Membership meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 18:30 (6:30pm)

August 20, 2026

Well the Tun Tavern is still closed due to power issues, we will update you here and on our Facebook page when power is restored and things are up and running again.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all that were effected by this storm and are still without power.

August 13, 2026

With the storms that recently rolled through we do not have power at the club building, as such we will be closed until further notice. This Monday August 17, 2026 was slated to be our monthly membership meeting but more than that our annual summer picnic and we unfortunately need to cancel. With not knowing when we will get power restored we cannot efficiently plan for and stock for a picnic for Monday.

We will post if this changes but we are closed until at least the 20th unless power is restored, thank you for your understanding.

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April 21,2026

Last night we had our monthly club meeting where our new club officers were installed into their new positions (photos forthcoming). In addition we had an awards ceremony for many of our regular and associate members.

Congratulations to Joe Powers on becoming our new Commandant! All other officer changes are listed below on this page.

Also, TGI FRIDAY is BACK BABY! This Friday April 24th 2026

March 25, 2026

Welcome to SPRING!

On March 28th we will be having our first Turkey…..I mean…..BUNNY Shoot of the year (It’s exactly the same thing as a turkey shoot).

If you’re interested SHOW UP, that’s all that needs to be done. Start showing up around 11:30am for a Noon start to the friendly competition.

Don’t have a weapon to bring? That’s fine too, our friendly sportsman have been known to let others use their firearms if needed.

HECK, you don’t even need ammo! That’s provided with your paid fees that day. Seriously though, don’t bring ammo, yours will not be permitted around the competition.

You will need CASH for your shooting fees.

The Competition consists of seven rounds (one shot each) per person at a target, not real live animals, and whoever gets a BB closest to the center crosshairs WINS!

This is actually where the animals come in, you will win a prize of some sort of meat you choose and order it from the coordinator. What is available to order rotates and we only know that day, sometimes it is there that day and sometimes it is an actual order. But I can tell you that the meat comes from the incomparable Rob’s Meat Chop & Deli in Dyer Indiana.

Why is it called a Turkey Shoot?, I’m glad you asked…and some additional details within (click that little carrot to the left to expand).

Traditionally, or back in the day, however you want to say it the prize would be a frozen Turkey to the Winner. Hence the name a “Turkey Shoot”, there have been many iterations, for us at least: Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Pork Chops, Ribs, Etc….you get the idea.

For us these days the name of the game is: You’re prize it worth a specific dollar value, the cut of meat you win/choose is based on that dollar amount. So if you choose a higher dollar cut you might get a little less than a lower value cut.

Did I mention we will have food specials that day so bring your appetite as well:

Come, hang out, I promise we’re a friendly group of people.

February 6, 2026

If you have been to one of our Superbowl parties in the past you know that it is a great day at the club and usually crowded! For the first time ever we decided to sell “reservations” for seats that cost $5 a person and when you show up you’ll get a drink ticket worth $5 if you reserved good for that day only.

This does NOT mean that this is a private event, this just means that we are trying to gauge the amount of people to expect that day. Here are some FACTS about this Superbowl Sunday:

  • The bar seating is first come first server, get there early if you want a seat at the bar!
  • The club opens at NOON on Superbowl Sunday
  • If you reserved a seat your reservation is good till: 5:30 (Kickoff), if you are not there by kickoff your seat may be given to someone that needs to and your reservation fee is NON-REFUNDABLE
  • THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  • There might be standing room only, but come on out if you’d like!!
  • We have a heated smoking room where the game will also be on.

RESERVATIONS ARE SOLD OUT!

But you might still have a chance to watch the game. Please check the website and our Facebook posts (which also appear below, no Facebook required) OFTEN this has been posted about for quite awhile.

As a member of the club it is YOUR responsibility to keep up on what is going on. Attend meetings, show up at the club, we love to see everyone and make this a great place to hang out. There is no “no one told me”, be active and you will know…we’re not big on hand holding around here.

January 19, 2026

Meeting Night Notable Dates

  • Gun Show at Lake County Fair Grounds – January 24 & 25 2026
  • Superbowl Party @ Tun Tavern – Sunday February 8, 2026
    • If you would like to reserve a seat details in facebook post below
    • Nacho Bar, Ribs, & Wings that day
  • Comedy Night @ Tun Tavern – Friday, February 20, 2026
  • Memorial Day Picnic – Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Golf Outing – Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Marine Corps Birthday Ball – Sunday, November 8, 2026

November 24, 2025

The 250th birthday ball is in the books! Here is some pertinent information in regards to that.

  • Some specs about this year’s ball can be found on the ball page HERE.
  • You can jump right to the ball pictures HERE, feel free to browse and save any pictures of yourself.

Next Regular Meeting (December 15th, 2025)

Will be our detachment Christmas Party, if you are a member please come out an celebrate with us.


Events from our Tun Tavern Facebook page:

Posts from our Tun Tavern Facebook page:

Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"2 days ago
๐Ÿป๐Ÿˆ BEAR DOWN, TUN TAVERN! ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿป

The BEARS are playing MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, and weโ€™re opening the doors early so you can come cheer them on with us! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ“… MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
๐Ÿบ Doors open at 4 PM
๐Ÿˆ BEARS vs. EAGLES
โฐ KICKOFF: 7:15 PM
๐Ÿป TIERNEY IS BEHIND THE BAR!

