Welcome Message
I'd like to welcome you to the official website of the Douglas County Young Marines. The Young Marines is a youth program for boys and girls, ages 8 through the completion of high school.
The program focuses on character building, discipline, leadership and promotes a healthy drug-free lifestyle. All interested individuals must complete 8 weeks (every Saturday) of recruit training in order to earn the title "Young Marine". I am sure you will find this website very informative and hopefully entertaining. If you wish to find a unit in your area, click on the National/Unit Locator tab above. You do not have to live in Douglas County to become a member of our unit. If you would like to find out more about becoming a member or to be added to the interest list for the next recruit class, view the About Us/Recruit Training page and fill out the interest form.
Thank you for your interest in our unit and I hope you will visit often.
MGySgt. Jeffrey J. Cooper, USMC (Ret.)
Happy Veteran’s Day!
On 12 November 2011, the DCYM provided a Free Pancake Breakfast to veterans at Parker’s Senior Care Center. It was a great success for everyone as the Young Marines graciously provided breakfast to the veterans and learned and listened to wonderful stories by the veterans.
The DCYM thanks everyone who donated their time, cooking abilities, and supplies to make this event a success.
Additionally, some of the Young Marines helped the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hand out poppies at the King Soopers in Parker, Colorado to honor of veterans.
Great Job Young Marines, thanks for giving back to our community!
To view photos of this event, please visit the Photos Page.
YM/SSgt Allen’s Discharge
On 29 October 2011, DCYM discharged YM/SSgt Allen from the DCYM to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, YM/SSgt Allen was awarded Young Marine of the Year for his unwavering dedication to his Young Marines and the unit. YM/SSgt’s leadership will never be forgotten and we hope he comes back to visit the unit when he successfully completes USMC Boot Camp in February 2012.
The DCYM wishes him many blessings along his new endeavor as a Marine and incredible young adult.
To view photos of this event, please visit the Photos Page.
Swim Qualification
The Douglas County Young Marines participated in a swim qualification at the Castle Rock Recreation Center on 29 October. Each of the Young Marines that participated in swim qualification earned at least the Basic Swim Qualification ribbon.
Way to go Young Marines!!!
Don’t worry; the Young Marines had a little fun too by going down the water slide, jumping off of the diving board, and relaxing in the lazy river.
To view photos of this event, please visit the Photos Page.
The First YM/GySgt in the DCYM
On October 15, 2011, the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer prepared the toughest board in DCYM history. During the board YM/SSgt Johnson, S. was drilled on leadership, discipline, precision, teamwork, dedication, most of all commitment to his Young Marines.
Congratulations YM/GySgt Johnson!
To view photos of this event, please visit the Photos Page.
First All-Female Colorguard
The DCYM presented the colors for the Homecoming Game at Lutheran High School. This is the first all-female color guard in DCYM History.
They did a great job, and the DCYM looks forward to more firsts this coming year!
To view photos of this event, please visit the Photos Page.
On 27 August 2011, the Douglas County Young Marines graduated 24 recruits.
Congratulations Young Marines, you did an OUTSTANDING job!
To view photos of the graduation, please visit the Photos Page.
