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

Link to the Channel 7 Video taken on Veterans Day at Great Lakes

Click on the link below to view the short Channel 7 video taken at the Great Lakes National cemetery on Veterans Day. It features the Post Rifle team and interviews with Post members Don Redderman and Don Stevenson.

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Click here for Channel 7 Video clip.

Veterans Day Ceremony at Great Lakes National Cemetery

The Firing Team from E.F. Oldenburg Post 216. From left to right: Don Redderman, Post 216 colors: Jerry Mantela, AMVETS Post 2006 colors: Rich Chowaniec, Rifle Team Commander: Rifle Team, Ray Clinard, Bob Godwin, Joe Bishop, Todd Herron, Lance Oberg, Ron Nevorski: Stephen Striggow, Bugler from the Holly VFW Post.

The Branch Wreath Presenters

Ernerst F. Oldenburg Post 216 Color Guard. Left to right Joe Salvia, Color Guard Commander: John Moore, John Robinson, Dennis Powers, Don Stevenson, and Larry Shaver.

Detroit's Veterans Day Parade

For the past 3 years, American Legion Post 216 Past CommanderJoe Salvia has assisted the veterans of Detroit and surrounding communities in organizing a Veterans Day Parade in downtown Detroit. Each year this parade has witnessed an increase in participation and enthusiasm. This year was no exception as shown in the two 'You Tube' video clips that are linked below.

Joe Salvia, the Commander of AMVETS Post 2006 and John Nelson the Commander of American Legion Post 216 in Milford were on hand to participate and assist in the parade. Other members of the two Milford VSO's participating were Bonnie Welbaum, John Robinson, Richard Woodcox, and Robert Maxwell. The 'You Tube' videos are in two parts and were produced by a Vietnamese reporter. Some of the narration is in Vietnamese, but veteran’s comments and pictures give you a good indication of what transpired that day.

J. Moore

Click here for 'You Tube' Video - Part 1

Click here for 'You Tube' Video - Part 2

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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