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Camp Chesty Puller Full of Instruction Ceremonies and Fun By YMPFC Youssef Tomas Music City TN Last October we attended Camp Chesty Puller in Tennessee. Mr. Mercer our Unit Commander placed a portrait of Chesty Puller near the sick bay signsarea and explained to us that Puller was the most decorated Marine in Marine Corps history. We were incredibly busy at this camp Friday afternoon the moment we placed our sea bags down we got into formation with roll call and Young Marine promotions were announced. Our parents stayed to watch and a retirement of colors cere- mony immediately followed.This really seemed emotional for some with most never seeing this type ceremony or knowing just how unserviceable flags are properly disposed. Our YMLCpl Boswells dad is an accomplished bagpipes player. We are so fortunate to have him play during the flag ceremony. Many of my fellow Young Marines including me are very proud to have such a talented musician associated with our unit. Afterwards our parents stayed for a pizza party and two birthday celebrations one for a Young Marine PFC and the Young Marines 50th Birthday Saturday included a CPR class which all Young Marines and recruits passed. We were cer- tified by Mark Riley a retired Air Force SSgt and a certified EMT. Our recruits also received basic first aid class from Mr. Mercer our Unit Commander. YMGySgt Northcutt went over rank structure and leadership traits using JJDIDTIEBUCKLE. YMCpl Ducatman taught all Young Marines and recruits knot tying in accordance with the guidebook. He then gave us examples of situations where a young person would need to know these skills. Ms. Northcutt our female adult leader kicked off Red Rib- bon Week. She got us fired up for the late October event with Red Ribbon Week handouts and a lot of fun items. With Red Ribbon Week handouts and a lot of fun items. Ms. North- cutt even hand made a Red Ribbon flag to hang on the flag pole under our National colors... well how cool is that We had so much fun taking pictures by the camp banner Drug Free for Kikiwith us all adorning Red Rib- bon Week items. We watched a video that told Kiki Camarenas story. Saturday night Ms. Northcutt announced the Red Ribbon Week Young Marine of the week who took a strong interest in Red Ribbon Week ideas and asked for stickers to take to his school. YMLCpl Ricardo Ruiz has the title RRW Young Marine of the week until next year. Later in the day we had fun in the woods learning Map and Compass Land Navigation and Orienteering Mr. Mercer and YMGySgt Northcutt had set four different courses through the woods for four teams. We learned to use a map and a com- pass to find ten stations in the woods. I was on team Four last place but Ill be ready next time. While in the woods YM GySgt Northcutt and YMCpl Ducatman instructed us how to build a lean-to shelter from sticks and string to survive in the woods against elements a useful thing to know. When we gathered around the campfire we went over our General Orders leading up to fire watch on Friday and Saturday nights. Mr. Albert YMRecruit Scotts dad brought MRE meals ready to eat for Saturday lunchWhile they are good we were really ready for burgers and fries Saturday night. Our adult lead- ers worked really hard on the food for camp cooking pan- cakes very early in the morning.Yes food at camp is a favorite among us Young Marines but my question for is can YOU top all the great activities we did this weekend I cant wait to go back to Camp Chesty Puller in Spring of 2016 By YMLCpl Jacob Smith Space Coast FL This past October I was given the opportunity to attend the First Florida Regiments Adult Leader- ship Conference representing my Young Marines unit. I learned so many new things about my regi- ment its leaders and my regiments amazing Young Marines. For an entire weekend I learned alongside numerous Young Marines and adult staff members in an ef- fort to make our regiment the best that it can be. Being from the smallest unit in my regiment I was proud to be chosen to attend such an event and learn new things such as the amaz- ing history of our regiment and new ways that the units can combine fun activities and Drug Demand Reduction lessons. I worked with the other Young Marines to find new ways to bring the regiment together and give Young Marines opportunities to gain new experiences through the program. Because of this conference I now realize so much more that I can do through this program as a Young Marine to benefit my unit and even the entire regiment and I was honored to see a Staff Sergeant from my unit be announced as the Regimental Young Marine of the Year. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to attend this con- ference and I look forward to doing so much more with my unit and the other Young Marines around the regiment and nation. Gaining New Insights at a Regimental Leadership Conference ESPRIT Page 25