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Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
Marine Corps League
Detachment No. 924
Knoxville, TN
Calendar Summary - click here for detail
May
13 - Officer Meeting (Starts 1700)
26 - Rose Program
27 - Stout Memorial
28- Monthly Detachment Meeting
June
10 - Officer Meeting (Starts 1700)
25- Monthly Detachment Meeting
July
8 - Officer Meeting (Starts 1700)
30- Monthly Detachment Meeting
See event details by clicking on the Calendar tab above
The Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Scholarship Program is OPEN
Click HERE
2024 Detachment Officers
Left to right: Anthony Alvo (Special Projects and Outreach); Robert Ballesteros (Judge Advocate / Adjutant); Keith Kregel (Sr. Vice Commandant); Susie Schmidt (Commandant); Bob Willis (Pay Master); Ron Naugle (Chaplain); Jim Toussaint (Jr. Vice Commandant); Jerry Wernli (Quartermaster); Chris Alberding (Web Sergeant / Sergeant-at-Arms)
Presentations at the April 2024 Detachment Meeting
Commandant Susie Schmidt presented flag cases to
John and Leila Lake, the parents of Marine John Lake who recently passed after suffering 17 1/2 years from combat related injuries.
Cathy Lech, sister of Detachment Member John "Stony" "Gunny" "Shrek" Saathoff
Welcome to the
Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment
April 30, Detachment Meeting
Natalie Ziegler, USMC
Commandant Susie Schmidt presented certificates of recognition for the top shooters at the Jack McGivney Memorial Pistol Match on April 20
Tim Shea, Top Marine Shooter with 380/400 - 7x
Keith Lyman, Marksman with 367/400 - 11x
Not present: Larry Baldwin, Expert with 377/400 - 12x
Mike Nappy Napierkowski - meal logistics
43 Essential Items Marine Corps Officers Bring to Battle
Article provided by Mike "Nappy" Napierkowski
The detachment website is going through a metamorphosis.
Chris Alberding (pictured above and in the INFO/Detachment Officers tab) is taking over the detachment website from Tim Shea. Chris's design will modernize the look and feel of the website and make it accessible from any type of device. The new design will be operable on mobile phones. There will be new features and a revised content presentation. Chris has set up a SAMPLE website that will give you a flavor. It is early days and will take some time to finalize. In the meantime, keep checking this website and the link below. This will be constantly evolving and will be the link until we migrate from the old site to the new site. so, check it often. Click here to go to the new site ==> https://alberdings.com/MCL924/
If you want to contact Chris about the new site, contact Chris.
Click here to email him ==> - cta@alberdings.com
Veterans Breakfasts
Recurring Schedule
Knoxville area
Updated February 2024 (Thanks Bob Brown)
Drawing at the Detachment meeting
At the April 30th detachment meeting, Frank Waller was the winner of the $50 drawing. But, he was not present. The pot for the May 28 meeting is now $70. 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.
Adding to the Knoxville area list:
Anderson County Community Veterans Appreciation Breakfast is held the second Saturday of each month. Location is at the Clinton Community Center, 101 S. Hicks Street, Clinton. The "chow line" opens at 8:30 a.m. and a brief program is at 9 a.m. The Veterans Breakfast, sponsored each month by individuals and local businesses, is free for Veterans and their families.
Mud Run 2024 flyer and sponsor form. NOTE NEW DATE: AUGUST 31
Click on documents below for a printable version
Shown receiving Quilt of Valor from Marsha Reep: Dan Adams, Kathy Winters, Robert Adams, Keith Kregel, Ray Hallock, Larry Dennis, Larry George, Jeff Tegzes, Ron Naugle Greg Buckles, Victor Dillard.
Click on the large photo, then use the arrows on the left and right to navigate.
If you would like a Quilt of Valor, contact Carlos Reyes at CREYSIX4@gmail.com / 865-888-1613
The Jack McGivney Memorial Pistol Match was held 20 April 2024 at the Windrock Shooting Range and Training Center. Our thanks to Eric Matson for providing a great shooting venue. The Bonnyman shooters were greeted with drizzle and cloudy skies during registration. After the all-important safety brief and prayer by Chaplain Ron, the Match commenced with 14 shooters and ultimately sunny skies by the second relay.
The Top Marine shooter was the Ol’ web sergeant, Tim Shea. Tim fired an outstanding 380-7X. Expert, Sharpshooter, Marksman medals were copped by Larry Baldwin (377-12X), JR Russell (370-10X), and Keith Lyman (357-11X), respectively.
The Steel Plate Challenge was won by Sgt. Major Rick Arndt, (MCL Geneva, Ohio) downing 12/12 plates at 25 yards.
Many thanks to Nappy for providing the delicious, fresh sub sandwiches and cookies. Great job! Clyde and Mary Furr, and Sheryl Ryerkerk as has been custom provided the professional NRA scoring/tabulation and allowed for an efficiently run match. Thank you all for the great support. It was a safe and fun match!
Legal Advice for Veterans - 2nd Wednesday of the month CLICK HERE
The list of Veteran and military discounts are good all year round and will be updated as we learn of more. These discounts are being shared so that Veterans, military members, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.
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/
Member Historical Photos
If you have not done so, send me a boot camp/OCS photo and/or active duty photo. Also, If you have event photos you would to share, send them with an explanation. Click here to send me an email. Click here to view Photo Albums
Marine Barbara Chagnon is in the Boot Camp photo album.
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
From Knox County Veterans Services Office
Visit Aunt Bertha
Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Visit Aunt Bertha
https://www.auntbertha.com/
Info courtesy of the Red Cross
This site needs your input
Your content suggestions, photos, announcements, etc. are encouraged. Please contact me with any and all questions, comments and input that you want to share. Tim Shea, Web Sgt.
Thanks to those who have shared articles.
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Admin@MCLKnoxville.org
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.
