White Shield honors National American Legion commander
Submitted Photo The colors are brought in for the welcome event for National American Legion Commander Dan K. Wiley at the Old Scouts Veterans Memorial Center in White Shield Monday, July 6. Fred Fox, front right, carries the Younghawk-Bear Post 253 staff; Kathryn White Bear, behind Fox, vice commander of Post 253, carries the U.S. flag beside other flag bearers; and center, from left to right, are Austin Gillette, commander of Post 253; Wiley; and Jason Anderson, North Dakota American Legion Department commander. Others including Post and Auxiliary members are behind them. Photo by Karen LoneFight.
Submitted Photo Sonia Wiley, right, wife of National American Legion Commander Dan K. Wiley, center, cuts the cake at a special community Meet and Greet event held for Dan K. Wiley in White Shield Monday, July 6. At the left is Gerilyn Yellow Bird, president of Post 253 Auxiliary. The national commander's visit is a highlight of the American Legion's commitment to serving city, rural and tribal veteran populations, ensuring their voices are heard at the highest levels of national leadership. Photo by Karen LoneFight.
Submitted Photo This blanket presented to American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley, right, depicts a horse belonging to an Arikara scout who was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. The horse is said to have returned to Like-A-Fishhook Village near Garrison after the battle. The three Arikara scouts who died were Bloody Knife, Bobtailed Bull and Little Brave." Austin Gillette, commander of Younghawk-Bear Post 253, is at left. The custom-made Pendleton blanket was made for the MHA Nation and presented to Wiley by Fred Fox, East Segment councilman. Photo by Karen LoneFight.
Submitted Photo Quilts were presented to guests during National American Legion Commander Dan K. Wiley's visit to White Shield Monday, July 6. Guests receiving quilts include, from left to right, Steve Anderson, National Executive Committeeman and past Department commander (2021-2022); Jason Anderson, North Dakota Department American Legion commander; Wiley and his wife, Sonia; Sandra Smith, N.D. Department American Legion Auxiliary president; and Mike Weyrauch, former N.D. Department American Legion commander. Photo by Karen LoneFight.
Submitted Photo The colors are brought in for the welcome event for National American Legion Commander Dan K. Wiley at the Old Scouts Veterans Memorial Center in White Shield Monday, July 6. Fred Fox, front right, carries the Younghawk-Bear Post 253 staff; Kathryn White Bear, behind Fox, vice commander of Post 253, carries the U.S. flag beside other flag bearers; and center, from left to right, are Austin Gillette, commander of Post 253; Wiley; and Jason Anderson, North Dakota American Legion Department commander. Others including Post and Auxiliary members are behind them. Photo by Karen LoneFight.
Submitted Photo Sonia Wiley, right, wife of National American Legion Commander Dan K. Wiley, center, cuts the cake at a special community Meet and Greet event held for Dan K. Wiley in White Shield Monday, July 6. At the left is Gerilyn Yellow Bird, president of Post 253 Auxiliary. The national commander's visit is a highlight of the American Legion's commitment to serving city, rural and tribal veteran populations, ensuring their voices are heard at the highest levels of national leadership. Photo by Karen LoneFight.
Submitted Photo This blanket presented to American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley, right, depicts a horse belonging to an Arikara scout who was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. The horse is said to have returned to Like-A-Fishhook Village near Garrison after the battle. The three Arikara scouts who died were Bloody Knife, Bobtailed Bull and Little Brave." Austin Gillette, commander of Younghawk-Bear Post 253, is at left. The custom-made Pendleton blanket was made for the MHA Nation and presented to Wiley by Fred Fox, East Segment councilman. Photo by Karen LoneFight.
Submitted Photo Quilts were presented to guests during National American Legion Commander Dan K. Wiley's visit to White Shield Monday, July 6. Guests receiving quilts include, from left to right, Steve Anderson, National Executive Committeeman and past Department commander (2021-2022); Jason Anderson, North Dakota Department American Legion commander; Wiley and his wife, Sonia; Sandra Smith, N.D. Department American Legion Auxiliary president; and Mike Weyrauch, former N.D. Department American Legion commander. Photo by Karen LoneFight.