LARRY NEHRING DETACHMENT #103 & AUXILIARY OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
4 February 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
10 April 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
29 May 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
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1 April 2026: Installation of Detachment & Auxiliary Officers
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
3 December 2025: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
27 September 2025: MODD Pound# 122 Growl
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Chow @ 1200
Growl @ 1300
Collection of annual dues
Elections & installation of officers
Espirit dog corps with the other pups/DDs/PDDs
Operation Chowhound - If you are able, please bring something for donation to our selected group Rescue Rehab Rehome. They need puppy/kitten food, treats/biscuits/chew sticks/chew toys.
Hosted by the Des Moines Pound 122 Twin Rivers Devil Dogs
10 March 2026: Honor Detail for Larry Nehring
Glendale Cemetery
4909 University Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
At the gravesite of Larry Nehring to honor his birthday
Honor Guard Detail @ 0900
3 June 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
12-14 September 2025: Homeless Veterans Stand Down Meeting
1422 Scott Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Just off SE 14th St by the viaduct
Day/Time of Operations:
- Friday, 09/12/25 4-5pm (Veterans Only) 5-8pm (Open to public)
- Saturday, 09/13/25 8am-8pm
- Sunday, 09/14/25 8-10am
***Please bring Veteran ID for Veterans Services***
Services Available:
- VA Medical / Dental / VA Claims & Benefits /DoD Surplus Clothing
- Legal Services / Used Clothing / Hygiene / Haircuts / Massages / Entertainment
- Animal Rescue League / Overnight Sleeping / Employment Opportunities
Meals served:
- Friday - dinner
- Saturday - breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Sunday - breakfast, lunch to go
Transportation & Inquiries - 515-715-2921 (7am-8pm)
- Transport to/from DART Central Station 620 Cherry St in des Moines
- All other transport will be limited to 63rd St (West), Park Ave (South) & Altoona (East)
Hosted by Des Moines Homeless Veterans Stand Down, Inc
11 November 2025: Veterans Day Ceremonies
Gold Star Monument @ Burke Memorial Park
University Avenue, between E 6th and E 7th Streets
(next to Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa)
Ceremonial Firing Detail @ 0900
Capital Complex
Monument Area South of Capitol
E Walnut between Finkbine Dr & E 12th St Des Moines, IA
Ceremony starts @ 1000
Both ceremonies hosted by: AmVets Post 2 & Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
5 November 2025: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
26-28 February 2026: National Mid-Winter Conference
Sheraton Pentagon City
900 S Orme St
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-521-1900
Room rate: $131.00/night, plus tax & fees
Parking: $10/day at on-site Garage
Free shuttle to/from Reagan Airport (DCA)
3 September 2025: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
Mid to Late May 2026: 9th Annual US Veterans Car/Truck Show
Polk County River lace Office (Veterans Affairs)
2309 Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
Sponsored by:
- Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
- Larry Nehring Auxiliary Unit
- AmVets Post2 in Des Moines
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFITS VETERANS.
More Details to Follow
12 December 2025: Detachment Christmas Party
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1830
Dinner @ 1930
Gift Exchange: Male bring male gift. Female bring female gift. $20.00 value
14 November 2025: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
1 October 2025: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
6 May 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
13 February 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
7 February 2026: Department Staff Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Breakfast @ 0900
Meeting @ 1000
Uniform of the Day: Department Red Polo / shirts / sweatshirts & covers
2 May 2026: Department Staff Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Breakfast @ 0900
Meeting @ 1000
Uniform of the Day: Department Red Polo / shirts / sweatshirts & covers
25 May 2026: Memorial Day Ceremonies
Gold Star Monument @ Burke Memorial Park
University Avenue, between E 6th and E 7th Streets
(next to Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa)
Ceremonial Firing Detail @ 0900
Hosted by: Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
Capital Complex
Monument Area South of Capitol
E Walnut between Finkbine Dr & E 12th St
Des Moines, IA
Ceremony starts @ 1000
Hosted by: Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
8 November 2025: Detachment Celebration Dinner of the 250th USMC Birthday
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Cake cutting ceremony @ 1900
Uniform of the Day: Red Blazer, black pants white shirt, black shoes, long black tie
(or gold vest & black bow tie) or equivalant civilian (traditional wedding) entire
9 January 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
12 September 2025: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: Chicken Fettuccini, salads & desserts
Cost: $12.00
10 November 2025: United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday
Sherwood Forest Event Center / The Ridgemont
7400 - 7460 Hickman Rd
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Celebration starts @ 1800
Cake cutting ceremony to follow
Uniform of the day:USMC entire that you would wear to a bar to drink with your buddies
Come out for a night of camaraderie & some drink to celebrate the birth of our Corps
31 October 2025: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: Meatloaf, potatoes, vegatables, salads, desserts
Cost: $12.00
1 November 2025: Department Staff Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Breakfast @ 0900
Meeting @ 1000
Uniform of the Day: Department Red Polo / shirts / sweatshirts & covers
7 January 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
10 October 2025: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: Lasagana, bread, salads & desserts
Cost: $12.00
Late February 2026: Rose Program Fundraiser
Various Des Moines Area HyVee locations (pending confirmation)
- Altoona
- Grimes
- Des Moines – E Euclid Ave
- Waukee
- West Des Moines – Mills Civic Pkwy
- West Des Moines – Jordan Creek Pkwy
Fundraiser @ 0700 - 1100
Corresponds with the Battle of Iwo Jima 81th Anniversary
4 March 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
30 January 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
13 March 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
19-20 June 2026: Department of Iowa Convention
Isle Casino Hotel
1777 Isle Pkwy
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: 833-372-7635
Room rate: $109.00/night, plus tax & fees
More Details to Follow
8 May 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
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