Whidbey Crosswind March 16, 2012 by Sound Publishing

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Volume 1, No. 51 | 16 M arch 2012

www.whidbeycrosswind.com Vice President visits with Whidbey sailor in Honduras

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Patrol Squadron 1 Public Affairs

SOTO CANO, Honduras — Vice President Joe Biden visited with forward deployed American servicemen and women located at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras March 6. The vice president was in the region meeting with the presidents of Central American countries to discuss the upcoming “Summit of the Americas,” as well as the continued war on drugs. Vice President Biden visited with Whidbey Island, Wash. Sailor, Petty Officer 2nd Class Josh McClelland assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) One. “It was a great moment in my life,” McClelland said. “We exchanged coins and

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Kathryn Boyd gets assistance with her 2011 income taxes from VITA volunteer Tom Ford at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Monday. Kathy Reed/Whidbey Crosswind

VITA volunteers can help By KATHY REED

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ime is running out to file your 2011 income tax. You have about a month until the April 17 deadline. For active duty military personnel, family members, government workers and retirees on Whidbey Island who want a little help, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island offers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in the Navy Operational Support Center each week day until the end of tax season. Last year the VITA office helped file 2,200 federal income tax returns and another 550 state income tax returns, and the volunteers did it all for free. Roger Pierce, coordinator of the VITA office, said the federal returns are pretty standard, but the state returns can be a little tricky. “There are special rules for each state,” he said. “We work real hard to try to get those right.”

VITA center organizer Roger Pierce logs onto a computer at the tax assistance office on NAS Whidbey Island. Kathy Reed/ Whidbey Crosswind

The VITA office at NAS Whidbey may be the last of its kind, according to Pierce. He said the Navy is mov-

ing toward self-service Tax Assistance Centers which would allow customers to prepare their own returns using free, online programs on TAC computers, with assistance as necessary from trained volunteers. “I think the rest of the region has gone to the self-service centers,” Pierce said. “But that prevents almost all retirees from being able to use the service and only junior personnel will be able to get the free tax preparation service.” Pierce said people who make too much money to qualify for filing free returns would be presented with an opportunity to pay for filing their returns if necessary, and the new system wouldn’t allow active duty personnel to file the forms for state income tax. While he said NAS Whidbey was very helpful in keeping the VITA center this year, he thinks there’s a 50-50 chance the Navy will make NAS Whidbey move to the self-service system next year.

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this Edition Navy League’s Change of the Watch.....................pg. 2 VFW Ladies Auxiliary prepare for clothing swap.....pg. 3 Sarah Smiley: Brother to brother....................pg. 4 ANA gets a look at Navy warfighters..............pg. 6

Navy League welcomes new president By KATHY REED

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A familiar face has officially taken his place at the helm of the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League. Oak Harbor businessman and former mayor, Jim Slowik, was sworn in as the group’s president March 8 at the 35th Change of the Watch and tenth annual award ceremony at the Officers’ Club on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Colors were presented by an Oak Harbor High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps color guard as the Daybreak Trio sang the National Anthem. Rev. Dave Johnson, from the First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor, performed the invocation. Outgoing copresident Dick Devlin provided opening remarks, telling members the work they do on behalf of the maritime services is important. “You are doing work that needs to be done,” he said. “And the work you do becomes more important every day as we transition from war to peace.” A year in review photo presentation and music provided by Jerry Jones and Gordon Bainbridge entertained the nearly 100 members and guests as they dined. Formal presentations began with a brief overview of the NJROTC program at BurlingtonEdison High School in Burlington. “It’s a good program. The young men and women learn life skills and we hold them accountable,” said NJROTC Captain Butch Bailey. “You guys here are a major source of support for our program and we truly, truly, truly appreciate it.” Members of Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC were also honored. Cadet Commander Joyce Abides earned the Outstanding Naval Science Cadet award and Cadet Petty Officer 2nd Class Brendan Bristow was presented with the Navy League’s Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal. “This is our 39th year,” said NJROTC program supervisor Bill Thiel. “We have 195 cadets in the program and we’ve moved from a company to a battalion. NJROTC members account for 12 percent of the school’s total enrollment.” The OHAC also supports the Gadsden Battalion, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in the Marysville/ Everett area. Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medals were presented to two members of the battalion — Cadet Chief Petty Officer Patrick Leighton and Cadet Petty Officer 2nd Class Chelzy Lee. Member awards included the Community Service Award, which was presented to Whidbey Island Bank and the City of Oak Harbor; Dave Weisbrod was named Navy Leaguer of the Year; the President’s Award was presented to John McMahon; Joe Farina and Cathy Niiro were presented with Navy League Scrolls of honor; and the John Vanderzicht Memorial Hall of Honor award was presented in absentia to

