Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce: Young Marines Hold Open House/Orientation On August 8

Press release from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce:

August 2, 2021

The Three River Young Marines is holding an Open House on Sunday, August 8th, at 3:30 PM at the American Legion in Taftville, CT, on 22 Merchants Avenue. Parents and children ages 8-18 are welcome to attend and learn more about this prestigious youth organization.

The Young Marines, a national youth organization, provides a program for boys and girls ages eight through eighteen, focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The organization upholds the Marine Corps’ core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment, as well as the Young Marines’ core values of Leadership, Discipline and Teamwork.

Upon joining a local Young Marines unit, recruits undergo a 13-week orientation program, spread out over weekly meetings and a weekend encampment. Youth members learn general subjects such as history, customs and courtesies, drug resistance education, close order drill, physical fitness, and military rank structure.

After graduating from Young Marines Recruit Training, Young Marines learn even more new skills, earn rank, wear the Young Marines uniform and work toward ribbon awards. Young Marines earn ribbons for achievement in areas such as leadership, community service, swimming, academic excellence, first aid, and drug resistance education. Learn more about the Young Marines here. https://youngmarines.com/public/page

KEY DATES AND INFORMATION:

WHAT: Three Rivers Young Marines Open House.
WHEN: Sunday, August 8th, 2021, at 3:30
WHERE: American Legion Post 104, 22 Merchants Avenue, Taftville, CT
HOW: Come to the American Legion by 3:30 PM.

Contact Daphne Doran, 860-705-7056, or threeriversyoungmarines@gmail.com

This press release was produced by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.