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
Summer Picnic at the Hangar
As if we didn’t have enough going on locally this weekend between the National Commander-in-Chief visiting for our Department Convention, we were ALSO busy hosting the annual summer picnic for our Adopted Unit, Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Security & Support, at their building near Pangborn Airport. Every year, … More Summer Picnic at the Hangar
Department Convention brings Posts and Auxiliaries to the Heart of Washington
This past week, Wenatchee was host to the Department of Washington Annual Convention, 18-20 June 2026. This is an event where VFW Post and Auxiliary members from across the state of Washington gather to give and receive training, to provide state-level committee updates, and to honor exceptional members, Posts, and … More Department Convention brings Posts and Auxiliaries to the Heart of Washington
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
Holiday party for our Army National Guard unit
Once again, our Post and Auxiliary members came together to put on a festive event for our Adopted Unit, Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Security & Support, full of fun, smiles, food, laughter, and celebration. Thanks to the hard work of over a dozen volunteers from both the Post … More Holiday party for our Army National Guard unit
V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S
Valuable in more ways than words can say. Optimistic and helpful in every way. Lending support with a heartwarming smile. Unselfishly going the extra mile. Notable for all the work you do. Trusted because we can count on you. Effective in all you undertake. Esteemed for the difference that you … More V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S
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
Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Schwab
Originally from Southern California, Dave voluntarily enlisted in the Army in 1967 as his friends were receiving their draft notices. During his time in the military, Dave served as a 62E20 Equipment Operator then as the Battalion Procurement NCOIC of Construction Material until April 1970. After leaving the Army, he … More Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Schwab
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
Summer BBQ for AASF-2
Many hands (and backs and trucks) make light work as once again our Post and Auxiliary members came together to put on a fabulous feast for our Adopted Unit. On Friday, 20 June, Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Security & Support held their annual summer Family Day, and we … More Summer BBQ for AASF-2
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