Category: Community Outreach

Post sponsors USAF band performance at Benaroya Hall

Members of the public were treated to a free performance April 28 at Benaroya Hall courtesy of the USAF Band of the Golden West. VFW Post 3063 leadership was proud to sponsor this performance by talented Air Force musicians that featured jazz and patriotic music. The Seattle performance was one of many concerts held through out the state. The band is stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. and is the only active duty U.S. Air Force band west of the Rockies.

Armed Forces Day-themed social happening May 18

Continuing our efforts to engage the community, we are organizing an Armed Forces Day-themed social on May 18. The event will feature a special performance by the esteemed I Corps Brass Quintet. Additionally, the Washington National Guard’s 181st BSB A co static display will allow attendees to get an up-close look at military equipment and vehicles. Please RSVP with Aly by May 16 at [email protected].

Post recycles 125 flags

We performed our first ever flag recycling event March 25. Thanks to our post and auxiliary members for pitching in to disassemble around 125 flags that will be recycled through one of the Seattle Public Utilities Threadcycle partners. We’ll also deliver scraps to Seattle ReCreative.