UPCOMING EVENTS
Navy Blue Angels Practice Friday, October 16, 2026, Naval Air Station Jacksonvilleo We will be taking a charter bus. Info is on the new website: www.mcl564.org Cost is $45 per person. Times will be determined beforehand.
Birthday Breakfast Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, The Original Pancake House 0830 – Order and pay for your own breakfast. Red Jacket & Tie
Memorial Ceremony Tuesday November 10th, 2026, Marine Monument-Forsythe Park. Ed will get the permit from the city. Liz has the list of Marines who died in service from Chatham County
Veterans Day Parade Monday, November 11th, 2026, Downtown Savannah. We need drivers to pull the floats we have (3). Ed has placed our Detachment Ad in the program book.
Annual Christmas Dinner Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, Carey Hilliard’s Abercorn
5:30PM Decorating
6:00PM Happy Hour
Our Events
Honoring service with community gatherings and meaningful ceremonies.
This was a party for Cpl Leonard Turner. He is a WWII veteran and just turned 103.
Community Outreach
Veteran Support
We organize monthly meetups and provide resources to help Veterans reconnect and find support within the community. We provide food and necessities to the VA Pantry, which provides these services for Veterans who need assistance.
Community Parades
We participate in parades, such as the Veterans Day Parade, the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and Stand Up for America Parade.
Memorial Events
On November 11th of each year, we hold a ceremony at the Marine Corps Monument at Forsythe Park. During this ceremony we read the names of all fallen Marines from Chatham County who dies in combat.
Fundraising Drives
Detachment 564 had the pleasure of installing a new flag pole with the American and Marine Corps flag. Your donations make this possible.
Our fundraising events support veterans’ causes and community projects throughout the year.
Donations are always welcome.
Moments
Snapshots from recent gatherings and community events.
