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
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
Flag Day 2021
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. While most commonly recognized as a day to learn about the history of our flag, it is also often used as a day to respectfully and ceremoniously retire old, faded, frayed flags and those … More Flag Day 2021
Memorial Day 2021
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
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
Wreaths Across America 2020
This year, across the country at more than 2,200 participating locations like this one, there are millions of Americans gathering together safely as one nation to Remember, Honor, and Teach. We are all proud to be Americans that live in a free society made up of many people, from many … More Wreaths Across America 2020
Celebrate the #StillServing Campaign
“The VFW launched #StillServing at the start of the year to honor the many ways veterans give back to their communities. When this campaign was planned and kicked off, we had no idea how important it would become. Then coronavirus concerns spread. Veterans around the nation and the world are … More Celebrate the #StillServing Campaign
Quilts of Valor at the Summer Picnic
Each summer we host an annual picnic for our post/auxiliary and their family members, with a BBQ, family games, swimming, and more. This year, we joined forces with American Legion Post 10 Wenatchee and hosted a huge Veterans picnic slightly earlier in the year than our usual. It was a … More Quilts of Valor at the Summer Picnic
100th Apple Blossom Festival Parade
Local Groups including Gracy City Church, Costco, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Sports Groups, High School Students, Civil Air Patrol, Boy Scouts, and other local area church members, and supporters such as 90 Year Old Arlene Jones of East Wenatchee and her son from Spokane helped Wenatchee Valley Post 3617 display … More 100th Apple Blossom Festival Parade
Wreaths Across America – East Wenatchee
Members of Wenatchee Valley Post 3617, local veterans and community church members gathered at Evergreen Memorial Park to Remember our Fallen by participating in our 4th annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. Post Commander Brad Pieratt conducted this solemn ceremony to honor those who served. The weather was much warmer than … More Wreaths Across America – East Wenatchee
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