We have again partnered with Home Depot (HD) to complete a project for a veteran in the valley funded by a generous donation from the Home Depot Foundation. Project planner and HD Assistant Manager, Mick Ball, put together a well versed and experienced team of 6 volunteers to tackle this … More Another project with Team Home Depot
Another project with Team Home Depot
3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!
The 3rd Annual Wenatchee Valley Veteran’s Picnic was held on August 30th at Walla Walla Point Park. This joint picnic, hosted by VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10, is open to all active duty military, first responders, and of course veterans and their families. This year, we saw … More 3rd Annual Veterans Picnic a Success!
We are Proud to be a Purple Heart Community
The community and local veterans gathered on 7 August 2024 at Pybus Public Market to honor recipients of the Purple Heart, a distinguished military decoration awarded to individuals wounded or killed in combat. The ceremony featured the Presentation of Colors by our VFW Post and American Legion Post 10, and … More We are Proud to be a Purple Heart Community
Auxiliary Hosts Hospital Equipment Drive for KC Help
On Saturday, March 23rd, the Auxiliary members of the Wenatchee Valley VFW will be accepting donations of durable medical equipment (DME) like wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower aids, bed tables, and toilet risers. We are collecting items that are vital to our community members as they transition from a hospital stay … More Auxiliary Hosts Hospital Equipment Drive for KC Help
State VFW Conference comes to Wenatchee
The 2024 Department of Washington Mid-Winter Conference will be taking place at the Wenatchee Convention Center on January 18-21. This is an event where VFW Post and Auxiliary members from across the state of Washington gather to give and receive training, to provide state-level committee updates, and to honor our … More State VFW Conference comes to Wenatchee
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
Commander’s Letter – May 2022
APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Our normally festive Apple Blossom weekend was subject to inclement weather and other issues that saw fewer volunteers than expected to carry the banner of a Washington Fallen Hero. The Post was hosting Nicole and Scot, our Gold Star family from the Spokane Valley, as they traveled … More Commander’s Letter – May 2022
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
Commander’s Letter – Mar 2022
In keeping with the spirit of St Patrick’s Day throughout the month of March, I greet everyone with a hearty “Mora duit! (Hello).” We have officially entered the month of our 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Wenatchee Valley. We have a lot going on in … More Commander’s Letter – Mar 2022
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