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Naval Station Everett will host a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Event on December 7th, 2012 at 10:30a.m. Please RSVP by contacting  troy.schulz@navy.mil or by calling 425-304-3357. If you would like to attend, and do not have a valid Military I.D., … Continue reading →

District 1 Raffle 46” Samsung Smart TV Slim Model All proceeds will fund District 1 Operational Budget for 2012-2013 Tickets are on sale NOW! $5.00 per raffle ticket Contact your Post Commander! Drawing will be held on January 29, 2013 … Continue reading →

Members of VFW Post 1040, VFW Post 8870, American Legion Post 37, and the public gathered at Veterans Park in Lynnwood on Saturday, November 11, 2012 to commemorate Veterans Day. Although the day was damp and chilly, the weather could … Continue reading →

**FREE MEALS ON VETERANS DAY   OLIVE GARDEN Veterans Eat Free. Olive Garden Restaurants offer a free meal (with proof of service) from a list of several entrees on a special menu. This special is scheduled for Monday, November 12, … Continue reading →

Our Post passed the District inspection this evening with flying colors. Our VFW National Outstanding Community Award sign is now installed on 164th Street SW & 44th Av W  just before the City of Lynnwood sign. Still need a few … Continue reading →

Veterans Day @ 11 AM, November 11, 2012 Lynnwood Veterans Park Ceremony 44th Av W & Veterans Way (194 street SW) Bagpipe Selections – NW Junior Pipe Band, Kevin Auld, Director Welcome: City of Lynnwood – City Council President Loren … Continue reading →

District 1 VFW Newsletter October 2012

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Reminder that our next Post meeting is October 4th @ 7PM. At our last meeting we welcomed into our Post membership: Walter “Gus” Gustafson – US Marine Corps Bob Kennar – US Army/US AirForce Jared Hopfauf- US Navy Richard Clark … Continue reading →

I regret to inform the Post of the death of long time Post Life member, Bill Miller, WWII Navy Corpsman. Bill passed away on September 11th, 2012. Funeral arrangements are being scheduled for November 1st at the G>A.R. cemetary in … Continue reading →