The following was read at the Department of Washington Annual Convention Banquet on 19 June 2026: Tonight, we have the honor of recognizing an extraordinary Auxiliary member whose dedication, leadership, and service have spanned nearly seven decades. Even before tonight’s honoree was eligible to join the VFW, she often joined … More Lifetime Achievement Award – Charleen Lauer
Lifetime Achievement Award – Charleen Lauer
Department Convention brings Posts and Auxiliaries to the Heart of Washington
This past week, Wenatchee was host to the Department of Washington Annual Convention, 18-20 June 2026. This is an event where VFW Post and Auxiliary members from across the state of Washington gather to give and receive training, to provide state-level committee updates, and to honor exceptional members, Posts, and … More Department Convention brings Posts and Auxiliaries to the Heart of Washington
National Commander-in-Chief visits Wenatchee, meets with local Army National Guard unit
VFW National Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore, the first female C-in-C for the VFW, chose the Department of Washington Convention here in Wenatchee as her last official event during her year at the helm. Having served for years at (now) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, returning to the Pacific Northwest was something Carol very … More National Commander-in-Chief visits Wenatchee, meets with local Army National Guard unit
VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Oppose Veterans’ Benefit Cuts
A grateful nation pays its debts to veterans — it does not send them the invoice.
Civil Air Patrol annual awards
As we do each year, our Post is proud to present two VFW awards to students in our local Civil Air Patrol unit, recognizing their hard work and progress throughout the year. This year on June 2, we were pleased and honored to present the following awards during the end-of-year … More Civil Air Patrol annual awards
VFW Department Convention comes to Wenatchee this June!
The annual VFW Department of Washington Convention will be held in Wenatchee this year 18-20 June at the Wenatchee Convention Center. There’ll be several training sessions held on subjects for Commanders, Quartermasters, Adjutants, and Special Programs like Community Service Reporting, fund raising, membership recruiting, and LEARN Suicide Prevention Training. These … More VFW Department Convention comes to Wenatchee this June!
Memorial Day 2026 recap
This year, our ceremonies started at East Wenatchee at Evergreen Memorial Park on 10 th Street NE at 9am with the presentation of colors, wreath laying in honor of all who served and sacrificed in service to our country, taps and a rifle volley from the Honor Guard. Additionally, East … More Memorial Day 2026 recap
Another Apple Blossom season has come and gone
The Classy Chassis and Apple Blossom parades this year were great successes! The Auxiliary handed our over 800 flags at the Classy Chassis with the assistance from Post members Jim Reece and John Harrington. As we have done for many years, we sponsored the Washington State Fallen Heroes (WFH) as … More Another Apple Blossom season has come and gone
VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The VFW reaffirms commitment to honoring Vietnam veterans and remembering the lasting impacts of their service.
Auxiliary’s annual food drive for Serve Wenatchee
In January 2023, the Auxiliary decided their winter project would be to organize a food drive for Serve Wenatchee. Three years later, this has become a staple project. That first year, it was a single trunkload of food donations that were collected and taken to Serve Wenatchee. The following years, … More Auxiliary’s annual food drive for Serve Wenatchee
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