VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary

Melissa Muñoz presented VFW Teacher of the Year Award

Friday, December 8, 2023

Center Elementary School’s fourth grade teacher, Melissa Muñoz, was awarded and honored as Post Teacher of the Year by the VFW Post 8904 On Friday, December 8 in her classroom.

Where will you spend Veterans Day 2023?

Submitted By Larry E. Hume

Monday, November 6, 2023

Veterans Day, November 11, is a time for all Americans to pay their respects to those who have served our country. One day to stand united in respect for all veterans, past and present.

Women in Service Observance: October 18

News Staff

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Women in the military have a history that extends over 400 years into the past throughout a large number of cultures and nations. World War I and II saw over 362,000 American women serving during war time.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Americans take the time to remember those who are or were at one time prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.

VFW POST 8904 Remembers September 11, 2001

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Those who we lost on September 11, 2001, will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts and in the history of our nation.

VFW Post 8904 & Auxiliary Observe Victory over Japan Day - USS Missouri Plaque

VFW Post 8904 & Auxiliary Observe Victory over Japan Day

Submitted By Larry E. Hume

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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) Day.

VFW Veterans Breakfast

Submitted By Larry E. Hume

Monday, August 7, 2023

Members of VFW Post 8904 will be having breakfast at Trails End Grocery & RV, 5437 FM 3172, Shelbyville (Huxley) on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. "If you are a local veteran, you are invited to join us for some good camaraderie and fellowship. Breakfast is on us.

Post Trustee Ike Reeves placed the VFW Memorial Wreath on the Veterans Memorial marker honoring those who gave their lives during the Korean War and for those who served and have since passed. (Leon Aldridge photo/The Light and Champion)

VFW Post 8904 remembers Korean War Armistice

Story And Photos Leon Aldridge

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Shelby County Veterans of Foreign Wars 8904 members, Auxiliary, and friends gathered at the Veteran’s Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center Thursday, July 27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending the Korean War. Post Sr.

Pineywoods Beverage presents donation to VFW Post 8904

Larry E. Hume

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

In honor of Memorial Day, Jessica Hensarling of Pineywoods Beverage, 803 Hurst Street, Center, Texas presents a donation to VFW Post 8904 Commander Richard Lundie. Also pictured (left to right) is Past Post Commander Mike Langford, member Derrick Roberts and member Mary Roberts.

VE Day remembered by local VFW

Compiled By Leon Aldridge

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Members of VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary gathered Monday with family and friends to remember VE (Victory in Europe). The remembrance was held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Courthouse.

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