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This week's Patch Whiz Kids are: the Young Marines of Westchester

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, April 09, 2011 :: Last Updated: Sunday, April 10, 2011
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- Photo Credit Dina SciortinoBy Dina SciortinoWhitePlains.Patch.comMarch 9, 2011 Each week, White Plains Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one (or one group) each week as the Patch Whiz Kid. Submit your nomination...

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Support our Young Marines!

Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 :: Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Many of you may have received the Marine Corps League National Commandant's request to support the National Young Marines program due to the large cut in Federal monies that had previously been granted to it. Your individual support is necessary. Maximize your support dollars!Consider donating to a Young Marines unit in your area / region. Your donation will be going to all the youngs...

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Young Marines Promote Healthy, Drug-Free Lifestyles

Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 :: Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2007
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2006 - Ask any member of the Young Marines and they'll tell you their organization instructs young people how be responsible, drug-free, citizens. Established in 1958, the Young Marines is a nonprofit youth organization that teaches young people from ages 8 to 18 how to gain self-confidence and be responsible, group spokesman Roberto P. Oviedo, 20, from Alexandria, Va., said ...

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Young Marines build friendships, increase culture during International Exchange

Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, July 22, 2004 :: Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2007
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Submitted by: New York City Public AffairsStory Identification #: 20047228445Story by Cpl. Beth Zimmerman NEW YORK (July 22, 2004) -- Teenagers from eight different countries talked earnestly to each other, sometimes tripping over the end of each other's sentences, as they eagerly learned about their counterparts. Questions and recommendations flavored with one accent after another bounced aroun...

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