Marine Corps League - Detachment 924

Monthly Detachment Meeting
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Social hour begins at 1730 followed by a joint Auxiliary meeting, presentations and guest speakers at 18:15. Detachment business meeting starts at 1830. Food and beverage are available for purchase during Social Hour and after meeting.

Be sure to bring your new business items to the monthly officer meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month for review and addition to the agenda for this meeting.

East TN Marine Being Honored
2025-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Tellico Village Yacht Club, 100 Sequoyah Rd, Loudon, TN, 37774, United States
A military history group in Tellico Village has a program to honor a Marine from East Tennessee. This is a fascinating story as Mike Melton reached out to find the Marine helicopter crew who rescued him many years ago. He was desperately wound and only wished to thank the crew who reached him in the middle of the night on a mountain in I Corps RVN.
Join us at Tellico Village Yacht Club upstairs on on the top floor. Some members will meet for lunch before the event.

Mid Winter Conference
2025-02-27 08:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 | Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme St, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
2025 MCL National Mid-Winter Conference Uniform Of The Day (UOD):
All MCL uniforms stated are ‘suggested’ attire and is not required for wear; no MCL members will be denied access if they are not wearing the ‘suggested’ MCL uniform; however, ALL MCL members in good standing will wear the MCL cover and proper conference credentials to gain access to any MCL business meetings.

Thursday national board of trustees meeting and Commandants Council – MCL cover (required); MCL polo shirts or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
Friday Joint Opening Session and Memorial Service – MCL cover (required); the MCL Casual Dress (red blazer) uniform is ‘suggested.’ The balance of the day, the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
Saturday business meetings – MCL cover (required); the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
Saturday social, reception, and banquet – (black-tie event) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or black-tie/formal attire is ‘suggested’ for wear. MCL covers are not to be worn for this event.

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Hotel rate is $131 per night plus tax
Parking: On-site garage parking is $10 per day
Any cancellations after February 10, 2025, will forfeit the one-night deposit
Free shuttle to/from Reagan Airport (DCA)

The hotel overlooks Arlington National Cemetery and is right near Henderson Hall and the Fort Myer Exchange.

Hiking House Mountain - 80th Anniversary of the iconic flag raising by U.S. Marines on top of Mount Suribachi
2025-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 | House Mountain, 9601 Hogskin Rd, Corryton, TN, 37721, United States
This Friday we will be hiking House Mountain in recognition of the 80th Anniversary of the iconic flag raising by U.S. Marines on top of Mount Suribachi during World War II. We will going to start at 9 am and do the 1.5 mile route instead of the 5.8 miles. If you are interested please rsvp through eventbrite below.
We look forward to the little hike! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/80th-anniversary-iwo-jima…

Symposium on Declaration of Independence & American Revolution
2025-03-01 09:30 - 15:30 | UT Baker Public School of Policy, 1640 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37996, United States
ETMAC Communication: (from UT Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War)

UT’s Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War Director, Chris Magra has organized a symposium onThe military history of the Declaration of Independence and the historyof the American Revolution with an eye on next year’s 250thanniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The symposium is free and will be held this Saturday, March 1, 9:30am-3:30pm at UT’s Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (formerly known as the Baker Center) located at 1640 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN.
Registration (just name and email) can be made at here. Seats are limited, so register now if you want to attend.
Nine scholars from universities around the country will come to Knoxville to present their original research, and Dr. Ricardo A. Herrera will give a keynote address. Dr. Herrera is a Visiting Professor in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the US Army War College. His book Feeding Washington’s Army (2022) was a finalist for the American Battlefield Trust Book Prize for History.
Refreshments will be served 9:00-9:30am, and the program will run from 9:30am to 3:30pm with breaks between presentations. Lunch will also be served.

The Symposium is generously sponsored by UT’s Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War, the Department of History, and the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs; and by the East Tennessee History Center and the Society for Military History

Registration – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRX_K0Cjme4RXnEJuE5ca8hG-bVBDozLCidDO73jUc3vTmpw/viewform

ETMAC Meeting
2025-03-06 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-03 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-01 08:30 - 10:30 | Knoxville Area Chamber of Commerce, 17 Market Square, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
East Tennessee Military Affairs Council Monthly Meeting. ETMAC holds their monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month except for Jan and July which are held the second Thursday of the month.

