Each year at Apple Blossom, you may see an entry in the Grand Parade with an outpouring of community volunteers carrying banners with the face of a soldier, marine, sailor, airman, or guardian on them. These are the Washington State Fallen Heroes Banners – each one memorializes a post-9/11 service … More Fallen Heroes have become an Apple Blossom Tradition
Fallen Heroes have become an Apple Blossom Tradition
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!
Remembering Larry Strozyk
Last December, we lost a true comrade and our friend Larry Strozyk. When I arrived at this Post in 2005, Larry was the face of our organization. He had all the answers to questions I was asking about our Post operations, veterans outreach, community involvement, even down to how we … More Remembering Larry Strozyk
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
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
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.
Why I Joined – Shirley Lance
“Ten years ago my husband (Curt) and I moved to East Wenatchee to be closer to our family but not on the west side of the mountains. After driving through the Wenatchee area at Christmas we decided it was the right place for us. We happened to move walking distance … More Why I Joined – Shirley Lance
Why I Joined – Steve Johnson
“At a street fair in 1997, I was challenged by a VFW Recruiter as to why I had never joined the VFW. I told him no one ever asked. We talked about the local programs the organization sponsored. The activities sounded interesting so I thought that I would try it … More Why I Joined – Steve Johnson
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