From the Seam Squirrel
Greetings from Pup Tent 8 “Crazy Eights”, The Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent 8 known as the “Smokestacks” were established in the 1939 in Everett, WA and thrived up until 1999. After a 23-year hiatus, Pup Tent 8 “Crazy Eights” was established on February 26, 2022. The 105th Supreme Scratch was held in […]
Gold Star Families Wreath Laying Event in Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood, WA – On Saturday July 1, 2023, Post and Auxiliary members from Veterans of Foreign Wars District 1, Department of Washington attended a wreath laying event at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Lynnwood, Washington. This wreath laying was organized by Flags of Honor Escorts, the Woody Williams Foundation, and Project Roll Call. […]
Obelisk Honoring 80 Veterans Returns to Permanent Home
Snohomish, WA – The Snohomish Community Memorial was unveiled at a Memorial Day ceremony held on May 29, 2023, at the new Snohomish Carnegie Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Snohomish. The memorial, in the shape of an obelisk, had been moved from its home to the G.A.R. Cemetery, just outside of town, while the historic […]
About District 1 – In the Words of the District Commander
The Veterans of Foreign Wars District 1, Department of Washington serves veterans in Snohomish County. With eight VFW Posts and a Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent spread across historic Snohomish County, District 1 is dedicated to improving veterans’ lives. Led by the District Commander, the District advocates for veterans’ needs and fosters a […]
