11/01/2026
NOV 2026 Post 3386 News & Views
S. 1307 Loffler St. P.O. Box 149
Airway Heights, WA. 99001 (509) 517-1584
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Commanders’ Comments:
Greetings,
Good afternoon I hope everybody is doing well as we head into November. It’s getting cold outside. We need to start looking at our older members to make sure that they are set for winter with warm clothes maybe some firewood make sure their furnace is good.
Last week we honored 3 of our Post/Auxiliary members with Quilts of Valor, congratulations to Don Turner, Reanna DeSpain and Mitch Metzger. We will be presenting more Quilts on the night of Nov 20th If you know of a Veteran who hasn’t received a Quilt of Valor, please let us know.
Veteran’s Day will start with the Post setting up the Flags at Ft Wright Cemetery at 8:00am with a ceremony at 9:00am. We will then head back to the Post for Coffee and Donuts and have a short ceremony at 10:00am. We will also be having the Girl Scouts doing a Flag retirement/burning ceremony at 12:00 noon. At 3:00pm we will go pickup the flags at Ft Wright.
We will be starting construction on the new kitchen soon I think all of you were going to like the new kitchen. So, keep an eye out when it gets closer, we’ll be asking for volunteers to help us demo. Get rid of all the trash and build a new kitchen. I know this is going to be a short message to everybody, but I want to thank everybody for their continued support with our great Post and I hope everybody had a safe Halloween and I look forward to seeing all of you.
Sam (Woody) Dunwoody
Commander
Auxiliary President Comments:
Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
We are most certainly in the “brrrrrr” months. Our Auxiliary has been busy with two dinners in October and Trunk or Treat with the Airway Heights Fire & Police Departments. Thank you to everyone that helped with the dinners and came out for the Trunk or Treat.
November is going to be very busy as well. With the construction for the kitchen and office happening this month there have been questions about our monthly meeting. Yes, we will still have a meeting at this point.
Veteran’s Day is a big day for the Post and Auxiliary; I hope to see as many of you as can make it, at Fort George Wright Cemetery to help with flags and ceremony in the morning and in the afternoon to take the flags down. The ceremony at the Post is another
opportunity to honor our Veterans. After the Veteran’s ceremony at the Post, our local Sr. Girl Scout Troop will be working with the Post, Auxiliary, and Airway Heights Fire Department to retire flags that have been turned in due to no longer being able to fly. We
will be starting the process for the ceremony at Noon, anyone that would like to observe or help is welcome. This is a new opportunity for the Girl Scouts and most of us, so if there is a member that is familiar with the process, please let me know.
Last year we were able to make our biggest donation ever to Northwest Battle Buddies with our Annual Bake Sale Silent Auction. We hope to break that record this year on Nov. 20th. If
you plan to donate baked goods or other items to the Silent Auction, please have your items to the post before 4pm on Friday the 20th. Bring your checkbooks or Cash for the auction. The Pork Chop dinner proceeds will go to Veterans and Family Support, so be sure to come hungry.
I would like to leave you with one last thought. Please be kind to one another, our members and our Post members are a family and even though we don’t always agree with one another, we can still be kind. And check in on your neighbor as the winter months can be hard physically and emotionally. Until we see each other again, be safe and be kind to yourself as well.
Respectfully,
Sherra Eutsler
Auxiliary President
Good of the Order
Breaking News: We will be having a Seahawk vs Bears Watch Party/Potluck this Monday (Nov 2nd) at the Post with the game starting at 5:15pm. Bring your favorite Potluck Dish or snacks to share.
The Canteen meeting has been moved to Nov 10th at 5:00pm
There will be no Bingo on Nov 11th due to Veterans Day
The Auxiliary will still have their meeting on Nov 12th at 6:00pm
The Post meeting will be Nov 19th
Auxiliary Silent Auction - Bake sale and Pork Dinner is Nov 20th starting at 4:30pm
Proceeds go to Northwest Battle Buddies and Veteran support.
We still have Holiday Bucks for sale, a pack of 10 tickets for $10.00. The Post Christmas Party and Holiday Buck drawing will be Dec 18th starting at 5:30pm, drawing at 6:30pm and Live Music by the Stage Riders at 7:00pm. See the Bartenders for Raffle tickets
Kitchen Update
We have finalized our kitchen project with Sean from Home Depot and they have awarded us an $8000.00 grant on our first project for our Post. We have submitted the order and is awaiting delivery of the items, with demo and installation expected between Nov 11th – 18th or after Thanksgiving – stay tuned and flexible - Thanks
Veteran’s Corner
The major VA update for November 2026 is the start of a three month Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) premium holiday beginning November 1, 2026, automatically waiving premiums for all eligible policyholders and saving each veteran an average of $330.
Key VA Changes Relevant to November 2026
1. VGLI Premium Holiday (November 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027)
• All active VGLI policyholders automatically receive three months of waived premiums.
