[Editor’s note: since original publication of the below story in our November 2023 newsletter, members of the Post and Auxiliary submitted names to the Jeep Committee and by May 2024 the name Annabelle had been selected as the favorite.] VFW Life Member and Vietnam veteran Jack Pusel, wearing his Navy … More Meet Annabelle, our 1957 Willys U.S. Navy Shore Patrol Jeep
Meet Annabelle, our 1957 Willys U.S. Navy Shore Patrol Jeep
Supporting the new WHS Air Force Junior ROTC program
In November of 2021, Wenatchee High School (WHS) received approval from the United States Airforce to offer an Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) program starting in August for the 2022-23 school year. Not only is this program the first of its kind in the Wenatchee Valley (the nearest ROTC program … More Supporting the new WHS Air Force Junior ROTC program
Parade for Sgt Fred Holsonbake
On April 17th, our Post & Auxiliary joined with other patriotic citizens as we gathered to wish Mr. Fred Holsonbake of Wenatchee a happy 100th birthday with a car parade in front of his home. A lineup of police cars and fire trucks led the parade with the Wenatchee High … More Parade for Sgt Fred Holsonbake
Quilts of Valor presentation
Quilts of Valor are patriotic quilts that are lovingly crafted by volunteers and gifted to a Veteran or Service Member. The mission of the Quilts of Valor® Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Since 2003, over 350,000 Quilts … More Quilts of Valor presentation
Updates from the Auxiliary
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
Auxiliary President’s Letter – Jan 2023
Is everyone doing what I am and breathing a sigh of relief that Christmas is over? Hopefully the snowy weather will be over soon too – I am really looking forward to Spring. I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and Happy New Year. We hosted our annual Veteran’s Christmas … More Auxiliary President’s Letter – Jan 2023
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
Veterans Day message from our Post Commander
This Veterans Day, we honor every man and woman who has proudly worn the uniform and bravely defended our nation while protecting its people from the evils of this world. Every American, no matter where they live or what they do, reaps the benefits of their service. Friday, November 11th … More Veterans Day message from our Post Commander
Passing of Nick Hamburg
Our friend and buddy Nick Hamburg passed away suddenly on September 28th after fighting an infection for the last couple months. Nick was born in Everett on January 31, 1983 and moved with his family to Wenatchee in 2005. Shortly after moving here, I met Nick at a Mike Utley … More Passing of Nick Hamburg
Veteran Cemetery Opportunity
The Wenatchee Valley VFW Post 3617 has received 2 cemetery plots in the Veterans Section of Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee. The current market value of each plot is approximately $8,000. The cost of transfer of ownership will be approximately $200 per plot. Each plot may be further divided into … More Veteran Cemetery Opportunity
