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| | American Legion Post 216 Finishes 4th in State Tournament
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| | Breakfast with Santa at the Post | | | December 16th - 10:00 a.m.
Kids Christmas Party - "Breakfast with Santa"
The two young adluts standing by the tree are--- Phillip Van Wagoner and Michelle Exarhos, they helped set everything up and helped keep everything organized during the party. Special thanks go to them for an outstanding job.
The selected pictures below were taken by Legion Historian, Todd Herron.
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| | Happy Birthday USMC - Nov 10 | | | | | On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that "two battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. This established the Continental Marines and marked the birth of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, early Marines distinguished themselves in a number of important operations, including their first amphibious raid on foreign soil in the Bahamas in March 1776, under the command of the Corps’ first commandant, Capt. Samuel Nicholas. |
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| | Happy Birthday United States Navy - October 13th | | | | On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise of three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. This was the original legislation out of which the Continental Navy grew and as such constitutes the birth certificate of the navy.
Click here to here the US Navy song |
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| | Leading The 4th of July Parade | | | |
| The E. F. Oldenburg Post 216 Color Guard leads the annual 4th Of July Parade in Milford.
Photograph is the courtesy of the July 11th edition of the Milford Times. Photo by HAL GOULD.
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| | American Legion Baseball Schedule | | | |
| Click on the link below to see the complete schedule for the Post 216 American Legion baseball team.
Baseball Schedule |
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| | USAF Birthday - September 18 | | | | |
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| | U.S. Air Force Cadet Thomas Baker | | | |
| | Pictured above is Basic Cadet Thomas Baker on the left and a fellow cadet during a "White Glove" inspection at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Cadet Baker is the son of Eric and Myong Suk Baker. |
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| | August 4th - Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard | | | | August 4, 1790
The United States Coast Guard, one of the country's five armed services, is also one of the most unique agencies of the federal government. We trace our history back to 4 August 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of the federal revenue. Known variously as the Revenue Marine and the Revenue Cutter Service, we expanded in size and responsibilities as the nation grew.
These added responsibilities included humanitarian duties such as aiding mariners in distress. Our law enforcement functions also continued to expand. Congress tasked us with enforcing laws against slavery, piracy, and enlarged our responsibilities to prevent smuggling. We were also given the responsibility to protect the marine environment, explore and police Alaska, and chart the growing nation's coastlines, all well before the turn of the twentieth century.
The service received its present name in 1915 under an act of Congress when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the Life-Saving Service. The nation now had a single maritime service dedicated to saving life at sea and enforcing the nation's maritime laws. We began to maintain the country's aids to maritime navigation, including operating the nation's lighthouses, when the Lighthouse Service was transferred to the Coast Guard in 1939. Later, in 1946, Congress permanently transferred the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation to the Coast Guard, thereby placing merchant marine licensing and merchant vessel safety under our purview.
The Coast Guard is one of the oldest organizations of the federal government and, until the Navy Department was established in 1798, we served as the nation's only armed force afloat. We have continued to protect the nation throughout our long history and have served proudly in every one of the nation's conflicts. Our national defense responsibilities remain one of our most important functions even today.
In times of peace we operate as part of the Department of Homeland Security, serving as the nation's front-line agency for enforcing our laws at sea, protecting our coastline and ports, and saving life. In times of war, or on direction of the President, we serve under the Navy Department.
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| | Childrens Easter Party | | | | Pictured on the left are the Krueger family, and on the right, our good neighbor Moe and her daughter.
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of:
James “Jimmy” C. Bingham Jr.
1938-2008
Jim Bingham served as dispatcher with the Milford Police Department for over 25 years
and as an Executive Board Member of the Milford American Legion, Post 216. Jim was
a Past Squadron Commander of the Sons of the American Legion.
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| | USAF Cadet Thomas C. Baker | | | |
| Cadet Thomas C. Baker
USAF Academy
Class of 2011
Pictured above is the offiical class photo of USAF Cadet Thomas C. Baker. Thomas will be completing his first year at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, this spring. Thomas is the son of USAF M\Sgt Eric Baker (Retired) and Myong Suk Baker. Eric and Thomas are both Post 216 members.
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| | 2007 Kids Christmas Party | | | |
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| | Post 216 Represented at the Milford Senior Center Dedication | | | The expansion of the Milford Senior Center was dedicated on Friday, February 17th. American Legion Post 216 made a contribution for this expansion through the Milford Rotary Club who organized and made this project a reality.
John Moore represented the Legion for Commander Salvia at the dedication. Legion members Chris Smith, Don Stevenson, and Township Supervisor Don Green (Legion Member) were also in attendance.
