Detachment Calendar
Regular meetings, annual ceremonies, and community events for E.J. Brewer Detachment 458 of the Marine Corps League. Specific dates and locations are announced in the Iron Mike newsletter and on our Facebook page.
From The Latest Iron Mike
The detachment's annual Family Picnic is Saturday, July 25 at Eldridge Park — Dance Hall, Noon to 3:00 PM. Fully catered by Dan Lunger, with wristbands for the first 100 guests for 4 hours of park access including mini-golf and all rides. Open to all Chemung County veterans and their families.
RSVP to Janis: jlunger@empowerfcu.com or 607-331-8747.
Tickets are now on sale to members — $50/person, $90/couple, limited to 120 tickets. Sales open to non-members in September. Uniform: Dress Blue Bravos. Cake escorts being sought — contact a ball committee member.
Confirmed & Upcoming
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Young Marines will staff a recruitment table and their Color Guard will be in action at the Elmira Pioneers game. Come on out and support these young men and women.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Fully catered event by Dan Lunger. First 100 guests receive wristbands for 4 hours of park access including mini-golf and all rides. Open to all Chemung County veterans and families. RSVP to Janis: jlunger@empowerfcu.com or 607-331-8747.
Fall 2026 — Date TBA
Tickets are on sale now to members ($50/person, $90/couple) — only 120 tickets available, going on sale to non-members in September. Uniform: Dress Blue Bravos (Ribbons & Marksmanship Badges). Cake escorts needed — contact a ball committee member.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The detachment is organizing a cornhole tournament with a goal of 20 teams across 10 boards. Contact a detachment officer to register a team.
Annual & Recurring
Monthly — First Thursday, 7:00 PM
Open to all members. Agenda and any venue updates shared via Iron Mike and detachment channels in advance.
Annually — Last Monday of May
Detachment participates in local Memorial Day ceremonies. Specific details announced via Iron Mike closer to the date.
Annually — November 11
Detachment participates in Veterans Day events. Details posted via Iron Mike and Facebook.
Annually — Spring
Annual E.J. Brewer MCL Scholarship awards ceremony for local applicants. See the Scholarships page for application details.
Specific upcoming dates, guest speakers, and special event announcements are published in each Iron Mike newsletter issue. Download the latest issue for the full detachment calendar.
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