
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
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