Welcome to the Columbia River Young Marines

YM SSgt Jacob Parker (on left) at the United States Space and Rocket Center

YM SSgt Jacob Parker (on left) at the United States Space and Rocket Center (also known as "Space Camp"), Huntsville, AL where he participated in Aviation Mach III Challenge as a part of Young Marines National Headquarters Summer Programs of Adventures, Challenges, Encampments and Schools (SPACES). He is pictured here with his RIO, alongside his jet simulator. Six other Columbia River Young Marines joined YM SSgt Parker at Space Camp in various aviation and space programs.

Spring Car Wash Fundraiser

Columbia River Young Marines held a very successful fundraiser on Saturday May 7, 2011. They raised more than $16,000 for our unit by pre-selling car wash tickets and then washing lots of cars!! Columbia River Young Marines, their parents and staff showed tremendous teamwork in this extremely successful fundraiser! Way to go CRYM!

Visit to Oregon Cascade YM Graduation

Columbia River Young Marines visit Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Swan Island near Portland for Oregon Cascade YM graduation on 16 Apr. Clockwise from left: YMs PFC J Hebert, Sgt Parker, Unit 1st Sgt Gregg, LCpl Garrison, PFC Clark, PFC Palmer and CPL Langlois with back to camera. Thanks Mr. Langlois and Mrs. Clark for driving and supervising our YMs on this trip of ambassadorship!

CRYM Color Guard opens Joint Legislative Session in Olympia

Young Marine Sgts Brandon Gregg, Jacob Parker, LCpl Sarah Garrison and PFC Noah Sandberg with Representative Brad Klippert in the WA State House of Representatives on 12 Jan 2011, where they presented the colors for the opening of the Joint Legislative Session to hear the State of the Judiciary Address. Also pictured are CRYM Adjutant Shannon Parker and XO Byron Carlson.

Columbia River Young Marines Color Guard

Columbia River Young Marines do Color Guard duties for several community organizations and events. Please contact us if you'd like a color guard for your event.

Young Marine of the Year 2010 - 2011

Congratulations to YM LCpl Sarah Garrison who was selected as the Young Marine of the Year for Columbia River Young Marines. YM LCpl Garrison joined Columbia River Young Marines in January 2008. She is currently a junior in high school and is active in her church and community service events around the Tri-Cities.

Good job Young Marine LCpl Garrison!

2009 - 2010 Northwest Regiment Unit of the Year

Columbia River Young Marines was chosen Unit of the Year for the Northwest Regiment of the Young Marines. Being chosen as the best out of the 19 units in an area encompassing the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana is a great honor! OORAH! on a job well done Columbia River Young Marines!

The Columbia River Young Marines is one of over 300 units belonging to the national Young Marine Program. Started in 1958, the Young Marine program is one that endeavors to instill positive values in today's boys and girls, aged 8 to 18. Throughout our Nation, there are more than 14,000 young Americans being guided by an organization based on Marines giving back to their communities. Read more about us...