Joseph Gallant, a 15-year-old master sergeant and rising sophomore at Ridgefield High School, has been recognized as one of the top 10 graduates of the 2024 Advanced Leadership School (ALS). Gallant’s exceptional leadership qualities earned him this prestigious award. Reflecting on his experience, Gallant shared that ALS provided him with a new mindset and perspective on leadership, which he plans to apply both in his current role and in his future aspirations within the U.S. Marine Corps. His achievements are a testament to his dedication and leadership, making him a standout in the program. Read more about Gallant’s accomplishment in The Reflector here.
Local Youth Excel in Leadership Schools Across the Nation
This summer, several members of our organization traveled across the country to attend prestigious leadership schools, gaining valuable skills and experiences. Three members flew to the East Coast for Advanced Leadership School, while others attended Division 6 and Division 3 Senior and Junior Leadership Schools. We proudly recognize YM/ Master Sergeant Gallant for placing in the top 10 at Advanced Leadership School, YM/ Gunnery Sergeant Bisila as the Honor Graduate of her Senior Leadership class, and YM/ Corporal Mutter as the Honor Graduate of her Junior Leadership class. Additionally, YM/ Corporal Harper-Osborne received the Molly Marine Award for the highest female PFT score in her Junior Leadership class. Congratulations to all for their outstanding achievements!
Nomination: Adjutant Kristine Lewis for National Adult Volunteer of the Year
Lewis & Clark Young Marines is beyond ecstatic to announce that our very own Adjutant, Kristine Lewis will be attending the National Young Marines awards ceremony this weekend as a Nominee for National Adult Volunteer of the Year!
Congratulations Kristine, we are all very excited for you and cannot wait to live stream the awards ceremony this Saturday at about 6:15pm (Pacific Time) on the Young Marines Facebook page!
Wreaths Across America: Essay Winners
During our Wreaths Across America – Official Page event, two of our Lewis & Clark Young Marines were chosen as winners for the essay contest on the topic of “Serve and Succeed.” YM/LCPL Kaylie Cavazos won the age 13 to 17 category, and YM/PFC Reed Simmons won the age 12 and below. Congratulations Young Marines! Oorah!
Tomorrow is the last day Wreaths Across America will be matching however many wreaths you purchase. The link below will take you to our page. Our goal is to be able to put a wreath on every Veteran’s grave this upcoming December at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Vancouver.
Please CLICK HERE to help Lewis and Clark Young Marines Remember and Honor every veteran’s grave at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) by sponsoring wreaths. Our Young Marines thank you!
Northwest Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year: Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant Joseph Gallant
Lewis & Clark Young Marines takes great pride and pleasure announcing Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant Joseph Gallant has been chosen as the Northwest Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year!
YM/GYSGT Gallant is in 9th grade and has been involved with the Young Marines since the beginning of 2021. He loves to share his enthusiasm and knowledge for all things military and always leads by example. His leadership skills really shined through as an assistant recruit instructor for recruit cycle 93023, and we’re looking forward to seeing him as the Senior assistant recruit instructor for our incoming class!
When he is not creating new cadences or ditties to share with Young Marines, he enjoys playing football, wrestling and hanging out with friends.
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