[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
How to fly your flag at “half staff” at home
Do you display a United States Flag at your home? Have you ever wondered what’s the right way to fly your American flag at half staff, and just when is it appropriate? You aren’t alone. Apparently, people have been searching for this information for the last 10+ years online… So … More How to fly your flag at “half staff” at home
Decorating the Post Home for Flag Day
Being on the corner of 2 busy neighborhood streets in East Wenatchee, Post member Steve and wife (Auxiliary member) Dee Johnson took it upon themselves to decorate the property around our Post Home for Flag Day.
Commander’s Letter – May 2022
APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Our normally festive Apple Blossom weekend was subject to inclement weather and other issues that saw fewer volunteers than expected to carry the banner of a Washington Fallen Hero. The Post was hosting Nicole and Scot, our Gold Star family from the Spokane Valley, as they traveled … More Commander’s Letter – May 2022
Commander’s Letter – Mar 2022
In keeping with the spirit of St Patrick’s Day throughout the month of March, I greet everyone with a hearty “Mora duit! (Hello).” We have officially entered the month of our 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Wenatchee Valley. We have a lot going on in … More Commander’s Letter – Mar 2022
Pangborn Flag replacement
A couple years ago, VFW Post 3617 adopted the duties of lowering and raising the 20′ x 30′ flag at the Pangborn traffic circle in East Wenatchee. These duties were previously handled by the Douglas County facilities department. Volunteer members of our Post replaced this flag on 18 August 2021. … More Pangborn Flag replacement
Deadline Approaching: Youth Art Contest
There’s only a few days left to get art pieces submitted for this year’s Youth Art Contest – entries are due to our Post Auxiliary by 31 March. This contest is open to students in grades 1-8, includes 2-dimensional art in a variety of mediums, and is a way for … More Deadline Approaching: Youth Art Contest
Announcing 2020 Youth Essay Winners
We were excited to receive several entries into our Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship programs this fall, even though the majority of students were being taught at home. We are proud to announce our winners! The theme for this year’s Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay contest … More Announcing 2020 Youth Essay Winners
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