Young Marines Graduations Young Marines Unit: Greater Cleveland Unit Commander: Craig Boone Date: December 10, 2017 Honor Grad: YM/PFC Payton Nutaitis We also proudly promoted 8 new recruits this day. Submitted by Sarah Dotson, Greater Cleveland (OH) Young Marines Young Marines Perfect PFT Scores Miramar Adds Members to “500 Club”! During January physical fitness testing the Miramar Young Marines had five unit members achieve the Perfect PFT ribbon! Three of the Young Marines have scored multiple Perfect PFTs, YM/ MSgt Sophia M. Righthouse (her 11th consecutive Perfect PFT), YM/Cor- poral Jimmy Dick (his third consecutive Perfect PFT, the last occurring at JLS where he was awarded the Iron Mike award), YM/LCpl Nicholas Xue (his 2nd Perfect PFT). YM/PFC Julia Kozbial and YM/Pvt Natalia Kozbial each scored their first. Each Young Marine was presented with the Unit’s “500 Club” t-shirt for their outstanding efforts. -- Submitted by Bret A. Righthouse, Unit Commander, Miramar (CA) Young Marines Left to Right: YM/MSgt Sophia M. Righthouse, YM/Corporal Jimmy Dick, YM/LCpl Nicholas Xue, YM/PFC Julia Kozbial, and YM/Pvt Natalia Kozbial. By YM/LCpl Lauren Baker Washington County (PA) My name is YM/LCpl Lauren Baker and I am very honored to be the first perfect PFT in our unit, but I don’t want to be the last. I want to push my unit just like they pushed me and give them the motivation they need to achieve their goals. This program has encouraged me to be the best I can and strive for goals that seem impossible at first. I have had previ- ous PFT scores that were very high, 499, and I decided I was going to get a 500 this time. Even though it was mid Decem- ber, I still found ways to stay active and get stronger. I started training harder at track and at karate to increase my endur- ance.I knew I had to make changes if I wanted the results.I am a firm believer in “anything is possible if you want it enough”. My determination and dedication helped me achieve my goals. I am very blessed to be a part of this organization, and even more proud to be a Young Marine. Seven recruits graduated. Front row (left to right): YM/ Pvt Dyer; YM/Pvt Cook, YM/ Pvt Radford, YM/Pvt Campbell. Back row (left to right) Recruit Instructor YM/GySgt Leigh, YM/Pvt Long, YM/Pvt Oliver, YM/Pvt Glenn, and Unit GySgt Ault. -- Submitted by Lisa Gonzales, Nature Coast (FL) Young Marines Southeast County (CA): YM/Pvt Owen Nealy Atlantic Coast (FL): YM/LCpl Daniel Jean-Francois. (His 4th Award) North San Diego (CA): YM/LCpl Kirstyn Hatch, YM/LCpl Georgia Jensen, YM/Cpl Brianna Marquez YM/Sgt Dayna Holthus Golden Gate (CA): YM/LCpl Christopher Quach (His 2nd) YM/PFC Jaylyn Chong Miami Valley (OH): YM/Rct Emma Marlow scored a Perfect PFT during her initial PFT. Getting to 500: Making Changes in Training Brought Desired Results Young Marines Achieving Perfect PFT Scores Congratulations to all our new Young Marines, and to all those who taught and nurtured them. Excellent work! Young Marines Unit: Pikes Peak (CO) Unit Commander: Joshua Bonifas Date: December 31, 2017 Honor Grad: YM/PFC Zia M. Takacs Submitted by Joshhua Bonifas, Unit Commander, Pikes Peak (CO) Young Marines Pikes Peak (CO): YM/Sgt Jhonna Bonifas YM/LCpl Devan Leyba LCpl Brian R. Buesing (FL): YM/SSgt Taylor O’Haver YOUNG MARINES ESPRIT ONLINE 25