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

Post Quartermaster - Air Force - Post 8971
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Kenneth Manuel

Jr Vice Commander - Navy - 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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Alvin Wilson

1 Year Trustee - Army - Post 8971
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Gene Olivier

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

Fay Reed

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

VFW Riders Rally

Come Ride with TEXARKANA! VFW Riders Rally August 27-29, 2021

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ATTENTION POST COMMANDERS!

2020-2021 All State Entry Forms are due May 7th!

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW National Commander Thanks VHA Acting Under Secretary for Leadership During 'Unprecedented Times'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I would like to take the opportunity to publicly thank Dr. Richard Stone for the outs...

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VFW Kicks Off Annual ThankBK Appreciation Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the more than 1.5 million VFW and VFW Auxiliary members...

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