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Purpose of the Young Marine Program:

To promote the mental, moral, and physical development of its members.

To install in its members the ideals of honesty, fairness, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, attention to duty, love of God, and fidelity to our country and its institutions.

To stimulate an interest in, and respect for, academic achievement and the history and traditions of the United States of America.

To promote physical fitness through the conduct of physical activities, including participation in athletic events and close order drill.

To advocate a drug-free lifestyle through a continual drug prevention education program.

The Young Marine Mission:

The Young Marines is the offical program and the focal point for the Marine Corps Youth drug demand reduction efforts. Its mission is to promote the mental, moral and physical development of the young youth of today. All of its activities emphasize the importance of honesty, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, and a sense of devotion to God, Country, community, and family. This program is comprised of males and females between the ages of 8 and 18 interested in participating in a well-rounded program with an emphasis on Marine Corps traditions.

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