Tualatin VFW Auxiliary

06/11/2026

National Women Veterans Recognition Day

June 12, is National Women Veterans Recognition Day. As explained by the VA, this is not a Veterans Day just for women, but a celebration of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act in 1948, which was significant in that is allowed women the right to permanently and fully serve in the regular armed forces (and to be recognized as veterans after doing so). ...

June 12, is National Women Veterans Recognition Day. As explained by the VA, this is not a Veterans Day just for women, but a celebration of the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integrat…

06/07/2026

We renenber D-Day

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026 – Tualatin

1) Missing Man Flyover 2) National Anthem – Tualatin High School Crimsonaires 3) Opening Prayer 4) Pledge of Allegiance – VFW Auxiliary 3452 5) Mayor’s Remarks – Frank Bubenik, Tualatin Mayor 6) Remarks – Andrea Salinas, US Representative – Ree Armitage, Field Officer, Senator Ron Wyden – Jules Walters, Oregon State Representative 7) Honored Veteran- Sean Warren, Retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, 26 years of service…...

1) Missing Man Flyover 2) National Anthem – Tualatin High School Crimsonaires 3) Opening Prayer  4) Pledge of Allegiance – VFW Auxiliary 3452 5) Mayor’s Remarks – Frank Bubenik, Tualatin Mayor…

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026

05/05/2026

VFW Auxiliary Magazine – May 2025

FEATURED IN THIS EDITION · We share sad news about the passing of Past National President Peggy Haake. · Read about the VFW Auxiliary’s 2026 Mid-Year Conference aboard the Celebrity Reflection with stops in Key West and Bimini. · See our story about the 13th and final Celebrating America’s Freedom Event that was held in our nation’s capital. · Learn about 2026-2027 National Guard Candidates....

FEATURED IN THIS EDITION · We share sad news about the passing of Past National President Peggy Haake. · Read about the VFW Auxiliary’s 2026 Mid-Year Conference aboard the Celebrity Reflection with…

04/24/2026

Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen winners

Olivia Drewniak, high school senior at Morse High School in Bath, Maine, was named the 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy first-place winner. Drewniak's speech on the theme "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?" was awarded the top prize of a $35,000 college scholarship. She was sponsored by VFW Post 7738. Watch her read her speech here....

Olivia Drewniak, high school senior at Morse High School in Bath, Maine, was named the 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy first-place winner. Drewniak’s speech on the theme “How Are You Showi…

03/29/2026

On this day of remembrance, we honor our nation’s Vietnam War veterans and their families. We will never forget your service, always advocate on your behalf and never forget your legacy.

03/27/2026

Lake Oswego Veterans Memorial

The Memorial is located at Foothills Park in Lake Oswego. We have Honor Walls that have inscribed names of past and current Military personnel, Police, Fire and First Responders. We would like to invite you to purchase a spot on a wall to honor yourself or someone you know. There is a fee for inscription of $125. Place your request now before prices go up....

The Memorial is located at Foothills Park in Lake Oswego. We have Honor Walls that have inscribed names of past and current Military personnel, Police, Fire and First Responders. We would like to i…

03/06/2026

VFW Auxiliary Magazine: March 2026

FEATURED IN THIS EDITION • Learn about Reno, Nevada, our host city for the VFW Auxiliary’s 113th National Convention. • We plan to launch a National website redesign in May. • Read about the VFW’s 2026 Priority Goals. • We share sad news about MOCA and MOC leadership. The editors of VFW Auxiliary Magazine want to know what you think about features and articles you see in the magazine....

FEATURED IN THIS EDITION • Learn about Reno, Nevada, our host city for the VFW Auxiliary’s 113th National Convention. • We plan to launch a National website redesign in May. • Read about the VFW’s …

03/03/2026

A Show and Tell with Tualatin History

Published in Tualatin Life, March 2, 2025 On March 4, the Tualatin Historical Society will host its “Show and Tell Event” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., featuring five residents with important historical ties to Tualatin who will share their families’ stories and show family artifacts the society has preserved over the years. “There were six people who I had the contact information for, whose family had donated something in the past,” Sandra Lafky Carlson from the Tualatin Historical Society said....

Published in Tualatin Life, March 2, 2025 On March 4, the Tualatin Historical Society will host its “Show and Tell Event” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., featuring five residents with important historical t…