American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley takes part in a presentation and reception when he visits American Legion Wilbur M. Comeau Post 4 at the end of next week.
The Haverhill organization is inviting the public to hear Wiley, a former U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Kansas district court judge. It will be the first time the local chapter welcomes a national commander.
“This is more than just a meeting. It is a historic moment that underscores the importance of our city’s veteran community on a national stage,” says Post 4 Commander Tim Dougherty. The organization adds in a release, “As the head of the nation’s largest veterans service organization, Commander Wiley’s visit serves as a powerful recognition of the dedication, service and impact of the veterans living and working in Haverhill.”
Wiley previously served as a state commander of the Kansas American Legion and served 28 years on the bench in Leavenworth, Kan. Additionally, he served at multiple levels of the American Legion, including the organization’s National Executive Committee. In 2008, Wiley was appointed as a district court judge. Afterwards, he created the Leavenworth County Veterans Treatment Court.
According to his biography, after a tour in the U.S. Air Force, Wiley attained a business degree from the College of Great Falls in Montana, and a law degree from the University of Kansas.
The national commander and his family are active members within the American Legion. Wiley and his son, Austin, are members of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 36 in Oskaloosa, Kan. His wife, Sonia, and daughter Christy are a part of the American Legion Auxiliary.
The talk and reception with light refreshments will take place Friday, March 20, between 10 and 11:30 a.m., at Wilbur M. Comeau Post 4, 1314 Main St., Haverhill. Those interested in attending are asked to email Chad Pfeil at [email protected].