ETMAC Communication: There will be a funeral service for an Army Golf War veteran, Scott Allen Humphry, who was homeless for many years, but recently found housing after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer caused from tours in Afghanistan, according to the VA. A Committal service with Military Honors will be held February 19th at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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