As restrictions lift and vaccinations increase, this year’s Memorial Day looked a bit more like “normal”. As part of the Patriotic Council, our post was involved with a number of events around the Wenatchee Valley on Monday, 31 May 2021. Flags had been placed on veterans graves at both Wenatchee … More Memorial Day 2021
Memorial Day 2021
Toxic Exposures news
On 27 May 2021, VA announced two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia. 1] VA will begin implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283), adding … More Toxic Exposures news
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. There are 5 objectives with Vietnam Commemoration and the other four are: Highlight the service of our Armed … More National Vietnam War Veterans Day
SAVE LIVES Act Signed into Law
“WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the SAVE LIVES Act into law today, expanding VA’s legal authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, regardless of their VA health care enrollment status, as well as Veteran spouses, caregivers and some beneficiaries. “The SAVE LIVES Act removed some of the legal limits on the … More SAVE LIVES Act Signed into Law
Deadline Approaching: Youth Art Contest
There’s only a few days left to get art pieces submitted for this year’s Youth Art Contest – entries are due to our Post Auxiliary by 31 March. This contest is open to students in grades 1-8, includes 2-dimensional art in a variety of mediums, and is a way for … More Deadline Approaching: Youth Art Contest
Spreading Valentine’s Cheer
Through 4 different efforts, members of our Auxiliary brought a lot of cheer to veterans for Valentine’s Day this year. One member, Dee, coordinated with Grace Lutheran church to create and gift about 130 Valentines to frontline COVID workers at our local hospital. Auxiliary President Shirley Lance received over 200 … More Spreading Valentine’s Cheer
Helping the Homeless stay warm
On Saturday, 30 January, a group of our Auxiliary members handed out warm clothing items to community members at the weekly Lighthouse meal and food bank distribution event. One member, Judi Ebi, had crocheted 12 hats explicitly for this purpose. Other members of the Auxiliary collected hats, gloves, scarves, socks, … More Helping the Homeless stay warm
Auxiliary Holiday Activity
This holiday season, our Auxiliary wanted to send a simple gift to those residing in local assisted living facilities, so they got crafty. Auxiliary member Dee Johnson came across the pattern for these felt mice and thought it would be an easy project for spreading a little extra holiday cheer. … More Auxiliary Holiday Activity
Washington House at the VFW National Home
The VFW National Home for Children serves as a living memorial to America’s veterans by helping our nation’s military and veteran families during difficult times. It was founded in 1925 as a place where the families left behind by war — mothers and children, brothers and sisters — could remain together, keeping the family … More Washington House at the VFW National Home
Announcing 2020 Youth Essay Winners
We were excited to receive several entries into our Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship programs this fall, even though the majority of students were being taught at home. We are proud to announce our winners! The theme for this year’s Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay contest … More Announcing 2020 Youth Essay Winners
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