Elizabeth Hruska, who served two consecutive terms in office, relinquished the gavel as commander of AMVETS Post 83, Lansford, following installation services held there last night.

Taking over for her is John Rybnikar. Joining him as officers will be Hruska, first vice commander and SEC; Mitchell Strepko, second vice commander; Frederica Winkler, adjutant; attorney William Scott, judge advocate; Nicholas Perbetsky Jr., provost marshal; Joseph Olexy, finance officer; Stanley Pietruch, membership director; Chester Horowski, alternate SEC; Michael Serina, chaplain; John Stanko, service officer; and John Kupec, quartermaster.