The VFW’s Adopt-a-Unit Program assists in building relationships between the VFW and our military members. When a VFW Post adopts a unit, we agree to provide support for that unit and their families, often in the form of Welcome Home, Family Day, Dinner/Picnics, or Holiday Parties, or other direct support activities as needed. In the past, we have even prepared and sent off care packages when our adopted unit was deployed.
In June 2024, Army Aviation Support Facility 2 (AASF-2), formerly located at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, moved to the former Executive Flight building near the Pangborn Airport in East Wenatchee. With the Army National Guard AASF-2 units here to the Wenatchee Valley, we now have a closer unit to support.
It has been nearly 10 years since our Post actively had an Adopted Unit, namely because they were all so far away. As of December 2024, our VFW Post has officially “adopted” the Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Security & Support. This is an aviation unit flying UH-72 Lakota helicopters in support of DEA, Border Patrol, and fire suppression missions. There are about 15 full-time members assigned to the airport, with up to 80 members reporting for monthly drill training. Additionally, there is a yearly 2-week training session that takes place in the summer.
Recent News and Events with our Adopted Unit:
Treated to a tour of Army Aviation Support Facility #2
13 March 2025
On March 12th , we made a visit out to the new Army National Guard Aviation Unit stationed at Pangborn Memorial Airport, also known as Army Aviation Support Facility #2 (AASF-2). We were greeted by Captain Taylor Payne and Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) Cody Eastman of Charlie Co., 1st Battalion,
WA Army National Guard in the Wenatchee Valley
21 January 2025
Back in June, in conjunction with Pangborn’s annual Festival of Flight, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the former Executive Flight building to welcome its new tennants, Army Aviation Support Facility 2 (AASF-2), formerly located at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane. The build has been renamed to reflect
Winter Adventures
18 January 2025
We weren’t slowing down in December…. Adopted Unit Holiday Party Our VFW Post has officially adopted the new Army National Guard (ANG) unit recently assigned to Pangborn Airport. ANG Charlie Company 1-112th Security & Support is an aviation unit flying UH-72 Lakota helicopters in support of DEA, Border Patrol, and
