The United States Marine Corps Band, also known as "The President's Own," will be in concert at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, October 12. The program begins at 7:30pm.
The Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. Known as “The President’s Own” since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band’s mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin has programmed musical selections in the style of the band’s 17th Director, John Philip Sousa, who initiated the concert tour tradition in 1891. Expect a mix of works, including traditional band repertoire, Sousa marches, contemporary compositions, vocal and instrumental solos, and a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces.
This concert is part of the 2026 United States Marine Band National Concert Tour.
The concert is free, but tickets are required for admission.
Tickets will be available online beginning August 31st at noon, in person at the Phillips Center Box Office, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: ATTN: Phillips Center Box Office PO Box 112750 Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
There is a limit of four tickets per request; the envelope must be received at the Phillips Center Box Office by September 30th.
Each month we take time on the third Thursday to have a social event with no business, just hanging out.
Feel free to bring guests. This is an open event.
This month we meet at BJ's Brewhouse on Newberry Road, by the Oaks Mall and right across from North Florida Regional Hospital.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us!
The Board of Trustees and the Detachment Staff meet to receive reports, get updates on projects and set the agenda for the upcoming general meeting. The meeting is open to all members.
While this meeting is primarily for the Board and staff, all members are welcomed.
General monthly meeting of the Detachment.
Pre-meeting dinner begins at 6:00pm.
We will always have food for you in the half hour before the meeting. Take the time to get to know other members and get caught up with ones you know.
Business meeting begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 7:30pm.
Come to find out what we are working on, what is coming up, and where you can help. Come to be part of our Marine Team.
Join us for the Alachua County Veterans Day program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. This will take place at Veterans Park off of Tower Road in Gainesville.
We will set up our tent with a table and have information about the Marine Corps League for visitors. And this is an opportunity for potential members to become aware of our organization and our missions.
We will need members to help set up at 8:30am, attend the table, and help break it down around 1pm. You don't have to stay the whole time, but every little bit helps as we represent our organization.
Join us at the Best Western Gateway Grand on Saturday, November 14, 2026 for the annual Gator 990 Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
This event will celebrate 251 years of the United States Marine Corps and recognize 250 years of independence as the United States of America.
While this is a celebration by Marines, for Marines, we invite all patriots in our community to help us celebrate and see how the Marines, young and old, revere the legacy of our Corps.
The event will begin with a reception from 5pm to 6pm where you will find appetizers and two cash bars. The ballroom will open at 6pm where you will enjoy a traditional ceremony followed by a full service plated meal of your choice (beef, fish, chicken or vegetarian.) We will also have dessert tables.
After dinner will be live entertainment and dancing, and a raffle for some very nice prizes.
How can you help? Sponsorships are available for $1,000, $500 and $250 (tax deductible as we have an IRS 501(c)(3) exemption.)
To get tickets for this event, go to our 2026 Birthday Ball page on our website gatordet.com. Tickets are $55 each. Every guest will receive a unique commemorative challenge coin at check-in.
Gator Detachment 990 of the Marine Corps League is a not-for-profit veteran service organization that serves the communities in Alachua County and surrounding areas. Thank you for your support.
Gator 990 will have a table set up at the Alachua Fall Festival which is held annually on Main Street in downtown Alachua.
Our space is across from the Women's Club. Consider coming down to help us as we greet visitors and let them know what we do. Sometimes this is our first contact with Marine veterans who have not known we were here.
The event starts at 11:00 but we get there earlier to set up the table and tent. You don't have to stay all day. Any amount of time is appreciated. We will be glad to have your company.
The Gator Detachment recognizes that with the approach of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it is time to let our officers and members take a break from the business of the detachment and spend this time with family.
We will resume our business meetings on the fourth Tuesday of January 2027.
Until then, from Commandant Matt Yakubsin and the staff of Gator Detachment 990, we hope you have safe and happy holidays.
Join us for the Hot Rodding For Heroes Car Show High Springs Brewery in High Springs Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cars and Motorcycles, registration fee $25 Proceeds benefit local veterans Sponsorships: Tent/Table $50, Veteran Support $100+ includes signage at show, DJ announcements & banners. Entertainment provided by Rockin' Robin For more information, call Matt Yakbusin (352) 339-0597.
The Gator Detachment hopes you all had a great Thanksgiving and as the holiday season continues, it is a time where our officers and members take a break from the business of the detachment and spend this time with family.
Phone: (352) 339-0597
Email: gator990@gmail.com
Mailing Address: Gator 990 MCLPO Box 14High Springs FL 32655
GATOR DETACHMENT 990 - MARINE CORPS LEAGUE - GAINESVILLE/ALACHUA