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From our National Executive Director Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.comusyoungmarines and our national homepage www.youngmarines.com Spring Greetings Its hard to believe that we are already into April. We have been diligently working over the winter months to put the final touches on this years ALC and SPACES events. I am very excited about the events we have planned and am confident that you will be as well. I also know that there are lots of other great regional activities to augment our na- tionally sponsored events and hope that you are able to enjoy as many as possible. As I read through the draft of this issue I am touched by the stories that reflect the core values of our program. Your steadfast service to your communities our veterans and attention to our Drug Demand Reduction mis- sion are inspiring and I thank you for sharing them with us. Over the last 3 years Young Marines have provided over 1.3 Million hours of community service to our nation. Your com- mitment is inspiring and I know that you will continue to give in service to others. It was brought to my attention that one of our own performed one of the most humbling and honorable duties that can be asked of an- other YMSgt Segovianos presentation the National Ensign to the survivor of a military service member. I know fully the emotional challenge to oneself during such a memorial. That one so young was able to perform this task is remarkable. Please be sure to read his story in this issue - I trust that it will touch you as it has me. It is with great pride and pleasure that you are introduced to our new Division Young Ma- rines of the Year in this edition of Esprit. While our ranks are filled with those deserving of recognition there can be only one selected to represent each of our six Divisions. I have asked all of them to get out and about throughout their respective Divisions to meet you and I know they are already hitting the road. I look forward to getting to know these stellar performers better on our trip to Guam and Iwo Jima. Who will be on the cover of our next Esprit issue as the Young Marine of the year Well find out at the ALC I would like to congratulate our friends at Xpert Media Management XMM for their recent Bronze award from the Pyramid Award Competition. This is yet another award for the Closing the Gate on Drugs Program which also garnered the Young Marines a Fulcrum Shield award last fall from the Department of Defense. The XMM team worked closely with Joe Lusig- nan Mike Kessler and others to come up with this award winning program. Great job and thanks for being part of the Young Marines Team Remember that just because you depart or retire from the Young Marines does not mean that your affiliation has to end. Please consider joining the young Marine Alumni Association. For more information please be sure to read the article in this issue. Id also like to re- mind everyone that Chesters Supply Depot is open for business Our online store is being stocked with items requested by you.so visit soon. In closing keep doing great things and make sure share your stories with us for publication in Esprit the Website andor Facebook. Stay safe and continue to make smart choices. Semper Fi Col Bill Davis USMC Ret National Executive Director Young Marines ESPRIT Page 2 As I read through the draft of this issue I am touched by the stories that reflect the core values of our program.