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Columbia River Young Marines in Washington, DC
Ten Columbia River Young Marines, accompanied by CRYM staff, traveled to Washington, DC, over Spring Break. We began our adventure by visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA, and eating lunch there in the "Mess Hall." It was there our Young Marines got the chance to meet Mr. Robert LaChance. Mr. LaChance has the distiction of being the first Young Marine ever - joining the very first unit in Waterbury, CT, in 1959. He currently manages Tun Tavern on the second deck of the museum. He very graciously took a few minutes from his very busy day to speak to us. Later that day we made our way to Young Marines National Headquarters where we met with National Staff members. The next three days found us touring the Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, Marine Barracks 8th and I, the Navy Yard, the National Mall, and two Smithsonian museums. It was a very busy week with many wonderful sights to see and lots of walking around our National Capitol. Please visit our scrapbook page to view pictures of our trip to Washington, DC!
Columbia River Young Marines with Mr. Robert LaChance,
the very first Young Marine and manager of "Tun Tavern" in the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
YM GySgt Garrett Brim
Division 6 Young Marine of the Year
Congratulations to the new Division 6 Young Marine of the Year, YM GySgt Garrett Brim of Columbia River Young Marines.
YM GySgt Brim is an outstanding student at Kennewick High School where he is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program. He enjoys distance running and competes on the Cross Country team. He has attended Junior, Senior and Advanced Leadership Schools through the Young Marines National Headquarters SPACES program. He has also served as a Young Marine Instructor for National Senior Leadership School. YM GySgt Brim aspires to be an officer in the United States Marine Corps upon completion of college.
Division 6 is the largest Young Marine Division in the United States, encompassing the states of AZ, CA, OR, WA, ID and MT. YM GySgt Brim stood out amongst his peers at the unit, battalion, regimental and now the division level. He will represent Division 6 at the National Young Marine of the Year competition later this year. We feel both proud and fortunate to have YM GySgt Brim as a member of Columbia River Young Marines! Congratulations Gunny on a job well done!
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...
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Updated: April 2008