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January 13, 2010

Elizabeth “Liz” S. McCleaster, Public Relations Officer; lmccleaster@ltk.com

Young Marines Program of the Marine Corps League: Citizens in the Making

There are 240+ Young Marine Units across the country, and the Program continues to grow. We would like to see the pace of that growth increase because we view the Program as a very important character building experience for many boys and girls, and believe it can make a positive difference in their lives.

So what? ....Big Deal! ....So just who are the ‘Young Marines’ and what makes the Program so special?

Purpose of the Young Marine Program

From The Website for Young Marines:

« To promote the mental, moral, and physical development of its members.

« To instill in its members the ideals of honesty, fairness, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, attention to duty, love of God, and fidelity to our country and its institutions.

« To stimulate an interest in, and respect for, academic achievement and the history and traditions of the United States of America.

« To promote physical fitness through the conduct of physical activities, including participation in athletic events and close order drill.

« To advocate a drug-free lifestyle through a continual drug prevention education program.

The Young Marine Program is for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marine Program is registered with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) (CFC #2141). All of us and our neighbors and friends and family can contribute to the Program. You can volunteer time, or resources, or donate funds or materiel.

We are living in an era of too many at-risk youth, too many unsupervised children, too many young people with no positive, forward-thinking role models…the Young Marine Program can address these problems.

Log onto: www.youngmarines.com Or Contact: Dave Gardner via MCMarine1@Comcast.net Or in PA Contact: Leanna Dietrich via shortdevildog99211@comcast.net Or Contact your Nearest PA MCL Young Marine Unit from the list below:

Capitol Area-PA Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center 2991 N. 2nd. Street Harrisburg, PA, 17103 (717) 985-1797 Contact: William Woods	Keystone 1002 Kelton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15216 (412) 884-5893 Contact: Paul Kirsch	Liberty Young Marines c/o MAG-49 Hanger 680 NAS JRB Willow Grove, PA, 19090 (215) 697-2161 Contact: Anthony Martone MGySgt	Westmoreland County Army Reserve Center Armory Road Greensburg, PA, 15601 (724) 836-5383 Contact: Ronald Maxson
Delaware County Folsom Marine Training Center 6th and Kedron Avenue Folsom, PA, 19033 (484) 431-4424 Contact: Robert Stanton	Lancaster 1653 Holtwood Road Holtwood, PA, 17532 (717) 653-7184 Contact: Alan Armold	Robert Reem MOH 141 S State Street Ephrata, PA, 17522 (717) 725-7000 Contact: George Foreman	Williamsport 909 Diamond St. Williamsport, PA, 17701 (570) 326-1072 Contact: Margie Fitzpatrick
East Suburban American Legion Post 820 Old William Penn Highway Monroeville, PA, 15235 (412) 480-4195 Contact: Kimzey Fox	Laurel Highlands 200 Aviation Drive Johnstown, PA, 15902 (814) 479-7678 Contact: Ronald Swank	United 411 Babylon Road Simmons Elementary School Horsham, PA, 19044 (215) 542-1510 Contact: Michael Wood
Gettysburg Fish and Game Club Fish and Game Club Road Littleston, PA, 17340 (443) 375-2922 Contact: Belinda Offutt	Lehigh Valley 1170 Fernwood Street Bethlehem, PA, 18018 (610) 849-0246x20933 Contact: Mark Surber	Washington County National Guard Armory Washington, PA, 15301 (412) 849-6799 Contact: Keith Hagan

Young Marine Program…Strengthening the Lives of America’s Youth…not just a slogan…a lifestyle

THE YOUNG MARINE PROGRAM IS NOT A RECRUITING ARM OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS

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