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Eagle What We Saw at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library By YMLCpl Santiago Robles YMPvt Aaron Robins and YMPvt Ian Bryant Eagle CA Last April the Eagle Young Marines unit went to the Ronald Reagan Presi- dential Library in Simi Valley CA. The Library was a walk through Reagans life and presidency. We saw exhibits about Reagans childhood years in high school and later playing football at Eureka Col- lege in Illinois. We then moved on to an exhibit de- scribing his political activities leading up to his election as Governor of Califor- nia. It showed the wonderful things that make California great. We then learned about his campaigns for presidency of the United States of America. In 1980 he was elected to the presidency and began to work on his campaign to lower national debt and improve the economy. The Presidents personal airplane Air Force One is also at the Library. When we entered Air Force One we walked through his personal office a security detail station his workspace and the secre- tarial work area. Then we entered the Berlin Wall historical exhibit. As we entered we watched a video of how his actions helped bring down the wall and strengthen Americas role as a world leader. President Reagan worked for freedom across the world. President Reagan was a respected president who valued freedom and in- spired the people with hope. His lasting legacy was raising America out of debt and calling for the destruction of the Berlin Wall in Germany. First Lady Nancy Reagan also was in- volved with Drug Demand Reduction. She started the Say No to Drugs movement which worked to fight drug abuse in grade schools and high schools across the country. She spoke from the heart and gave hope to children in America and the world. When we have an opportu- nity to learn about our former presidents we want to thank our God our countrys lead- ers our many services mem- bers who have served and those now serving who have allowed us to live in freedom in this great nation. We would also like to thank our adult mentors for the many hours they work. And thanks to our parents for allowing us to join the Young Marines and inspiring us to have a better life. Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 40th President of the United States. Our Visit to Floridas Big Cypress National Park Preserve By YMPFC Abygail Gonzalez PFC Bruce W Carter FL Our unit went on an exciting wa- ter hike through the swamps of Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee FL last July. Big Cypress National Park Pre- serve was the First Preserve in the Nation. We were wondering what was going to be lurking beneath our feet was the water going to be muddy. As we ventured into the swampsto our surprise the water was clear and trans- parent all around us. For a few hours we became one with nature pointing out exciting new sights taking in the experience learning about cypress trees the devastation caused by the ambrosia beetle that is destroying all the Bay Leaf Trees in South Florida with a high risk factor of infecting all Bay Leaf Trees in the United States. Along with sighting birds grass- hoppers crayfish we enjoyed walking into thigh high water and experiencing the muddy surface beneath our feet. This was a great opportunity we all shared YMGySgt Troup YM Sgt Lopez-Kebreau YMLCpl McAr- thur YMPFC Cseko YMPFC Lopez- Kebreau YMSgt Villalobos YMPvt Bryant and I YMPFC Gonzalez and it is one that will help us with our Conservation Projects. The best part of our trip was enjoying ourselves as a group making memories that will last a lifetime.It was an amaz- ing experience. Our unit enjoys its time together in the swamp. By YMCpl Jeremiah Thomas Capital City NC Earlier this year I had the opportunity to take a trip to the mountains of Tennessee with the Capital City Young Marines. We arrived on Friday night where we set up our campsite. The next day we went horseback riding. Later that day we hiked up Roan Mountain which was actually very relaxing once we got to the top. After that we headed back to the campsite for dinner and enjoyed some free time before we hit the rack. We were up bright and early the next morning to go to Julian Price Memorial Park where we hiked a short ways to a waterfall that was shaped like stairs. That was really cool because I dont think Ive ever walked down a waterfall We were there for a couple of hours and we all got to know each other a little better. After that we packed up and started the drive back home. Overall it was a pretty amazing trip and one I would recommend that you take. Hiking up Tennessees Roan Mountain Page 26 ESPRIT