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| | Shown on the left is the ribbon cutting ceremony. Shown on the right is Township Treasurer Cindy Dagenhardt, John Moore, and State Senator Nancy Cassis. |
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| | Happy Birthday - U.S.Army - JUNE14 | | | |
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| | Cub Scout Den 315 Visits the Post | | | | Cub Scout Den #315 and their Scoutmaster Kevin Zondlak visited the Post on Thursday December 6th. The activity was set up so the boys could earn their "Citizenship Activity Badge".
Legion members Joe Salvia, Lance Oberg, and John Moore instructed the boys on flag etiquette and the proper way to fold the flag. Lance and John reviewed the meaning and history of each flag on display. Scouts and their parents participated in a question and answer session after the instruction. Pictured on the right are the Scouts making a quick, but cold trip, out to see the tank.
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| | 2007-8 Officer Installation Ceremony | | | |
| | Commander John R. Nelson and Past Commander Joseph M. Salvia |
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| | Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America Recognizes Post 216 | | | |
| Ernest F. Oldenburg Post 216 Commander John R. Nelson (center) receives a plaque from the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America for the Post's support of the MPVA. For the past 5 years the Post 216 Color Guard has provided the opening ceremonies for the organization's annual 'Salute to Veterans Gala.' Presenting the plaque were Keven G. Elya, President MPVA (left), and Michael F. Harris, MPVA Executive Director (right).
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| | Girl Scout Flag Folding Class | | | |
| | Commander John Nelson instructs a local Girl Scout troop on the proper folding of our nations flag. |
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| | Huron Valley AmVets reach out to local families | | | |
| The following article is through the courtesy of the Milford Times, September 13th edition.
Huron Valley AmVets reach out to local families
By Alison Bergsieker
STAFF WRITER
Highland resident Sherri Casbar thought she'd miss out on seeing her son, Shawn Snyder, 19, graduate from his marine boot camp session last weekend — but she was wrong.
The area's newest veteran organization, the Huron Valley AmVets No. 2006, stepped in and funded Sherri's trip to Parris Island in South Carolina so she and her two other children could watch Shawn graduate.
They even provided her with a Motel 6 directory and MapQuest directions.
"Thanks to God they managed to help us so much," Sherri said. "There would have been no other way to get there."
Sherri and her two other children, Domonique, 14, and Christopher, 15, left at 7 a.m. last Wednesday to make the 920-mile drive to South Carolina.
The AmVets made sure the family was completely covered, getting local businesses to provide transportation and food. Enterprise Rent-a-Car donated a car to transport Sherri and her kids for $75 Wednesday through Saturday. Phil and Christine Saint George, owners of Saint George's Café, donated a cooler of sandwiches and beverages, and Manager Michelle Overby at McDonalds in Wixom pitched in coupons for McDonalds stops along the way.
Several other residents also donated toward the trip, including many individual donations from AmVet members.
Shawn has a 10-day home leave and will then leave for Camp Lejune in North Carolina and will be stationed there for six months.
Sherri said Shawn will spend his break visiting with friends and spending time with the family.
"(Shawn's) going in for combat engineering, which means he gets to blow up things," Sherri said.
The AmVets formed in February 2006 and now have 16 members.
Commander Joe Salvia said the AmVets want to extend their membership and welcome all veterans and serving military personnel.
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We want to expand our service to veterans by getting more frequented with hospitals and nursing homes," he said. "We want to create new activities for veterans that don't exist at this time, like an Internet café."
Chaplain Lance Obreg said residents of the Huron Valley area are especially generous, and the AmVets will reflect that character.
"That's the mission of the AmVets — to support the needs of local area service personnel — both past and currently serving," Obreg said.
The group raised the money for Shawn's family in three weeks.
"Miracles can sometimes come in small containers," Salvia said. "It doesn't have to be somebody winning the lottery."
The Huron Valley AmVets meet the fourth Tuesday every month at 7 p.m. at the EFO Post 216 American Legion in Milford. For more information contact Salvia at (313) 701-8000.
Contact Alison Bergsieker at (248) 685-1507 ext. 260 or at abergsieker@gannett.com
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| | Post 216 Hosts Milford Cub Scout Pack 52 | | |
Boy Scouts of America Den Leader Joanne Benton and the members of Cub Scout Pack 52 joined our Legion team for a demonstration of flag folding and flag retirement. Assistants Susan Collar, Beth Anderson, and Patty Thiele joined Joanne. Nate Benton, a Boy Scout from Troop 172 also assists with the Den.
After the introductions of the Cub Pack, Commander Salvia introduced members of the Legion, and each member spoke a few words about their military experience. Den members were then paired off and they conducted several flag folding sequences, with the aid of Legion members.
