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The officers of the American Legion Post 143 helped Santa on Christmas Eve to deliver holiday cheer to a family in Twisp, Wash. The post chaplain Caroline Groninger, Santa/post sergeant-at-arms William (Skinny) Robinson, and first vice commander Keith Morden, with wife Donna Morden, delivered gifts and holiday cheer to a single mom with two jobs …
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 …
The Pangborn Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol had an Awards Banquet on Aug 6th at the Masonic Center in Wenatchee. Special guests included Commissioner Kevin Overbay and his wife Crystal, 12th District Representative Keith Goehner, and Washington Wing Vice Commander, Lt. Col Kenneth Butler. After dinner, there was a cake ceremony featuring Capt. …
One hundred years ago the American Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most prominent nonprofit groups in the United States. American Legion goals include a commitment to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, …
[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 …
Douglas County Commissioners, Washington Trust representatives, and the Color Guard from Wenatchee Valley VFW Post 3617 gathered August 27th at the Pangborn traffic circle in East Wenatchee to install a new 20’ x 30’ flag. The flag was provided by Washington Trust Bank. Post 3617 volunteers have adopted the duties of lowering and raising the …