Welcome to the Columbia River Young Marines

CRYM on the battleship USS Missouri

Columbia River Young Marines, seen here on the battleship USS Missouri, traveled to Pearl Harbor, HI, in December for the 70th anniversary commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor. These Young Marines joined several other Young Marine units from around the country in touring the sights in and around Honolulu, and marching in the Pearl Harbor Day Parade on December 7th through downtown Honolulu. We were truly honored and blessed to be able to meet and spend time with survivors of that fateful day - a day which will forever live in infamy.

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.