John Moore, John Robinson, Skip Davison, and Don Stevenson gave a short discussion on each of the posted flags. Additional flag etiquette topics were covered.
John Nelson covered the reasons, and the correct procedures for properly retiring the flag.
During refreshments, John Moore demonstrated the use of an electronic bugle when it is used to sound TAPS at a graveside service.
Pictures were taken inside and in front of the tank before the Scouts departed. Please see a selection of pictures below.
Commander Salvia thanks, Skip Davison, John Moore, John Robinson, Don Stevenson, John Nelson, and Dave Fredericksen for their participation in this event.
John Moore, Post Historian
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| | Gary Shelton Donation | | |
American Legion Post 216 would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shelton of Shelton Windows in Milford for their very generous donation of an electric wheelchair for one of our post members.
Pictured at the right is the recipient, Bruce Hayden, who is the co-chairman of the Post's very successful Bingo Night. Bruce is a former Navy Corpsman who served during the Viet Nam conflict. This electric chair enables Bruce the added flexibility in conducting Bingo operations, as well as other activities that require a greater degree of mobility.
The Legion is proud and grateful for this community's support and contributions to its military Veterans. It is the people and local businesses, such as the Shelton's, that make this community very special to all of us.
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| | From the Historical Files | | | |
| The top photo above is one of two historical photos submitted by Bob Russell. It depicts Legion members supporting the Milford Safety Patrol in front of the old GAR building on Main St.
The bottom article is re-printed from the Milford Times, somewhere around 1941.
Thanks for the photos Bob |
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| | Presentation to Lynch and Son Funeral Directors | | | Tom Lynch and his staff were recognized at our monthly Honor Guard meeting for their contributions and support of our Post Honor Guard. The goal of both organizations is to provide the families of deceased veterans with the most dignified and compassionate military honors during their time of grief. Many times over the past years we have worked with Lynch Funeral Directors to render these honors.
Tom Lynch has recognized our commitment with both verbal support and contributions to our Honors Team. Our Honor Guard members wanted to express their thanks for his support in the form of a recognition plaque. Commander Nelson presented the plaque on behalf of all the Honor Guard members at a special meeting held on July 21.
Pictured below is Commander Nelson presenting the plaque to Tom Lynch and a picture of (left to right) Eric Marker, Commander Nelson, Tom Lynch and Ken Kutzli.
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| | Post Receives Scouting Award | | | |
| On May 8, 2007 the Post was presented with a special achievement award for it's support of Cub Scout Pack 52. The pack is a member of the Ottawa district, Clinton Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America serving Oakland and Macomb counties.
Receiving the plaque at the annual meeting of the council were Commander Joseph Salvia and Commander-Elect John Nelson. Also attending from the Post was Past-Historian John Moore and Historian-Elect Murray Burley.
Pictured above from left to right are Murray Burley, John Moore, Cub Master Mike Andrud, Joe Salvia and John Nelson.
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| | Children's Christmas Party | | | The Post Christmas Party was a huge hit with the kids. The Women's Auxiliary, along with support from the other organizations, did a fantastic job of planning and running this years party. There were a lot of happy faces when Santa (shown below) came in to meet the kids. The food was great and the presents were even better. Thanks to all of the Legion members who made this party such a big success.
John Moore
Post 216, Historian
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| | Legion Riders Beach Party | | | |
| The 2009 Legion Riders Beach Party. The music was provided by the "Good Times Band", and a great time was had by all. Be sure and mark your calendars for next year event!
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| | Flag Retirement | | | |
| Pictured above are members of Boy Scout Troop 33 along their Scoutmaster (Tony on left) and Assistant Scoutmaster (Mike on right). Over 700 flags were retired by the troop on Saturday April 19th.
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| | Scholarship Winner Andrew Goike | | | Pictured below is the Boyes scholarship winner from Milford High School, Andrew Goike. Sr. Vice Commander John Nelson makes the introduction. John and Skip Davison were on the selection committee and chose Andrew for his outstanding essay. The Goike family was present to hear Andrew read is essay to our Legion members.
Andrew will continue to further his education at Central Michigan University this fall. Congratulations Andrew and "GO CHIPS".
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| | A Thank You Gift for Post 216 | | | |
| The above banner was presented to the Post at our last membership meeting. The Post assisted the family of a deployed Naval Ensign with help in snow removal last winter. Previous commitments for help to the family fell through last fall. A web mail to our Post contact page resulted in solving the problem in a timely manner, much to the relief of the deployed serviceman and his wife.
