The species have recovered after feral goats were removed from the island in the 1990's. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anthony Anglikowski saved a hiker's life in a treacherous mountain rescue last year. The Growler's return to the skies has been five years in the making. The Marine recruit training haircut is a rite of passage. The rescue is one of more than 30 missions Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s search and rescue team has completed this year. The hunter was stuck on a cliff face near Mount Constance in the Olympic National Forest, and another search and rescue team was unable to reach him. New guidelines from VA officials warn physicians to watch closely for signs of ongoing, serious health issues. In 2019, the Navy authorized a significant expansion of its Growler program at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The first-of-its-class dock landing ship served for nearly 38 years. Russia said it withdrew its forces from the island as a “goodwill gesture.” Ukraine said the Russians fled following a barrage of artillery and missiles. Load More