July 22, 2025 - On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army began an offensive to invade South Korea that resulted in the capture of the republic’s capital, Seoul, within four days. The United States, the United Kingdom, and other members of the United Nations moved to actively defend South Korea – an effort that would last until July 27, 1953, when negotiations concluded and the fighting finally ended.

Private First Class Otis Fountain, Sr.
United States Army - World War II
©By Larry Hume, VFW Post 8904, Center, Texas

June 26, 2025 - Early Life and Family

June 2, 2025 - On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy.

May 20, 2025 - In honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, VFW Post 8904 will be placing US Flags on the graves of veterans in the Westview Cemetery located on Bolton Street in Center.

Beginning at 10am on Memorial Day, flags will be placed on the grave of all veterans buried there. Members will then go to the Historic Courthouse to ensure the flags are raised at noon in accordance with the US Flag Code. Note: Mac Curtis Buckley who was killed in action in Vietnam on July 5, 1968, is buried in Westview.

May 5, 2025 - Each year the World War II Allies remember May 8, 1945, the date when they accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler committed suicide during the Battle of Berlin, so the surrender of Germany was authorized by his replacement, President of Germany Karl Donitz.