Welcome To E.F. Oldenburg Post 216

"Department of Michigan's 2008 Website of the Year"

OUR MISSION

Be the standard-bearer in the Huron Valley communities of Western Oakland County for patriotic citizenship and service to Veterans. To that end, our

programs and activities will:

Uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America,
Teach Americanism to our youth,
Lead by example to fulfill our obligation to community, state, & nation,
Assist veterans of our military services in any way possible.

John R. Nelson, Commander

Click to view the Legion Preamble, and the Post 216 Constitution & Bylaws

Web Site of the Year Award

Milford Park Place Certificate of Appreciation

Pictured above are former U.S. Army POW Nelson Taber and Nancy Price, the Executive Director of Milford Park Place Assisted Living Facility in Milford. Mr. Taber is a resident of Park Place. Ms. Price was awarded an American Legion Certificate of Appreciation at the June membership meeting of E. F. Oldenburg Post 216 in recognition of her initiative to permanently display the POW/MIA flag at her facility.

American Legion Yard Sale

Memorial Day 2008 in Pictures

Pictured below is Rich Chowaniec standing by his restored USMC Jeep in preparation for the parade. This picture was taken by Gil Raff who took more than 100 pictures at the parade. To see these pictures in a slideshow, please click on the link below. When the page is displayed, click on the slideshow icon on the upper right hand side of the page.

Click here for more Gil Raff Photos and Slideshow