Dear Comrades: A motion was put forth at the December 2025 General Membership Meeting to change the name of this Post from “Wenatchee Valley Post” to “Wenatchee Valley”. Historically, VFW National has sometimes addressed us as Wenatchee Valley Post Post, causing confusion and issues when ordering caps and other post-specific … More Upcoming vote on name change

Valuable in more ways than words can say. Optimistic and helpful in every way. Lending support with a heartwarming smile. Unselfishly going the extra mile. Notable for all the work you do. Trusted because we can count on you. Effective in all you undertake. Esteemed for the difference that you … More V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S

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

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

During the last week of August, a team from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) was at Pangborn Airport with 2 WWII aircraft. The CAF pilots and crew based out of Mesa, AZ brought a B-17G named Sentimental Journey and a B-25J Mitchell named Made in the Shade to Pangborn for … More Commemorative Air Force visits Wenatchee

VFW Department of Washington is proud to announce that Paul Herrera, a lifelong Army veteran, law enforcement professional, and dedicated VFW leader, is officially running for VFW Jr. Vice Commander-in-Chief for the 2028–2029 membership year. The Department of Washington has produced only two past Commanders-in-Chief — Eric G. Sandstrom (Post … More Announcing Paul Herrera’s Campaign

On Sept. 19, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reaffirms its sacred commitment to those who never returned home. For the VFW, the third Friday in September serves as a powerful reminder of the more than 142,000 former American prisoners of war and less than 81,000 … More VFW pledges it won’t rest until they’re all accounted for

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

The Iowa native is the first woman elected to lead the 125-year-old organization Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). “Standing here today, surrounded by such incredible people — fellow veterans, families and friends — I … More New National Commander, Carol Whitmore

The Auxiliary’s annual patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. It’s fun to see how our youth see the world through their drawings and paintings. On Friday, 11 July, Auxiliary members announced this year’s winners and distributed their … More Illustrating America Art Contest winners announced

The Pacific Northwest Shriners Association held it’s summer convention at the Wenatchee Coast Center Hotel this weekend. Events included training opportunities, the President’s Banquet, shopping and prizes at downtown shops, and a short parade through downtown Wenatchee. The Wenatchee Valley VFW was honored to act as the dignitary vehicle carrying … More Shriners’ Convention in Wenatchee

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

Many hands (and backs and trucks) make light work as once again our Post and Auxiliary members came together to put on a fabulous feast for our Adopted Unit. On Friday, 20 June, Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Security & Support held their annual summer Family Day, and we … More Summer BBQ for AASF-2

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?

As we do every year on Memorial Day, we have a ceremony specifically to honor those military members who were lost at sea. In year’s passed, this was held on the Black Pedestrian Bridge that crosses the Columbia River. However due to ongoing construction at both ends of that bridge … More Remembering Those Lost at Sea

On March 29th at Wenatchee Valley College, veteran organizations from around the valley joined together to mark the 50th Anniversary of the end of hostilities in Vietnam. The afternoon’s program paid tribute to all who served in Vietnam and recognized those Chelan and Douglas County military members that were killed … More Community Honors Vietnam War Veterans

On March 12th , we made a visit out to the new Army National Guard Aviation Unit stationed at Pangborn Memorial Airport, also known as Army Aviation Support Facility #2 (AASF-2). We were greeted by Captain Taylor Payne and Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) Cody Eastman of Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, … More Treated to a tour of Army Aviation Support Facility #2

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.

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

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

We weren’t slowing down in December…. Adopted Unit Holiday Party Our VFW Post has officially adopted the new Army National Guard (ANG) unit recently assigned to Pangborn Airport. ANG Charlie Company 1-112th Security & Support is an aviation unit flying UH-72 Lakota helicopters in support of DEA, Border Patrol, and … More Winter Adventures

Due to the rising costs associated with printing and mailing a physical copy of the VFW Magazine to all of its members, VFW National is gradually moving to a digital-only format. This process started in January of 2024, with certain issues being printed and mailed while other issues were only … More VFW Magazine is Going All Digital

Being the “month for veterans” there was quite a bit we were involved in this past November… Here’s just a few tidbits… Military/Veterans Night with the Wenatchee Wild November 8th was the Annual Veterans and Military Appreciation Night with the Wenatchee Wild at the Town Toyota Center (TTC).  The team … More November Happenings

On Veterans Day, there are many restaraunts in our area that offer free meals to veterans. This has become a common thing, but very few truly appreciate the meaning of the day and the people under the Veteran caps. We would like to take this moment to give a special … More Thank You Denny’s!

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