Each year we honor and remember those who have been taken as Prisoners of War and/or are still Missing in Action.
POW/MIA “Missing Man” table ceremony
9/11 Spirit of America Memorial in Cashmere
Patriot Day is observed annual on Sept 11 to honor those who perished during the attacks of Sept 11, 2001. Just up the river we have the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial located in Cashmere, WA. Every year since the dedication in 2015, they have held a ceremony on Sept … More 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial in Cashmere
The VFW Remembers and Reflects This Patriot Day
On the 25th anniversary, we honor those we lost and the generations who answered the call.
Another Fun Wenatchee Valley Veterans Picnic
The Annual Wenatchee Valley Veteran’s Picnic took place this year on August 29th 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. Perfect late summer … More Another Fun Wenatchee Valley Veterans Picnic
Honoring Purple Heart Veterans
Earlier this month, an event was held at the Wenatchee Convention Center to recognize and honor Purple Heart Veterans from around the area. This was the 3rd such and biggest yet event put on by Chelan County with the support from multiple local sponsors. In addition to that event, Manson … More Honoring Purple Heart Veterans
Keep Pressuring Congress to Protect Veterans’ Earned Disability Compensation
“Over the past month, veterans and supporters across the country have sent a clear message: expand veterans’ benefits without reducing future veterans’ earned disability compensation. Through emails, phone calls, trips to Washington, D.C., and meetings with lawmakers, you’ve made sure veterans’ voices are being heard. Although the House pulled its … More Keep Pressuring Congress to Protect Veterans’ Earned Disability Compensation
Meet the 2026 Youth Art Contest winners!
Illustrating America is the Auxiliary’s annual patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students which encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. Students in high school can enter the Young American Patriotic Art Contest for even bigger prizes. It’s fun to see how our youth see … More Meet the 2026 Youth Art Contest winners!
What is this TogetherWeServed thing Jim keeps talking about?
Have you thought about recording and sharing your military history? Have you ever wanted to reconnect with the people you served alongside? Thanks to the website network of TogetherWeServed, established in 2003 by founder Brian Foster, you can do that. There is a separate website for each branch, and these … More What is this TogetherWeServed thing Jim keeps talking about?
Reconnecting with our community through senior living visits
We are excited to announce that we are resuming our monthly visits with veterans, widows, and wives at local senior living facilities. Thanks to the enthusiasm and support from Ashley, the Activity Director at Bonaventure, we are excited about the potential for continued community connection. We had a great turnout … More Reconnecting with our community through senior living visits
Summer Picnic at the Hangar
As if we didn’t have enough going on locally this weekend between the National Commander-in-Chief visiting for our Department Convention, we were ALSO busy hosting the annual summer picnic for our Adopted Unit, Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Security & Support, at their building near Pangborn Airport. Every year, … More Summer Picnic at the Hangar
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