Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Summers was 27 when he was shot and killed while fighting Japanese soldiers in the 1943 Battle of Tarawa. For 76 years, his remains were lost on a small island among hundreds of missing Marines. A non-profit group that specializes in finding missing service members recovered his … More Gunnery Sergeant Arthur Summers Laid to Rest
Gunnery Sergeant Arthur Summers Laid to Rest
How to fly your flag at “half staff” at home
Do you display a United States Flag at your home? Have you ever wondered what’s the right way to fly your American flag at half staff, and just when is it appropriate? You aren’t alone. Apparently, people have been searching for this information for the last 10+ years online… So … More How to fly your flag at “half staff” at home
VFW Elects First Iraq War Veteran to Lead Organization
When it comes to recruiting and retention, ‘Every Veteran Counts!’ July 21, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Timothy M. Borland, of Benson, Arizona, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization comprised of more than 1 million eligible … More VFW Elects First Iraq War Veteran to Lead Organization
Decorating the Post Home for Flag Day
Being on the corner of 2 busy neighborhood streets in East Wenatchee, Post member Steve and wife (Auxiliary member) Dee Johnson took it upon themselves to decorate the property around our Post Home for Flag Day.
Centennial Dinner – 29 March 2022
On 29 March 2022, we celebrated 100 years of “doing more for veterans” as the centennial anniversary of our Post’s charter date arrived. Nearly 30 comrades and sisters gathered at Olive Garden on Tuesday evening for a few toasts, a dinner, and some friendly chatter. We had our POW/MIA table … More Centennial Dinner – 29 March 2022
Why I Joined – Shirley Lance
“Ten years ago my husband (Curt) and I moved to East Wenatchee to be closer to our family but not on the west side of the mountains. After driving through the Wenatchee area at Christmas we decided it was the right place for us. We happened to move walking distance … More Why I Joined – Shirley Lance
Why I Joined – Steve Johnson
“At a street fair in 1997, I was challenged by a VFW Recruiter as to why I had never joined the VFW. I told him no one ever asked. We talked about the local programs the organization sponsored. The activities sounded interesting so I thought that I would try it … More Why I Joined – Steve Johnson
World War 2 Veteran Turns 100
Mr. Luciene Ott of East Wenatchee celebrated his 100th birthday on October 24th surrounded by family and friends at his home on SE 4th Street. As a special surprise, his daughter contacted our VFW Post and asked if it was possible to organize a vehicle parade in front of his … More World War 2 Veteran Turns 100
COVID update
From Commander Pieratt: “Due to the rapid explosion of the Delta Strain Coronavirus in the Valley, and in consultation with the Chelan-Douglas Health District, VFW coffee breaks (in-person) have been suspended until further notice. The Wenatchee Valley VFW Post 3617 Auxiliary has already canceled the yard sale that was scheduled … More COVID update
Pangborn Flag replacement
A couple years ago, VFW Post 3617 adopted the duties of lowering and raising the 20′ x 30′ flag at the Pangborn traffic circle in East Wenatchee. These duties were previously handled by the Douglas County facilities department. Volunteer members of our Post replaced this flag on 18 August 2021. … More Pangborn Flag replacement
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