NAS Whidbey is a wonderful fixture in the area and...

NAS Whidbey is a wonderful fixture in the area and the nearby city of Oak Harbor, along with all of Whidbey Island and neighboring Anacortes, benefits greatly from her presence. Along with the direct economic benefits, Oak Harbor enjoys the strong sense of community that is the hallmark of being a 'Navy town'.

The periodic airshows that have been taking place in the skies around NASWI for over 70 years offer area residents an opportunity to support the people who make their freedom possible, and the community gains a strong sense of pride knowing it is 'doing its part' as it has for generations. The EF-18s are quieter than the older Prowlers that have been flying here for 50 years, so even the handful of grumbly complainers have something to be happy about.