How much does it cost to join the Young Marines?

Youth members must be at least 8 years old and have not completed High School. At least one parent/legal guardian and all youths to be registered must attend an Orientation/Registration. You will also need the following. The annual national registration fee is $100-$120.

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How old do you have to be to join the Young Marines?

The Young Marines is a youth program in the United States and Japan open to all youth between the ages of 8 to 18 or completion of high school (whichever is later, not to exceed 20 years of age).

What do you do in Young Marines?

What Do Young Marines Do? The Young Marines, a national youth organization, provides a program for boys and girls age eight through high school, focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

How many Young Marines are there?

Since the Young Marines’ humble beginnings in 1959 with one unit and a handful of boys, the organization has grown to over 235 units with 8,000 youth and 2,500 adult volunteers in 40 states, the District of Columbia, Japan and affiliates in a host of other countries.

What do the Marines do?

The Marines’ mission is unique among the services. Marines serve on U.S. Navy ships, protect naval bases, guard U.S. embassies and provide an ever-ready quick strike force to protect U.S. interests anywhere in the world.

What is the Marines definition?

Definition of the Marines : the part of a country’s military forces that includes soldiers who serve on a ship or are closely associated with a naval force : the U.S. Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines.

Can you join the Marines as a junior in high school?

CAN I JOIN THE MARINES IF I AM YOUNGER THAN 17? No, you must be at least 17 years old to enlist in the Marine Corps. However, you can request more information regardless of age. Contact a Marine Recruiter to learn more about becoming a Marine.

What does a Marine get paid?

Basic Marine active-duty salary As of 2020, the basic Marine active-duty pay for Private (E-1) Marines is: First four months of service: $1,602.30 per month or $19,227.60 per year. Over four months of service: $1,733.10 per month or $20,797.20 per year.

Are Marines always first to fight?

Marines are trained to improvise, adapt and overcome any obstacle in whatever situation they are needed. We are first to fight and determined to succeed.