VFW Post 8870 - Edmonds, WA

A couple more pictures from this weekends Washington State VFW Convention. Post Commander displaying First Place award for Buddy Poppy purchase in State (15,000) and Comrade Kerry Watkins “paying the Quartermaster” for a convention infraction (😁)

Celebrating a successful year for the VFW under the direction of State Commander Drew James and his team.

Tonight, at the Washington State VFW Convention banquet, Edmonds VFW Post 8870 was recognized with the 2025-2026 Department of Washington Publication of the Year award for its exceptional newsletter. Post Commander Duane Bowman and Newsletter Editor Kerry Watkins accepted the award from VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore and State Commander Drew James.

Today, on Women Veterans Day, we recognize and celebrate the generations of women who have answered the call to serve our nation.

Women Veterans have strengthened our armed forces through their courage, leadership, and dedication—often overcoming barriers while paving the way for those who follow. Their service extends far beyond their time in uniform, continuing through their contributions to families, communities, and the workforce.

To all women Veterans: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your enduring impact. Today and every day, we honor you.

We honor all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Never forget them!

VFW Post 8870 Edmonds Day of Service was Yesterday, Sunday, May 18, 2026. We cleaned up the Edmonds Marina Beach Park.

Come join us and donate to the community!

Saturday, May 9th, Edmonds American Post 66 will hold a food drive at the Wilcox Red Barn in Downtown Edmonds, Washington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will also be accepting hygiene items and gently used or new summer clothes for veterans. Our friends at VFW Post 8870 - Edmonds, WA will be joining us. Please come by to see us at 234 5th Avenue South. Also note: We will be offering a chance to buy tickets for a color portrait of Seattle Mariner legendary pitcher Randy Johnson, donated to us by Edmonds artist Michael Reagan. All proceeds will go to serving our veterans!