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.

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 and can also provide financial aid to Veterans in need.

​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.”

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Recent News

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  V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S8 November 2025
  Valuable in more ways than words can say. Optimistic and helpful in every way. Lending support with a heartwarming smile. Unselfishly going the extra mile. Notable for all the work you do. Trusted because we can count on you. Effective in all you undertake. Esteemed for the difference that you … More V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S
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  Assisting the Guard during these uncertain times4 November 2025
  For those following along, we have “adopted” Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Det 2 assigned to Army Aviation Support Facility #2 (AASF-2) at Pangborn.  Our Post and Auxiliary members do what we can to support these troops and their families throughout the year. Since these full-time troops are part … More Assisting the Guard during these uncertain times
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  Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Schwab6 October 2025
  Originally from Southern California, Dave voluntarily enlisted in the Army in 1967 as his friends were receiving their draft notices. During his time in the military, Dave served as a 62E20 Equipment Operator then as the Battalion Procurement NCOIC of Construction Material until April 1970. After leaving the Army, he … More Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Schwab
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  Commemorative Air Force visits Wenatchee29 September 2025
  During the last week of August, a team from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) was at Pangborn Airport with 2 WWII aircraft. The CAF pilots and crew based out of Mesa, AZ brought a B-17G named Sentimental Journey and a B-25J Mitchell named Made in the Shade to Pangborn for … More Commemorative Air Force visits Wenatchee
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  Announcing Paul Herrera’s Campaign23 September 2025
  VFW Department of Washington is proud to announce that Paul Herrera, a lifelong Army veteran, law enforcement professional, and dedicated VFW leader, is officially running for VFW Jr. Vice Commander-in-Chief for the 2028–2029 membership year. The Department of Washington has produced only two past Commanders-in-Chief — Eric G. Sandstrom (Post … More Announcing Paul Herrera’s Campaign
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  VFW pledges it won’t rest until they’re all accounted for19 September 2025
  On Sept. 19, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reaffirms its sacred commitment to those who never returned home. For the VFW, the third Friday in September serves as a powerful reminder of the more than 142,000 former American prisoners of war and less than 81,000 … More VFW pledges it won’t rest until they’re all accounted for