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Currently two of their sons are serving abroad. Seth, 21, is serving in Bahrain with the Coast Guard is not expected back until June. Ben, 23, is serving with the Marines somewhere in Afghanistan with an uncertain return date. All but the youngest, Stephen, an Oak Harbor High School Student in the NJROTC, have been deployed over the holidays at one point or another, Bev said. She added that Skype (video chat) has been very helpful in staying connected with her boys, although depending on their mission, they may not have access. “We deployed in the dark ages,” Bev said of the lack of email and video chat during Clay’s service. “But he never missed a Christmas.”
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From left to right are ABF2 Tim Miller, U.S. Navy; Stephen Miller, Oak Harbor High School NJROTC; FN Nate Miller, U.S. Coast Guard; Lance Cpl. Seth Miller, U.S. Marine Corps and Spc. Ben Miller, U.S. Army. Clay said that the military does a good job to take care of their troops during the holidays. Still, he said, he’s like to see all his sons out of combat and safe at home. When its allowable, Bev
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Disabled veterans seek donations for memorial By JANIS REID Dick Johnson, his father, son and grandson all have bricks placed at the Island County Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Coupeville.
Each of the bricks detail the branch of service, years served and the rank of each of his family members. Johnson said that while he is proud of his family’s military service, it’s also important for the community to be aware of those who have served. “It’s important, not so much for me, but it’s important to show people we are defending this country,” Johnson said. For that reason, Johnson and the Oak Harbor Chapter of Disabled Veterans are asking the Island County military community to become part of the memorial. Donors can purchase commemorative paving bricks starting at $100.
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Individuals or businesses who donate amounts of $1,000 or more will be listed on a larger granite stone. These “Star Donors” can receive up to five stars for donations up to $20,000.
The memorial stands “as a powerful reminder of those who have served,” Johnson said. “But it will also remind us that out of war and conflict can come hopes and dreams and the confident strength to look forward.” The Veteran’s Memorial Plaza is located across from the main entrance of the new Island County Law and Justice Center in Coupeville. Paved with commemorative bricks the circular plaza features a wall of bronze panels depicting the stages of war. Created by artist Washington John Sisko and entitled “Homecoming,” the memorial represents “the transition from war to peace, remaining vigilant, being mindful of the costs of conflict, and dreaming of the future with confidence in what lies ahead.” Money collected through donations will go to resurfacing the bronze plaques, which should happen at least every three years, Johnson said. Estimated cost of the clean-
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The project was initiated by Coupeville resident Bill Ethridge, who was a POW in Germany during World War II. The Island Art for Veterans organization was created to raise funding and support for the memorial. Supported by Island County commissioners at the time, the county donated the space at Center and Sixth streets, comprising $70,000 worth of site preparation. The project was approved in 2004 and was erected shortly thereafter. Moving forward, Johnson would like to see the plaza filled with the names of those who have served and the businesses and organizations that support them. He said he hopes that bricks continue to be added each year. “It honors all the people who have served,” Johnson said. “I hope it goes on forever.” For donation information, please call 360-675-4222.
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Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will join Electronic Attack Squadron 129 and the Pearl Harbor Survivors’ Association, North Cascades Chapter 5, to honor those killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor 72 years ago. The public is invited to attend the Seaplane Base ceremony 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at Simard Hall, at the PBY Memorial Foundation and Navy Heritage Center. The PBY Memorial Foundation and Navy Heritage Center is located in Building 12, at the top of the hill. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony. Among the speakers will be members from the Pearl Harbor Survivors’ Association, North Cascades Chapter 5. In remembrance of the 2,403 U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army and civilian men and women who died 72 years ago, survivors will place a wreath at the base of the miniature USS Arizona memorial outside the PBY Museum.
