Our Auxiliary is constantly working on some new project and staying busy serving our veterans and our community. In the last few months, the Auxiliary has: There will be plenty more opportunities for our Auxiliary and Post members to connect and do good for our local community, veterans and their … More Updates from the Auxiliary
Updates from the Auxiliary
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
ADA Ramp Projects
The Post has been busy for the past month with constructing ADA access ramps for veterans. Utilizing funds from a Home Depot Foundation Grant, we were able to build a couple ramps during the month of August. The first project was to provide access from the residence floor level to … More ADA Ramp Projects
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
VFW Elects First Iraq War Veteran to Lead Organization
When it comes to recruiting and retention, ‘Every Veteran Counts!’ July 21, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Timothy M. Borland, of Benson, Arizona, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization comprised of more than 1 million eligible … More VFW Elects First Iraq War Veteran to Lead Organization
Veteran History in Wenatchee
On the centennial anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars serving veterans here in the Wenatchee Valley, I’d like to share a look back at how our local military and veteran organizations provided a solid foundation on which this valley grew and prospered. Information was gathered from multiple sources including … More Veteran History in Wenatchee
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
Pangborn Flag replacement
A couple years ago, VFW Post 3617 adopted the duties of lowering and raising the 20′ x 30′ flag at the Pangborn traffic circle in East Wenatchee. These duties were previously handled by the Douglas County facilities department. Volunteer members of our Post replaced this flag on 18 August 2021. … More Pangborn Flag replacement
A VFW Message to Veterans in the Wake of Recent Events in Afghanistan
The following is a message from VFW National Commander Fritz Mihelcic With the recent turn of events in Afghanistan, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) wants the veterans of the war in Afghanistan to know we stand with you. Scores of VFW members know the anger, frustration, and sadness you … More A VFW Message to Veterans in the Wake of Recent Events in Afghanistan
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
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