American Legion Post #137 - Dyersville

08/17/2025

American Legion Post #137 provided the Color Guard for the Benefit The Vets event and local activities yesterday! Some members received Quilts of Valor too. Well done Legionnaires!

08/16/2025

“When the Be the One mission came out ... having everyone in the be the one to listen without judgment and be the one to reduce the stigma around mental health, and to be the one to help save a life – it resonated with me.”
Immediate The American Legion, Department of MD, Inc. Commander David Heredia made promoting the Legion's mission one of his top priorities during his tenure.
Read about his efforts: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/be-the-one/2025/august/past-department-commander-ends-tenure-the-way-he-spent-it-promoting-be-the-one.

08/15/2025

August 15, 2025, is the 80th anniversary of VJ Day!

On August 15, 1945, the war in the pacific officially ended with the unconditional surrender of Japan and its armed forces, thus ending the greatest conflict the world has ever seen.

08/14/2025

08/13/2025

The National Membership Awards Program Guide for the 2026 membership year is now online. The document features 2025-2026 membership target dates, information on national membership awards for posts, districts, departments and individuals, and other important membership information.
More info/download: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/dispatch/2025/july/download-the-national-membership-awards-program-guide-for-2026.

08/13/2025

If you know an Iowa Veteran please nominate them. To nominate a veteran, visit http://www.iowaselect.com/foundation/my-veteran-hero/ and fill out the form. They will receive a Veteran hat free - THANK YOU to the The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation. More information below:

The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is excited to launch a new item as a part of our My Veteran Hero program. We are now offering custom Iowa Veteran hats to any Iowa Veteran. Each hat is decorated with an Iowa Veteran patch, an American flag patch and a military branch name is custom embroidered on the back.

All Iowa veterans are eligible to receive a hat. To nominate a veteran, visit http://www.iowaselect.com/foundation/my-veteran-hero/ and fill out the form. Hats will be sent directly to the veteran with a card letting them know who nominated them for the gift. This program is free, there is no cost associated with receiving a hat or nominating a veteran. Veterans who have received t-shirts or sweatshirts in the past as a part of the My Veteran Hero are also eligible to receive a hat.

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Check out the new fundraisers for the American Legion Auxiliary!

08/08/2025

Wednesday, August 6th - Department Vice Commander Dick Bries administers the oath of office to the newly elected Officers of Dyersville Post 137. These Officers, who will serve for 2025-2026, are (l to r):

Chaplain Keith Munson (partially hidden)
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

08/07/2025

August 7th is National Purple Heart Day.

The Purple Heart was first created on this day in 1782 by the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, General George Washington.

Then known as the Badge of Military Merit, it was awarded to 3 Revolutionary soldiers in 1783. Take a moment today to remember all the brave servicemen and women who have been wounded or killed while serving in our armed forces.