Veterans Program
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What you need to know about a potential veterans offices merger
There is a proposal before the Chelan and Douglas County commissioners to merge the Chelan County Veteran Services Office and the Douglas County Veteran Services Office through an interlocal agreement. Please read the proposal and take an online survey hosted by Douglas County Veteran Services.
Posted: August 12, 2026
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11 honorees inducted into Chelan County Hall of Honor
Eleven recipients of the Purple Heart were honored on Aug. 7 at the region’s third annual Purple Heart Community Ceremony. Read who they are and what was said about each at the emotional ceremony.
Posted: August 11, 2026
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Sign up for June 19 blood drive
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on June 19. Sign up now!
Posted: April 30, 2026
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Vets Program hosts blood drive Feb. 6
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on Feb. 6 with the American Red Cross. Participants are invited to register now.
Posted: January 15, 2026
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Sept. 24 open house at newly renovated Veteran Services Office
The public is invited to stop in and tour the newly renovated Chelan County Veteran Services Office during an open house, 1 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 428 Orondo Ave. in Wenatchee.
Posted: September 17, 2025
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17 Purple Heart recipients to be honored this year
For the second consecutive year, the community will come together on Aug. 7 to pay tribute to 17 local recipients of the Purple Heart. This year’s honorees served in U.S. military conflicts ranging from World War I to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Posted: July 21, 2025
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County seeks local Purple Heart recipients for 2025 Hall of Honor induction
Are you a Purple Heart recipient? Or do you know someone who is? Fill out our Hall of Honor Inductee form so we can honor the bravery and sacrifice of our military service members. The form is available online.
Posted: June 24, 2025
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Renovations begin Nov. 12 on Veteran Services Office
The Veteran Services Office will be closed on Nov. 8 so county staff can pack up the office in preparation for a renovation project. On Nov. 12, the VSO will re-open at 400 Washington St., the Administrative Office for the Chelan County commissioners and the program's new home for four months.
Posted: November 04, 2024
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Aug. 7 ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients
The community and local veterans will come together on Aug. 7 to pay tribute to recipients of the Purple Heart, a military service decoration that honors men and women who have been wounded or died in combat. The ceremony will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee.
Posted: July 28, 2024
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