Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
Marine Corps League
Detachment No. 924
Knoxville, TN
Mud Run 2022 is ON!
Race Day is September 10
Melton Hill Park (same as before)
Upcoming Detachment Events
May
02 - ETVMA MoH Dinner
07 -YM Recruit Graduation
09 - Officer Meeting
14 - YM Mud Run
21 - Rods n Hogs Car Show
26 - Detachment Meeting
28 - YM Flags at ET Vets Cemetery
30 - Rose Program multiple locations
31 - Detachment Meeting
June
06 - Devil Dog Growl
11- Bill Gerst M1/M1A Rifle Match
13 - Officer Meeting
24 thru 26 - Dept of TN Convention
25 - Pistol Match (tentative)
28 - Detachment Meeting
July
11 - Officer Meeting
26 - Detachment Meeting
See event details by clicking on the Calendar tab above
To see the photo album, select the PHOTO ALBUMS tab at the top of the page and select NJROTC MCL Community Service Awards
2022 NJROTC MCL Community Service Awards to date
OIC Bearden HS ROTC
Knoxville hails the valiant
Medal recipient Petry leads advance events
Knoxville News Sentinel - May 9, 2022
The 2022 Medal of Honor Celebration will be in full swing in Knoxville in just four months, and organizers are deep into preparations for the five-day event that celebrates the values represented by recipients of America’s highest award for valor.
During the event, the public will get plenty of opportunities to meet and hear from Medal of Honor recipients.
Lt Alexander Bonnyman Young Marines
Recruit Graduation 7 May, 2002
Commandant's Corner
May 15, 2022
Well, another month has passed and warm weather has returned. I hope all are in good health. Those of you who are under the weather and need help please let a member know. We will step up.
Your elected and appointed officers are working very hard for the Detachment and continue to look for new ideas and methods to better the unit.
I ask you, please! Step up and help with the upcoming rose program. It requires only 4 hours of standing or sitting at one of the locations (supermarkets) on Memorial Day May 30. At the present time, we still need 8 additional members to help. I seldom ask for members to volunteer, we need you. Don't expect others to do it, now is your time. If you are willing to help, please call Senior Vice Command-ant Susan Schmidt. [INFO tab above / Detachment 924 Officers]
We are Marines, brothers and sisters who stand for our legacy of “Once a Marine Always a Marine.” These funds are used for other Marines in need and for functions of MCL. What's the problem? Lend a hand.
When you joined this detachment, you did it because Marines show our colors and stand behind them. We have very few of those 170 members helping to keep us strong; please be active and come to the meetings and join in the brother- and sisterhood. Think about becoming an officer of the detachment, helping others, and keeping the oath.
I wish you good health and may your lottery ticket have the winning numbers.
Hope to see you at the Car Show on the 21st or the Rose Event on the 30th and of course the next meeting. May God Bless you, keep you in good health and heal those who are feeling poorly.
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God Bless. Your Commandant.
Ken DeBoer
From the Chaplain
April 9, 2022
MEMORIAL DAY 2022, Esprit de Corps, Never Forget
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:14
Origins of Memorial Day: “Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Major General John A. Logan declared it should be May 30. It is believed the date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourning - draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of General Robert E. Lee. Various Washington officials, including General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.”
(Copied from a Veterans Administration Publication)
Memorial Day is a national holiday to remember our nation’s fallen. It is foremost, a time to honor our war dead. We remember the brave sacrifice of Detachment 924’s namesake, Lieutenant Alexander Bonnyman. Lieutenant Bonnyman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military recognition in the United States. The citation was signed by President Harry Truman and presented to Bonnyman’s oldest daughter, Frances Bonnyman Evans, on January 22, 1947.....
Drawing at the Detachment meeting
The drawing at the April 26 meeting was awarded to Ken Christian. The pot for the May 31 meeting is $50. It will grow by $10 until it is awarded then will start over at $50. You have to be present to win. Come to the monthly meeting; you may go home with a fatter wallet.
Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment 2022 Scholarship Application is available.
Go to DOCUMENTS tab above and click on 2022 Scholarship Application
Allegiant Honors - Allegiant proudly supports our U.S. active and reserve duty military and military veterans of the seven (7) uniformed services offering select free benefits.
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Welcome to the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment
Kent Koebke, USMC
Sworn in at the April 26, 2022 Detachment Meeting
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2021 Detachment Awards
April 25, 2022 Detachment Meeting
To view the photo album, go to the tab at the top of the page: PHOTO ALBUMS | 2022 Detachment Awards or click <HERE>
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Marine of the Year 2021
Ron Naugle
Semper Fi Award 2021
Ken DeBoer
National Vice Commandant Citation - Membership 2021
David Terwell
Bonnyman Detachment member, Clayton Narvason, WWII Marine , Iwo Jima veteran, was recently interviewed by local channel WATE-TV (ABC, channel 6). The segment was aired on 21 April at 6:00 p.m. Click Here to view it.
Upcoming Events
Mud Run 2022 is ON!
Race Day is September 10
Melton Hill Park (same as always)
This is the major fundraiser for the Bonnyman Detachment. Volunteers will be needed to build the course, operate all activities on race day and tear down the course. Volunteers need not be League members
Overview of the volunteer activities needed to make the Mud Run a success. <click here>
There are a lot of positions to be filled.
click => Volunteer form instructions
click => Volunteer form
click => Volunteer waiver
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Build dates are Sep 3 through 9
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Race day Sep 10
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Tear down Sep 11 and 12.
