Military
VBMA’s March Military History Talk
The Vancouver Barracks, Proving Ground for Generals Speaker: Jeff Davis The Vancouver Barracks was established in 1849, and was open as a military post until the new millennium. In the 150+ years of history, many young officers served at the Vancouver Barracks, and later rose to the rank of general. Jeff Davis will focus on […]
NARA VETERANS MEETING
Nara Wellness Center 12360 Se Burnside Portland, Or 97233 Meeting From 12:00 Pm - 2:00 Pm Lunch Included
An Evening with the Medal of Honor
You are invited to attend “An Evening with the Medal of Honor” on Thursday night, March 30th at Fort Vancouver. Details are: http://www.freedomsfoundation.org/file/9194013b-1402-4e82-a95f-8fc880f8ae6a There is a similar event in Seattle on Saturday, April 1st, right before the commissioning of the new CGC Munro. Details on that event are: http://www.freedomsfoundation.org/File/b1bfd106-67a5-46e2-acc1-bf00b844fbfb For further information, feel free to […]
VBMA’s April Military History Talk
C-4 Does Not Float Speaker: Timothy Shotwell Retired Master Sergeant Timothy Shotwell served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for over 30 years, serving from the Vietnam War to the Global War on Terrorism. He will share many tales, some amusing, some not so amusing relating to his military experiences. The presentation will last […]
VBMA’s May Military History Talk
The M1917 Army Ambulance Presented by MSG Jack Giesen, USAR Retired Over the past year, the Vancouver Barracks Military Association has constructed a replica of the Model 1917, US Army Ambulance, as part of their commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of World War I. This talk will be the public unveiling of the completed ambulance. […]
Vancouver Barracks Military Association M1917 Ambulance Unveiling
On May 9th the VBMA will unveil the M1917 Ambulance that they have been working to recreate on a Model-T Chassis. The unveiling will be at the Marshall House in Vancouver Washington. Click here to read the Columbian newspaper article about the project.
Kokanee Fest 2017
ATTN everyone here are some of the details for The upcoming Kokanee event!! -June 3rd at Yale Reservoir in southern Washington -All Gear is Provided -No license needed all of you will be covered under our group permit - Prizes and BBQ after the event -6am registration but show up early -2pm off the water […]
Grande du Washington Grande Promenade
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