In 2018 the Veterans' Day Parade was canceled a few weeks before Veterans Day. Which was a very sad moment, however we jumped to actions. We worked with a community member and our Springfield City Board members to put together a Celebration for our Veterans'. The community really came together. At the Willamalane Park Veterans Memorial sign. This sign has a beautiful Woman's Memorial and Vietnam Memorial. It was a honor for us to place a wreath on each Memorial. … [Read more...]
November 11, 2018
November 11, 2013
EEYM in Springfield & Albany Veterans Day Parades
November 11, 2013, the Emerald Empire Young Marines marched in the Springfield Veterans Day parade. On November 12th, EEYM marched in the Albany Veterans Day parade. On both days it was an honor to see the many active or retired military veterans that participated in the parades, including those that served during WWII. At both the Albany and Springfield parades entrants included youth organizations such as the Emerald Empire and Lynn - Benton Young Marines, Lebanon High School ROTC, … [Read more...]
October 20, 2013
Summer Events at Emerald Empire Young Marines
From a raft trip to parades and encampments the Emerald Empire Young Marines had a fun and busy summer. Now in the fall months and heading into winter, more fun and exciting events are being planned. July 26 the Young Marines went on a McKenzie river raft trip. August 30, 31 & September 01, 2013 EEYM participated in the North Oregon Battalion Encampment. Among the events, each Young Marine made a pair of snowshoes that will surely be fun to use this coming winter. September 7th, … [Read more...]
July 20, 2013
Young Marines in Coburg Golden Years Parade
On July 19, 2013 a team from the Emerald Empire Young Marines led the Coburg Golden Years parade where they served as color guards. This was truly a small town parade from a family pulling a wagon, to tractors, personal cars and tow trucks. It may not have been the Rose Parade but it still made for a nice family day. … [Read more...]
January 14, 2013
Ian Search -Young Marine of the Year
Attention Emerald Empire Young Marines: Please take a moment and open the attached article from the Albany Democrat-herald. You will see an article about Young Marine Sgt. Maj. Ian Search who all of you know. You can be very proud that one of our North Oregon Battalion Young Marines has achieved this honor. Sgt. Major Search will be representing the 6th Division at the National Adult Leaders convention in Reno Nevada. Terry Anderson, XO, EEYM Click Here to view article … [Read more...]
December 16, 2012
SPACES Summer Programs
Summer, Program of, Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools (SPACES). Young Marine, are you looking for a summer adventure? Did you know that as a Young Marine you have the opportunity to participate in one of the Young Marines National Summer Programs of: Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools (SPACES)? There are leadership schools and programs for junior and advanced Young Marines. Older Young Marines can participate in Challenges. Challenges consist of training in … [Read more...]
December 5, 2012
Albany Veterans Day Parade Presentation
This PowerPoint presentation of the Albany Veterans Day parade was submitted by Peggy Austin of the Linn/Benton Young Marines. In the Albany, Oregon parade the Linn/Benton Young Marines and the Emerald Empire Young Marines marched together. In this PowerPoint presentation you will have an opportunity to enjoy the parade while at the same time learning how the Young Marines and others can better display the flag of the United States of America. … [Read more...]
November 25, 2012
The Young Marines
The Young Marines is about teamwork, friendship, fun, adventure. a drug free lifestyle, challenge, discipline and leadership. Enjoy this video on the Young Marines national program. … [Read more...]
November 24, 2012
Meet the Young Marines
The Young Marines are a Drug Demand Reduction and leadership program supported by the United States Marine Corps. The Young Marines are sponsored by the Marine Corps League. Overall the Young Marine program teaches you leadership, responsibility, knowledge, respect, patience and how to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines were founded in 1959 in Waterbury Connecticut. Now Young Marine units are found all over the United States and Internationally. … [Read more...]
