April 2024 E-Newsletter Narrows Bridge VFW Post 10018 4741 N. Baltimore St. Tacoma, WA 98407 (253) 759-0817 Elections for Post Officers Elections were held at the April 3rd meeting. Members that were elected to leadership positions are: Do you do volunteer work for the VFW or in the community? We need you to report the…
St. Patrick’s Day Party – 2024
The Narrows Bridge Post celebrated St. Patty’s Day in style! Of course, there was green beer, along with corn beef and cabbage with a variety of sides and desserts. With plenty to eat and drink and multiple raffles throughout the day, everyone had a wonderful time. Erin go Bragh!
VFW Auxiliary National Singing Contest
This is an excellent opportunity for K-12 students Grades K-12 can win gift cards up to $500. Record a solo vocal performance of the Star-Spangled Banner. Entries must be submitted by March 31st. See the details in that attached flyers. Contact Percy Wolf at (253) 720-4613 for questions and to submit your entry.
Pamala Murphy – Audie Murphy’s Wife
Audie Murphy, the kid from Farmersville, Texas, was only 46 years old when he died in a helicopter crash into the Virginia Mountains. He was bothered all his life when he came back from World War II and it really affected his life. He never got the medical help he should have gotten. Not many young people know who Audie Murphy…
Voice of Democracy & Patriot’s Pen Winners – 2023
Congratulations to Brycin G for winning the Post selection for Voice of Democracy. Congratulations to Otis MG for winning the Post selection for Patriot’s Pen.
Karaoke in the Canteen
A big thank you to Bill Foulk for providing a fun evening of karaoke. All the members that were present had a great time!
2023 Veterans Day Observance
Veterans Day Observance at War Memorial Park Please join Tacoma Historical Society for the only Veterans Day observance within the Tacoma city limits. Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 11:00 The event is free and everyone is welcome. The ceremony will be held at the Tacoma War Memorial Park, (N. Jackson Ave & the On Ramp…
Oktoberfest at Narrows Bridge VFW Post – October 14, 2023
Join your comrades for an afternoon of food and fun. Enjoy brats, potato salad, desert, and drinks (cash bar). Shoot a game of pool. Participate in the raffle and win a Door Prize. Live music by Bob Wangen, the “Michigan Traveler.” All this for $15.00 and $3.00 beer – What a deal! Saturday, October 21st…
Narrows Bridge VFW Post E-Newsletter – Fall 2023
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. The national first place winner receives a $35,000…
Young Eagles Program – Tacoma Airport
FROM OUR COMMANDER: What a great day at the Tacoma Narrows Airport day! I was honored to represent Narrows Bridge VFW Post 10018 joined by my comrades from Posts 969 in Tacoma, 2669 from Port Orchard at the booth hosted by the Gig Harbor Herman Uddenberg Post 1854! So proud to be able to connect…