Welcome VFW Post 12228, Stanwood, WA

Stanwood, WA — On December 12, 2023, newly formed VFW Post 12228, Stanwood, WA was instituted. VFW Dept of WA Commander Craig Dougherty presided over the ceremony. After years in the making, Stanwood, WA now has their VFW back. Welcome Comrades. In attendance was the National Sr. Vice CDR of the Military Order of the […]

Honoring our Heroes

Spokane, WA – On October 10, 2023, a VFW Post 7511 Axillary Member member drove all the way to Spokane, WA from Snohomish to surprise her Dad, a Vietnam Veteran as he returned from his Honor Flight. This particular evening, 109 veterans were welcomed home by friends, family, VFW & Aux members, as well as […]

The Passing of a Past District 1 Commander

Monroe, WA – On October 26, 2023, VFW Members from six VFW District 1 Posts came together to honor the loss of our friend and Comrade Jerry Stackpole. Jerry was a member of VFW 7511 for 51 years. Jerry’s friendship, guidance, and corporate knowledge is dearly missed. Jerry’s Granddaughter and 7511 Auxiliary Member, Trish Stackpole […]

VFW District 1 Supports the Randy Couture XCGIF Poker Run

Monroe, WA – On July 15, 2023, Veterans of Foreign Wars District 1 supported the Randy Couture Xtreme Couture GI Foundation (XCGIF) Poker Run in Snohomish County. Beginning in Everett, WA, at the Everett Veteran’s Center and ending at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, MMA legend Randy Couture brought together motorcycle enthusiasts in support […]

From the Seam Squirrel

Greetings from Pup Tent 8 “Crazy Eights”, The Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent 8 known as the “Smokestacks” were established in the 1939 in Everett, WA and thrived up until 1999. After a 23-year hiatus, Pup Tent 8 “Crazy Eights” was established on February 26, 2022. The 105th Supreme Scratch was held in […]