Community shows support for P-8 squadrons By JANIS REID
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station held a public forum recently on the proposed move of several P-8A squadrons to the base by 2016. The proposal drew broad support from a range of community members. This Environmental Impact Statement process is unrelated to the one that will study the environmental impacts of the EA-18G Growlers and the charter advantage the EA-6B Prowlers at both Ault Field • Industry-current dental lab and Outlying Field Coupeville.
existing three P-3 squadrons currently stationed at NAS Whidbey. “We’ve been flying the P-3 since the early 1960s and it’s been a great workhorse for the Navy,” said Capt. Vince Segars, commander of one of NAS Whidbey’s P-3 squadrons. “Everybody in the place is excited to fly a new aircraft. It’s performance is going to be better.”
However, Meyer said that modeling provides more accurate data because they can factor in variables such as weather. Capt. Mike Nortier, who was in attendance to field resident questions, said that while the P-8A transition is still a few years away, the new squadrons and their support staff will provide stimulus to the Whidbey Island economy.
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Remembering our Veterans “On this 11th hour of this 11th day of this 11th month we take a few moments for those who have served our great country.” Capt. Mike Nortier, commanding officer, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station
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atasha Masterson and her 8-yearold son, J.J., were among the proud supporters at the Oak Harbor Veterans Day parade Nov. 9 cheering on those both veterans and those in active duty. Her husband, Petty Officer Brian Masterson was carrying one of the fallen hero banners and his son was excited to see his father in the parade. “J.J. is super proud of his daddy,” Masterson said. “He’s the most patriotic kid you’ll ever meet.” Masterson explained that it was likely that a military career in oceanic wildlife may be the future career of her son. J.J. explained, “I want to be an adventurer and save the animals and be just like daddy.” Events like this throughout the island Saturday and Monday highlighted the community’s support for its veterans. Penny and Scott Baldwin attended the parade in Oak Harbor with their dog Toby in tow. “We just wanted to see the vets and show our support,” Scott Baldwin said.
The parade featured approximately 50 “Fallen Hero” banners featuring the name and face of a local fallen serviceman or woman. The Grand Marshal of this year’s parade was Olga Belevich Evans who served as an Army Air Corps Flight Nurse during World War II. Also on Nov. 9, members of the Whidbey Island Chapter of the Military Officers of America Association, Oak Harbor High School NJROTC students and boy scouts and scouters from Troop 4059 of Oak Harbor and Troop 57 of South Whidbey placed more than 1,300 American Flags on veterans’ graves in the various cemeteries throughout the island in honor of Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, a musical tribute to the veterans was held before a full house at Oak Harbor High School with keynote speaker Capt. Mike Nortier. “It’s the sacrifice of those who came before us that makes us want to do a little more each day,” Nortier said. “On this 11th hour of this 11th day of this 11th month we take a few moments for those who have served our great country.”
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Active duty sailors join Whidbey Island’s veterans in the second annual Veterans Day parade held Saturday, Nov. 9.
Nortier said that the sight of all the military ball caps and squadron jackets in the audience was evidence of the pride of the community for its veterans. CONTINUED PAGE 7
Local boy scouts wave flags in support the troops and veterans in Oak Harbor’s Veterans Day parade.
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Natasha and J.J. Masterson watch Petty Officer Brian Masterson march with his fellow servicemen and women carrying one of the “Fallen Hero” banners.
Veteran’s Day FROM PAGE 6 “We should also remember that we are a nation still at war,” Nortier said. “Today, NAS Whidbey sailors are where it matters, and they are ready.” He encouraged everyone to take the time to “reach out to friends and family and thank them for their service.” In Coupeville, dozens of patriotic residents took some time Nov. 11 to honor the men and women who have served. The Town of Coupeville organized a Veteran’s Day recognition ceremony for veterans of every branch of the armed forces. Taking place at the Veteran’s Memorial located
at the Island County campus, veterans from each branch unfurled a flag while members of the Shifty Sailors sang each branch’s song. “Veteran’s Day was originally established in recognition of the end of “The Great War,” World War I,” Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard said during the ceremony. “Fighting ceased in that war at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month. Regrettably, additional wars and conflicts occurred after World War I. Dick Johnson, representing Bill Ethridge, unfurled the POW/MIA flag: Johnson is a veteran of the United States
Navy and he is a representative of the Disabled American Veterans, who are also the custodians of the memorial. Ethridge wasn’t able to attend Coupeville’s Veterans Day ceremony. Ethridge served in the United States Army Air Corps. He was a bombardier in a B-17 that was shot down in Germany during World War II. Ethridge, along with other crew members, spent the remainder of the war in POW camps. He wrote a book about is experiences and he also advocated for the county veteran’s memorial.
