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    Veterans
    Rishi Sharma checks levels in his camera before interviewing WWII combat veteran Frank Burns of Freeland last Saturday. Sharma travels the country interviewing WWII combat veterans for his oral history project and nonprofit, Heroes of the Second World War. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Recording for posterity tales of WWII vets across...
    By Emily Gilbert • March 30, 2021 1:30 pm

    Rishi Sharma has met more than 1,100 World War II combat veterans to document their stories.

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    Growler squadron, Whidbey business owner partner to light...
    By Kira Erickson • November 9, 2020 1:30 pm

    The “Gauntlets” of VAQ-136 hung a large sign to mark the Growler squadron’s 50th anniversary.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Cmdr. Clayton Engebretsen served in the Navy during World War II, flying critical supplies all over the world. He now lives in Freeland.
    World War II vet will be featured in...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 9, 2020 1:30 pm

    A World War II from Freeland reflects on memories from his time in service.

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    OH Navy League broadcasting virtual Veterans Day program
    OH Navy League broadcasting virtual Veterans Day program
    By Emily Gilbert • November 6, 2020 2:30 pm

    Viewers can watch the porgram on Nov. 11 begining at 11 a.m. on local social media and channel 10.

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