Outgoing copresident Dick Devlin, left, passes the gavel to new Navy League president Jim Slowik. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Navy to begin testing for synthetic chemical compounds WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy announced Monday that it will begin random testing of urine samples this month for synthetic chemical compounds like Spice. Commanders may take appropriate actions related to health, safety and security based on a positive result. Every positive sample will be sent to NCIS for further investigation with a view towards potential disciplinary or adverse administrative action by the service member’s command. “There is zero tolerance for the use of drugs — synthetic or otherwise — in our Navy,” said Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, Chief of Naval Personnel. “Synthetic chemical compound drug use impacts a sailor’s career, their family life and overall well-being while also impacting Fleet Readiness. If a sailor makes a poor choice and uses these types of drugs, they need to know that there will be consequences.” The initial testing will be conducted by a contracted laboratory, with Navy Drug Screening Laboratory capable of conducting in-house testing later this year. The Navy has been testing urine samples seized from suspects during criminal investigations for nearly a year. Navy and Marine Corps commanders can have urine samples tested for several of the compounds found in Spice-like products at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) when the sample has been collected in conjunction with an ongoing investigation. The capacity for testing for designer drugs will continue to expand. During fiscal year 2012 the Navy will invest $1.73 million to test for synthetic chemical compounds and expects to increase that amount to $2.9 million in fiscal year 2013.

Whidbey Island Bank and the City of Oak Harbor are the winners of the Oak Harbor Navy League’s Community Service Award. KATHY REED/

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Outgoing Navy League copresidents Dick Devlin and Beth Munns present the Navy Leaguer of the Year award to Dave Weisbrod. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY

Oak Harbor High School NJROTC color guard retires the colors as the Navy League’s Change of the Watch ceremony gets underway. KATHY REED/ WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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former president Tom Tack. In a written statement to league members, Tack expressed his appreciation to copresidents Dick Devlin and Beth Munns, who stepped in to finish his term when Tack accepted a job in New York State. And then it was time for outgoing copresident Beth Munns to swear in the new president, his vice presidents and other council officers. Slowik had only a few words for the audience. “I’m struck by how important it is that all of us be a part of Team Whidbey,” Slowik said. “Hopefully we can support the Navy in the way in which it needs to be supported.” Master of ceremonies for the evening, Dave Williams, sent attendees off with these words of encouragement: “It’s been a great night for our council and we’re heading off on our 57th and 58th years with great leadership.”

Jerry Jones, left, and Gordon Bainbridge entertain during the Change of the Watch. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY

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Vice President Joe Biden, on a trip to Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras, pauses for a brief visit with Josh McClelland, a Petty Officer 2nd Class with NAS Whidbey Island’s Patrol Squadron 1. PHOTO COURTESY OF VP-1

SAILOR| FROM PAGE 1 talked for a short while.” The Vice President discussed the current Counter Drug Mission the squadron is supporting in Central America. “We understand the grave threats of narcotics trafficking and the gang violence, and the threat it poses to the people of Honduras [and] to the entire region, as well as to my country,” said Biden. Service members assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo greeted the vice president before he departed on Air Force Two to conclude his two-day visit to Mexico and Central America. Patrol Squadron One, under operational control of U.S. 4th Fleet (C4F), is currently deployed to the

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility in support of Countering Transnational Organized Crime (C-TOC) operations and Operation Martillo. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (COMUSNAVSO) and C4F supports USSOUTHCOM joint and combined full-spectrum military operations by providing principally sea-based, forward presence to ensure freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain, to foster and sustain cooperative relationships with international partners and to fully exploit the sea as maneuver space in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American regions.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary to host clothing swap By KATHY REED

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Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) pulls into its new homeport at Naval Station Everett March 9. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS IAN A. COTTER/RELEASED

Nimitz completes sea trials, arrives at its new homeport By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Vanessa Y. David USS Nimitz Public Affairs

EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) — The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrived at its new homeport of Naval Station Everett, March 9 after spending nearly a week at sea conducting sea trials. “The main objective was to make sure all systems and equipment worked properly following the extended yard period,” said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Webster, Nimitz training officer. “In addition to checking out major systems like the Aqueous FilmForming Foam (AFFF) firefighting system and Close in Weapons System (CIWS), several training requirements, in areas such as navigation and damage control were met.” An additional goal of sea trials was to prepare the crew to operate the warship at sea, said Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Dominique Anderson. “It gives sailors the opportunity to actually see the responses that the equipment will have,” he said. “There’s a difference between running a simulation and actually running the plant. Everybody has responded positively to this experience.” Nimitz met the set criteria for testing its equipment and procedures to include conducting high-power steering evolutions, tested the ship’s weapons and combat

systems and conducted various damage control evolutions. A pre-action aim calibration fire with its two newly installed CIWS systems was conducted March 7. “Firing the CIWS is [one of] the first significant evolutions since (docked planned incremental availability) DPIA,” said Senior Chief Fire Controlman (SW/AW) Matthew Barry, Nimitz CS-7 division’s leading chief petty officer. The crew’s damage control response capabilities were also put to the test in several general quarters evolutions during the underway period, during an AFFF test on the hangar bay and flight deck and through a flight deck countermeasure wash down. “We were able to accomplish almost everything we needed to during this short period,” said Webster. “For the few things we couldn’t complete, we should be able to knock out during the next underway period.” Before Nimitz left for sea trials, the ship had been in Bremerton for the past 15 months conducting a DPIA where the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Intermediate Maintenance Facility and Ship’s crew completed a $239 million maintenance package that included upgrades to the carrier’s self-defense, combat, navigation and potable water systems.

Artistic opportunities abound at WICA Whidbey Island Center for the Arts announces a number of opportunities for local artists. WICA is seeking proposals and script suggestions from directors, artists and community members for the 2012/13 Theatre Series. The Local Artist Series (LAS) was initiated to create opportunities for local artists to perform at WICA at a low-to-no financial risk. All facility rental fees are underwritten by WICA and the Rural Characters benefit concert. Fast and Furious/Down and Dirty (F2D2) is a program that supports the evolution of projects and collaborations not possible under the constraints of Main Stage programming. Fast and Furious allows adventurous artists and audiences to explore a variety of works — everyday life and cultural performance, stage adaptations of texts and other materials and the avant-garde and performance art. All proposals for programming for the Local Artist series and the F2D2 series will be accepted through April 1. Visit www.WICAonline.com or call 360-221-8268 or 800-6387631 for information.

he storage containers are filling up quickly and members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, who are sorting items for the group’s first free clothing swap of the year, are moving as fast as they can. The first “Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day” of 2012 will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 at the VFW Post on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor. “It’s amazing,” said Ladies Auxiliary president Joanne McDaniel. “One of the PODS is almost brim full. We had a work party (Sunday) and we’ve got one whole wall and a corner of our meeting room that’s full.” The Ladies Auxiliary holds the free clothing swap twice a year. Donations of clothing, bedding, shoes and small kitchen and household items are collected throughout the year, then sorted and set out for

people to take. Anyone interested can shop for new-to-them items, regardless of whether they have donated items. “We’d prefer clean, recently laundered items,” McDaniel said. “And we’re trying not to get anything too large.” Donations will be accepted at the post up to and during the swap and no money will be exchanged. The Junior Girls Auxiliary will be selling soup and snacks to raise money for their group, but there is no cost to participate in the swap. McDaniel said they expect a sizable crowd will take advantage of the savings. “I think a lot of people have realized that it’s good quality items and it’s just a really good savings for their family,” she said. Sometimes, McDaniel said, people who come to the clothing swap wind up getting help from the VFW’s service officers as well. She described how one woman came to the last swap with her six children, and mentioned

her husband was having a tough time getting his benefits through the Veterans Administration. Service officers were there, as they are every Saturday morning, so the woman went home, got her husband the service officers were able to help him. “We try to make people aware of what’s available in the way of benefits through the service officers at the post,” McDaniel said, adding that this time auxiliary members will also be handing out other safety and health information. “I plan to have some handouts on safety tips for school children, child identification kits and other things, like flag etiquette and some shower hangers for women about breast self-exams.” Children are also encouraged to bring a book to trade. Those interested in donating clean, usable items or those wishing to volunteer may call 6752338 for information.

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“I plan to race sailboats through the San Juan Islands.”

