Photos by Tag: nas
August 12th, 2009
Navy stats
Anacortes business people had the opportunity Tuesday to tour nearby NAS Whidbey. Lunch took place at the Officer’s Club, which includes behind the bar display “graphics” such as this model of an EA6B electronic warfare aircraft. Chamber members learned that NAS Whidbey boasts a population of 7,600 military personnel; 1,200 Department of Defense employees; 1,200 […]
August 11th, 2009
NAS history
Commanding Officer Capt. Gerral David’s Tuesday afternoon “briefing” for an Anacortes Chamber of Commerce group included air base history. Pictured on the screen behind David is a photo of Willis B. Haviland, a WWI veteran who ultimately served as commanding officer of the base. David noted that NAS Whidbey was established in 1942 with an […]