American Legion Post #137 Dyersville, Iowa
Founded by an Act of Congress after World War I, The American Legion fiercely advocates for the unique needs of every generation of veterans, service members, and their families who pledge to protect our nation. Today, we are committed to destigmatizing mental health support, offering peer-to-peer resources, and empowering everyone to Be The One in the fight to prevent veteran suicide.
Why Join the Legion Family?
Legion Family
The American Legion Family of the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion unite to support veterans, their families and communities.
Organization
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic Veterans organization dedicated to mutual helpfulness.
Leadership
The local American Legion is dedicated in its mission to serve local Veterans and their families, and serve the community.
Veteran Affairs
Advocates for veterans and active-duty personnel, and mentored youth programs.
Community Involvement
The American Legion is involved throughout the community, a vital connection between Veterans and the general public.
Funeral Services
Post #137 provides wake and graveside services for local Veterans' families in coordination with rea Funeral Homes.
Color Guard
The Legion provides color guard detail for the Field of Dreams, local sporting events, parades, concerts and other events.
Education
Post #137 sponsors Boys State and attends local school events and programs - including Veteran forums with High School students.
Local Events
The Dyersville Legion Post attends many local events to represent the Veteran community.
Post #137 Officers
Department Vice Commander Dick Bries administers the oath of office to Chaplain Keith Munson, SGT-at-Arms Steve Willenbring, Historian Jerry Becker, 2nd Vice Commander Jerry Manemann, Commander Mike Mullis, Service Officer Mike Oberbroeckling (rear), 1st Vice Commander Terry Oltmanns, Adjutant Justin Riesberg, Judge Advocate Brian Pfeiler, Finance Officer Pat Oberbroeckling
Preamble to the American Legion Constitution
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and goodwill on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.