Capital City Young Marines Graduate 24 Recruits

jarhead@mcl260.org — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:30:00 GMT

At it’s graduation ceremonies held Monday, 15 June, 24 recruits were elevated to Young Marine status, following 13 weeks of recruit training. Jim Haslam was the speaker and Tar Heel Det. Cmdt. John Staley was guest of honor.

Kim Gibbons, a member of the Tar Heel Detachment, is the Commanding Officer of the unit. Supporting the unit as paymaster, is David Crouch, also a member.

Nathanial Green Young Marines Graduation

jarhead@mcl260.org — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:21:00 GMT

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

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Capital City Young Marines Graduate 24 Recruits

Nathanial Green Young Marines Graduation