The parade also featured the Fallen Hero Banners. The large pictures of soldiers killed from Washington State will be on display at the Yakima VFW Beginning at 11:00 a.m. Monday.
Post Commander Al Pineta lead the short ceremony Thursday morning. "Gentlemen please join me in a moment of remembrance for all those who perished during Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.
American troops are still fighting a war in Afghanistan and they still welcome care packages from home. The Yakima VFW Jr. girls this week are collecting snacks to send to troops and cash donations to cover the cost of postage. Today the girls are hoping to fill a pickup at Top Foods on South First Street and Wrays at 56th and Summitview on Saturday the VFW Jr...
Late last month the Yakima VFW was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects who stole cash from a till and a safe. Today the VFW has a new security system to hopefully prevent any future problems. The local club on South 5th Avenue has installed a security camera system that watches over the entire area around the building...