Young Marine Beginnings
In what city and state was the very first Young Marines unit started in 1959?
Waterbury, Connecticut
In 2002 the Young Marines adopted what official motto?
“Strengthening the Lives of America’s Youth”
On November 10, 1775, the Continental Marines were born at this famous Philadelphia tavern.
Tun Tavern
In what year did the Marine Corps officially adopted the "Eagle, Globe, and Anchor" emblem that is still used today?
1868
The date the flag was raised on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima.
February 23, 1945
What group originally created the first Young Marines unit?
The Brass City Detachment of the Marine Corps League
The first Young Marines unit outside the United States started on this Japanese island in 1995.
Okinawa, Japan
The United States Marine Corps was officially created by Congress on this date in 1798. (This is also considered the Marine Corps' "2nd" Birthday)
July 11, 1798
At what 1918 battle did the Germans give Marines the nickname, Devil Dogs (Teufel Hunden).
Battle of Belleau Wood
The 1950 Korean War battle where Marines fought in -40°F and Chesty got his 5th Navy Cross.
Chosin Reservoir (or “Frozen Chosin”)
In what year were females officially allowed to join the Young Marines?
1975
The Young Marines became the focal point of the Marine Corps’ Youth Drug Demand Reduction Program in this year.
1993
In 1805 Marines stormed the shores of Tripoli and earned this nickname.
Leatherneck
The Native American group who sent secret messages in WWII using their unwritten language.
Navajo Code Talkers
On what day was the national Young Marines program graced with the birth of the Lewis and Clark Young Marines unit?
October 22, 2002
What is the official national birthday of the Young Marines
October 17, 1965
In 2004, 11 Young Marines reenacted a famous WWII event on what mountain.
Mount Suribachi (Iwo Jima)
In 1805, which Marine was presented a Mameluke Sword that Marine officers still carry today.
Lt Presley O’Bannon
The Marine who became the first Marine aviator and started Marine Corps Aviation in 1912.
Major Alfred A. Cunningham, USMC
The operation name for the war in Afghanistan that started two months after 9/11.
Operation Enduring Freedom
What is the difference in significance of the years 1959 and 1965?
The Young Marines was founded in 1959, but wasn't officially chartered until 1965
Which USMC Retired Lieutenant Colonel was the first National Director of the Young Marines?
LtCol Michael Kessler, USMC, Retired; 1999
This man served as Commandant for 39 years (1820-1859) and is called the “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.”
Col. Archibald Henderson, USMC, Retired
Chesty Puller’s full name.
Lewis "Chesty" Burwell Puller
The 1991 war with the largest Marine Corps operation in history
Operation Desert Storm (Gulf War)