As we do each year, our Post is proud to present two VFW awards to students in our local Civil Air Patrol unit, recognizing their hard work and progress throughout the year. This year on June 2, we were pleased and honored to present the following awards during the end-of-year … More Civil Air Patrol annual awards
Civil Air Patrol annual awards
Another Apple Blossom season has come and gone
The Classy Chassis and Apple Blossom parades this year were great successes! The Auxiliary handed our over 800 flags at the Classy Chassis with the assistance from Post members Jim Reece and John Harrington. As we have done for many years, we sponsored the Washington State Fallen Heroes (WFH) as … More Another Apple Blossom season has come and gone
Assisting the Guard during these uncertain times
For those following along, we have “adopted” Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Det 2 assigned to Army Aviation Support Facility #2 (AASF-2) at Pangborn. Our Post and Auxiliary members do what we can to support these troops and their families throughout the year. Since these full-time troops are part … More Assisting the Guard during these uncertain times
Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Schwab
Originally from Southern California, Dave voluntarily enlisted in the Army in 1967 as his friends were receiving their draft notices. During his time in the military, Dave served as a 62E20 Equipment Operator then as the Battalion Procurement NCOIC of Construction Material until April 1970. After leaving the Army, he … More Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Schwab
Another ramp project for a local veteran
There’s never a shortage of need for ramps, but there has been a shortage of support to make them happen. Over the past year, there have been some difficulties as the Washington representative for Operation Ramp It Up has been out of commission. Recently Snohomish VFW Post 921 has taken … More Another ramp project for a local veteran
Nominations open for Purple Heart Hall of Honor
As recently reported by NCW Life, the now-annual Purple Heart Ceremony is looking for local Purple Heart recipients to honor at the Aug 7th event this year. If you know of anyone from Chelan or Douglas counties who has received a Purple Heart, please follow the link and nominate them … More Nominations open for Purple Heart Hall of Honor
How Can We Prevent Further Veteran-Related Tragedies?
In a recent open letter to the Vet Center Leadership, Heather Hill of Central WA Veterans Counselling, writes: Central Washington is facing a deadly crisis—one born not of sudden catastrophe, but of a long-standing failure to adequately support the mental health needs of our veteran community. The tragic loss of … More How Can We Prevent Further Veteran-Related Tragedies?
Annual Awards for Civil Air Patrol
On March 4, we were pleased and honored to present the Annual VFW Cadet NCO and Cadet Officer awards at a meeting of the Pangborn Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.
Quilts of Valor – Dr. Erich Jurges
Just last week, the VFW was invited to attend a Quilts of Valor presentation to Dr. Erich Jurges, a Navy veteran and owner of Sagebrush Dental. Dr. Jurges grew up in Bremerton, WA and then went on to earn a degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. … More Quilts of Valor – Dr. Erich Jurges
WA Army National Guard in the Wenatchee Valley
Back in June, in conjunction with Pangborn’s annual Festival of Flight, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the former Executive Flight building to welcome its new tennants, Army Aviation Support Facility 2 (AASF-2), formerly located at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane. The build has been renamed to reflect … More WA Army National Guard in the Wenatchee Valley
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