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
Assisting the Guard during these uncertain times
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
Shriners’ Convention in Wenatchee
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
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?
Remembering Those Lost at Sea
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
Community Honors Vietnam War Veterans
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
Treated to a tour of Army Aviation Support Facility #2
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
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
Winter Adventures
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
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