John Rybnikar was installed as commander of AMVETS Post 83, Lansford.

Other officers installed included Michael Serina, chaplain; Frederica Winkler, adjutant and public relations officer; Elizabeth Hruska, first vice commander; Nicholas Perbetsky Jr., provost marshall; Stanley Pietruch, membership director; Charles Horowski, alternate state executive committee delegate; and John Stanko, service officers.Officers unable to attend the event included Mitchell Strepko, second vice commander; Joseph Olexy, finance officer; William Z. Scott, judge advocate; and John Kupec, quartermaster.