In November of 2021, Wenatchee High School (WHS) received approval from the United States Airforce to offer an Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) program starting in August for the 2022-23 school year. Not only is this program the first of its kind in the Wenatchee Valley (the nearest ROTC program … More Supporting the new WHS Air Force Junior ROTC program
Supporting the new WHS Air Force Junior ROTC program
Parade for Sgt Fred Holsonbake
On April 17th, our Post & Auxiliary joined with other patriotic citizens as we gathered to wish Mr. Fred Holsonbake of Wenatchee a happy 100th birthday with a car parade in front of his home. A lineup of police cars and fire trucks led the parade with the Wenatchee High … More Parade for Sgt Fred Holsonbake
Quilts of Valor presentation
Quilts of Valor are patriotic quilts that are lovingly crafted by volunteers and gifted to a Veteran or Service Member. The mission of the Quilts of Valor® Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Since 2003, over 350,000 Quilts … More Quilts of Valor presentation
Updates from the Auxiliary
Our Auxiliary is constantly working on some new project and staying busy serving our veterans and our community. In the last few months, the Auxiliary has: There will be plenty more opportunities for our Auxiliary and Post members to connect and do good for our local community, veterans and their … More Updates from the Auxiliary
Auxiliary President’s Letter – Jan 2023
Is everyone doing what I am and breathing a sigh of relief that Christmas is over? Hopefully the snowy weather will be over soon too – I am really looking forward to Spring. I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and Happy New Year. We hosted our annual Veteran’s Christmas … More Auxiliary President’s Letter – Jan 2023
A Star Amongst Us
Did you know we have an accomplished vocalist in our midst? Post Chaplain, Douglas County Veteran Service Officer, and Air Force veteran Sarahbeth Simonson has been known to sing when she’s not busy helping friends, family, and community members in her free time. On many occasions, both for our Post … More A Star Amongst Us
ADA Ramp Projects
The Post has been busy for the past month with constructing ADA access ramps for veterans. Utilizing funds from a Home Depot Foundation Grant, we were able to build a couple ramps during the month of August. The first project was to provide access from the residence floor level to … More ADA Ramp Projects
Cleaning up around the Post Home
As happens every summer, stuff grows. And the “stuff” (including weeds, trees, and the occasional yucca plant) all around our parking lot was no exception. So on a not-too-hot Saturday in late August, a couple of our dedicated Post and Auxiliary members came together to clean things up. Jennifer, Parrish, … More Cleaning up around the Post Home
Gunnery Sergeant Arthur Summers Laid to Rest
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
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