We are excited to announce that we are resuming our monthly visits with veterans, widows, and wives at local senior living facilities. Thanks to the enthusiasm and support from Ashley, the Activity Director at Bonaventure, we are excited about the potential for continued community connection. We had a great turnout … More Reconnecting with our community through senior living visits
Reconnecting with our community through senior living visits
Recent Flag Retirement Ceremony
As you may know, we have been collecting used and worn US flags in a deposit box outside our Post home for many years now. At first we were still able to partner with the VA in Spokane for proper disposal, however that arrangement has not remained reliable. That hasn’t … More Recent Flag Retirement Ceremony
Memorial Day 2026 recap
This year, our ceremonies started at East Wenatchee at Evergreen Memorial Park on 10 th Street NE at 9am with the presentation of colors, wreath laying in honor of all who served and sacrificed in service to our country, taps and a rifle volley from the Honor Guard. Additionally, East … More Memorial Day 2026 recap
Another Apple Blossom season has come and gone
The Classy Chassis and Apple Blossom parades this year were great successes! The Auxiliary handed our over 800 flags at the Classy Chassis with the assistance from Post members Jim Reece and John Harrington. As we have done for many years, we sponsored the Washington State Fallen Heroes (WFH) as … More Another Apple Blossom season has come and gone
Auxiliary’s annual food drive for Serve Wenatchee
In January 2023, the Auxiliary decided their winter project would be to organize a food drive for Serve Wenatchee. Three years later, this has become a staple project. That first year, it was a single trunkload of food donations that were collected and taken to Serve Wenatchee. The following years, … More Auxiliary’s annual food drive for Serve Wenatchee
Recap of Veterans Day 2025
One of the busiest holidays around our Post is Veterans Day, and for good reason! There’s a lot going on around our area to honor and recognize those of us who have put on the uniform and served our nation. Besides the many school appearances our members made around the … More Recap of Veterans Day 2025
Assisting the Guard during these uncertain times
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
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?
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