| Detachment Color Guard |
 The Detachment Color Guard presents colors at social events, celebrations, sporting events, church services, and Veterans events. The Color Guard is a polished detail that emulates the high standards and traditions of the United States Marine Corps.
With great pride in the United States, the American Flag and the beloved Marine Corps, the Color Guard of the Smoky Mountain Detachment  provides a high quality service to the community. With attention to detail and crisp, precise movements and sharp uniforms, the detail sets a high standard when presenting the American Flag in public.
Some of the local events you have and will see the Color Guard:
Relay For Life
Franklin High School home football games
“A Salute to Veterans” at the 1st Annual WNC Trout Festival
Memorial Day Services
Flag Day Celebration
“A Salute to America” program at Cartoogechaye Elementary
Salute to Veterans at various churches
Salute to Veterans at Country Clubs and Social Gatherings
Fourth of July Parade – Franklin, NC
Veterans Day Parade – Franklin, NC
Macon County Commissioners Salute to Veterans
Laying of wreath on Marine Corps Birthday at County Courthouse
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Calendar of Events
February - July 2010
Selling Rafflle Tickets for an M1 Garand Rifle
Various locations around Franklin or from any Detachment member
Tickets $5 for 6 tickets or $1 each
April 6, 2010
Election of Officers
May 4, 2010
Installation of 2010 Officers
May 31, 2010
Memorial Day Services
11:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Park, Franklin
June 5, 2010
Marine Corps League Birthday Dinner
6:00 PM
Cody's Roadhouse, Franklin
June 19, 2010
Taste of Scotland
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
downtown Franklin
Raffle ticket booth
July 3, 2010
4th of July in the Park
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Park (Rec Park)
Raffle ticket booth &
drawing winning ticket for M1 Garand
August 13 & 14, 2010
BBQ Fest
Fairgrounds, Franklin
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Raffle ticket booth
October 23, 2010
Pumpkinfest
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
downtown Franklin
Raffle ticket booth
November 6, 2010
WNC 235th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
TBD
November 10, 2010
United States Marine Corps Birthday
Laying of wreath at Veterans Memorial Park
9:00 am
November 11, 2010
Veterans Day Parade
11:00 am
downtown Franklin
December 16, 2010
Detachment Holiday Dinner
6:00 pm
Cody's Roadhouse, Franklin
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