A huge thank you to the Portland Trail Blazers for the honor of presenting the opening Color Guard at their game against the Orlando Magic! It was an unforgettable experience to take part in such a special moment. After the ceremony, we enjoyed cheering on the Blazers to a well-earned victory! Congratulations, Portland Trail Blazers, and thank you for having us!
Last night, our unit had the incredible honor of serving as the Color Guard during the National Anthem at the Portland Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center. After a flawless performance, they stayed to cheer on the Blazers as they faced off against the Chicago Bulls. It was an unforgettable experience, made even better by a Blazers victory! Congratulations, Portland Trail Blazers!
Happy Halloween! Last weekend, we celebrated the season with our annual Fall Festival and trunk or treat during drill. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our families and the hard work of our volunteers, it was a fantastic event filled with fun, treats, and festive spirit. We appreciate everyone who contributed to making it such a memorable experience for our unit. Wishing you all a safe and spooky Halloween night!
With a mix of excitement and bittersweet farewells, our unit announces the retirement of YM/MSgt Rider, C. after six years of dedicated service. Throughout his time, he exemplified leadership, mentorship, and the core values of our program. His final weekend with us at the Murray Farm Encampment was a memorable send-off before he embarks on his next journey—joining the Navy. As he leaves for boot camp this week, he leaves behind a powerful message: “There is always something new to learn and always a way to improve yourself and your community.” We wish him great success in his future endeavors—Oorah!
Happy Independence Day! The Lewis & Clark Young Marines proudly marched in the Hillsboro, Oregon Rotary 4th of July Parade this morning. Our heartfelt thanks go to the local Elks lodge for providing us with delicious donuts and refreshing water, which gave us the energy we needed for the event. While waiting for the parade to start, we had the pleasure of meeting and playing games with the Tualatin Valley Young Marines, our neighboring unit. It was a fantastic opportunity to bond and have fun together. Oorah!
