Submitted by Larry Hume

Vietnam Peace Accord of 1973 Observance

January 21, 2019 - The Paris Peace Accord ending the Vietnam War was signed on January 27, 1973, and was followed by the withdrawal of the remaining American troops. The terms of the accord called for a complete ceasefire in South Vietnam, allowed North Vietnamese forces to retain the territory they had captured, release of US prisoners of war, and called for both sides to find a political solution to the conflict.

Return to Vietnam Drawing "Free Trip Courtesy of VFW" (Deadline Friday)

November 29, 2018 (entry form) - If you received a Purple Heart for being wounded in Vietnam, you could be one of nine lucky veterans to win VFW’s “Return to Vietnam” trip. This in-country tour from April 25 - May 8, 2019, will include Hanoi, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), the DMZ, Khe Sanh, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Marble Mountain, Cu Chi and Tay Ninh.

Veteran's Day Program to Honor 100th Anniversary of End of WWI

November 7, 2018 - In honor of the 100th Anniversary that ended World War I the public is cordially invited to join Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and Auxiliary at their Veteran’s Day Program in remembrance of those from Shelby County who so honorably served during that time. The program will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018, 1 p.m. inside the 1885 Shelby County Historic Courthouse, Center, Texas. You are encouraged to bring children and grandchildren to this historic and once in a lifetime event.

POW/MIA Recognition Day 2018

September 21, 2018 - 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. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.

Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 Monthly Meeting

September 14, 2018 - Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 will hold its monthly meeting Monday, September 17, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at the post home, 617 Highway 96 North.

The Auxiliary will also meet at the post home Monday at 11:45 a.m.

More information about the VFW or Auxiliary call Post Quartermaster Larry Hume, 598-2976 or chief@chiefimagng.com.

POW/MIA Recognition Day 2018

September 12, 2018 - 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. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.

VFW Teacher of the Year 2018-19

August 15, 2018 - Now that school is back in session it is time to start thinking about honoring a group of VFW heroes, the teachers. Prime candidates for VFW Teacher of the Year are those who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette, patriotism and help students develop a better understanding of democratic values.

Heroes Remembered Korean War Armistice 65th Anniversary

July 26, 2018 - 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 fighting finally ended.

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