Course: 257-2178 Whidbey Island Navy Flying Club: 679-IFLY The Grind Skate Park: 257-3309 Whidbey Fitness Center: 257-2420 Liberty Northwest Center: 257-3309 NASWI Auto Hobby Shop: 257-2295 Fleet & Family Support: 1-866-854-0683

North Whidbey Coupon Club: The North Whidbey Coupon Club will meet each Friday in July from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce building on State Route 20.

The club is free and open to all couponers, new or experienced. Guests can stop by anytime during the two-hour session and will receive a guide to sales, coupons and more. Call 675-2338 or find “Whidbey Coupon Club” on Facebook.

Little Strikers: Parents are encouraged to bring children ages 2 to 5 to learn to bowl at the Convergence Zone on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday.

Bowling is followed by a learning- or holiday-themed craft in the Media Zone.

Children must be supervised.

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Click Music Acoustic Jam: Join friends and neighbors for a free evening of playing music together Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Click Music, 1130 NE Seventh Ave., Oak Harbor. Jam leader Ed Newkirk welcomes players of all ages and levels. Call 675-5544 for information.

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Hiking adventure: Crescent Harbor Adventures on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will host a hike to Yellow Aster Butte from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Yellow Aster Butte is a triple-summit peak just north of the North Fork Nooksack River drainage. The hike offers views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and more. Cost for the hike is $35 and includes guide and transportation.

The hike will depart from Crescent Harbor Adventures’ boathouse deck. Those interested must register by July 7. Call 257-4842 or go to www.navylifepnw.com.

36th Annual Festival of the Arts: Langley will host its 36th annual Choochokam Festival of the Arts Saturday and Sunday. Saturday the art festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a street dance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The chamber beer and wine garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The Langley Half Marathon will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, with the art festival and chamber beer and wine garden continuing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a free shuttle to and from the Clinton ferry terminal from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.choochokamarts. org for information.

Free Draft Horse Wagon Rides: Enjoy free draft horse wagon rides each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at A Knot in Thyme Holly Farm and Lavender Gardens on DeGraff Road near Oak Harbor. Rides

are offered every Saturday through Sept. 24. Call 2401216 for information.

SUN., JULY 10

VFW Speaker: Vietnam veteran author and veterans advocate Allen Clark will speak at 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Oak Harbor. There is no charge to attend the presentation and the public is welcome. VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Rd. Call 6754048 for information.

Sunday Farmers Market: A farmers market will be held each Sunday through Sept. 25 at Greenbank Farm.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers and food producers participate in this weekly event.

There will be cooking demonstrations, plant clinics and other activities. Call 678-7700 for information.

MON., JULY 11

Liberty Ping-Pong Tournament: Eligible personnel at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island can participate in a free ping pong tournament Monday at the Liberty Northwest center in Admiral Nimitz Hall.

Call 257-3309 for details.

Tween Film Fest: The movie “Tangled,” based on the story of Rapunzel, will be shown at 2 p.m. Monday at the Oak Harbor Library. A beautiful, long-haired maiden who has been held in a tower her whole life by a witch, is found by a handsome charmer. This film is rated PG and is appropriate for children age 8 to 12 and their families. Call 6755115 for information.

TUES., JULY 12

Compost and Worm Bins for Your Garden: Join Janet Hall and Maribeth Crandell at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Dr., and learn about how to create compost and worm bins for your garden. This is

Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Garden on Zylstra Road in Oak Harbor. Bring a clean glass jar. Cost is $15 per child. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 679-5044 or go to www. hummingbirdfarmnursery. com.

part of the Green Living Series to teach fun ways to save money and have earth-friendly adventures in your kitchen and backyard.

Call 675-5115 for details.

WED., JULY 13

Harry Potter Movie Marathon: Just in time for the release of the last Harry Potter movie, The Oak Harbor Library will show the three movies Wednesday leading up to the final chapter of the story. Plus, enter to win a pair of tickets to the midnight showing of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.”

The mini marathon kicks off at 10 a.m. with “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”; “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” will be shown at 12:35 p.m.; and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” will be shown at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend and there will be free popcorn and drinks. Call 675-5115 for information.

MON., JULY 18 Tween Film Fest: Children ages 8 to 12 can enjoy watching “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18 at the Oak Harbor Library. The film is based on the book by Kathryn Lasky.

This movie is rated PG. Call 675-5115 for details.