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| | Boy Scout Troop 33 at Summer Camp | | | | | Boy Scout Troop 33 attending their summer camp at Lost Lake Campground |
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| | Post 216 hosts members from Grand Ledge Post 48 | | | |
| Pictured above (Left to right) above are John Moore and Post 48 members, Corinne Lyon, Lisa Bartlett, Becky Shinevar, and Danny Carter. Our guests were here to learn about best web site practices from Post 216's Webmaster John Moore. Post 48 is in the process of launching its own website sometime this fall.
Commander Nelson and Past Commanders Salvia and Janoska welcomed the visitors who spent about two hours, visiting and learning how our website originated and the types of content it includes. We at Post 216 are looking forward to the day that Post 48's website comes on line, and we are ready to assist in any way we can. |
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| | Department of Veterans Affairs Award Ceremony | | | |
| Pictured above are members of Post 216's Honor Guard who attended the Department of Veterans Affairs awards ceremony and luncheon in Allen Park on April 22nd. Sitting left to right are Chuck Bowman, Doyle (Skip) Davison, and Joe Bishop. Standing, are John Moore, Ray Clinard, and Rich Chowaniec. Receiving awards, but not pictured, were Lance Oberg, Ron Nevorski, and Don Stevenson.
These awards were made for participating in over 100 hours of volunteer service at the Great Lakes National Cemetery for the year 2008.
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| | Veterans News | | |
WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.
“The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in ones’ military service, Senator Inhofe said.” Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform.
“Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not.”
“I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others.”
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| | American Legion Baseball Opening Game Ceremony | | | |
| 1st Game Results
Milford - 10 Troy Cubs - 9
2nd Game Results
Milford - 10 Troy Cubs - 6 |
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| | Election of Officers | | | Our election of officers for 2006-2007 will be held at the next membership meeting on April 18th. There is a sign-up sheet located in the clubroom for nominations. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the next meeting, prior to the elections.
Please consider running for one of these very important officer positions. |
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| | Post 216 Scholarship Recipients | | | | Pictured above are the 2011 scholarship recipients being presented their awards by Post 216 Commander Tony Puente.
On the left is the Milford High School recipient Jessica Choate (daughter of John & Carol Choate),
and on the right is the Lakeland High School recipient, Zachary Herbst (son of Kathryn Herbst)
They both presented their outstanding essays on Americanism at the June General membership meeting. |
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| | Past Commanders Award | | | |
| | Shown above, Post 216 Commander Tony Puente presenting the American Legion Past Commanders pin to Joseph Salvia at the May 17th General Membership Meeting.
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| | Tiger Baseball | | | |
| BUS TRIP
April 30th 2006
Detroit Tigers
vs
Minnesota Twins
Casino following the game!
$62.00 per person
includes
Suite Tickets
Bus Ride
Beer on Bus
Bus leaves Legion 11:00 am (Sharp)
Bus leaves Casino 9:00 pm (Sharp)
Only 40 tickets will be sold
Must be paid in full by April 17th
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| | A message from Past Post 216 Commander John R. Nelson | | | Dear Post 216,
After 5 months working in Birmingham, I occasionally during my very busy
and long days thinking of my friends in Milford.
In the past months, I and my family have been surrounding my parents
during a time of challenging health issues. My father was diagnosed in
the summer with a very inefficient heart, and after much prayer and
consultation decided for heart valve replacement surgery. The recovery
after surgery has been difficult Dad never returned home, needing to stay
in hospital or rehab facilities since July.
Last week, Dad contracted an infection c-diff and was admitted to the
local hospital to bring it under control. Dad did not recover his
kidneys essentially shut down and was sustained mechanically for several
days. Yesterday, surrounded by his family, Louis G. Nelson died.
We will have a home-going service and graveside committal with veterans
honors on Thursday December 30.
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| | Flag Retirement Ceremony | | |
Thank You Milford/Highland
For your Patriotism
It seems that the converted mailbox at American Legion Post 216 is always overflowing.
The reason for this is the overwhelming response of our area citizens in properly disposing
their worn or damaged American flags. About every two weeks the flags need to be removed
and stored in the Post garage. Then every six months the Post organizes a Flag Retirement
Ceremony to retire these flags in accordance with the procedures set up for the proper
disposal of the American flag. At the ceremony each flag is inspected for serviceability,
then burned. The final phase of this process is to bury or spread the ashes in a place of
honor such as the Veterans Memorial in Central Park.
Remember
You are not burning the flag; you are retiring the flag by burning
On November 13, Boy Scout Troop 33, assisted by the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus,
and Legion members, retired over 2500 flags. Two fire pits were set up at the Kensington Park
group campsite and it took over 4 ½ hours to retire all of the flags that had been accumulated.
Great Job by All!
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