The fork in the road How do you plan When I was in eighth grade, my social studies

teacher, Mrs. Saeugling, presented me and two of my classmates with the “Saeugling Award for Biggest Blusher.” Last week the Navy League presented me with the award for “Notable New Member” at its Change of Watch and award ceremony. Apparently, I’m still the biggest blusher, according to the very nice ladies at my table. Some things never change. Change, however, is inevitable. Last week’s award took me completely by surprise, and KATHY while I was extremely honREED ored, it was a bittersweet moment for me. I won the award for my work with the Crosswind. I’m thrilled with the readership and reputation the Whidbey Crosswind has achieved in 51 short weeks. Considering our staff has consisted of me and a 15-hour-a-week reporter, Melanie Hammons, I’d like to think we’ve done a good job with not a lot of resources. As nice as it is to receive recognition, I couldn’t help but feel I was somehow being dishonest. You see, despite loyal readership both on and off Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, The Crosswind — in its current format — has not been able to generate enough advertising revenue to make it a profitable venture for Sound Publishing. And, as much as we journalists hate to admit newspapers are a business, that is our reality. I think the Crosswind has achieved a good mix of active duty and community news. I will say the active duty news has sometimes been hard to come by. While the Navy has been fairly consistent in allowing access to the base, it has probably turned down as many stories as it’s allowed, some of my denied requests have turned up as stories in the pages of another publication, and the Navy hasn’t sent a single invitation to the SEE REED | PAGE 5

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Father-son baseball becomes brother-brother

’ve been worried about So when Ford, now 11, first baseball season ever started tee-ball seven years AMILY since Dustin left in ago, Dustin spent hours with November. Basketball seahim in the front yard, teachIFE son was one thing. School ing him how to hold a bat plays, family nights and art and catch a ball. Even the SARAH shows have all been simismallest child’s glove was too SMILEY larly manageable. But basebig for Ford, and on his hand, ball without Dustin? I just it looked like one of those couldn’t picture it. foam fingers people wave at Dustin loves baseball like I love chocolate football games. The batter’s helmet made him frosting (Dustin might call “Better Than Sex look like a bobble head. But they were out Cake” something like, “But Still Not Better there every day. And together, they loved it. Than Baseball Cake”). He operates multiple When I passed by the front window with a fantasy leagues, doesn’t miss many Padres’ load of laundry or while swaying baby Owen games and cannot be moved from his spot to sleep, I’d peek out to see if Ford could catch behind the fence during Little League games. the ball yet. Usually I’d see Dustin running in One time, he literally jumped out of the car to slow motion, his hand outstretched, showing save a baseball glove from being crushed by the automatic garage door. SEE SMILEY | NEXT PAGE

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SMILEY | FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Ford how to “move toward the ball, not away from it.” Oh, how many times we all heard that: “Move toward the ball, not away from it.” Baseball became a symbol for Ford and Dustin’s relationship. It was like a secret language between them. Which is why I went against my normal calm, cool spectator character and yelled at a particularly insensitive tee-ball coach after a game. When he called my son an “easy out” in front of everyone, he was treading on tender soil, mocking (albeit unknowingly) all the countless hours Ford and his dad had spent practicing on the lawn. As Ford grew older, playing catch with Dustin became synonymous with “let’s talk.” Me (to Dustin): “I’m worried that Ford doesn’t have good time management.” Dustin (to me): “I’ll talk to him.” Dustin (to Ford): “Want to go play catch?” In the summertime, when our screens are open and the days are long, I cook dinner to the rhythmic thump of a baseball sinking first into Ford’s glove and then into his dad’s. Occasionally I hear the ball hit the side of the garage. When I stick my

head out to complain (“You guys are going to break the siding on the garage!”), Dustin and Ford sheepishly blame the other: Dustin: “Ford threw it too hard.” Ford: “Dad wasn’t looking.” Through the years, Owen seemed to sense this baseball connection between Ford and Dustin. He eventually shied away from the sport. When Dustin came home from work, grabbed his glove and headed for the back door, Owen busied himself with something else. Usually soccer (at which he is quite talented). I worried about this and spoke to Dustin. He was always understanding. “If baseball isn’t Owen’s thing,” he said, “that’s OK. I’ll kick the soccer ball with him.” One day, however, after we already knew about Dustin’s then-upcoming deployment, I stopped Dustin as he came through the house with his glove in one hand and a ball in another. I pointed through the open screen door so he could see what was happening outside: Ford and Owen were playing catch together. The ball sank into Ford’s glove and then into his brother’s. Dustin smiled. He put his glove away and sat down to read the newspaper.

