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  Discover the Hero Within  
 
Through the Young Marines program, we will work with kids to educate and inspire them. We promote a healthy and drug-free lifestyle through instructional and adventurous activities. And we uphold the Young Marines' core values - Honor, Courage, and Commitment. The teamwork and esprit-de-corps we enjoy will help your kids discover the hero within.
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Next Drill
Our next drill is Saturday, 3 May 2008 .
We will meet at Camp Mabry at 0800.
The overnight campout planned for this weekend has been postponed.
Following PT, promotion exams will be administered to Young Marines who passed the PFT.
There's no need to bring a sack lunch, we are having a cookout for lunch after the promotion exams.
Check the meetings page for additional information.

A Big Attaboy!! - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Congratulations are in order for the newest batch of Young Marines. The following young men survived and prospered at Recruit Training held from Saturday, 8 March 2008, to Saturday, 15 March 2008.

  • Young Marine Private Tipton Eichner
  • Young Marine Private Adam Fontenote
  • Young Marine Private Nathaniel Guevara
  • Young Marine Private Ricky Hayes
  • Young Marine Private Thomas Ingram
  • Young Marine Private Taylor Kokas
  • Young Marine Private Collin Sanderson
  • Young Marine Private Paul Wooten
Many thanks to Mrs. Kathleen Hill for providing refreshments after the graduation ceremony!!

3M Half-Marathon
Many thanks to the following Young Marines, recruits, and adult leaders for helping out with the 3M Half-Marathon in downtown Austin on Sunday, 27 January 2008.

  • Young Marine LCpl McCloskey, Young Marine PFC Clark, and Young Marine PFC Reveal
  • Young Marine recruits Corbell and Wooten
  • Mrs. Nobles, Mr. Hill, Mr. Rade, and Mr. Hudson
Note: Boys (male Young Marines and recruits) - be sure to show up with a regulation haircut. If your hair is out of regulation, you will be returned to the custody of your parents or guardian. You may not return to drill until your hair is cut to Young Marine standards or your parents allow one of the Young Marine adult leaders to cut your hair.

   
  Sponsors, Donors, and Friends
 
   
Sponsor: Onramp
Sponsor: Texas Military Forces Museum
Sponsor: Blabbermouth PR
Donor: Nion-IS

The Capital Area Young Marines is not a funded organization. We attribute our continual success to the generosity of countless volunteers who donate their time and energy, and the generosity of individuals and businesses who support this fundamental and momentous program. We are a 501(c)3 organization - all donations are tax deductible.


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