OFFICERS

"The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what their leaders do. You can give them classes and lecture them forever, but it is your personal example they will follow."

POST OFFICERS

Donald Reber

Commander - Army - Post 8971
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Donnie Fontenot

Sr. Vice Commander - Marines - Post 8971
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Roger Veillon

Jr. Vice Commander - Air Force - Post 8971
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Micah Crader

Quartermaster - Army - Post 8971
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Kenneth Manuel

Chaplain - Army - Post 8971
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Gene Young

Judge Advocate - Army - Post 8971
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Terry Fontenot

Surgeon - Army - Post 8971
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Stephen Miller

1 Year Trustee - Marines - Post 8971
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Alvin Wilson

3 Year Trustee - Army - Post 8971
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David Crader

2 Year Trustee - Army - Post 8971
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Gene Olivier

Post Service Officer - Army - Post 8971
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David Strange

Webmaster - Marines - Post 5555
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AUXILIARY OFFICERS

Linda Thibodeaux

President - Auxiliary 8971
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Post News

Important Info for Post8971 Members

Post 8971 at Oaklane

VFW Post 8971 & Auxilary Members Oaklane Nursing Home Bingo

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VFW Post 8971 Patriot Day 2019

VFW Post 8971 participated in a Patriot Day ceremony at the Circle Park in Eunice, LA.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Council of Administration Meeting/School of Instruction

The CofA/School of Instruction has been CANCELLED!

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2020-21 Youth Essay Themes

Now is the time for Post to make preparations for the 2020-2021 Program Year.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Recouped More Than $9.7B in Benefits for Veterans Nationwide

WASHINGTON - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) accredited service officers recove...

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Pandemic Won't Stop BK® Support of Veteran Families

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce participating BURGER KING® franchise restaurants will...

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