January 30, 2023 - Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904, Center, Texas welcomes new members, husband and wife, Derrick, and Mary Roberts. Both are retired US Army Veterans. Mary earned her eligibility with service in Kuwait, Iraq, and Korea and was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Korean Defense Service Medal. Derrick earned his with service in Korea, where he was awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Administering the member’s obligation at the post meeting of January 16, 2023 is Post Quartermaster Larry Hume.
About the VFW: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation's largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.
