170815-N-KH214-097 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Aug. 15, 2017) Cmdr. James Rankin, executive officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, speaks during the annual Partnership in Education (PIE) kick-off event in Oak Harbor, Wash. PIE connects Navy partners including those from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, community groups, school administrators and parent-teacher association officers for the school year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/Released)