Cedar Valley Detachment 99 Marine Corps League

07/31/2025

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Willis Dady Homeless Services has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Lowe’s Hometowns project to renovate Westminster House, a Permanent Supportive Housing b

07/12/2025

Does this video describe you, Marine? If so, then you belong with US!!

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06/18/2025

Contrary to popular belief, the helmet is a necessary component of the field day uniform. It prevents unwanted injury from flying buffer pads. Flack jackets only recently became part of this attire.

06/18/2025

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It was all smiles at the Iowa Veterans Home Monday afternoon — as residents got the chance to ride in official Iowa Speedway vehicles, including a Corvette.The

06/16/2025

Cedar Valley Marines performing Honor Guard and Color Guard details over the last week

06/06/2025

We are pleased to announce that USG Insurance Services has committed to sponsor our 2025 Marine Corps Ball, scheduled to take place November 8 at Eastbank Venue in Cedar Rapids. This year marks the 250th anniversary of our beloved Marine Corps, and we welcome the public to come celebrate with us. Additional details to come.

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05/30/2025

Marine Corps League members from three different detachments traveled to support over 50 young men and women as they swore their Oath of Enlistment. It was a privilege to witness these future Airmen, Soldiers an Marines take this significant step. Thanks to Modern Woodmen Park and the Quad Cities River Bandits for hosting the swearing in as part of Military Appreciation Night.

05/25/2025

Thanks to everyone who showed up yesterday to help us honor our deceased veterans by placing flags on veteran graves at Oak Hill Cemetery. We had over 20 people show up, which allowed us to complete the work in a relatively short time.

It was especially encouraging to see how many young people attended. The local Marine Corps recruiter showed up in his Dress Blues, with several future Marines in tow. Kennedy High School brought a group of student volunteers as well.

05/21/2025

If you're looking for a family friendly way to honor Veterans for Memorial Day, please consider joining us at Oak Hill Cemetery this Saturday, May 24, at 9:00 AM, when we place flags on veteran graves.

Many hands make light work.

05/07/2025

There was a lot of swearing at last night's monthly meeting. We swore in our elected and appointed officers, and we swore in a new member. Welcome aboard, AJ, and congratulations to our officers and appointed officials.

04/18/2025

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, returned to service on the afternoon of April 17, 2025, in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes.

04/07/2025

Farewell and Following Seas to Detachment Member Bruce Hayes. You will be missed.

View Bruce Howard Hayes's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.