This is the poster for POW/MIA day 2020, from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, continuing their tradition of creating a unique poster for each year. See their previous posters at https://www.dpaa.mil/Families/Posters.aspx Normally, we would host a small ceremony at our Post as part of our weekly Community Coffee event, however … More POW/MIA Day 2020
POW/MIA Day 2020
Collecting US flags for Proper Disposal
Among the many small improvements we’ve made at our Post Home during this forced closure is our new Flag Depository box out front. We often hear community members lamenting that they don’t know where to take their old, faded, tattered, worn-out US flags for a proper disposal. We’ve always been … More Collecting US flags for Proper Disposal
Riverway Recognized for Patriotism
Riverway Contractors put on a display of US Flags utilizing some of their equipment on a highly visible hillside near Hwy 28 for the Independence Day weekend. It certainly inspired some patriotic feelings in members of our community. Because of that, we felt it appropriate to recognize them for it. … More Riverway Recognized for Patriotism
Call for Unity
“The Veterans of Foreign Wars stands for equality, inclusivity and diversity. No matter race, gender, age, religion or sexual orientation, it is our duty as an organization to advocate for our employees, members, fellow veterans, service members and military families who may face systematic injustices. We owe this to every … More Call for Unity
Wenatchee Home Depot Awarded 2019 Patriot Award
On February 10, Commander Pieratt presented the 2019 Wenatchee Valley VFW Patriot Award to Team Depot. Receiving this award was store manager Richard Madariaga, who led his team of volunteers on two projects to help local veterans and their families. The Home Depot Foundation donated over $10,000 in materials and … More Wenatchee Home Depot Awarded 2019 Patriot Award