“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
Celebrate the #StillServing Campaign
Call for Unity
“The Veterans of Foreign Wars stands for equality, inclusivity and diversity. No matter race, gender, age, religion or sexual orientation, it is our duty as an organization to advocate for our employees, members, fellow veterans, service members and military families who may face systematic injustices. We owe this to every … More Call for Unity
Wenatchee Home Depot Awarded 2019 Patriot Award
On February 10, Commander Pieratt presented the 2019 Wenatchee Valley VFW Patriot Award to Team Depot. Receiving this award was store manager Richard Madariaga, who led his team of volunteers on two projects to help local veterans and their families. The Home Depot Foundation donated over $10,000 in materials and … More Wenatchee Home Depot Awarded 2019 Patriot Award
Navy Service Dog Memorial
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Honoring Our Own Fallen Hero!
Sgt. Leandro ‘Lando’ Jasso was returned to Wenatchee on Thursday, December 6th, for his final resting in Leavenworth on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Our Post, as well as American Legion Post 10, and Veterans from all over North Central Washington gathered to honor him in Wenatchee, and to honor and … More Honoring Our Own Fallen Hero!
Post 3617 Challenge Coin
#VFWPostPride Our Wenatchee Valley Post Challenge Coins have ARRIVED, and are available for sale at a cost of $ 15.00 each when picked up at the Post. If you would like to order yours, you can go to our website at www.vfpost3617.org and go to the CHALLENGE COIN Page to … More Post 3617 Challenge Coin
Downtown Association Offers Veteran Banners
The Wenatchee Downtown Association is offering the opportunity for Veterans to be honored with a banner to be located on Wenatchee, Mission or Chelan Avenue for the entire month of November in 2018 and 2019. Photos and Biographies are requested along with your application and payment. Fees will cover the … More Downtown Association Offers Veteran Banners
Washington State Fallen Heroes Project Honored!
Wenatchee Valley VFW Post 3617 has hosted the Washington State Fallen Heroes Project for five years at our Classy Chassis Parade and the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Parade. This year they were honored by the Stemilt Growers with the First Place Specialty Unit Award. Members of our Post & … More Washington State Fallen Heroes Project Honored!