The Young Marines is open to all youth until their completion of high school, the only membership requirement is that the youth must be in good standing at school. Since the program’s inception in 1958, the organization has grown to more than 300 units with 10,000 youth and 3,000 adult volunteers in 46 states, as well as Germany, Japan, and affiliates in a host of other countries. The purpose of the Young Marines program is to teach and give children and young adults, ages 8 to 18, a better understanding of leadership, discipline and teamwork. By regularly hosting groups such as the Young Mari
The Young Marines is open to all youth until their completion of high school, the only membership requirement is that the youth must be in good standing at school. Since the program’s inception in 1958, the organization has grown to more than 300 units with 10,000 youth and 3,000 adult volunteers in 46 states, as well as Germany, Japan, and affiliates in a host of other countries. The purpose of the Young Marines program is to teach and give children and young adults, ages 8 to 18, a better understanding of leadership, discipline and teamwork. By regularly hosting groups such as the Young Marines, MCB Hawaii helps to promote a foundation for future service members. The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America’s future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Thomas/Released) Young Marines Pyramid Rock unit shoulder patch
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