National Park Service 2016 Aviation Lecture Series
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at 7 pm, Flying in the BUFF: Personal Memories of the B-52 and Missions over Vietnam will be presented by National Park Service Volunteer-in-Parks Mac MacKinnen, who was a navigator in B-52 airplanes during the Vietnam War. MacKinnen will discuss the history and development of the B-52, its pivotal role […]
George C. Marshall Leadership Awards
Nomination Deadline Extended! Nominations are due February 12, 2016 The General George C. Marshall Public Leadership Award was instituted in 1989 to recognize a young person’s commitment to public service and demonstrated leadership potential. This award was created to commemorate General Marshall’s two-year residence in Vancouver and to honor the legacy of this world statesman. […]
VBMA Work Party
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VBMA Work Party
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Romance at Vancouver Barracks
Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children 15 years and under. Titled "Lantern Tour: Walking Vancouver Barracks," these new ranger-led programs will walk visitors through the grounds of Vancouver Barracks by lantern light, connecting attendees to the national park's military history through thematic storytelling. These tours will be small in size, and each will […]
Sweetheart Hangar Dance
The 2016 Sweetheart Dance, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 7 pm to 10 pm at Pearson Air Museum, located at 1115 E. Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. Tickets purchased in advance are $20 per person and are available at the Friends' […]
Women in the Military
It’s time to tell your story. Women in the military have traditionally been quiet about their service. In this writing group, you’ll find a safe and supportive environment to write about your experiences, or write about anything. Just write. Attend all 5 weekly sessions, or drop in. No writing experience necessary. Group facilitated by Kate […]
Military History Talk: Buffalo Soldiers at the Vancouver Barracks
“They fought like wounded Buffalo, ”Traditions of African American soldiers after the Civil War Presented by Staff Sergeant (Retired) Frazier Raymond, United States Army. After the Civil War, during Reconstruction, the United States Army created several regiments of infantry and cavalry composed almost entirely of African American soldiers. These units known historically as Buffalo […]
Caring for Veterans in the Community
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