The Young Marines believes in strengthening our nation by focusing on the future: the boys and girls who will go on to be leaders; change-makers; and, before all else, good citizens. We believe that self-confidence; academic motivation, and a desire to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle are qualities that can be honed and enhanced through programs that highlight community service and honoring the bravery and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. The Young Marines also strengthens the lives of America’s youth by fostering intellectual, moral, and physical development. We give them the tools they need to excel by teaching self-confidence; academic achievement; honoring our veterans; good citizenship; community service; and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Closing the Gate on Drugs

The Young Marines “Closing the Gate on Drugs” initiative focuses our drug demand reduction efforts on raising awareness of common gateway drugs (tobacco, alcohol, inhalants, prescription drugs and marijuana) that are either in homes or neighborhoods and are most often encountered and easily accessed by children and young adults.

We have developed a standardized curriculum that is taught to Young Marines by senior Young Marines, and we have developed product and information packages available to all our Your Young Marines are encouraged to deploy this initiative into their communities to reach out to their peers.