department commander

Brian D Ring Sr
Department Commander

Gleenwood, IA

Motto: “Veterans helping Veterans and Youth”

2024-2025

I have been serving my country in and out of Uniform for 41 years. First as active duty Air Force for 12.5yrs, 28.5yrs. in the HVAC shop for the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron at Offutt AFB, Ne. as a civilian and retiring April 2023 as the Supervisor.

Judy and I have been members of Harvey T. Rimel, Post 141 in Glenwood, Iowa for 18 years and have been PUFLS for 15 years.

I have learned a lot about the American Legion during this time by attending National Legion College, meetings, and several District conferences. I also held many offices during this time on the post, county, district, state, and National committees. Each office, committee, and mentor I have had along the way have taught me how to be a better legionnaire.

My motto is “Veterans helping Veterans and Youth” This is why the American Legion was founded, TO HELP VETERANS and YOUTH. I believe in the American Legion Family, in the difference we make in the lives of others, and in the bond we all share. Although we have worn different uniforms at different times, and served in different places, we all stand together then and now to help and support one another.

Keeping in line with my moto, my project is the National Emergency Fund (NEF) and the Veterans Emergency Fund (Department of Iowa). Let’s continue to help our fellow veterans and their families in their time of need. I’m sure we all know someone that has been effected by the winds, floods and storms that have ravished Iowa.

I believe we can work together to further the mission of the American Legion Department of Iowa, continue to support our veterans, help keep the American Legion a Vital and Growing organization.

Commander Ring’s Projects:

The National Emergency Fund (NEF) and the Veterans Emergency Fund (Department of Iowa).