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By YMGySgt Kendra Base Eagle CA There is great significance in being named a Jimmy Trimble Scholarship recipient. It be- comes evident when sitting with individuals of great stature and achievment such as Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin and Hershel WoodyWilliams a Medal of Honor recipient. Leaders and trailblazers sur- rounded YMSgtMaj Jonathan Jimenez and me. Elinor Otto WWIIs Rosie the Riveter a Doolittle Raider and distin- guished guests sat on either flank of our table. One by one they rose to receive their honors and shared the stage as a U.S. Navy Heritage Center Official told their stories. During our trip to Washington DCvet- erans and active military duty personnel presented us with the Jimmy Trimble Scholarship. On that day some of the most incredible individuals presented us with a college scholarship. We will also accompany Reunion of Honor Vet- erans to walk on the black sands of Iwo Jimas beaches and climb to the top of Mt. Suribachi. Learn- ing history directly from those who fought for our free- doms is an honor and a privilege. We will see their emotional faces as they recall the battles fought on sacred ground where both Americans and Japanese fought and died. This March will be a personally transfor- mative experience for us and a healing one for the veterans whom we will accom- pany. As we looked around us at the Veterans Center it oc- curred to us that these people looked like normal well dressed individuals - until they were invited on stage and their heroic stories were told. It was ab- solutely enthralling and surprising at the incredible people we had talked to at the reception. Some have given ev- erything to their nation while one en- deavored to reach the stars literally Being given an impactful insight into our Nations past comes with the re- sponsibility to tell their stories to future generations. At the end of our Young Marine career we are being given great opportunities to help set us on a path to becoming effective leaders and con- tributing adults in our society. Our countrys heroes lead their lives with purpose and service which we can only hope to emulate. The Young Marines program teaches us to honor those who have served so dont be shy to shake the hands of vet- erans and thank them for their service. Jimmy Trimble Scholarships Presented to Two Young Marines YMGySgt Kendra Base and YMSgtMaj Jonathan Jimenez Receive Honors YMSgtMaj Jonathan Jimenez and YMGySgt Kendra Base. YMSgtMaj Jonathan Jimenez and YMGySgt Kendra Base with Medal of Honor recipient Hershel Woody Williams. By YMSgt Brooke Montgomery Mountain View CO It was my first time to participate in National Navajo Code Talkers Day and it was truly a blast I met some amazing people. But one of the best parts of this very special event was getting to know other female Young Marines On the bus ride thereI had a chance to get to know a lot of female Young Marines from different units and grew closer with the few from my unit. I met an amazing Lance Corporal on the bus ride. We ended up talking for about an hour and a half its amaz- ing how much you can learn about someone when youre on a long bus ride with them. After we arrived we received our room assignments and we were told to go to our rooms and relax. I was the first one there and got all my gear laid out. Soon two more girls walked in and introduced themselves. I had met one of them earlier that day.The next day we all en- joyed the time we spent with the Navajo Code Talkers. We sat by one another while watching Navajo people dance to music.We were able to learn about their culture. Next was the 5K Run.Some girls dont really enjoy running but for those who signed up to run we came up with a new way to get motivated. It all started when we were talking with an adult leader we were teaching her how to do the duck and fierce facesymbol. When one of the female Young Marines said duckie face we all laughed then came up with the fierce duckies. Later on the adult leader came back and showed us all the double fierce duckie face and we were definitely ready and motivated to attempt the 5K.As we were all running through the finish line we were all think- ing Fierce Duckies After it was all over we received a medal for our accomplishment. Soon the trip came to an end and everyone had to say goodbye. We all exchanged contacts and hugs. I will never forget my first visit to National Navajo Code Talkers Day. Getting Motivated at the NCT Day 5K Run with My New Friends ESPRIT Page 27