At the May 2012 meeting of the Bedford Richard K Harvell VFW Post, the following members were installed by Past New Hampshire State VFW Commander Gene Pawlik to serve during the 2012-13 year:

? Post Commander: Gary Backus.

? Sr Vice Commander: John Kroehler.

? Jr Vice Commander: Gene Dean.

? Quartermaster: James Clemons.

? Post Advocate: John Caulfield.

? Surgeon: Arthur Zetes.

? Chaplain: Ralph Dieter

? Trustee for three years: Pat Graham.

? Trustee for two years: Don Caron.

? Trustee for one year: John Graham.

? Adjutant: Andy Beaule.

Commander Kroehler thanked the Post membership for its dedicated support of Americanism, patriotism, veteran issues, charitable outreach, education and community betterment. He noted that the Post had benefited from a generous citizenry of Bedford that contributed to financial success for its fundraisers for veteran issues and education projects.