Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
Taken from the VA’s PTSD Page: “There are currently about 8 million people in the United States with PTSD. PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. Even though PTSD treatments …
With the current pandemic, it’s important to think about our medical care and preferences should we be in a state that requires immediate intervention. Recently a friend drove himself to the hospital in the middle of the night with respiratory problems. The hospital took him into ICU and gave him a test for COVID-19. They …
C/Lt Col Ethan Larsen presenting a thank you plaque for the American Legion Post 10 providing financial support for Cadet Larsen to attend Leadership School in the midwest region of the Civil Air Patrol. C/Lt Col Larsen is studying for his General Spaatz’s Award, an award advancing him to C/Col. When he completes the General …
Honorable Welcome Home offers veterans the welcome they should have received when they first returned from service. It is a welcome that lets them know that we are honored to receive them and to offer rejuvenation of spirit to those who carry the hidden burdens of war. With the thoughtful guidance of our friends at …
Cadet 1st Lt Emmanuel Larson was promoted to the rank of Cadet Captain and was also awarded the Amelia Earhart Award. This promotion and award presentation was conducted by Air Force ROTC Recruiter Captain Wesley Griffith on Oct 29th. Achievement of the Amelia Earhart award is a huge milestone for any Cadet in the Civil …
[originally posted in the Grand Coulee Star] “Here we are again at the end of our sale season as we come to the community to thank everyone for a fantastic thirteen-week run at the VET Center. Our American Legion Post appreciates everybody has who stopped by and shopped with us during our sale. Although it …
The Pangborn Composite Squadron is part of the Civil Air Patrol, handled by Senior members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary. This squadron was first formed in January of 1942, approximately 77 years ago here in the Wenatchee Valley, part of the U.S. Army Air Corps. They performed tasks such as supply airlifts, VIP …