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As a first year Young Marines Unit we were invited by the Orlando Devil Dogs to their encampment at Camp Geneva in Fruitland FL. We had the honor of work- ing with Division Commander John Gio- net YMSgtMaj Jimenez and YMGySgt Melendez. Our recruits had the opportu- nity to learn from the best. At the end of the encampment all of our recruits were pro- moted to Private in the Young Marines.Young Marine Morgan Taylor earned the Molly Marine award with a score of 380 and Colton Zeitler earned the Iron Mike award with a score of 395. Colton Zeitler was also Meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. It is with great enthusiasm the the Naples Young Marines look forward to our par- ticipation in the Young Marines. -- Submitted by Robert L. Kemp Unit Commander Naples FL Learning from the Best at a Florida Encampment Young Marines from a young Florida unit. Im a Gymnast and Now a New Young MarineToo By YMPVT Andrea Ellis Rogue Valley OR I am PVT Andrea Ellis age 12 with the Rogue Valley Young Marines Unit based in Merlin Oregon. I have been in the group for 4 months but have already been on a 3-day river- side campout and marched in two parades. I have earned five ribbons already. I have another favorite activity and have been participating in gymnastics for 5 years now. In the past year I have competed at the state level and performed in four events with a placement at ten different levels. Level 10 competes to go to the U.S. Olympics Team. I placed first in the vault event and second place overall in level 4 for my age group. Our Level 4 team Americas First Kids won first place in competition against 23 Oregon teams. I am now practicing for Level 5. Its much more difficult and spinning in the air is kind of scary. My goal is to win first place overall next year. Gymnastics is perfect practice for the Young Marine Physical fitness tests given twice a year in my unit. Im told I am very limber and have a PFT score of 450. I guess my gymnastics training helps me to attain a high PFT score. By YMSgtMaj Brian Fagan Blackstone Valley MA As Division 1 Young Ma- rine of the Year I was hon- ored to be invited by the Get- tysburg PA Young Marines to attend a reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg last August. This event was as truly a spectacular show of devotion and patriotism as I have seen. These reenactors dedicate themselves to learn about the roles they portrayed. Battles were incredible and the North Camp and the South Camps were even more so with all the tents and all the reenactors going about their daily lives as Civil War soldiers. The Young Marines I was with were split between North and South. It was interesting when we returned to our campsite. These Young Marines were enthusiastic students of the culture in and around their hometowns. But once the work was donethese Young Marines showed me that they can have as much fun as anyone. This was an incredible experience one that I will not forget for a long time. I recommend anyone in or around the area of Gettysburg to visit the battlefield the museums and the town itself and try to attend the next reenactment. Attending a Reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg I started my career in the Young Marines at the ripe age of 8 years old in June 2004. I was later a member of Orleans Par- ish Young Marines Color Guard and performed before dignitaries and at professional sports events. By the time I was honorably discharged in May 2010 I had achieved the rank of Sergeant. The Young Marines showed me the importance of leadership and discipline.I have since earned degrees at Kan- sas University in American Sign Language Delgado General Studies and Criminal Justice and University Of New Orleans in Physiology. This leadership and discipline that served me in my life can be directly attributed to the Young Marines. It has afforded me the opportunity to become a Sheriffs Deputy right back here in Orleans Parish. Discipline and leadership experiences fit hand in hand.Many of the days while being a platoon Sergeant prepared me for my present job. As I once took charge of my Young Marines I now take charge of my daily activities as a Sheriffs Deputy. I am also fortunate to be part of the Orleans Parish Young Marines where it all started for me.As I progress in my career I urge all Young Marines to remember our core values lead- ership teamwork discipline and to always take advantage of the training that forms us into leaders of our community. -- Submitted by Deputy LaToya Taylor Registered Adult OPSO 1 LA A Personal Note From a Deputy to All Young Marines ESPRIT Page 19