Whether you bleed orange and navy or just love watching the Bears take the field, Tun Tavern is the place to be! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™

Come grab a drink, grab a seat, and LETโ€™S GET LOUD FOR THE BEARS! ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿป

BEAR DOWN! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿˆ
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"2 weeks ago
๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ”ฅ TONIGHTโ€™S THE NIGHT, TUN TAVERN! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽค

Got Saturday night plans? You do now. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Join us TONIGHT at Tun Tavern for Karaoke with DJ Sassie! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽค

Whether youโ€™re ready to absolutely CRUSH your favorite song, bravely butcher a power ballad, or just sit back with a cold drink and enjoy the entertainmentโ€ฆ weโ€™ve got you covered. ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคฃ

๐ŸŽค Karaoke with DJ Sassie
๐Ÿ•– 7 PMโ€™ish โ€“ CLOSE
๐Ÿบ Michelle is behind the bar!
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Bring your friends, pick your song, grab a drink, and letโ€™s make some questionable musical memories. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŽถ

Tonight at Tun Tavern – where the drinks are cold and the song choices areโ€ฆ sometimes debatable. ๐Ÿ˜‚

๐Ÿ“ Tun Tavern | Howlinโ€™ Mad Det. 93 Marine Corps League

See you tonight! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"3 weeks ago
๐ŸŽค KARAOKE NIGHT AT TUN TAVERN! ๐ŸŽถ

Saturday night is about to get loud, questionable, and absolutely entertaining. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿป

Join us at Tun Tavern for Karaoke with DJ Sassie! Whether youโ€™ve been practicing your big solo in the car for 10 years or youโ€™re the person who says โ€œI donโ€™t singโ€ and somehow ends up doing a duet by 8 PMโ€ฆ weโ€™ve got a mic with your name on it. ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿคฃ

๐ŸŽถ Karaoke with DJ Sassie
๐Ÿ•– Starts around 7-ish
๐Ÿป Michelle is bartending!
๐ŸŽค Pick your song. Grab the mic. Make questionable decisions.
๐Ÿ˜‚ Cheer on your friendsโ€”or lovingly heckle them.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Open to the public!

No talent required. No judgment guaranteed.
Just good drinks, good people, and enough karaoke to make Monday morning regret knowing what happened. ๐Ÿ˜‚

๐Ÿ“ Tun Tavern
6880 Hendricks St., Merrillville, IN
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"3 weeks ago
๐Ÿˆ ITโ€™S WEDNESDAYโ€ฆ AND FOOTBALL IS BACK! ๐Ÿˆ

The wait is OVER! ๐Ÿ™Œ The 2026 NFL season kicks off TONIGHT with a Super Bowl rematch as the Patriots take on the Seahawks! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿป Tun Tavern opens at 4 PM
๐Ÿบ Melinda is behind the bar!
๐Ÿˆ Kickoff: 7:20 PM
๐Ÿšซ No poker tonight โ€” weโ€™re making room for FOOTBALL!

Grab your crew, grab a drink, and come watch the first game of the season with us!

Who are you rooting for tonight โ€” PATRIOTS or SEAHAWKS? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿˆ

Letโ€™s get this football season started! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿˆ

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"4 weeks ago
๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿšจ โš ๏ธ OFFICIAL HEAT ADVISORY โš ๏ธ ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿฅต

Itโ€™s HOT outside. Likeโ€ฆ โ€œwhy did I leave my house?โ€ hot. ๐Ÿซ 

Luckily, we have a very simple solution:

๐Ÿบ GO TO TUN TAVERN.

Because while Mother Nature is out here trying to cook you, Tierney is behind the bar ALL WEEKEND keeping the drinks cold. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿป

Thatโ€™s rightโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ”ฅ FRIDAY = TIERNEY
๐Ÿ”ฅ SATURDAY = TIERNEY
๐Ÿ”ฅ SUNDAY = TIERNEY

Basically, if you see Tierney, you know itโ€™s the weekend. ๐Ÿ˜‚

๐Ÿ•“ FRIDAY: Open at 4 PM
โ˜€๏ธ SATURDAY: Open at NOON
โ˜€๏ธ SUNDAY: Open at NOON

Come cool off, grab a cold drink, escape the heat, and spend your weekend somewhere that doesnโ€™t feel like the surface of the sun. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿป

๐Ÿ”ฅ HEAT ADVISORY?
๐Ÿบ BEER ADVISORY.
๐Ÿ˜Ž TIERNEY WEEKEND?
ABSOLUTELY.

Tag the person who needs to be rescued from the heat! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ˜‚

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Tun Tavern โ€” Open to the Public! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Marine Corps League
Howlin’ Mad Detachment #93
Current Officers

Election result swear ins will happen at the April meetings every 2 years

CommandantJoe Powers (2026-2028, 2 year term)
Sr. ViceKevin Givens
Jr. ViceCharles Bustamante
PaymasterScott Hicks
ChaplainSam Eaton
Judge AdvocatePete Van Woerden
AdjutantRob McCuan
Sergeant at ArmsBill Ashcraft
Web SergeantTim Kirby
Trustees 1 Year:
Bob SivulichJoe Oomens
Mike Chlebowski
Trustees 2 Year:
Dee McCuanDan McDevitt
Rob Burke
Past CommandantsSam Eaton (2024-2026, 2 year term)
Gregg Burke (2022-2024, 2 year term)
Rob Burke (2020-2022, 2 year term)

Please feel free to come by and visit our beautiful memorial anytime. We are a friendly bunch that is always ready to meet new people, WELCOME!