Last week was sign-up time for Little League. I knew because Dustin had told at least a dozen friends to remind me during his absence. Ford could hardly wait. Owen was pretty sure he didn’t want to play, even though, if he makes tryouts, he could be on Ford’s team. “Come on, Owen. I’ll work with you every day,” Ford told him. “We’ll spend one hour practicing each day. We’ll work on your swing and your arm. You’ll make tryouts for sure!” Owen, still not convinced, did agree to go in the basement (due to the snow) and play catch with Ford. While I made dinner, I heard the familiar thump of the baseball going from glove to glove. And then there was this: “Let your glove be part of your hand. You should be wearing your glove all the time — when we’re watching TV, when you’re lying in your bed. Let it become part of you. We need to condition it, too. I’ve got stuff upstairs for that. And, Owen, you have to move toward the ball, not away from it.” Somewhere across the world, I knew Dustin’s heart felt inexplicably full, even as his baseball glove lay in the garage, empty. Sarah Smiley is a syndicated newspaper columnist, author and military wife.

REED| FROM PAGE 4 Crosswind or its local community newspaper, the Whidbey NewsTimes (also owned by Sound Publishing), since Crosswind’s first issue on April 1, 2011. It is only through the Navy League I’ve been able to find out about upcoming Changes of Command, etc., and for that I am incredibly thankful. But the challenges we’ve encountered in producing the current version of the Crosswind have revealed something that perhaps should have been clear to us earlier: While our active duty personnel and their families do indeed read the Crosswind, it is our retirees and veterans that are our faithful readers and supporters who have made Whidbey Island their permanent home. So, after a lot of thought and careful research, the powers that be have decided to take the Whidbey Crosswind in another direction. Starting next week you’ll see a new ver-

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The powers that be have decided to take the Whidbey Crosswind in another direction. sion of the Crosswind, one that will focus on the lives and needs of Whidbey Island’s retirees and veterans. Since they have allowed me to stay on and oversee the new project, you will notice a shift in the coverage, but the essence of the Crosswind will hopefully remain. Thank you for the opportunity to have been a part of this newspaper. I never knew I could learn so much, be so challenged, meet such interesting people and be so tired. We’ve come to the fork in the road and we’ve picked a new path. I look forward to the new challenges ahead.

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The next greatest generation? Rear Admiral has high praise for today’s maritime services By MELANIE HAMMONS Whidbey Crosswind

When you hear the term “Navy Warfighter,” some people might think that’s a term that refers exclusively to Navy jet fighter aircraft and the crews who man them. However, Rear Adm. Thomas Cropper, commanding officer of Strike Force Training Pacific and guest speaker at the Association of Naval Aviation Squadron 40’s Tuesday meeting at the Officers’ Club on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, proved just how all-encompassing a “Navy Warfighter” really is. “I’m a naval aviator, and I love it,” said Cropper, whose career spans eight extended deployments aboard five different aircraft carriers. “But today, I’d like to switch gears on you a bit and remind us all of the importance of all the maritime services — Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard — especially in Southwest Asia where we’ve been for a number of years now.” Cropper’s slide presentation depicted a map of that region, stretching from Egypt to Kazakhstan, where he said those forces were now serving in a far-flung geographical sweep not seen since World War II. His audience had no doubt Cropper believed they were making a difference. “We have had successes there,” he said, pointing to a picture of six U.S. Navy SEALS decked out in desert camouflage, one of whom he described as a medal-ofhonor winner. “Sometimes, we can’t always talk about them until much later after the fact.”

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Six Navy SEALS form an integral part of the joint forces supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom, according to Rear Adm. Thomas Cropper, who spoke at the ANA meeting Tuesday at NAS Whidbey Island. U.S. NAVY PHOTO ing supply shipments through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz. Amphibious ships have ferried food and vital medical supplies to areas in Pakistan stricken by natural disasters. “Exactly one year has passed now since the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Remember who was first on the scene there as well,” Cropper said, referencing the Navy. “As time goes by, these international aid efforts will take on more and more significance.” Other types of rescues are performed by skilled Navy divers, said Cropper. Whenever international airline mishaps occur, the call goes out for Navy divers. “You’ll find Hospital Corpsmen in the fray as well,” he said, saying the estimated 97 percent survival rate on the battlefield is largely due to the heroic efforts of skilled medical personnel. Navy EOD units do their part to save lives by helping make roadways safe in Afghanistan. But Naval aviation is well represented, too. Cropper said U.S. aircraft carriers have been on the scene from the start, delivering critical air support for the international forces during OIF/OEF. “And the list just goes on and on,” said Cropper, citing the importance of anti-piracy operations, and “chaplains who both honor the dead, and comfort the living.”

