We act as a liaison group to promote goodwill and understanding between the City of Westlake and the Armed Forces, both active and reserve.
We aim to promote all veterans affairs between veterans groups any outside interest who may wish to put together any ceremony or other activities.
Our Board Members:
Treasurer
Melissa Judkins
Retired active duty Army as a Command Sergeant Major with over 22 years of service. Deployed in service of IFOR/SFOR (Bosnia), OIF (Iraq) and OEF (Afghanistan).
Secretary
Richard D. Morgan
Marine Vietnam veteran. Service time from 1966-1970. Has been honored as KPLC Hometown Hero for his work in the community.
Chaplain
Quinsuella Jones
Served for over 25 years, achieved the rank of E7 and deployed in service to Desert Shield and Storm.
President
Waymond Jones
US Army Veteran and retired Troop D State Police Commander.
Vice President
Matthew Richard
12 years of service in the Louisiana Army National Guard. Deployed in service to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Hurricane Duty through out the state.
Our Services
- Veterans Memorial Wall
- Veterans Day activities
- Monthly meetings at city hall
- Veteran Services
- Community service events
- Flag retirement Ceremonies and collections
- Charity Events
Veteran Support
Contact Info:
Suicide Prevention-
988, select 1
VA Health Benefits-
877-222-8387
Womens Vet hotline-
855-829-6636
Dept. of Vet Affairs-
337-475-9500
Veterans Memorial Wall Additions
Call: +337-433-0691 (City Hall)
Email: WestlakeMAFC@gmail.com
@Westlake Mayors Armed Forces Commission
Freedom Hall located at
1000 National Drive
WEstlake,LA 70669