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Whidbey Island’s veterans and active duty servicemen and women march in the second annual Veterans Day parade in Oak Harbor, Saturday Nov. 9.
ACTIVE DUTY Deployed FROM PAGE 2 The Millers recommend prayer and communicating with loved ones as often as possible to help get through difficult deployments. They also said its important to make the most of the loved ones who are able to come home for the holidays. “You have to make the most of those who are home, and don’t take away form the others because you’re missing one of them,” Clay said. John Brunke, who retired in 1995 after 20 years as an electronic technician, was stationed in the Philippines with the Navy during Vietnam. While stationed there, his wife, Chelle received only two phone calls over an 18 month period. The second call was to tell her that he was going to be home that Christmas. Back then, Chelle said, letters didn’t arrive for 2-3 weeks so communication was scare and delayed. Today, John and Chelle are the proud parents of Capt. Peter Brunke, a navigator with the Air Force who until recently had been serving in Iraq. Like the Millers, the Brunkes have been grateful for the new technologies that make it easier to keep in touch with deployed loved ones. And the one Christmas he missed, he volunteered to stay because he was single, and he
wanted those with wives and families to go home, Chelle said. Surviving long deployments over holidays is all about keeping things light Chelle said. Her favorite thing to do is to send a box of “silly things” - like a flying screaming monkey slingshot doll. She likes to picture the soldiers in a desolate place enjoying a little levity with a few nonsense items, she said. She has been known to send up to 12 boxes to her son and all of his military buddies. Another good tip, she said, is to make a list of good things you want to tell them when they are able to call. “You can’t always ask them what they’re doing or where they are, so it’s kind of a one sided conversation,” Chelle said. “Sometimes you can’t think of things off hand so it’s good to list them.” Lt. M atthew McCormick, a naval flight officer, has been gone since April, was supposed to be back in October but his deployment got extended. He should to be back before Christmas, but there’s no way to really know, Angela McCormick said. W hi le Matthew McCormick has yet to miss a Christmas, but he has missed nearly every one of their anniversaries and Thanksgivings. Angela is registered nurse who until recently worked at Skagit Valley Medical Center and served as ombudsman for
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John and Chelle Brunke proudly show off a photo of their son, Capt. Peter Brunke. John Brunke served 20 years in the Navy and Peter Brunke is active duty in the U.S. Airforce. (Below) Seth Miller shows off the live Christmas tree his parents sent him in Afghanistan in 2011. connection is poor, causing sound delays and making it frustrating to communicate. Emailing is key, she said. “It’s unfortunately because some don’t hear from loved ones by email and start to panic if they don’t hear from their person,” Angela said. “At least once on each conversation Matthew says he loves us and misses us.
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programs to offer resources on topics such as responsible alcohol use during holiday celebrations; planning and time management; budgeting; incorporating physical fitness into busy schedules; healthy eating tips; spirituality and relationship fitness; and more. “Our focus is helping Sailors and families proactively identify these sources of stress before things start to pile up on them, so that they can truly enjoy their holidays and do so responsibly,” said Scott. “Continuing our effort to promote a sense of community, we really have something for everyone this year from families navigating the holidays with a loved one on deployment to helping Navy kids ‘Track Santa.’”
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Joshua Schumaker and his daughter eat Christmas dinner aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush homeported in Norfolk, Va.
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The “Thrive During the Holidays” campaign will continue through early January 2014. Releases can be found on Navy Operational Stress Control’s blog, www.navynavstress.com, and the Navy Suicide Prevention website, www.
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