The National Commander of the American Legion will visit Post 129 in Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach, NC (WWAY) — The National Commander of the American Legion will visit Post 129 in Carolina Beach on January 2nd, 2026.

Dan K. Wiley was elected national commander of The American Legion on August 28, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, during the 106th National Convention. Commander Wiley is an Air Force veteran and a retired state district court judge who raises cattle in Leavenworth, Kansas. Following his Air Force service, Commander Wiley obtained a bachelor’s degree in business at the College of Great Falls in Montana. He later returned to his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, and earned a law degree at the University of Kansas.

“Our American Legion Post 129 family is honored to host Commander Wiley at our Post and to have him meet with our members. As a team of Veterans, Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, we work proudly to serve Veterans, support the American Legion Four Pillars of Service, and serve our community,” said Post 129 Commander, Pete Green.

As national commander, Wiley is a strong advocate for The American Legion’s Be the One mission to prevent veteran suicide. He emphasizes inclusivity in the American Legion Family through the theme, Better Together.

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