Gallery: National Commander Bill Oxford at Adams Post 146

By Tim EngstromFebruary 17, 2020February 17, 2020News

On Feb. 17, The American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford enjoyed breakfast at Adams Post 146, the first stop on his tour of Minnesota. He spoke about The American Legion’s impact on America’s youth and the importance of growing and retaining Legion membership. Click on the image to enlarge.

National Commander Bill Oxford looks at Post 146’s military museum. Post Commander Lynn Sathre guides him through the museum.

National Commander Bill Oxford inspects signatures on a Japanese flag.

World War II veteran Sy Schaefer stands to be honored.

Department of Minnesota Commander Mark Dvorak shakes hands with National Commander Bill Oxford as Department Membership Director Sy Fix applauds.

Bunting festoons the hall at American Legion Post 146 in Adams.

National Commander Bill Oxford visits with members of the Auxiliary.

National Commander Bill Oxford poses for a photo in front of a display of Navy uniforms.

Members of the media from TV stations in Rochester and Mason City and a newspaper for Mower County ask questions of National Commander Bill Oxford.

Adams Post 146 Commander Lynn Sathre hands a check for $400 to National Commander Bill Oxford for the National Commander’s Project, the Veterans and Children’s Foundation. For example, that fund helped Coast Guard families when the government shut down, and they had no pay.