Albany Young Marines
Where do the Albany Young Marines meet today?
What year was the Young Marines founded?
1959
In 1975, the YM program changed to include both boys and who?
What does PFC stand for?
Private First Class
How many units are in the national program?
Over 100? Over 200? Over 300?
Over 200
236 units more or less
YM Sgt Samuel Crump
What city and state did the Young Marines get started?
Waterbury, Connecticut
In 1980, the Young Marines became a 501(c)3 organization. What does that mean?
Special non-profit organization status from the IRS - tax service
What does SGT stand for?
Sergeant
How many Young Marines are in the National Program?
Over 1000? Over 3000? Over 5000?
Over 5000
What special recognition did the Albany Young Marines receive for 2025?
Division 2 Unit of the Year
Southeast Regiment Unit of the Year
When is the birthday for the YMs?
October 17, 1965
In 1995, the YMs went outside the US borders. What country did the program expand to?
Okinawa, Japan
What rank goes on your collar if you are a PVT - Private?
No rank.
What's the name of the YM magazine?
Esprit - write an article!!
How many Young Marines are in the Albany YM program at the beginning of 2025?
30 Young Marines
Is the Young Marines affiliated with either the Marine Corps League or the American Legion?
Marine Corps League
What year did the Albany Young Marines program restart recently?
2019
What is the next rank for promotion after PFC?
Lance Corporal
What division is the Albany Young Marines part of?
Division 2
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee.
Who is the Unit Commander of the Albany Young Marines?
Mr. Eric Crump
Where girls originally part of the Young Marines when it started?
No. Only boys could join at the very beginning.
What is the name of the Young Marines bulldog mascot?
Chester
What does CPL stand for?
Corporal
What is the name of the national program director for the YMs?
Colonel Bill Davis or Colonel Sanders?
Colonel Sanders is for KFC!!