Whidbey station hosting open house

Published 11:55 am Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will hold a public open house from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Ault Field. This is an opportunity for the public to learn about past, current and future operations at the Navy’s only air station in the Pacific Northwest and see the 2016 Navy Installation of the Year.

Aircraft static displays will include the EA-18G Growler, P-3C Orion, MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, the new C-40 Clipper and a visiting P-8A Poseidon, which soon will replace the P-3C’s here. Aerial demonstrations planned at this time include the EA-18G, P-3C and Search and Rescue helicopter.

There also will be other visual displays, guided bus tours, a Search and Rescue and K-9 working dog demonstrations, Explosive Ordnance Detachment displays, bouncy toys for children and a climbing wall for those wishing to test their climbing acumen. Aviation memorabilia also will be available for purchase as well as a variety of food and beverages.

All visitors over the age of 18 will be required to have state- or government-issued identification for access to the base. Due to security measures, the following items are not allowed on the base: large bags, backpacks, weapons, coolers and pets.

Find more information at cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island.html or www.facebook.com/NASWhidbeyIsland.