November 24, 2021 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary, Center, Texas proudly announce Lucinda David, 7th grade student at Joaquin Jr. High School as their post Patriot’s Pen essay contest winner. She received a PP Medal, framed certificate and check for $100 from Post Sr. Vice Newton Johnson, Jr.
November 12, 2021 - On November 10, 2021 VFW Post 8904 Life Member Michael Wulf joined the Center Garden Club at the Blue Star Memorial and placed their Memorial Wreath in honor of Veterans Day.
November 9, 2021 - 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. We celebrate and honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
November 3, 2021 - World War II Veteran, Mr. Allen Baker and his bride of 69 years, Bobbie wrap themselves in the Quilt of Valor he received from the Shelby County 4-H Heart to Hands Project, Texas A&M AgriLife extension.
October 19, 2021 - Members of VFW Post 8904, Center will be having breakfast at Trails End Grocery & RV, 5437 FM 3172, Shelbyville (Huxley) on Saturday, October 23 at 8am. If you are a local veteran, you are invited to join us for some good camaraderie and fellowship. Breakfast is on us. More information call Post QM Larry Hume 936-332-0349.
October 19, 2021 - On Sunday morning, October 23, 1983 at 0622 hours, two truck bombs, detonated by suicide bombers struck a Marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon that housed 300 service members of the Multination Force during a peacekeeping operation in the Lebanese Civil War. Killed were 220 Marines, 18 sailors and 3 soldiers making this incident the deadliest single-day death toll for the US Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
October 13, 2021 - Women in the military have a history that extends over 400 years into the past throughout a large number of cultures and nations. World Wars I and II saw over 362,000 American women serving during war time. Today women make up 16% of the US military enlisted and 19% of the officer corps and their role has changed significantly over the years from clerical duties to ground combat soldiers to fighter pilots.