Congratulations to SSgt Logan Nelson and SSgt Hunter Mallicoat on their promotions to Staff Sergeant. [Read more…]
Wrapping up Red Ribbon Week 2017
Red Ribbon Week is an National campaign that occurs annually from October 23-October 31. It commemorates the legacy of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.
Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. [Read more…]
Our Unit Has Moved To Our New Location!
Lewis & Clark Young Marines has moved their offices and drill location to 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683 the home of the Vancouver Elks BPOE 823. The Elks were generous and gracious in offering our large unit a place to call home when our former location was sold and the new owners were planning a massive renovation. We would like to thank Safe Harbor Church for their many years of hospitality.
Starting Nov 2, 2017 all unit activities will be conducted at this new location. It will be business as usual, but we ask for your patience as we unpack and get organized.
Young Marine Birthday Ball 2017
This year, the Young Marines celebrated their 52nd birthday and the Lewis & Clark Young Marines held their annual Young Marine Birthday Ball on October 21st at the Holiday Inn at the Airport in Portland, OR.
141 Young Marines, Staff, friends and family attended to celebrate a year of successes with food and dance.
Mr. Sean Langley, LCYM Executive Officer led the proceedings. The color guard presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance. The letter from Young Marine National Executive Director, Col Bill Davis, was read by our Adjutant, Kristine Lewis.
The POW/MIA and Missing Children tables were memorialized: [Read more…]
President’s Volunteer Service Awards 2017
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States. The award was established to honor volunteers who give hundreds of hours per year helping others through the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award can be granted to individuals, families and organizations located throughout the United States. Depending on the amount of service hours completed, individuals can receive the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and/or the President’s Call to Service Award, also referred to the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and a certificate. Award criteria for all ages can be found HERE
Every year, at the Young Marine Birthday Ball, the President’s Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) are presented to qualifying Lewis & Clark Young Marines, Staff and Volunteers. [Read more…]