December 16, 2024 - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 presented Teacher of the Year Awards last week to three teachers. Each was given a framed certificate and a check for $200.
December 3, 2024 - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Although this remembrance day is not a public holiday, public law calls for the American Flag and subordinate flags to be at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on December 7.
If you have a flag that cannot be lowered, you can show respect for the day by tying a black cord or ribbon to the top of the mast.
November 21, 2024 - It began when Japanese aircraft appeared in the air over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, just before 8am on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. When the attack ceased shortly before 10am, less than two hours after it began, American forces had paid a fearful price. Eighteen (18) ships were either damaged or sunk, 180 aircraft were destroyed, 2,403 were dead, and thousands of others were wounded.
November 4, 2024 - 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, willingness to serve, and sacrifice for the common good.
October 13, 2024 - Women in the military have a history that extends over 400 years into the past throughout a large number of cultures and nations. During World Wars I and II, over 362,000 American women served during wartime. Today, women make up 16% of the US military enlisted and 19% of the officer corps, and their roles have changed significantly over the years, from clerical duties to ground combat soldiers to fighter pilots.
From left: Daughter Gloria, Post Commander Mike Wulf, wife Satchiko, Mr. Jack, Post Chaplain Richard Lundie, Auxiliary member Linda Lundie, Post Quartermaster Mary Roberts, and Auxiliary President Mary Fausett. Photo taken by Post Adjutant Larry Hume.
October 10, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary each had a drawing at this year's Poultry Festival. Daniele won the electric smoker, and Roy Blackshear won the Remembrance Poppy Quilt. Auxiliary member Linda Lundie made the quilt.