"Where Good Kids Become Great Leaders"
Young Marines is the official Drug Demand Reduction program of the United States Marine Corps for youth ages 8 through the completion of high school. The program focuses on teamwork, leadership, discipline. Young Marines is global, and has over 300 units in the United States. Our unit is one of 4 in the state of Kentucky. In order to become a Young Marine, recruits (Young Marines in training) must complete over 26 hours of nationally-mandated training, nicknamed "boot camp", and pass written, oral and physical testing. 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 a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Northern Kentucky Young Marines meet every other Saturday from 0745-1500 (7:45am-3:00pm) at VFW Post 6095, located at 343 East 47th Street, Covington, KY 41015. If you would like to schedule a visit, please call Lynne Arnold 513.470.0417.
Northern Kentucky Young Marines meet every other Saturday from 0745-1500 (7:45am-3:00pm) at VFW Post 6095, located at 343 East 47th Street, Covington, KY 41015. If you would like to schedule a visit, please call Lynne Arnold 513.470.0417.
2013-14 NATIONAL Young Marine of the Year!!
YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter was named the National Young Marine of the Year on 18 May 2013, at a black-tie banquet at the Silver Legacy in Reno, NV.
*Shown in the photos (starting upper left corner and working clockwise) are: 1) National Executive Director LtCol Michael Kessler speaks about Dakota's accomplishments as the 2012-13 National Young Marine of the Year YM/SgtMaj McCall Behringer attaches the Gold Cord to YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter's uniform (signifying her National title). 2) DIV2 Y'ALL (rebranding Division 2, as Richter is the first ever YMOY from KY). 3) Young Marines Division Young Marine of the Year ring. 4) Cpl Alvin Hendricks USMC (National Staff Member & one of Dakota's mentors in the program) with the new National YMOY. 5) YM/SgtMaj Richter and her Mom, Lynne Arnold, celebrating the award. 6) Mr David Byrd (N KY Unit Registered Adult Staff Member & Security Advisor to the YM/SgtMaj), YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter and Janice Gruner (N KY Unit Registered Adult Staff Member & Fundraising Coordinator).
*Shown in the photos (starting upper left corner and working clockwise) are: 1) National Executive Director LtCol Michael Kessler speaks about Dakota's accomplishments as the 2012-13 National Young Marine of the Year YM/SgtMaj McCall Behringer attaches the Gold Cord to YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter's uniform (signifying her National title). 2) DIV2 Y'ALL (rebranding Division 2, as Richter is the first ever YMOY from KY). 3) Young Marines Division Young Marine of the Year ring. 4) Cpl Alvin Hendricks USMC (National Staff Member & one of Dakota's mentors in the program) with the new National YMOY. 5) YM/SgtMaj Richter and her Mom, Lynne Arnold, celebrating the award. 6) Mr David Byrd (N KY Unit Registered Adult Staff Member & Security Advisor to the YM/SgtMaj), YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter and Janice Gruner (N KY Unit Registered Adult Staff Member & Fundraising Coordinator).
IWO JIMA: Reunion of Honor
YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter was humbled to be able to, along with 9 other Young Marines, attend the once-a-year trip to Guam and Iwo Jima as an escort for World World II Veterans. The 6 Division Young Marines of the Year, the current National Young Marine of the Year, the 2 Young Marine Scholarship winners and 1 hand-selected Young Marine are awarded this trip each year. http://news.yahoo.com/ten-young-marines-travel-guam-iwo-jima-annual-192037105.html
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Six N. KY Young Marines "freezin' for a reason"
These brave young men took the 'Polar Plunge' in 19-degree weather to benefit the Special Olympics. These six Young Marines, with the help of 2 more Young Marines, raised over $400 for the Special Olympics.
2012b "Boot Camp" Graduation
2012b Fall Recruit Training (affectionately dubbed "Boot Camp") began on 28 October. On 15 December, at their Graduation ceremony, 9 new Young Marines joined our ranks. The Honor Recruit for Boot Camp 2012b was Charlie Riggs
(of Fairfield, OH), who was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. OOHRAH!
