04/11/2026
Congratulations to our newly installed officers. Detachments don't run without leadership, and we are fortunate to have a wonderful blend of experience and new blood serving in leadership roles.
An active organization that provides community support through veterans events, funeral details and color guards for parades and special events.
The Cedar Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 1900. We meet at VFW post 788
3240 Southgate Pl SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
04/11/2026
Congratulations to our newly installed officers. Detachments don't run without leadership, and we are fortunate to have a wonderful blend of experience and new blood serving in leadership roles.
04/06/2026
This young Devil Dog speaks a significant truth. Veterans want to serve the community after leaving the service. We are ready, willing and able.
If *you* are a veteran looking for a place to start that journey of post-military service, we are here.
Still Serving, Different Uniform | Matthew Purkey | TEDxDayton The struggles of today’s veterans are numerous and deeply rooted; from accessibility of services to su***de, the entire community is affected by this phenome...
03/14/2026
Afterwards, our own Cork worked out with them showing that old guys still have it.
03/14/2026
We have greatly appreciated connecting with and the continued development of the mutually supportive relationship between the Recruiters and our Detachment.
They were incredibly instrumental in assisting us in having a successful Marine Corps Ball. Today we got to express our appreciation of their efforts.
03/09/2026
Cedar Valley Detachment 099 is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2026 school year.
Please see our web site for eligibility requirements and application information.
Scholarship - Cedar Valley Marine Corps League The Cedar Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League is pleased to offer a $500 Scholarship for the 2025 school[...]
03/06/2026
Long overdue....
Larry Chambers was selected to be 2017 Marine of the Year, but somehow never received it. We were finally able to make it right at our March 3rd detachment meeting.
Congratulations Larry.
03/06/2026
NEW MEMBER ALERT
We would like to welcome Julie Ruden to the Marine Corps League as an Associate Member.
With her father, Ken Lee, a lifetime member and eldest Marine of the detachment. This was an incredible moment for both and the League.
03/01/2026
Had an incredible opportunity to represent the Marine Corps League in witnessing brothers, Oliver Scott and Abel Scott, be recognized as an Eagle Scouts and present then with the MCL Certificate of Recognition for their accomplishment.
Eagle Scout - 28th Feb 2026
Congratulations and continue your next steps with the same excitement and determination.
02/22/2026
Congratulations Jacob Bushman.
Eagle Scout - Feb 21, 2026
Had an incredible opportunity to represent the Marine Corps League in witnessing Jacob Bushman be recognized as an Eagle Scout and present him with the MCL Certificate of Recognition for the accomplishment.