Detachment Calendar

Events & Gatherings

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.

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Current Detachment News

Upcoming Event Current Planning

Marine Corps Birthday Ball Planning

Annual planning includes venue coordination, guest experience, photography, and event logistics for the detachment's Marine Corps Birthday Ball observance.

Watch Iron Mike and detachment announcements for current ticket and scheduling updates.

Honor Guard Recent Activity

Honor Guard Report

Funerals — 3

Glenn McClelland, US Army — 3/6/26, 9 members
Walter McNeil, USMC — 3/21/26, 6 members
Tibor ‘Teddy’ Koczan, USMC — 3/27/26, 6 members, Woodlawn National Cemetery

Parades — 1

St. Patrick’s Parade, Horseheads, NY — 3/14/26, 5 members

Ceremonial Events — 2

Vietnam Veterans Day, Woodlawn National Cemetery — 3/29/26, Firing Detail & Taps, 9 members
Vietnam Veterans Day, Eldridge Park — 3/29/26, Firing Detail & Taps, 9 members

Chaplain Report Detachment Care

Member In Our Thoughts

Chris Kamas is currently residing at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.

Please keep Chris in your thoughts and consider reaching out through the detachment.

Confirmed & Upcoming

Scheduled Events

2 events

Third Wednesday of each month

Monthly Detachment Meeting

7:00 PM Contact the detachment for current venue details.

Open to all members. Agenda and any venue updates are shared in advance through Iron Mike and detachment channels.

Annually — November 10

Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Evening ceremony & dinner Venue and event details announced during annual planning.

Birthday Ball planning updates, ticket details, and timing are shared through Iron Mike and Facebook as they are finalized.

Annual & Recurring

Standing Events

Dates TBA

Annually — Last Monday of May

Memorial Day Observance

Morning ceremony Local memorial sites, Horseheads / Chemung County area.

Detachment participates in local Memorial Day ceremonies. Specific details announced via Iron Mike closer to the date.

Annually — November 11

Veterans Day Observance

Morning ceremony Local veterans memorials, Chemung County area.

Detachment participates in Veterans Day events. Details posted via Iron Mike and Facebook.

Annually — Spring

Scholarship Awards

Ceremony date TBA each spring Announced via Iron Mike.

Annual E.J. Brewer MCL Scholarship awards ceremony for local applicants. See the Scholarships page for application details.

Latest Events In Iron Mike

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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