A commemorative pen was presented to a member of VFW Post 7287 for his service to the organization. David Fields served this past year as the Commander of VFW District 12 (northwest Louisiana). His pen was presented by the 2018-19 District Commander Joe Smith.

Last Saturday Fields was presented with a one year gold pen with diamond during the VFW District 12 meeting held in Shreveport. Fields was Commander of the district for the 2017-18 year.

Currently Fields is a member of the Coushatta post and holds the position of Post Adjutant. Fields is on active duty with the Louisiana National Guard and is stationed at the armory in Coushatta.