VFW Post 3617

As a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to serving and assisting our military Veterans and their families in North Central Washington and the Wenatchee River Valley, VFW Post 3617 has a long tradition of supporting our nation’s heroes, as well as assisting and supporting our local communities, from Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Malaga, Wenatchee, Orondo, Bridgeport, Mansfield, Waterville, Rock Island and East Wenatchee.

We engage in programs that promote patriotism to our youth and to our schools, as well as support and participate in many ongoing community programs and can also provide financial aid to Veterans in need.

​It is our hope that this site will allow you to explore the many ways in which our Post works to fulfill the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Mission Statement:

“To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.”

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Recent News

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  Meet the 2026 Youth Art Contest winners!26 July 2026
  Illustrating America is the Auxiliary’s annual patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students which encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. Students in high school can enter the Young American Patriotic Art Contest for even bigger prizes. It’s fun to see how our youth see … More Meet the 2026 Youth Art Contest winners!
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  What is this TogetherWeServed thing Jim keeps talking about?21 July 2026
  Have you thought about recording and sharing your military history? Have you ever wanted to reconnect with the people you served alongside? Thanks to the website network of TogetherWeServed, established in 2003 by founder Brian Foster, you can do that. There is a separate website for each branch, and these … More What is this TogetherWeServed thing Jim keeps talking about?
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  Reconnecting with our community through senior living visits12 July 2026
  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
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  250th Independence Day Message4 July 2026
  The following speech was written by Commander Brad Pieratt in the run-up to our 250th Anniversary of our Independence Day. The speech was broadcast several  times a day on a local radio station during the week before July 4th. It’s a message to veterans and civilians alike, to not forget … More 250th Independence Day Message
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  Lifetime Achievement Award – Charleen Lauer26 June 2026
  The following was read at the Department of Washington Annual Convention Banquet on 19 June 2026: Tonight, we have the honor of recognizing an extraordinary Auxiliary member whose dedication, leadership, and service have spanned nearly seven decades. Even before tonight’s honoree was eligible to join the VFW, she often joined … More Lifetime Achievement Award – Charleen Lauer
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  Department Convention brings Posts and Auxiliaries to the Heart of Washington25 June 2026
  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