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

Donnie Fontenot

Commander - Navy - Post 8971

Terry Matte

Post Quartermaster - 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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Alvin Wilson

1 Year Trustee - Army - Post 8971
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Gene Olivier

2 Year Trustee - Army - Post 8971
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Albert Olivier

3 Year Trustee - Army - Post 8971

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 - Post 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

State President's Testimonial

VFW Department of Louisiana State President's Testimonial will be held November 5, 2022 at VFW Post 4759 in Starks, LA.

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PACT ACT UPDATE

A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, VFW WASHINGTON OFFICE

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National News

Important info from National VFW

'Thanks for the Heroes Among Us'

WASHINGTON - As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like all of us to reflect with thankfulness in our hearts on the ...

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VFW, BMBFC Law Collaborate to assist with Camp Lejeune Claims

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is today announcing an agreement in which it is entrusting the experienced environ...

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