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
Commemorative Air Force visits Wenatchee
Illustrating America Art Contest winners announced
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
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
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
November Happenings
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
Thank You Denny’s!
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!
Patriot Day – Sept 11
On 18 Dec 2001, a joint resolution (Public Law 107-89) was approved by Congress designating September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day“, a day of remembrance to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 11 Sept 2001, and those who’ve lost lives since then to … More Patriot Day – Sept 11
We are Proud to be a Purple Heart Community
The community and local veterans gathered on 7 August 2024 at Pybus Public Market to honor recipients of the Purple Heart, a distinguished military decoration awarded to individuals wounded or killed in combat. The ceremony featured the Presentation of Colors by our VFW Post and American Legion Post 10, and … More We are Proud to be a Purple Heart Community
Flagpole Dedication at East Wenatchee Police Station
Earlier this year, the East Wenatchee Police Department (EWPD) moved to its new location at the corner of Simon St and Rock Island Rd in East Wenatchee. One thing that was missing at their new facility was a flagpole. In a project started by the East Wenatchee Rotary, in conjunction … More Flagpole Dedication at East Wenatchee Police Station
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