VFW convention comes to Libby
Dave Johnson prepares to receive an award during a VFW convention Friday in Libby. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Veterans of Foreign Wars members received plaques, certificates and plenty of applause during a VFW convention Friday. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
Jack Hawley, right, receives the Veterans of Foreign Wars member of the year award during a VFW convention Friday in Libby. (Luke Hollister/The Western News)
The Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1548 hosted the Department of Montana’s 97th VFW State Convention last week from June 12-15 in Libby. VFW members attended from across Montana.
Attendees welcomed in their new VFW commander and auxiliary president and received award for work in their communities.