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Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
Marine Corps League
Detachment No. 924
Knoxville, TN
Calendar Summary - click here for detail
April
08 - Officer Meeting (Starts 1700)
10 - Honor Air Flight 34**
20 - Pistol Match - see flyer below
30 - Monthly Detachment Meeting
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
See event details by clicking on the Calendar tab above
**Honor Air Flight 34
Flight 34 is scheduled to leave Knoxville on April 10th, 2024 with 130+ East Tennessee veterans to visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifice.
Flight 34 will depart from Knoxville at 9:00am with a scheduled return into Knoxville at 7:40pm. Arrive early to the Welcome Home Celebration to get a spot. You can follow the trip on the official HA Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter feeds.
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)
Presentation at the March 2024 Detachment Meeting
Commandant Susie Schmidt presented a check from an anonymous detachment member to Doug Burt for a local Boy Scout Troop.
Welcome to the
Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment
March 25, 2024 Detachment Meeting
Tim Sarver, USMC
James Russell, USMC
Marines Ditch 100-Year-Old Marksmanship Standards
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 March26th detachment meeting, James Coogan was the winner of the $50 drawing. But, he was not present. The pot for the April 30 meeting is now $60. 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.
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
Click on the flyer above. Please join us. Even if you THINK you can not win, come for the camaraderie. If you don't have a .45 1911 or a centerfire pistol, we will try to arrange for a loaner. All you need to do is get a box of bullets. Contact Tim Shea Admin@MCLKnoxville.org or text (865-440-5219) or Jay Holmes
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.
Click email address below to send me email.
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.
