Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
Just got an email from the VA explaining that some of the services from eBenefits are moving over to VA.gov soon. eBenefits is moving features and capabilities to VA.gov. As part of this transition and to better inform our customers, we’re updating our homepage to let users know up front what is on eBenefits versus …
As part of the Pangborn’s Festival of Flight this week, the most iconic Warbirds from WWII, the B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sentimental Journey’ will be on public exhibition at the Pangborn Memorial Airport AUG 02-07 for Ground Tours + Rides. Ground Tours: Tue-Thur: 9a – 5p Fri-Sun: 2p – 6p $15 per person/$30 for a family …
Pangborn Members at CFXXV Eight members of the squadron attended Cascade Falcon XXV (take #3 due to two COVID cancellations the past two summers). Several received awards while there. (Left to right & top to bottom) C/A1C Alexandrea Toledo (Most Improved Award, Alpha Flight), C/SrA Chase Bull, C/A1C Dawson Brender, C/Capt Elijah Rinke (DFAC Officer …
Weekly round-up of news, events, and other items of interest for Veterans in and around North Central Washington.
It seems the renaming of highways for groups of veterans is a common thing. And we’ve got another project in the works in our region (previously: naming Highway 97). I received the following information from a member of American Legion Post 84 over the weekend: “Hodges Post #84 has a project to dedicate Highway …
Several weeks ago a group of quilters who call themselves Highland Stitchers donated a beautiful patriotic-themed handmade quilt to American Legion Hodges Post 84 in Oroville. Highland Stitchers gather throughout the cold winter months in the highlands above Oroville, WA in the famous ghost town of Molson, WA and share time and fellowship making beautiful …
As summer gets into full swing, it’s time to start thinking about America’s Birthday. All across the region, there are events on or around the 4th of July – will you be checking out what’s near you? (More to be added as discovered.) 4th of July in Twisp – Annual parade featuring classic cars, …
Weekly round-up of news, events, and other items of interest for Veterans in and around North Central Washington.
Let the Summer fun begin!! Temps rising and outdoor activities are calling. Stay hydrated and keep in touch with family and friends. Recently I was honored to participate in some of the Memorial Day Ceremonies held here in the Valley, a big thank you to the Patriotic Council and its members for coordinating the main …
The Manson American Legion’s Annual Memorial Day celebration was held on May 30, 2022, at 11:00 on a cool but dry morning. We thank seven students from Manson High School for helping set up tables, chairs and preparing for the event and taking down after. We recognize, and thank members of the Chelan VFW for …
CIVIC DUTY RALLY and CALL to ACTION event to be held Friday, 3 June, 4-6:30 PM at the newly renovated Veterans’ Hall on Wenatchee Avenue. The event is being sponsored jointly by the American Legion Post 10 (Wenatchee) and Post 64 (Cashmere), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3617. This is a non-partisan …
American Legion Post 157 will be hosting our annual Summer yard sale – Every Saturday from June 11th through Aug 13th. We are going to do a Veterans pancake breakfast on Saturday May 28th. 7am to about noon. After the Breakfast we will set up our Memorial Day flag tribute. About 600 casket size flags …