The Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance (LAFA) has elected Logan Morris of Leesville as its new Chairman. Morris succeeds Jim Tuck, president of the Vernon Parish Police jury and long-term board member who has served as Chairman for the last year. Mayor Clarence Beebe of Hornbeck returns as Vice Chairman of the organization.
Morris, a Realtor and Insurance agent, is the CEO of the Greater Vernon Chamber and previously served as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, bringing both public-service experience and private-sector leadership to the role. His business was also a charter member of the organization in 2006.
“I am both honored and grateful for the trust placed in me by the Board of Directors as we work to strengthen the mission at Fort Polk and the Joint Readiness Training Center,” Morris said. “Fort Polk is the premier combat training center of the Army and one of the largest economic drivers of our region, and I look forward to championing those causes which make our region the best hometown in the Army.”
“I also want to thank Mr. Jim Tuck for his leadership in a pivotal moment not only for the organization, but also at the regional and national level as our nation’s premier fighting force and the Department of War undergo an unprecedented transformation.He stepped in and stepped up to the task without hesitation and we look forward to his continued service and counsel on the board. The Vernon Parish Police Jury continues to be a critical partner in support of our mission. I remain optimistic about Fort Polk’s mission and expanded opportunities there and will continue to work to promote and support them however possible.”
In addition, the Board of Directors announced that the organization will amend its name back to its original one, Fort Polk Progress. The organization previously adopted the Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance name in response to the U.S. Army’s renaming of Fort Polk to Fort Johnson. With the installation’s return to Fort Polk, the organization is returning to its longstanding identity and mission focus.
“This name change reflects a renewed commitment to our primary responsibility and purpose—supporting, promoting, and enhancing the mission at Fort Polk,” Morris added. “Fort Polk Progress is doubling down on what matters most: readiness, resilience, and quality-of-life initiatives that strengthen the installation, the Joint Readiness Training Center, and the communities that support them.”
About Fort Polk Progress (formerly Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance)
Fort Polk Progress is a regional advocacy organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and enhancing the mission of Fort Polk and the Joint Readiness Training Center through partnerships that strengthen military readiness, community resilience, and long-term mission sustainability.