Douglas County Young Marines
"Strengthening the Lives of America's Youth"
Unit Awards
The Douglas County Young Marines have been honored to receive a number of awards in the unit's short existence. We are proud of the recognition that the unit has received from the local to national level. It is a testimony to the dedication of our staff, our parents, and the Young Marines.
The streamers displayed to the right are proudly displayed on our unit colors. To see a description of each streamer, move the cursor over the desired streamer. The list of awards received by the unit are as follows:
| Award | Date |
| Young Marine Unit Commendation - Regimental Level | January 2010 |
| Deputy Ronald M King Community Service Award | May 2009 |
| DOD Fulcrum Shield Award | October 2008 |
| Colorado House of Representative Recognition | October 2008 |
| Young Marines National Unit of the Year | May 2008 |
| Young Marines Division 4 Unit of the Year | May 2008 |
| Division Commendation | November 2007 |
| Young Marines Division 4 Unit of the Year | May 2007 |
| Marine Corps League Commendation | April 2007 |
| Distinguished Unit Citation | March 2007 |
| Bonfils Youth Volunteer Service Award | January 2007 |
| Town of Castle Rock Proclamation | August 2006 |
Young Marine Facts
There are over 300 Young Marine units nationwide with approximately 10,000 Young Marines and 4,000 registered adult staff members.
Division 4, our division, is the largest of all six divisions and consists of approximately 85 units in 6 states.