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Welcome to the Columbia River Young Marines
Columbia River Young Marines in Washington, DC
Ten Columbia River Young Marines, accompanied by CRYM staff, traveled to Washington, DC, over Spring Break. We began our adventure by visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA, and eating lunch there in the "Mess Hall." It was there our Young Marines got the chance to meet Mr. Robert LaChance. Mr. LaChance has the distiction of being the first Young Marine ever - joining the very first unit in Waterbury, CT, in 1959. He currently manages Tun Tavern on the second deck of the museum. He very graciously took a few minutes from his very busy day to speak to us. Later that day we made our way to Young Marines National Headquarters where we met with National Staff members. The next three days found us touring the Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, Marine Barracks 8th and I, the Navy Yard, the National Mall, and two Smithsonian museums. It was a very busy week with many wonderful sights to see and lots of walking around our National Capitol. Please visit our scrapbook page to view pictures of our trip to Washington, DC!
Columbia River Young Marines with Mr.
Robert LaChance,
the very first Young Marine and manager
of "Tun Tavern" in the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
YM Sgt Maj Garrett Brim
Garrett Brim is the National Young Marine of the Year
MSgt Garrett Brim was awarded National Young Marine of the Year at a ceremony in Reno, Nevada on June 7, 2008, and now represents more than 10,000 Young Marines, aged 8 through 18 in the United States. The award is presented to the Young Marine most representative of this youth education and service program, which promotes character building, leadership, and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle for its members. MSgt Brim was also awarded Division 6 Young Marine of the Year earlier this year. Division 6 is the largest Young Marine Division in the US. He now holds the billet of Young Marine Sgt Maj.
Sgt Maj Brim attends Kennewick High School where he is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program. He enjoys distance running and competes on the Cross Country team. He has attended Junior, Senior and Advanced Leadership Schools through the Young Marines National Headquarters SPACES program. He has also served as a Young Marine Instructor for National Senior Leadership School. YM Sgt Maj Brim aspires to be an officer in the United States Marine Corps upon completion of college.
We are proud and fortunate to have YM Sgt Maj Brim
as a member of Columbia River Young Marines! Congratulations Sgt Maj
Brim!
The Columbia River Young Marines is one of over 300 units belonging to the national Young Marine Program. Started in 1958, the Young Marine program is one that endeavors to instill positive values in today's boys and girls, aged 8 to 18. Throughout our Nation, there are more than 14,000 young Americans being guided by an organization based on Marines giving back to their communities. Read more about us...
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Updated: August 2008