Franklin, NC Veterans Marine Corps League Smoky Mountain Detachment
Detachment Leadership

Commandant: Gregory Hunt
Vice Comm: H. "Skip" Howells
Jr. V. Comm: Rodney Chastain
Judge Adv: Jim Basey
Paymaster: Warren Potter
Adjutant: Darold Long
Chaplain: Norm Roberts
Sgt. At Arms: Lee Whittaker


2007 WNC Birthday Ball

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Check out some photos from our past balls at the Waynesville Country Club in Waynesville, NC. Click


Sponsor of the 2006 Dept. of NC Marine Corps League Convention


Detachment Links

Marine Corps League
Mideast Division MC League
Dept. of North Carolina
Disaster Relief Unit #1
Tun Tavern
Marine Corps Legacy Museum
The Few
The Official Marines Website
Marines.com
Military.com
Marines Direct
R. Lee Ermey Official Website
Toys For Tots
Dnet Internet Services

Our Detachment Meets
The First Tuesday of Each Month
at 1830 at the American Legion Aux Bldg

Rifle Raffle - .22 Magnum Henry Golden Boy

Fundraiser for the Marine Corps League of Franklin. $1 a ticket of 6 tickets for $5. Capacity: 12 - .22 Magnum Rounds, Barrel Length: 20 1/2" Overall Length: 39" See flyer below by clicking link. Call to buy tickets and stop by the Marine Corps League table when you see us out selling the tickets. Contact Greg Hunt for tickets at (828) 342-2024 Click here for photo

New Officers Installed for 2008
At the last meeting, Apr. 1st, the Detachment swore in our new officers. Some of these guys are filling their first positions within the Detachment, but they have all been Marines you could count on to help out at different Detachment functions. Let us all support these guys as we see where they lead us in the next year. Drop a line to the New Commandant, Greg Hunt, who I know will do a great job serving our Marines. Read about Greg here...

See photos of officer installation

Franklin's Marine Corps Leaguers Guard Vietnam Vet. Memorial Wall

On Sunday, Mar 30th, the Marine Corps League of Franklin provided security at one of the traveling mini Vietnam Memorial Walls that came to Toccoa, GA. The temperature was in the mid-forties and the wind cut to the bone. It was a cold morning as we paced back and forth to stay warm from 8 AM to 2 PM. Read more...

Marines of Detachment 973

The League is a veterans organization of the U.S. Marines. It is composed of Marines with honorable service. It aims to perpetuate the traditions and spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps through the continuous association of Marines who served under the Globe and Anchor at any time, in war or peace. Read More...

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The Smoky Mountain Detachment 973 of The Marine Corps League is located in Franklin, North Carolina, surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

This Detachment meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Post in Franklin, at 6:30 PM. Click here for directions and map.

The Detachment has a Color Guard and performs burial ceremonies. The Detachment also conducts a yearly Toys for Tots campaign for the Macon and Jackson Counties of Western North Carolina.

Contact us if you are interested in learning more.

News

Franklin, NC Veterans Marine Corps League Smoky Mountain Detachment


Detachment Photo Album

Click here to view growing photo album of Detachment Members during their service.
See Photos: Click Here

2007 Toys for Tots Photos

Day Break Rotary supports Toys for Tots

Lions Club gives out toys

Habitat for Humanity supports Toys for Tots

Harrahs Casino supports Toys for Tots with over 2700 toys

Toys for Tots Christmas Float in Cashiers, NC Parade

Toys for Tots Christmas Float in Franklin, NC Parade

2007 Toys for Tots Car Show


Recruitment

Want to Join?
Qualifications:
If you served as a Marine for more than 90 days, and that the character of your service has been honorable, and if discharged, that you are in receipt of an honorable discharge... Click

 
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