Young Marines

Unit:

Northwest Georgia

Unit:	Northwest Georgia
POC:	Sgt Getzie Lamar
Phone:	(678) 952-9668

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Registration

Open House/Orientation

Want to learn more about the Young Marines and what we have to offer? Attend our next Open House on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM at American Legion Post 70, 120 Legion Lake Circle, Villa Rica, GA 30120.

You will learn about the history of the Young Marines, what it takes to become a Young Marine, and other information to help you make an informed decision about investing in your child(ren). You can also learn more about how you could serve as an Adult Volunteer.

Keep reading to learn more about this wonderful youth program.

Should you decide to join our Young Marines Unit, you can attend the Parent Orientation on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM at American Legion Post 70 (see address above).

To attend the Open House and/or Orientation, please fill out the Interest Form below to let us know you're coming. Filling out the form does not commit you to the program.

Thank you for your interest in joining our unit.

To become a Young Marine, all youth members must complete Recruit Training. Recruit Training is designed to teach the recruits the basics of what it means to be a Young Marine. Recruits will learn:

Teamwork, Leadership, and Discipline
Close Order Drill
Military Terms and Jargon
Marine Corps Enlisted Rank Structure
Uniform Care and Maintenance
Physical Fitness
Military Customs and Courtesies
And More!

Things you need to know before joining:
> Youth members must be at least 8 years old and have not completed high school.
> At least one parent/legal guardian and all youth to be registered must attend an Orientation/Registration (see above).

You will also need the following documents to register:

Birth Certificate and Social Security Card (for verification purposes only)
Immunization Record
Recent Physical Exam or School Sports Physical (less than one year old)
Copy of Medical Insurance Card (front and back)

Recruit Registration Fees - $300.00
The Registration Fee due the month prior to the start of the next quarterly Recruit Training phase will cover uniforms, accessories, and the national registration fee. Details available at Open House. Please fill out the Interest Form below to register for our next Open House.

Become an Adult Volunteer.
Registered volunteers in the Young Marines are adults age 18 and up who possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Every volunteer has been background checked and verified through character references.

Begin the Application Process Now!
Let us know you are interested in joining our unit by clicking on the Join/Volunteer link below and tell us a little about yourself. Someone will contact you shortly to proceed with the application. If you have any questions, simply click on the Contact Unit link below.

Do you wish to Join or Volunteer at our Unit?
Click the Join/Volunteer button below to begin the application process

Do you wish to contact our unit with a question or comment unrelated to Joining or Volunteering?
Click the Contact Unit button below to fill out a contact unit form