All volunteers get a Tee Shirt
Department of Tennessee
Convention
June 24 - 26, 2022
If you have never been to an MCL Convention this is a great opportunity... it is close to Knoxville
Double Tree by Hilton
1850 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129
<click on links below>
Department Registration Procedure
2022 Rod n' Hogs a SUCCESS!
Photos and details coming soon.
Marine Rose Program
Memorial Day 2022
The Alexander Bonnyman Detachment participated in the Marine Rose Program during Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2021. This program involved Detachment Members distributing artificial commemorative roses at selected sites throughout the area and accepting donations to support Marine Corps League projects.
The Marine Rose Program was a hugely successful fundraiser in 2021 and can be so again on Memorial Day 2022. The Rose Program helps make up for the loss of revenue to the Detachment due to the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Mud Runs. Get involved with this and other vital fundraisers to get us through this budget year’s activities, programs and support for other organizations.
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April 23, 2022
MCA Band of Brothers Pistol Match
14th Annual Band of Brothers Match on 23 April, 0900 at the Windrock Shooting and Training Range,
720 Windrock Road, Oliver Springs TN.
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Carlos Reyes was the winner in the Bonnyman segment of the Band of Brothers match.
Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
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Larry Winters coordinating humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians through
VETERANS FOR UKRAINIAN RELIEF AID INC
A nonprofit corporation in the State of Tennessee.
To send cash contributions:
VETERANS FOR UKRAINIAN RELIEF AID INC
1010 BOLING RD.
SEYMOUR, TN 37865
For questions, contact Kathy Winters:
kawinters@bellsouth.net tel:865-388-0309 <= no voice mail. Send a text or eMail if no answer.
TN MCL License Plate
A specialty Tennessee license plate plate is available for the Marine Corps League with the emblem on the plate. At renewal, take your MCL membership ID to prove that you qualify. NOTE: Kathy Winters tried this and it was stated by the Blount County Clerk that the MCL license plate is for motorcycles. If you have a different experience please let me know. Tim Shea WebSgt.924@gmail.com
2022 Pistol Match Schedule
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Jack McGivney Memorial..............June 25*
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Jim Peacock Memorial..............TBD
*Date is not confirmed
09:00
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The large cal. matches must be 9mm or above, cost $25.
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There will also be a .22 Cal. match for $20.
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All matches will shoot 45 rounds.
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You will be shooting 7,10, 15 and 25 yards.
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Iron sights only. Max 6-inch barrel.
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Fees include lunch.
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BRING A LAWN CHAIR
Contact
Mike "Nappy" Napierkowski
908 910-4193
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VETERANS IDENTIFICATION CARD
The VIC is a portable and secure alternative to a DD-214 that can be used to obtain discounts on promotional goods and services offered to veterans. Individual’s that do not have a Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) or retirement card issued by the Department of Defense will be able to apply for a VIC online at this link https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/
POCKET CREST
Slides into MCL Blazer pocket.
Marine Corps League Crest features the League Crest and two plates (up to three lines of personalization on each plate).
Click here for information
TN Department of Veterans
Services - Cemeteries
Protocol for scheduling and burials
This is very informative. Take the time to read the document. Click HERE
2022 Rifle Match Schedule
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Bill Gerst M-1/M-1A ...........June 11
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Gene Collins Open .............October 8
2327 Rifle Range Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918, USA
These events are CMP matches, which is a 200 yard firing distance, a total of 35 rounds will be fired in the following order—
5 spotter rounds from the prone position
10 slow fire rounds from the prone
10 rounds from prone rapid fire (5 rounds in 2 magazines)
10 rounds Standing (off hand).
These are iron site matches, NO SCOPES of any kind.
Be at the front gate at 0800. The cost of the Match is $20.00 which will be taken at registration which will start at approximately 0845. We will start firing at 0915-0930. The Young Marines will be pulling targets so you don’t have pit duty at these matches -- there will be a tip jar for the Young Marines so bring some extra money for these Young Marines, they work hard so you don’t have to.
If you want to shoot these matches but don’t have an M1 or M1A for the Bill Gerst match or a military style rifle for the Gene Collins match, the range has M-1 rifles to lend you. All you have to do is buy their ammo which is 30-06 and the cost is $20.00; this is match ammo. If you have never shot a M-1 rifle we will give you a short class on the rifle, a knowledge of shooting is required.
Reserve your spot:
Jeff Tegzes
865 988-6247
tntegzes@gmail.com
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The Detachment Honor Guard/Firing Detail is looking for new members to provide honors and salutes at memorial events and funerals. Members must be able to handle the M1 Rifle (9.5 pounds) and will need the League undress uniform (white SS shirt and Dress Blue trousers). The “U.S. Marines” Red Satin jacket is also worn in cold weather. Expert training will be provided and no experience (other than Boot Camp) is necessary. Contact Marine Larry George for details - (865) 789-6535
RED BLAZERS AVAILABLE
Marine Corps League uniform 2 button red blazers are available at
Prices range from $69.95 to $79.95, depending on size. Red blazers are also available at J.C. Penney.com as the “Stafford Hopsack Mens Blazer.” Official MCL buttons can be purchased through the Detachment Quartermaster and installed by you or your tailor.
