MARTINSBURG -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 896 was bustling with activity on Saturday night, as the family and friends of World War II veteran Earl "Buck" Bowers celebrated his 105th birthday.

The party was organized by Don and Ann Rivers -- the post's commander and auxiliary president, respectively -- along with canteen manager Linda Stobridge. According to Ann, celebrating Buck's birthday at the VFW has become a tradition, ever since Buck reached his 100th birthday.

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