21 Jun 2021

WDVA’s Vet Corps Program

“The Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs Vet Corps program is funded through an AmeriCorps grant. Vet Corps members are stationed at many colleges and other locations throughout the state. “Vet Corps members help veterans achieve their higher education goals by: Providing training and support to college faculty, staff and administration to increase awareness of student veterans’ needs; Providing a peer connection for veterans new to higher education; Helping the college to meet the needs of student veterans; and Providing ...

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09 Jun 2021

Tour of Duty Fundraiser at Martin Scott Winery

An organization slightly over a year old, Tour of Duty exists to serve Active Duty, Veterans, and Unaccompanied Service Members. You can read our introductory interview here. So far it seems things are going well. During the past 12 months, word has spread and more donors have come out to help. There’s now an official website, and ToD has a growing Facebook community where all veterans and active duty members can come together to help each other out. On Saturday, ...

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07 Jun 2021

Toxic Exposures updates

On 27 May 2021, the VA announced two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia. 1] VA has added three conditions to the Agent Orange presumptives list: bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism. 2] After a recent study, the VA is reviewing the possibilities that Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War and/or after September 19, 2001, or in Afghanistan ...

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03 Jun 2021

Memorial Day 2021 – Manson
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I’m very sure our veterans looking down from Heaven this Memorial Day were extremely pleased and proud to be part of Manson’s Memorial Day celebration held at the American Legion Park in Manson, Washington on May 31, sponsored by the American Legion, Post 108. Prior to the ceremony, Manson Fire Chief Arnold Baker brought Manson’s new fire truck, Tower 51 and deployed it on main street, raising a huge 20 x 30 American flag (purchased by the Manson Firefighters Association), ...

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02 Jun 2021

Memorial Day 2021 – Oroville
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American Legion Post #84 sends our sincere gratitude to those volunteers who helped us show respect and love to all our comrades who have gone before. Kiki and Ruth Allen, Odin and Tabitha Finsen-Allen, Lou Wilson, Ken and Teri Tripp, Sadie Scott, Armando Moralez, Rick Hamilton and the members of the FFA, Kurt and Dana Brownlee, Dale and Kirsten Birch, and Mike Marthaller. You all did an amazing job and we really appreciate the extra hands! On Wednesday, May 26th, ...

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30 May 2021

Civil Air Patrol updates – May 2021

Pangborn Squadron has had several promotions, awards, and training days in the last 2 months. Although we lost 5 cadets in 2020, we have gained 8 new cadets. Our Squadron was recently selected to be a participant in a nationwide Aerospace Education Program. They only selected 100 Squadrons in the nation to take part of this program. The program is strictly completed by cadets; Senior members are not allowed to help, only supervise. The project will be sent to the ...

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24 May 2021

Memorial Day Parade in Chelan

What – Memorial Day Parade When – Thursday May 27th @7PM Where – Woodin Avenue, Downtown Chelan Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by ...

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20 May 2021

Manson Legion to Honor Vietnam Veterans on Memorial Day

The Manson American Legion, Post 108 will hold a very special Memorial Day celebration this year as we not only will honor all those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we will also pay tribute to the men and women that served our country during the Vietnam Era. The celebration begins at 11:00 on Monday – May 31 at the American Legion Park, across from the Manson Business Center in downtown Manson. Colors will be presented and ...

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07 Apr 2021

Veterans in Business: Westguard Painting

Welcome to a new feature here at NCW Veterans Info: Veterans In Business. It’s my honor to introduce you to local veterans who are starting or running businesses here in North Central Washington. In this second edition, meet Joshua Simonson and Reece Caouette, owners and operators of Westguard Painting. I met Josh through VFW Post 3617 and enjoyed learning more about how he has been running this painting business and grown over the years. Please tell us a little about ...

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02 Apr 2021

Civil Air Patrol updates – March 2021

Cadet Lt Col Emmanuel Larsen, of Waterville Washington, received the Cadet Officer of the Year Award from Dick Winn, Commander of American Legion Post 10 in Wenatchee on the 23rd of March at the Washington National Guard Armory in Wenatchee. Cadet Lt. Col Larsen joined the Cadet Program in 2016 and has reached the second highest Cadet rank in the program. Cadet Lt Col Larsen has also received during his time in the program, the Air Force Organization Ribbon, the ...

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24 Mar 2021

SAVE LIVES Act Signed Into Law

“WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the SAVE LIVES Act into law today, expanding VA’s legal authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, regardless of their VA health care enrollment status, as well as Veteran spouses, caregivers and some beneficiaries. “The SAVE LIVES Act removed some of the legal limits on the medical care VA can provide to Veterans, based on health care eligibility and priority groups. “The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires VA to continue to prioritize vaccinations ...

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19 Mar 2021

Vet Corps Navigators start Veterans Food Bank

The Vet Corps Navigators around the Wenatchee Valley have come together to create a new Veterans Food Bank operation. Managed by Mark Harle (@ The Bunker), Jose Solis (@ Douglas County VSO), Trent Mortensen (@ Chelan County VSO), and Joe Gerak (@ WVC), this new food bank aims to serve needy Veterans and their families specifically. In March, the Vet Corps Navigators hosted their first major donation drive in conjunction with Blossom Creek Assisted Living. Everything pictured here, along with ...

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