Veterans association elects officers, trustees

Mahoning Valley Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 137 represents over 10,000 men and women from the Mahoning Valley who served worldwide during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953.The officers and trustees for 2017-18 have been chosen. Above, seated from left, are trustees, Ray Ornelas, Alice Brienik and Harold Baringer. Standing, from left, are officers, Bob Bakalik, commander of the 137th; Mike Ekoniak, first vice president; Lloyd Edwards, second vice president; Frank Sloat, secretary; and Beverly Pariza, treasurer. Not pictured is John Klamut, chaplain.