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Unit Information
The NASA Bay Young Marines unit is one of over 350 units belonging
to the National Young Marine Program. Started in 1958, the Young
Marine program is one that endeavors to instill positive values
and a drug free lifestyle 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.
There are currently 13 Young Marine units in the State of Texas.
The NASA Bay Young Marines unit, like other Young Marine units
is not a funded organization and relies on the hard work of the
Young Marines through fundraising efforts and the benevolence
of the business community and service organizations. The adult
staff, primarily former Marines, Active Duty Marines, and former
military is all volunteer and is composed of members within our
community.
The NASA Bay Young Marines was founded in July 2008 and we are
starting our 1st year as a unit, we graduated our first platoon
of recruits in Nov. 15th 2008.
Recruit Training
Upon joining The NASA Bay Young Marine unit, the youth undergo
a Recruit Training (Boot Camp) which is conducted every Saturday
from 0900 to 1530 (9:00 am until 3:30 pm) for 8-13 weeks. The
youth learn general subjects such as history, customs and courtesies,
close order drill, physical fitness, and military rank structure.
Recruit training culminates with a two day recruit challenge
(camping trip) where the recruits put into practice the skills
they have learned. Upon completion of recruit training, a graduation
ceremony is held (on the 8th or 13th Sat.) and the recruits officially
become Young Marines. Our next orentation day is going to be
Feb. 14th at New Beginnings Church at 10:00am. You must attend
this day if you are wanting to put your child in the program.
First day of recruit training is Feb. 28th at 9:00am. Please
call Ginger Nelson to be put on the waiting list of for more
info.
After Recruit Training
After graduating from recruit training, the youth meet as Young
Marines every other Saturday from 0900 - 1530 (there are sometimes
changes to this schedule). They also have the opportunity to
learn more new skills, earn rank, wear the Young Marine 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.
Drill Sessions Schedule
With the exception of Recruit Training, the Young Marines meet
every other Saturday from 0900 - 1530 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm) unless
otherwise specified for special training, encampments, etc. We
conduct drill sessions at the following address:
New Beginnings Church 14325 Crescent Landing Dr. Houston, TX
77062 (in the Clear Lake Area)
New Recruit Registration Fee
The registration fee for new recruits is $250.00 This is not
the annual fee. This fee is necessary to supply and uniform the
new recruits for the Young Marines program. This fee includes
the following items:
Canteen, canteen cover and pistol belt
Military Style Back Pack
Unit t-shirts
Woodlands camouflage blouse
Woodlands camouflage trousers
Black jungle boots
Nametapes
Dog tags
Young Marine ID Card
Gray P.T. Tee-Shirt
Black P.T. Shorts
Provided by National
National liability Insurance
Basic Young Marines Guidebook
National Young Marine Red Tee-Shirt
All required Young Marine Patches
Web belt & Boot Bands
Woodland Camoulflage Cover (Hat)
Annual Registration Fee
Currently, the annual registration fee will be $20 per year.
This is a fee that is charged per National Young Marine Headquarters
and is to insure that your Young Marine is registered by National
and it covers insurance fees for the year. This fee is due every
year by the end of August.
For More Information please call or email
If you have further questions or would like to be added to a
waiting list for the 2008 recruit training, please feel free
to contact Mrs. Nelson at the number listed below. Thank you
for your interest in the Young Marines.
Telephone 281-984-7550
Email [email protected]
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