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.