VFW Post 12211

VFW Post 12211

Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) District 2 Commander and Quartermaster for VFW Post 10580 in Warrenton Albert Little, at right, counts off some of the many activities undertaken by the VFW as participants gather for the standing up of a new VFW Post in Hood River Wednesday night, Feb. 23. The new Hood River Post 12211 was created and received blessing from the VFW and will be led by Post Commander Kevin Cole. Hood River has been without a VFW post for year, Cole said. The new post will serve as a support for area veterans, he said when asked why the new post was being formed. “It’s veterans serving veterans. We basically help veterans in need.” At its formation, 29 veterans had signed up as members. Pictured at the table in the background getting ready for the official ceremony are Senior Vice Commander, Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars Allen Anderson (left) and State Judge Advocate Dale Pack.