Story by Trish Winsett

May 28th the General Nathaniel Green Young Marines graduation and awards presentation took place for new Young Marines that have passed all of the boot camp requirements.  Commander Ross awarded 6 new Young Marines their certificates of completion in addition to various award ribbons that they earned during the boot camp class.

The guest speaker was MCL State Legislative Officer  Steve Winsett. Proud parents looked on as he handed the awards to the Young Marines as the Commander presented them. Winsett’s speech was on the meaning and value of commendations, why they are presented based on achievement and the joint appreciation of ones peers when they are awarded.

After the ceremony parents and other attendees enjoyed a beautiful graduation cake and refreshments while they talked about future meetings and projects of the General Nathaniel Green Young Marines.

For more information on General Nathaniel Green Young Marines go to http://www.gngym.org