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SICBA Home and Garden Show: The annual Skagit/ Island Counties Builders Association Home and Garden Show will be held Friday through Sunday at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4 per person or $6 per family. Go to www.sicba. org/sicba-events-homeshow.php for details.

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St. Paddy’s Bash: The fifth annual St. Paddy’s Bash, featuring the Shifty Sailors and Eclectic’ly Celtic, will be held Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Tickets are $30, which includes special music, corned beef,

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Whale of a Tale for Whidbey Reads: Go behind the scenes with Sandy Dubpernell, a primary investigator of stranded marine mammals, to learn about Rosie and his friends, the skeletons on display at the Coupeville Wharf, in the program “Look for the Story: Reconstructing a Whale Skeleton and What it Can Tell You” at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Call 678-4911.

Country Club hosted by South Whidbey Republican Women. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required — call 5794062 or 321-5420. The luncheon is open to the public. The $18 lunch fee may be paid at the door. Shutter Bugs Discuss Lighting: Whidbey Island Camera Club will meet Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Oak Hall, Room 306, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Campus in Oak Harbor. The meeting topic is “Off Camera Lighting.” The theme is photographer’s choice. Submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail. com. The club is open to the public. Contact tina31543@ comcast.net or visit www. whidbeyislandcameraclub. com. Free Tax Help: AARP TaxAide will provide free tax return preparation at Oak Harbor Library room 137 Tuesdays through April 10 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are recommended; contact John at 678-1117 or lc.whidbey. aarp.taxaide@gmail.com.

St. Patrick’s Party: The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Harbor Tower Village Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will benefit the preservation of Neil Tower. Stop by 100

Shamrock Run: Students and teachers of Central Whidbey Cooperative Preschool will hold their first “Shamrock 5K Run/ Walk” from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Coupeville Elementary School track. Baby strollers are welcome and childcare is available for children 3 years and older. The free “Kid Dash” is a 400 meter race for children ages 3 to 10. The 5K includes group divisions for ages 13 and older. Proceeds benefit the preschool. For information about participation fees and registration visit www. coupevillepreschool. org/shamrock5k. Race day registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Youth Rummage Sale: The St. Patrick’s Day Oak Harbor Youth Rummage Sale will be held Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave. This is the annual fundraiser for a youth trip to Holden Village to better the group’s faith and facilitate the villagers. Bid on baskets of goods and find toys, appliances, books and more. Call 969-6420.

class invites community members to observe senior presentations Monday, and Tuesday. All presentations will be at Oak Harbor High School. Mandatory volunteer training is at 8:50 a.m. on March 19, with presentations until 10:20 a.m. On March 20, mandatory volunteer training is at 9 a.m. and presentations last until 10:40 a.m. To sign up, call 6753755 and specify which day you would like to observe.

Marimba Benefit: Marimba is coming to the Coupeville Recreation Hall Friday at 7 p.m. Students from Rubatano Center in Langely perform and proceeds benefit the Matanho Project, a nonprofit organization to help musicians donate instruments to Zimbabwean children. Cost is $5. Call 360-321-3868.

SAT., MARCH 17

Big Spring Rhodie Sale: Meerkerk Gardens’ Big Spring Rhodie Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at 3431 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. A wide variety of hybrid, species and heritage rhodies, from 1 gallon to mature, 7-foot field-grown plants, including hard-tofind deep-pink, heritage “Cynthia” rhodies will be offered. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers on hand to assist you. Come early for best selection. Admission to Meerkerk Gardens is free on sale days.

Click Music Sunday, March 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 for students and $10 for adults; includes music and dessert. Click Music is located at 1130 NE 7th Ave., Oak Harbor. Call 675-5544. Larsen Meets County Democrats: Island County Democrats and the Whidbey Island Democratic Club invite all Democrats to join them for Coffee and Dessert with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen at the Coupeville Recreation Hall Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Candidates for Island County and 10th Legislative District offices will also attend. There is no admission fee. Contact Duane Fulgham at icdchair@gmail.com, or call 360-341-2446. See the Aldo Leopold Story: The Whidbey Audubon Society and Whidbey Environmental Action Network will host a screening of the film “Green Fire” Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. This is the first full-length, high definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold, and it will be shown one time only at the Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Road, south of Coupeville. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. They are available at brownpapertickets.com (800-838-3006) and also at Linds Pharmacies and the Bayleaf in Coupeville. Proceeds will help support the stewardship and education efforts of the Pacific Rim Institute, 6785586. Seating is limited.

