PFC Bruce W Carter MOH Young Marines

The Young Marines strengthens the lives of America's youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building and leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society.

The Young Marines is a national non-profit 501c (3) youth education and service program for boys and girls, aged eight through high school graduation. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on teaching the values of leadership, teamwork and self-discipline, so its members can live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Guiding Principles are:
The health, welfare, and safety of the Young Marines are paramount.
We value our volunteers and will provide them with the tools they need to succeed.
We will never forget that this program is for our youth. We will uphold the Marine Corps' core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment as well as the Young Marines' core values of Discipline, Leadership, and Teamwork.
We pledge to the parents to serve as positive role models to their children.
We get by giving.