MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Detachment #1241 / Auxiliary Unit #1241 / Military Order of the Devil Dogs, Pound #409, Waverly, Iowa

Incorporated by an act of Congress on August 4, 1937, the Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps.

Email: MCLNE1241@gmail.com with any League or Auxiliary comments, questions, applications or general points of interest.


Marine Corps League & Auxiliary
Meets first Tuesday of the month at the
Waverly Area Veterans Post

— 1730 hrs: Chow at the WAVP restaurant
— 1830 hrs: Det meeting in Patriot Hall, 2nd Floor
— 1930 hrs: Camaraderie and esprit de corps at the WAVP bar

Navy FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, veterans from other branches of the service and civillians are welcome to attend and join our ranks as associate members.
Membership: $30 per year – Lifetime memberships available.

Military Order of the Devil Dog, Pound 409
MODD Pound 409 meets once per quarter at the
Waverly Area Veterans Post

For more information, contact JP Sager at 360-870-4151 or MCLNE1241@gmail.com.

 

2025-2026 MCL Officers
2025-2026 MCL Officers

Members who attended the MCL Dept of Iowa Convention
Members who attended the MCL Dept of Iowa Convention

Where the MCL Started

The Marine Corps League was founded in 1923 by World War I Veteran of Belleau Wood, Commandant of the Marine Corps, then Major General John A. Lejeune. On August 4, 1937, the U.S. Congress, Congressionally Chartered the organization as a Veteran Service Organization. It maintains a 501c4 non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service with special tax exemption.

We are Marines

“Once a Marine, always a Marine” is familiar to us all. It is that feeling you get when you see a Marine Corps sticker on a car or a home proudly displaying the Marine Corps flag. All we need to do is knock, and that Marine will be there for you. It is not just a tag line for a commercial. That flag is the embodiment of our soul. Despite our many years of service to different causes and in various times, we all have that one tangible thing in common: It is the knowledge that we have all earned the privilege to wear the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor; a symbol that will forever be seared into our hearts.

What We Do

Promote USMC, history, & traditions

Strengthen the fraternity of Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen

Serve Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen

Foster ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism

Members can be Active, Reserve, Retired, or Veteran Marines. We also have FMF Corpsmen/Chaplain. If you are a veteran from another branch or a civilian who supports Marines, you can also join our ranks as associate members.

 


Applications

For applications and information on joining the Marine Corps League, Military Order of the Devil Dog, or the MCL Auxiliary, contact JP Sager at 360-870-4151 or MCLNE1241@gmail.com.

 


MCL Det # 1241 Officers

Commandant: JP Sager
    johnsager234@gmail.com
    360-870-4151

Senior Vice Commandant: Josh Meyer
    sgtopschief@gmail.com
    319-269-0574

Junior Vice Commandant: Ed Baethke
    esbaethke@yahoo.com
    319-464-7939

Judge Advocate: Lee Schissel
    schissellee@gmail.com
    319-429-0371

Jr. Past Commandant: David A. Meyer
    dmmeyer@hotmail.com
    319-238-1516

Adjutant: Rich Miller
    chiefao51@aol.com
    319-230-5854

Paymaster: Carl Yant
    carl.yant.MCL@gmail.com
    319-290-9821

Chaplain: John Walker
    johnwalker@gmail.com
    319-415-6770

Sgt-At-Arms: Frank Wilkens
    fewilkens@gmail.com
    319-230-5814

MODD Pound # 409 Officers

PDD Mary Nagel, Pound Leader
    marybnagel@gmail.com
    641-430-5709

DD Dave Meyer, Sr. Vice
    dmmeyer@hotmail.com
    319-238-1516

PDD Jeff Strause, Jr. Vice
    glueside@gmail.com
    319-750-3919

DD JP Sager, Dog Robber
    johnsager234@gmail.com
    360-870-4151

DD Richard Miller, Smart Dog
    chiefao51@aol.com
    319-230-5854

DD John Walker, Dog Trainer
    johnwalker@gmail.com
    319-415-6770

DD Carl Yant, Mad Dog
    carl.yant.MCL@gmail.com
    319-290-9821

DD Alan Ellwanger, Police Dog
    ellwangeralan@yahoo.com
    319-239-0319

DD Don Warnke, Watch Dog
    319-464-4099

DD Dennis Muchow, Barking Dog
    dmuchow526@aol.com
    319-464-4099

 
 

MCLA # 1241 Officers

President: Janell Miller
    janetj479@gmail.com
    319-230-9144

Sr. Vice: Jean Sable

Jr. Vice: Miranda Haugen

Treasurer: Sue Baethke

Secretary: Lesona Walker

Chaplain: Janell Miller

CPT of Guard: Lesona Walker