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

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
😈🖤 FRIDAY THE 13TH AT TUN TAVERN 🖤😈

Unlucky in love?
Avoiding Valentine’s Day tomorrow?
Or just here for the drinks and drama?

Perfect. You belong here.

🍻 Bar opens at 4PM
Sharon is behind the bar and ready for whatever chaos you bring.

✨ February Drink Specials (because luck favors the bold):
🍾 $7 Blackberry Prosecco
🍸 $9 French Martini
🍋 $9 French 75

It’s the day before Valentine’s Day…
So whether you’re celebrating, escaping, or pre-gaming for tomorrow — we’ve got your seat waiting.

🖤 No bad luck here. Just good drinks and better company.

📍 6880 Hendricks St. Merrillville
Open to the public

See you tonight… if you dare. 😈🍻
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"4 days ago
🎉 HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT TUN TAVERN 🍻💖
Open to the public • Merrillville

TODAY – WEDNESDAY, FEB 11 ♠️
🎲 FREE POKER NIGHT!
Bar opens at 4PM
Meredith is bartending
Grab a seat, grab a drink, and try your luck 🃏

FRIDAY – FEB 13 😈💘
It’s FRI-YAY… and Friday the 13th — the night before Valentine’s Day
👀 Whether you’re feeling lucky in love, avoiding it altogether, or just here for the drinks… we’ve got you covered.
Bar opens at 4PM
Sharon bartending
🍾 February Drink Specials:
$7 Blackberry Prosecco
$9 French Martini
$9 French 75

SATURDAY – FEB 14 ❤️🥂
💌 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Bar opens at 4PM
Tierney bartending
Bring your date, your friends, or just yourself — love comes in many forms (especially in a glass 😉)

SUNDAY – FEB 15 👑♥️
♠️ QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING
Tickets end at 3PM • Drawing at 3:30PM
Bar opens at Noon
Tierney bartending

📍 6880 Hendricks St. • Merrillville, IN
🍻 Open to the public
🌐 howlinmad.org
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"7 days ago
🏈🔥 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY IS HERE! 🔥🏈

Today’s the day! We’re so excited to host everyone for our Super Bowl Party at Tun Tavern 🏟️🍻

🚨 Quick heads-up:
• All tables are SOLD OUT
• Bar & smoking room seating is VERY LIMITED
• Seating is first come, first served, so come early!

⏰ Doors open at NOON — pre-game with us, grab a drink, and lock down your spot before kickoff.

🏈 Patriots vs Seahawks on the screens
🎤 Bad Bunny bringing the heat at halftime
🍻 Great drink specials, great food, and an even better crowd

We truly can’t wait to see everyone and kick off an amazing Super Bowl Sunday together!

🍺🔥 See you soon at Tun Tavern!
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"1 week ago
🚨🚨 SOLD. OUT. MEANS SOLD. OUT. 🚨🚨
ALL TABLE RESERVATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY GONE — no exceptions.
(Yes… no matter who you are 😉)

We warned you, and here we are.
Sunday’s Big Game Party table seating is 100% SOLD OUT.

Massive THANK YOU to everyone for the incredible support of Tun Tavern & Howlin’ Mad Marine Corps League #93 🇺🇸🍻

🔥 Still want in? Read carefully:
• Bar seating is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED — and VERY LIMITED
• Smoking room seating (TV included) is also EXTREMELY LIMITED
• Once seats are gone… they’re gone.

👉 If you want a spot, COME EARLY.

⏰ DOORS OPEN AT NOON
Pre-game with us, grab a drink, and claim your seat while you can.

It’s going to be packed, loud, and an absolute blast.
See you Sunday — let’s make it a great one! 🏈🍺🔥
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"1 week ago
🏈🍹 SUPER BOWL DRINK SPECIALS ARE SET! 🍹🏈

🚨🏈 UPDATE! Table Reservations are now SOLD OUT!🏈🚨

‼️Limited bar + smoking room seats are 1st come, 1st served. Arrive early!‼️

Super Bowl Sunday at Tun Tavern just got even better. We’re serving up team-themed game day drink specials all day long for Patriots vs Seahawks — because picking a side has never tasted so good.

💙💚 TEAM SEATTLE
• Seattle Jameson Green Apple Shot – $5
• Top Shelf Seahawk Melon Long Island – $8

❤️💙 TEAM NEW ENGLAND
• New England Blue Kamikaze Shot – $5
• Patriot Vodka Lemonade – $6

🍾 GAME DAY FAVORITES
• $14 Domestic Buckets of 5
(Bud Light, Busch Light, Miller Lite & Coors Light)
• Mimosas – $6
• Loaded Bloody Marys – $6

📅 Sunday, February 8th
🚪 Doors open at NOON
🏟️ Kickoff at 5:30 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission | Open to the Public

🪑 Reservations highly recommended — seats are almost all filled and reserved tables are held until kickoff!

🐻 Bears fans… we see you. Rock the orange & blue anyway and drink like it’s our year (next year 😅).

🏈🍻 Come early, drink well, and make Tun Tavern your Super Bowl headquarters!
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"2 weeks ago
🃏 It’s Wednesday at Tun Tavern! 🃏

FREE poker. Strong drinks. Questionable decisions.*
(*Mostly at the poker table.)

♠️ FREE Poker Night
🍺 Meredith is bartending. Come keep her busy 😘
🕓 Bar opens at 4PM
🪑 Grab a seat by 6:30PM to play

And because it’s February and we’re feeling fancy…

🍹 February Drink Specials 🍹
Available all month (while supplies last — don’t test us 😘)

🥂 $7 Blackberry Prosecco

🍸 $9 French Martini

🍋 $9 French 75

Come for the cards. Stay for the cocktails.
🔓 Open to the public

📍 6880 Hendricks St., Merrillville, Indiana

See you tonight — shuffle up & drink up 🍻♠️

Marine Corps League
Howlin’ Mad Detachment #93
Current Officers

Election result swear ins will happen at the April 2025 meeting

CommandantSam Eaton
Sr. ViceJoe Powers
Jr. ViceDarren “Ike” Surney
PaymasterScott Hicks
ChaplainBob Sivulich
Judge AdvocatePete Van Woerden
AdjutantRob McCuan
Sergeant at ArmsBill Ashcraft
Web SergeantTim Kirby
Trustees 1 Year:
Rob BurkeDwight Boyd
Lyle Stevenson
Trustees 2 Year:
Ron JacksonCharles Bustamante
Dan Peterson
Past CommandantGregg Burke

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!