Monthly Officer Meeting
2025-03-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Bring all business items for the monthly detachment meeting to this session for review and addition to the monthly detachment meeting agenda.

Food available for purchase.

Pints with Patriots
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States

American Legion Post 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:30 | American Legion Post 2, 5700 Old Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37924, United States
Groundbreaking for American Legion Post 2 Community Building.

If you plan to attend, please email: pcollins@knoxvillechamber.com
Both Mayor Jacobs and Mayor Kincannon have been invited to attend and speak as well as other Knox County and City of Knoxville officials

IW Knoxville - Annual Chili CookOff
2025-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | The Casual Pint, 2045 Thunderhead Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States

SE Divison Conference
2025-03-20 08:00 - 2025-03-22 17:00 | Homewood Suites (Lafayette, LA), 201 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
78TH SOUTHEAST DIVISION CONFERENCE
The 2025 Southeast Division Conference will be held at the Homewood Suites, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508.

Start Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
End Date: Sunday, March 22, 2025
Specific details for the conference can be accessed at the following link:
http://www.sediv.org/conferences

National Vietnam War Veterans Day Welcome Home
2025-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | David Webb Riverfront Park, 301 Emory Dr., Harriman, TN, 37748, United States
On March 29th we observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day to honor and welcome home Vietnam veterans and their families, recognizing their service and sacrifice, and it is a fitting choice as it marks the departure of the last US combat troops from Vietnam. While there is no specific event in Harriman, TN on this date, you can still show your support by remembering those who served during the Vietnam War.

UT Hospice and American Legion Post 104 Are Joining Forces to celebrate our nation’s Vietnam Veterans
2025-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 | American Legion Post 104, 403 W. Main St, Seviervile, TN, 37862, United States
You are invited to come out and have some fun, food, camaraderie, music, and your chance to win a door prize of gift cards and merchandise from local businesses.

Department Spring Conference
2025-04-05 12:00 - 18:00 | Bavarian Bierhaus, 212 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
April 5 @ 1100 (Central Time)
Dept Spring Conference
Bavarian Bierhaus, Opry Hills Mall, Nashville

Spring Cars & Coffee
2025-04-06 08:00 - 11:00 | West Town Mall, 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Harper’s Auto Square Cars & Coffee
We invite car lovers of ALL makes and models to Tennessee’s largest Cars and Coffee event!When? SUNDAY – April 6th, 2025Where? West Town MallTime? 8 AM to 11 AMWest Town Mall address:7600 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919www.harpercarsandcoffee.comPurchase our NEW line of Cars & Coffee apparel at the Harper Airstream!Can’t go? Follow us on Instagram & SnapChat @harpercars and hash tag your photos using #harpercars or #harpercc!Bring your ride and chat with hundreds of car enthusiasts sharing the same passion – A love for cars! ALL CARS WELCOME!*Our custom Airstream car hauler will be on site, as well as inventory from our Porsche, Audi, Jaguar, Infiniti, Acura, Volkswagen, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, FIAT, Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge stores!*Dash plaques will be given at event entrance (while supplies last)!*We urge you to invite your friends and family!*Remember, this is a family oriented event. Please act respectively to other enthusiasts!*KPD will be on site!

Honor Air Flight #36
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | McGhee Tyson Airport, 2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
HonorAir Knoxville Flight #36 will take place this Wednesday, April 9th!!!
More than 100 Veterans including many Veterans from Blount County will visit Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to see the memorials made in their honor!
You can follow their day on the facebook page: HonorAir Knoxville
That evening, there will be a wonderful “Welcome Home” celebration inside McGhee Tyson airport in Knoxville! Flight #36 is estimated to return to Knoxville at 7:40 pm. Please arrive early and let’s welcome these Veterans home from their wonderful day in Washington, D.C.