• No application is required; coverage remains fully active.
• Veterans who prepaid premiums for these months will receive credits or refunds.
• Average savings: $330 per veteran.
2. VA Disability Payment Schedule – No November 2026 Deposit
• Veterans will not receive a VA disability payment in November 2026, but this does NOT mean a missed benefit.
• October benefits are paid October 30, 2026 (moved earlier because Nov. 1 is a Sunday).
• November benefits are paid December 1, 2026.
• Final 2026 payment (December benefits) arrives December 31, 2026.
3. VA Cost of Living Increase for 2027 starting Dec 1, 2026
* The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027, and VA disability compensation follows the same percentage. This increase becomes effective December 1, 2026, with the first higher payment arriving December 31, 2026.
New Ratings without Dependants:
10% $186.92
20% $369.50
30% $572.36
40% $824.49
50% $1,173.68
60% $1,486.68
70% $1,873.55
80% $2,177.83
90% $2,447.34
100% $4,080.37
4. Ongoing 2026 VA Policy Environment (Context)
• Continued emphasis on digital services (VA.gov, eBenefits).
• PACT Act toxic exposure claims remain prioritized.
These updates reflect the VA’s November 2026 operational changes, with the VGLI premium holiday being the most significant event for that month.
Canteen News
I would like to take a minute to thank Kat McCabe-Hildebrand for her years of service as a volunteer Bartender to our Post. Kat has moved on, but don't be a stranger. THANK YOU, KAT!
If you haven’t been in lately, we have installed two Super Box's on the main TV and by the Kitchen. A Super box is an Android-based media streaming device that connects to your TV and home internet to deliver live television, on-demand movies, sports, and thousands of channels. So come in and watch your favorite team.
Due to a scheduling change, Trivia will be canceled for Oct-Nov and will start back up in December.
1st Notice: Based on some issues, effective Nov 1st (Per Canteen Bi-laws) NO OUTSIDE FOOD is allowed in the Post. Exceptions are for the Bingo (1st Wednesday Potluck, Groups renting the Hall and other Post functions).
2nd Notice: Due to price increases Tito's Vodka will no longer be served as our well Vodka. Don't worry you will still be able to get your Tito's but at a higher price. Also, after an extensive taste testing by the Post Vodka drinkers (You know who you are) we have selected Smirnoff as our well Vodka.
3rd Notice: The Pool league is no longer playing at the Post.
The Kitchen plans are moving forward and being finalized. The week of Nov 12th - 18th is when it's planned to start now. Thursday Nov 13th we can start removing the things in the Kitchen drawers, office etc... (We need help and boxes) with the main demo starting on Nov 12th/13th.
All Post & Auxiliary who will be helping in the kitchen, either cooking, serving or washing dishes, must complete the WA State Food Workers Card course. It's an on-line course that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Cost is $10. You will also need this for working at the fair. https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov
Calendar: (Note Items are subject to change)
Nov 2nd - Seahawks vs Bears Watch Party/Potluck doors open at 3, game starts at 5:15pm
Nov 3rd - Canteen open 3:00 to 8:00pm
Nov 4th – Bingo @ 6:00pm, (Potluck Dinner)
Nov 5th – Canteen Open 3:00 to 8:00pm
Nov 6th – Chicken Fried Steak w Queen of Hearts starting @ 5:00pm
Nov 10th – Canteen Open 3:00 to 8:00pm, Canteen Meeting @ 5:00pm
Nov 11th – NO BINGO
Nov 11th – Veterans Day Ceremony’s and Flag setup at Ft Wright @ 8:00/900am with Post Ceremony @ 10:00am, Girl Scout Flag retirement/burning @ 12:00 noon, Flag take down at 3:00pm at Ft. Wright.
Nov 12th – Auxiliary Meeting @ 6:00pm
Nov 12th – Start Post Kitchen Project (tentively)
Nov 13th – NO DINNER – Kitchen project
Nov 14th – Kitchen project
Nov 15th – Kitchen project
Nov 16th – Kitchen project
Nov 17th – Canteen open 3:00 to 8:00pm, Kitchen project
Nov 18th – Bingo @ 6:00pm, Kitchen project
Nov 19th – Post meeting @ 6:00pm
Nov 20th – Auxiliary Silent Auction Bake sale & Pork Chop Dinner starting @ 4:30pm
Nov 24th – Canteen Open 3:00 to 8:00pm
Nov 25th – Bingo @ 6:00pm, (No Potluck)
Nov 26th – Thanksgiving - POST CLOSED
Nov 27th – POST CLOSED – NO DINNER
From the Editor:
Please let me know of any changes or new events coming up. If you would like to be added to the newsletter please let me know at Jerry Goertz 509-279-9508 or [email protected] or [email protected]