Click Music Acoustic Jam: Join your friends and neighbors for a free evening of playing music together each Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Click Music, 1130 NE Seventh Ave., in Oak Harbor. Players of all ages and levels are welcome. Call 675-5544.

E. Whidbey Avenue for the annual lunch with traditional corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, dinner rolls, a special minty green dessert and green beer. Enjoy traditional Celtic music by the Thistle Dew and a tour of the Neil Tower. This is a free event, donations are accepted. RSVP at 675-2569.

potatoes, cabbage, Irish soda bread, Guinness cake and beer and wine, but they are limited. Tickets may be purchased at Oak Harbor’s Wind & Tide Books; Bayleaf in both Oak Harbor and Coupeville; Local Grown in Coupeville; the BookBay in Freeland, and Moonraker Books in Langley.

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Willard passes Pacific Commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reins Leprechaun run for youth Youth of eligible military patrons ages 5 to 13 can participate in the Leprechaun Youth Run for the Gold Saturday at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Youth Center. Check in for the free event begins at 8 a.m. and the first 100 participants will get a special token. Start times and distances are divided by age groups, with children ages 9 through 13 starting at 8:30 a.m. and going two miles; ages 7 and 8 begin at 9 a.m. and will go one mile; and ages 5 and 6 start at 9:30 a.m. and will go half a mile. Call 257-3150 or go to www.navylifepnw.com for information.

Sunday breakfast at the VFW post

The meal will feature pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats and biscuits-n-gravy. Cost is $7 for adults, $2 for senior citizens. VFW members and their guests are invited. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the local post, including veterans assistance and community service programs. The Whitehead-Muzzall post is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Call 675-4048 or go to www.vfwpost7392.org for information.

Volunteer at Meerkerk Gardens Whidbeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique woodland garden is slowly awakening from another winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep and could use a little help. Those interested are invited to join a team of volunteers at Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens in Greenbank. There are several opportunities to put your talent to work. There are indoor activities

every day or work from home; outside work parties are held every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, with lunch provided, and the second Saturday of every month, also from 9 a.m. to noon with potluck lunch. No previous gardening or horticultural experience is required. For information, call 678-1912 or 360-222-0121.

Security drill coming Exercise Solid Curtain/ Citadel Shield will be held at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island next week. The annual exercise could affect entrance to the base and cause other disruptions as well. Gate closures will be announced on Facebook as well as within commands. Officials suggest those who have business on the base check social media before making their trip. The Navy-wide drill is an annual exercise and is not in response to any specific threat.

By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service

The approximately 330,000 troops in U.S. Pacific Command have a new commander. Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard passed leadership of Pacom to Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III March 9 at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Willard retired after nearly four decades of naval service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possibly express my full appreAdm. Robert ciation to U.S. Pacific Willard Commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 330,000 uniformed and civilian personnel who have supported our effort here and across half the world the past two-and-a-half years,â&#x20AC;? Willard said. The commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines and special operators â&#x20AC;&#x153;are really the forward face of the Adm. Samuel Asia-Pacific and Pacific Locklear III Command,â&#x20AC;? Willard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And who for more than a decade shared rotations into and out of Iraq and Afghanistan with the rest of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joint forces, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been my profound honor to serve you.â&#x20AC;? Willard expressed sorrow for the sacrifice of the men and women that lost

their lives during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and reflected upon the words of comfort he provided to their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the last two years, two-and-a-half years, hardly a week passed that I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sign letter of condolence to families of these brave service members,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I signed seven on Wednesday, and for that no words can express what they sacrificed.â&#x20AC;? Willard said he noted the importance of the Asia-Pacific region when he assumed command of Pacom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I assumed command of U.S. Pacific Command in 2009, the Asia-Pacific was a complicated place containing the largest economies, populations, militaries and diversities in the world,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the intervening time, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grown more complex not less.â&#x20AC;? Willard cited the sometimes rocky relationship between the U.S. and North Korea and concern about Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military modernization among the complex regional issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Secretary Panettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new defense priorities rightly focus on the Asia-Pacific,â&#x20AC;? Willard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No other region in the world holds so much promise amidst its challenges.â&#x20AC;? The incoming commander declared his intent to stay the course with current Pacom methods as he described his new assignment as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dream come true.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m deeply appreciative of your trust and confidence in me,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and well, I guarantee you weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take this vast and critically important Asia-Pacific region forward in the right way.â&#x20AC;?