CMP Sanctioned Highpower Rifle Matches (Non-EIC)
2025-04-12 08:00 - 16:00 | John Sevier Hunter Education Center, 2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville, TN, 37918, United States
CMP Sanctioned Highpower Rifle Matches (Non-EIC) – 200/300/600 reduced at 300 yds
Dates of Competition

April 12 Standard Course Match
May 10 Standard Course Match
June 14 Springfield Match
September 13 Garand Match
October 11 Standard Course Match
November 8 As-Issued Match

Sponsored by: Volunteer Rifle and Pistol Club
Direction to Range:

John Sevier Hunter Education Center is on
Rifle Range Road 1.7 miles West of US Hwy
33 North in North Knox County.
2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville, TN 37918

Competition is open to: Competition is open to all
Entry fee is $30.00 at date of match
Gate opens at 8:00am EST day of match
Gate closes at 8:30am EST
Firing Starts: The first relay will commence firing at 9:00am EST
Rules:

CMP Competition Rules
CMP Cup Match Rules for all events

Match Schedule and Conditions:

Standard Course: Short Range (Rule 5.6.6), 80 record shots/8 sighting shots
John C Garand: As-Issued Military Rifle Course B, 50 record shots/5 sighting shots
Springfield Rifle Match: As-Issued Military Rifle Course B, 50 record shots/5 sighting shots
As-Issued Military Rifle Match: As-Issued Military Rifle Course B, 50 record shots/5 sighting shots
Awards: Shooting for classification

General information: Lavatory facilities are available at the range.
For information:

John Little
(865) 742-6839
jlittle172@comcast.net
4221 Larigo Drive, Knoxville TN 37914

Veterans of America - Salute to Veterans Dinner
2025-04-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Bridgwater Place, 205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States

7th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run
2025-04-26 08:00 - 14:00 | Sharp’s Ridge Veteran Memoial Park, 535 Chickamauga Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States

Jack McGivney Memorial Pistol Match
2025-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | WIndrock Shooting Range & Training Center, 720 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN, United States
Click Here to Register for the Event

Medal of Honor Dinner
2025-05-05 17:30 - 21:30 | Crowne Plaza – Knoxville, 401 Summit Hill Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
ETVMA Medal of Honor Evening will be honoring Medal of Honor Recipient SGT Edward Talley, US Army. See attached event flyer.
The event is on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. Please note the new location!!!
Social hour is at 5:30 and the dinner & program begin at 6:30.
Tickets are $100 per person, table of 10 is $1,000. A table has been reserved for the League. If we have enough interest, we can see about getting a second table. So far, five seats are claimed. If you want to attend, please let me know as soon as possible.

If you’ve not attended one of these dinners, you’ve missed out! Please consider coming out to support this event.

Veterans Ready Business Recogntion Summit
2025-05-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Redemption Church, 3550 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States

CMP Sanctioned Highpower Rifle Match (Non-EIC)
2025-05-10 08:00 - 16:00 | John Sevier Hunter Education Center, 2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville, TN, 37918, United States

Mudder's Day Madness Mud Run
2025-05-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Montvale Spring Retreat, 4901 Montvale Road, Maryville, TN, 37803, United States
The first Mudder’s Day Madness Mud Run held at Montvale took place the day before Mother’s Day 2013. Some things change, others stay the same, and the best things just get better. Join us this year for the 13th annual Mud Run on the day before Mother’s Day, May 10th, 2025!
This event includes over twenty different obstacles, rolling trails on a marked course, and even a dip in the lake! From Adversity Hill to the Tire Traverse and the A-Frame Climb, runners 8+ years old can sign up to race independently or with a team. Costumes are encouraged and the most creative could even win an award! Vendors, music, and refreshments will be onsite for participants and their fans, friends, and families to enjoy along with the beautiful views.
We love to keep things exciting and fun, so in addition to our 5K course (with brand new obstacles added), we’ve also added our first ever Fun Run for anyone 4+ years old! This Fun Run will take place right after the 5K, will be a bit over a mile long, and will include several of our obstacles. How fun!
The money raised from the event will support Harmony’s therapeutic programming at Camp Montvale which includes our equine therapy program and therapeutic camps for foster and adoptive children and families.
For more information, reach out to us at connect@harmonyfamilycenter.org.

Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike
2025-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 | 401 Henley, 401 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