TUES., JULY 19

Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters meet: Improve your ability to articulate ideas and present information to a group.

The Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club meets the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays of each month at San Remo Mediterranean Grill in Oak Harbor at 6:30 p.m. Information is available online at www. whidbeysounders.org.

SAT., JULY 16

Soap Making the Easy Way: Lavender Wind Farm in Coupeville will hold its class on “soap making the easy way” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16.

Learn about coloring and scenting soaps, as well as shaping and wrapping them.

Cost is $30 per person. Call 678-0919 or email info@ lavenderwind.com for information and registration.

WED., JULY 20

Liberty Life-size Chess Tournament: Eligible personnel at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island can participate in a free life-size chess tournament Wednesday, July 20 at the Liberty Northwest center in Admiral Nimitz Hall. Call 257-3309 for information.

VFW Scholarship Golf Tournament: Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a scholarship golf tournament Saturday, July 16 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Gallery Golf Course on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Entry fee is $50 and includes green fees. Proceeds benefit VFW Oak Harbor’s scholarship fund. Go to www. vfwpost7392.org to register.

THURS., JULY 21

Creative Kids Club: North Whidbey Parks and Recreation invites you to join the Creative Kids Club at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, in the Eagle’s Nest building at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. The project will be “make your own ice cream.” Cost is $3 per person or $6.75 per family.

All supplies are included.

Sign up by calling 353-4731.

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USS Whidbey Island, 22nd MEU Participate in Spanish PHIBLEX

By MC1 RACHAEL LESLIE and MC3 DESIREE GREEN USS Whidbey Island Public Affairs

USS WHIDBEY ISLAND, Atlantic Ocean (NNS) — More than 677 sailors and marines from amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a bilateral Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) from June 20 to 29.

The USS Bataan (LHD 5) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), including Bataan, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and the Whidbey Island, joined forces with Spanish sailors and marines to conduct the 10-day evolution off the coast of Spain.

“The primary mission was the bilateral exercise with Spain, but our second and third objectives were to conduct safe, meaningful training to help brush up on our infantry skills we haven’t been able to use the past three months we have been on board the ship,” said Gunnery Sgt. Patrick McClung, from the 22nd MEU’s Easy Company.

The Marines began PHIBLEX with a meet-and-greet with Spanish marine counterparts. The U.S. and Spanish marines shared and practiced different tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to provide each unit with the unique opportunity to see the differences and similarities between the two nation’s militaries. The training included exercises ashore and culminated in a joint bilateral shipto-shore assault.

“Working with the Spanish marines was exciting,” said McClung. “Working with another foreign military is always eye-opening for us as Marines. It allows us to see different methods within the infantry spectrum. Foreign

militaries sometimes show a different approach to training which in turn helps us grow as professional war fighters.”

In order to get the marines ashore, Whidbey Island’s deck department had a full schedule throughout the exercise, conducting flight operations and multiple well deck evolutions for landing crafts utility (LCUs), landing crafts air cushion (LCACs), and amphibious A landing craft utility (LCU) operates near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey assault vehicles (AAVs).

Island (LSD 41) June 23. Whidbey Island is participating with the Bataan Amphibious “Reveille was at 5 a.m.

Ready Group in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2011 off the coast of Spain. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS JULIO RIVERA/RELEASED every morning so there wasn’t much time for sleeping,” said Seaman whole reason behind these training exercises.”

Apprentice Erin Byron, from St. Louis. “Our mornings Despite the challenges, the opportunity to demonstrate began with well deck operations, normally bringing in the capabilities of the amphibious Navy and Marine the LCU and then moving onto the boat deck to drop the Corps team during an international exercise gave many small boats. It was non-stop evolutions.” sailors a sense of pride and accomplishment.

“The days were long, and we always had a duty section “It went good. It proved that there is nothing that the on watch, so that minimized personnel, but we had a job deck department can’t do,” said Charles. “We truly came to do so we flexed,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) together as a unit and created pure magic. It felt like this Desmond Charles, from Chicago. “Everybody was doing entire high-stress week was about coming together and something, whether it was standing a watch, handling a staying in the game. ” line, or signaling a helo, but this is what we do and it’s the

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Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.

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Dogs

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wheels Marine Power

Automobiles Pontiac

1985 PONTIAC Firebird.

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1967 FORD F-250 Camper Special with Automobiles camper. Solid running Acura gear. Much rebuilt. Nice body. Cruises 60 mph.

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