The VFW Post 8971 recently held its installment of new officers for the 2017-2018 year. Seated, from left, are Terry Matte, quartermaster; Jeanne Rougeau, secretary auxiliary; Bernita Briscoe, treasurer auxiliary; Sharlene Fontenot, chaplain; Linda Thibodeaux, president; Tammy Young, guard; Glenda Bergeron, conductress; Lort Veillon, three year trustee; Moe Matte, senior vice president; and Gloria Olivier, Patriotic instructee and one-year trustee. In back, from left, are Robert Hanks, two-year trustee; Steve Miller, three-year trustee and service officer; Miquel Pousson, one year trustee; Jasper Manuel, junior vice commander; Roy Olivier, adjutant; Roger Veillon, commander; Alvin Wilson, senior vice commander; Terry Fontenot, officer of the day; Donald Estillette,chaplain; Gene Young, judge advocate; and David Crader, sergeant-at-arms. (Submitted Photo)