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Two F-18Cs conduct combat missions over Afghanistan in 2002 as seen from the cockpit. U.S. NAVY PHOTO

An F-18C is launched from a carrier as aviation deck crew members work in foreground. U.S. NAVY PHOTO

ANA | FROM PAGE 6 from avionics technicians to yeomen, are called up as Individual Augmentees. Their boots are firmly planted on the sand there, and they are doing an incredibly heroic job with the international forces.” Cropper said he had met with IA’s serving as headquarters staff, manning security gates, running chow halls, or engaged in reconstruction and stability projects in a very different culture. “We really are a Navy at war,” he said. “Your sailors are not fighting the war

they wanted to fight, but the one that’s been handed to them.” He said he believes the whole experience will one day prove greatly beneficial for the Navy. “In the future, we will reap a very rich reward from these sailors’ work and expertise with the joint forces,” he said, describing the current generation as “fabulous.”

Future in question During the questionand-answer which followed, someone asked Cropper what issues the sailors brought up during

his visit to the war zones. “Their number-one concern was the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB), and its ramifications for them,” said Cropper. “And right up there with that is the uncertainty surrounding their benefits as a service member,” he said. Audience member, Bob Papadakis, asked Cropper if there were particular sailors who stood out in his mind as he reflected back on his visits with Naval forces. “There are actually three I particularly remember,” answered Cropper. “One was an E-5 teaching English to a group of Iraqis in an area with a 95 percent illiteracy rate; one taught carpentry skills that resulted in the construction of 10,000 wooden school desks; and the third, a firstclass petty officer from Iowa, was showing them how to grow plants in the desert in 120-degree desert temperatures,” he said.

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As Cropper ended his presentation, he requested that audience members not forget these sailors’ sacrifices. “They deserve our full support: And not just them, but their family members as well. Will we make sure someone’s there to soothe a mother, or a spouse?” he asked. This could not be a Pentagon solution, Cropper said; it must come from the local community. “There’s another greatest generation out there,” he said. “This new generation is every bit as good as my own.” Dave Weisbrod, a longstanding member of ANA, delivered the intelligence briefing to the group. Both Weisbrod and Scott Hornung, ANA president, encouraged the audience to mark their calendars for the next ANA meeting — April 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the NAS Whidbey Island Officers’ Club.

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Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Curtis Collins signs in at the VITA office on Nas Whidbey Monday. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

VITA | FROM PAGE 1 “If it’s a go it will pretty much throw retirees out the door,” said Pierce, adding that retirees make up about 25 to 30 percent of their customers at NAS Whidbey. The irony in that, said Pierce, is that most of the volunteers working in the tax center are retirees themselves. “We’ve got about 12 civilians doing about 80 to 90 percent of the work,” Pierce said. “We have about the same number of active duty volunteers, but none of the active duty can do much more than one day a week.” All VITA volunteers attend comprehensive training and must pass a test to show they are prepared to work with the tax forms. Pierce said there are no big changes to the federal tax laws this year and things have gone fairly smoothly. He said they’ve filed a number of amended returns for people who did their own taxes previously. “In a lot of cases they’ve just missed things, like credits they qualify for,” he said. “Although sometimes some people don’t report everything they should have. Then they get a letter from the IRS and they come to us and we can try to help them with that, too.” Pierce, who retired after 25 years in the Navy, began

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Navy Operational Support Center (Building 2739) on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Assistance is on a walkin basis. Anyone interested in using the VITA service should come prepared with all necessary tax documents. working with taxes because he liked working with numbers. He worked for a tax preparation company for about six years and has been volunteering at the VITA center for the past 10 years, essentially running the service for the past five or six years. The satisfaction of helping people is what keeps him motivated. This year is no exception to the office’s service. A white board near the entrance to the office lists the number of tax forms filed as of March 6: 1,370 federal returns have been prepared, totaling $3,389,015 in refunds; 323 state income tax returns have been prepared, with more than $119,000 in refunds; and VITA clients have saved more than $270,000 in preparation fees.