Sgt Getzie Lamar
Unit Commander

Ms. Getzie Lamar enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1997 where she served as an Engineer in the Utilities field at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. Her MOS was 1161/Refrigeration Mechanic (HVAC). By winning several promotion boards, Ms. Lamar was promoted meritoriously twice and attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5) in under four (4) years before leaving the Marine Corps from active duty. She later served two years in the Georgia Army Reserve National Guard.

She is an active member of her church where she serves as an Administrator and youth program leader. She is the Pathfinder Club Director and Adventurer Club Director. She also has experience serving in other departments such as Music Ministry Leader, Health Ministries Leader, adult and children's Choir Director, and Audio/Visual Director.

Ms. Lamar is currently a full-time student studying Software Development. She is married to a veteran Marine with whom she has four children (two of whom are Adult Volunteers with this Unit) and two grandchildren.

Professional affiliations include the Marine Corps League (MCL), Women Marines Association (WMA), and the Marine Corps Association (MCA). Professionally, she is a licensed and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Jaime Maldonado
Executive Officer (XO)
Training Officer (TO)

"My name is Jaime (Hi-Me). I am originally from California but have made Georgia my permanent home. I am a veteran of the United States Air Force and loved my time serving our nation. Originally I was stationed in Alaska where I met my wife and we started our beautiful family.

I look forward to coaching and mentoring within my community as I believe it is important to give back in whatever ways you can. This will be my first year with the Young Marines program and I look forward to helping the organization grow. Outside of the program I enjoy learning to cook, wood working, and sharing new experiences with my family."

Mr. Jaime Maldonado, Executive Officer (XO) & Training Officer (TO)

Jasmine Longwell
Adjutant (Adj)

Mrs. Jasmine Longwell is our tech-savvy Adjutant. The Adjutant is responsible to the Unit Commander for all matters pertaining to the administration of the unit, including accurately maintaining our records in the Young Marine Database (YMDBS).

She is a wife, mother of two, and eldest daughter of our Unit Commander. Jasmine is a talented artist, singer, and avid reader of books. Her favorite past times include reading, listening to music, and spending time with her close-knit family when she is home from working as an ophthalmology technician in Atlanta, GA.

Karen Maldonado
Finance Manager (FM)

Mrs. Karen Maldonado, our Finance Manager, is quite savvy when it comes to handling finances, generating income through fundraising, and marketing. She is a great communicator and works closely with our Unit Commander to come up with ingenious ways to reach our community.

She is the wife of our Executive Officer, Jaime Maldonado, mother of their four beautiful children, and our first official Adult Volunteer. Professionally, she is a Certified Pharmacy Technician, experienced in management and all things pharmacy.

Jada Lamar
Female Staff Advisor (FSA)

Ms. Jada Lamar, our Female Staff Advisor (FSA), advises the Unit Commander about "all matters pertaining to the interests and unique needs and requirements of female Young Marines" (AV Manual, 3-3). She is the confidant and liaison to our female Young Marines, providing them a safe environment to comfortably participate in our program.

She is currently a student at the University of Georgia (UGA), pursuing a degree in Atmospheric Sciences and aspires to become a meteorologist and professor. Her passions include art, music, and connecting deeply with God. She is the second daughter of our Unit Commander. Both parents were United States Marines and she enjoys spending time with her older sister, Jasmine Longwell, younger sister, Janet, and brother, Michael Lamar, both of whom are participating in the Young Marines program.