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
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
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
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