Douglas County Young Marines
"Strengthening the Lives of America's Youth"
Photos
Our Young Marines participate in a number of events throughout the year and we post photos as soon as possible. Click on the link below to view the photos.
4th of July with the Sky Sox - Colors presented by the unit at a Sky Sox game.
DDR Class - CO National Guard - The Young Marines attend a Drug Demand Reduction Class given by the Colorado National Guard
Parker Days Parade 2010 - The Young Marines participate in a "wet and wild" parade.
Elizabeth Stampede Parade 2010 - Photos from the unit's participation in the parade.
Memorial Day 2010 - The Young Marines participate in two separate Memorial Day ceremonies.
Air Force Academy NIDM - The Young Marines participate in their second ever, national drill competition.
Fire Safety Class - Einar Jensen with South Metro Fire District came to drill and gave a fire safety and prevention class.
Self Defense Class - People's Kenpo Karate gives Young Marines a self defense class.
CPL Stover visit - Former Young Marine visits the unit.
Young Marine Unit Commendation Award - Regimental commander awards the unit.
Young Marines Inspect Local Cub Scout Pack - The unit provided a color guard for the opening and closing ceremony of a pack meeting an performed a uniform inspection of the scouts.
Young Marine/Marine Corps Ball 2009 - A great time was had by all.
Veterans Appreciation Week - Photos of events that the Young Marines participated in to say "thank you" to our veterans. November 2009
Recruit Platoon 2009 Graduation Ceremony - The platoon's graduation photos. September 2009
Recruit Platoon 2009 - In November, recruit platoon 2009 graduated to become Young Marines. There are LOTS of photos, so please be patient in waiting for it to come up.
Navajo Code Talker Day 2009 - In August, the Young Marines traveled to Window Rock, AZ (Capital of the Navajo Nation) to help the Navajo Code Talkers (WWII Marines responsible for developing the only code that was not broken by the Japanese) celebrate Navajo Code Talker Day.
SCUBA Class - This summer the Young Marines had the opportunity to experience SCUBA. It was a great experience for the Young Marines.
July 4th at the Sky Sox Game - On July 4th the unit had the honor of performing the opening ceremony for the Sky Sox (AAA Ball Club for hte Colorado Rockies). Before the event the parents organized a fantastic tailgate party.
Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument Dedication - This summer the unit was honored to participate in the dedication of a new veterans monument in Highlands Ranch. The Young Marines lined the walkway, while the flag detail marched to the flagpole for the flag raising.
Memorial Day 2009 - Every year the Young Marines paticipate in the Memorial Day ceremonies with the local American Legion Post. We all feel that it is very important to remember those who made the supreme sacrifice for our freedom.
Photos to Submit?
Have great photos from an event that the Young Marines participated in? Share them with us and we'll post them on the unit web site.
Send your photos or a link to the photos to dcyoungmarines@comcast.net.