VFW Post 3617

As a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to serving and assisting our military Veterans and their families in North Central Washington and the Wenatchee River Valley, VFW Post 3617 has a long tradition of supporting our nation’s heroes, as well as assisting and supporting our local communities, from Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Malaga, Wenatchee, Orondo, Bridgeport, Mansfield, Waterville, Rock Island and East Wenatchee.

Our Post Service Officer can provide veterans with free benefit counseling, and can also provide financial aid to Veterans in need. We engage in programs that promote patriotism to our youth and to our schools, as well as support and participate in many ongoing community programs.

​It is our hope that this site will allow you to explore the many ways in which our Post works to fulfill the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Mission Statement:

“To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.”

Local Resources

Recent News

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  Fallen Heroes have become an Apple Blossom Tradition19 November 2024
  Each year at Apple Blossom, you may see an entry in the Grand Parade with an outpouring of community volunteers carrying banners with the face of a soldier, marine, sailor, airman, or guardian on them. These are the Washington State Fallen Heroes Banners – each one memorializes a post-9/11 service … More Fallen Heroes have become an Apple Blossom Tradition
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  Wreaths Across America in the Wenatchee Valley2 November 2024
  Each December on the second Saturday, the mission of Remember, Honor and Teach, about the lives and sacrifices of our veterans, is carried out by volunteers across the nation as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Local events coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies with the main event at Arlington National Cemetery. … More Wreaths Across America in the Wenatchee Valley
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  Another project with Team Home Depot26 October 2024
  We have again partnered with Home Depot (HD) to complete a project for a veteran in the valley funded by a generous donation from the Home Depot Foundation. Project planner and HD Assistant Manager, Mick Ball, put together a well versed and experienced team of 6 volunteers to tackle this … More Another project with Team Home Depot
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  Patriot Day – Sept 1115 September 2024
  On 18 Dec 2001, a joint resolution (Public Law 107-89) was approved by Congress designating September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day“, a day of remembrance to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 11 Sept 2001, and those who’ve lost lives since then to … More Patriot Day – Sept 11
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  3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!3 September 2024
  The 3rd Annual Wenatchee Valley Veteran’s Picnic was held on August 30th at Walla Walla Point Park. This joint picnic, hosted by VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10, is open to all active duty military, first responders, and of course veterans and their families. This year, we saw … More 3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!
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  Refreshments and Conversation at Nason Creek Rest Area31 August 2024
  In something that has become a sort of annual tradition for our Auxiliary, we spend a few days each year offering coffee, snacks, and friendly conversation to travelers making their way over Stevens Pass that decide to stop at Nason Creek Rest Area. We don’t charge for these treats, but … More Refreshments and Conversation at Nason Creek Rest Area