(of Fairfield, OH), who was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. OOHRAH!
2013 Division 2 Young Marine of the Year
YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter has been named
the Division 2 YOUNG MARINE of the YEAR
(Division 2 = KY, WV, VA, MD, DE & D.C.)!
Division YMOY earns scholarship money, a trip to Guam and Iwo Jima with the National Executive Director, WWII Veterans and the other 5 Division YMoYs, plus a trip to the Adult Leaders Conference in Reno (May 2013) to compete against the other 5 Division YMoYs for selection of National YM of the Year. Selection is based on their YM career, academic standing, achievements both in and out of YMs, and a “What Being Young Marine of the Year Would Mean to Me” essay. National YM of the Year earns another scholarship and the privilege of traveling to visit other Young Marine units across the country.
YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter has been in the Young Marines for nearly 6 years. She was Honor Graduate of her Boot Camp in Spring 2007, 2nd Platoon Honor Graduate at Senior Leadership School (Fort Pickett, VA) in 2010, Honor Graduate of Advanced Leadership School (Fort Pickett, VA) in 2011, selected as Sergeant Major of the National Senior and Advanced Leadership Schools (Virginia Beach VA) in 2012, and selected as KY Battalion Young Marine of the Year for 2011, 2012 and 2013. She is also the senior-ranking Young Marine and the Lead Recruit Instructor for our unit.
the Division 2 YOUNG MARINE of the YEAR
(Division 2 = KY, WV, VA, MD, DE & D.C.)!
Division YMOY earns scholarship money, a trip to Guam and Iwo Jima with the National Executive Director, WWII Veterans and the other 5 Division YMoYs, plus a trip to the Adult Leaders Conference in Reno (May 2013) to compete against the other 5 Division YMoYs for selection of National YM of the Year. Selection is based on their YM career, academic standing, achievements both in and out of YMs, and a “What Being Young Marine of the Year Would Mean to Me” essay. National YM of the Year earns another scholarship and the privilege of traveling to visit other Young Marine units across the country.
YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter has been in the Young Marines for nearly 6 years. She was Honor Graduate of her Boot Camp in Spring 2007, 2nd Platoon Honor Graduate at Senior Leadership School (Fort Pickett, VA) in 2010, Honor Graduate of Advanced Leadership School (Fort Pickett, VA) in 2011, selected as Sergeant Major of the National Senior and Advanced Leadership Schools (Virginia Beach VA) in 2012, and selected as KY Battalion Young Marine of the Year for 2011, 2012 and 2013. She is also the senior-ranking Young Marine and the Lead Recruit Instructor for our unit.
Distinguished Order of Merit Award
YM/SgtMaj Dakota Richter earned the Distinguished Order of Merit Award (the highest award in the Young Marine program). Division 2 Commander, Mr George Biedenbender (MA), surprised SgtMaj Richter by bestowing the award during a visit to our Battalion Encampment at Mammoth Cave Campground in late September.
Can I get a big OOHRAH?!
(Pictured, from L to R, Charles Lorentz (N KY Unit Commander), YM/SgtMaj Richter, George Biendenbender (Div 2 Commander).
Can I get a big OOHRAH?!
(Pictured, from L to R, Charles Lorentz (N KY Unit Commander), YM/SgtMaj Richter, George Biendenbender (Div 2 Commander).
Pearl Harbor
70th Anniversary Memorial Parade Trip
December 7, 2011 marked the 70th Anniversary of the “day that will live in infamy” – the attack on Pearl Harbor. The sacrifices that were made by so many should be cherished, honored and never forgotten. The Young Marines were invited to march in the first-ever Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii. Six of our Young Marines were able to participate in this amazing and historic event, something they will never forget. They met several Pearl Harbor survivors, visited the Arizona Memorial, marched in the night parade on the main street in Honolulu, snorkeled at Hanauma Bay and even hiked to the top of Diamond Head crater.
We would like to thank everyone who helped us out in our fundraising efforts.
We would like to thank everyone who helped us out in our fundraising efforts.
