VFW Post 8904 to Host VJ Day Observance

August 13, 2024 - World War II came to an end with the formal surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and this day has become known as VJ Day (Victory over Japan).

Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will hold an observance on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center.

VFW to Host Remembrance of Iraq War Veterans

August 12, 2024 - August 31, 2010 marked the official end to US Combat Operations in Iraq. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will ensure the patriotism and sacrifices of this generation that included US Army Specialist Larry E. Polley, Jr. of Center, Texas who was killed in action are never forgotten by the American people.

VFW Veterans Breakfast Set for Aug. 10

August 5, 2024 - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 is sponsoring a Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, August 10, 8am at the Diamond B. Restaurant, 246 Tenaha St, Center.

If you are a local veteran and would like to experience some good veteran camaraderie, please join us. No reservation is required; just show up and let us buy you breakfast.

Questions, contact Post Commander Mike Wulf, 936-427-0570, or Post Adjutant Larry Hume, 936-332-0349.

VFW Post 8904 Korean War Armistice Observance Postponed

July 25, 2024 - The Korean War Remembrance program we had scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, has been moved to Monday, July 29, at 9am.

Rain will continue to fall, with an 81% chance for tomorrow. However, it looks good for Monday.

Every Veteran Has a Story: Norman Vaught

Private Norman Vaught
United States Army, World War I – Died Nonbattle
27 Company, 7 Battalion, 165 Depot Brigade

VFW Post 8904 Receives Donation from Local Business

Pictured are (from left): Tony Powdrill, Carroll Miller, Mike Wulf, and Derrick Roberts.

July 5, 2024 - Pineywoods Beverage made a donation on July 2, 2024, to VFW Post 8904 in honor of Memorial Day, 2024.

Letter from VFW Post 8904 Regarding Passing of John Piersol

John Piersol being honored in the 2022 Memorial Day Program

Every Veteran Has a Story: Bishop Garvin Porter, Sr.

Bishop Garvin Porter, Sr.
United States Army, World War I
Artillery Park – V Corps

Every Veteran Has a Story: Master Sergent Jack Wills

VFW Hosting Free Veteran Breakfast

June 10, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 will be hosting a free Veterans Breakfast on June 15, 2024, at 8am, at Estrella's Mexican Restaurant, 224 Tenaha Street, Center, Texas.

All veterans are cordially invited.

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