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LinnBenton Happy Birthday Young Marines By YMPFC Lauren Chille LinnBenton OR Ive just completed my first summer with the Young Ma- rines which I can honestly say was one of the best Ive had It has been a busy one full of camping trips and swimming community service at various events and color guard presen- tations. But now more about our latest excursion At around 0830 on October 17th my unit left our meeting place for an hour-long drive to Newport OR in order to celebrate the Young Marines 50th birthday. It was a blast First we went to the Newport Aquarium. We also watched a short movie about shipwrecks treasures and historical artifacts found in the ocean then visited the gift shop. Then we drove down to South Beach about ten minutes away where we had lunch before gathering for the cutting of the birthday cake with a ceremonial sword. Our guest of honor Mr. Beach led the ceremony for us. He asked the oldest Young Marine me YMPFC Lauren Chille as well as the youngest Young Marine YMPVT Thoreson to stand at the table while the first two pieces of cake were cut. Then Mr. Beach as the guest of honor took the first bite according to ceremony. He turned to the Young Marines and wished us all a Happy Birthday. He took the other piece of cake and passed it to me so that I could take her first bite. This represents my knowledge and my experience. Then Mr. Beach asked me to pass the cake to YMPvt Thoreson and said This symbolizes the passing on of knowledge and expe- rience to the younger Young Marine. The remaining cake was then cut and shared with all in at- tendance.What I feel about the cake cutting ceremony is hard to describe. I somewhat somber but excited and honored to be part of it.I will remember the experience for the rest of my life. After cake we cleaned our picnic area and went to have fun on the beach. At the end of the day we went to the dock where we saw fishing and crabbing boats and many seagulls and sea lions before heading home. Happy Birthday to all you Young Marines out there Oorah and Semper Fi Inside a Color Guard and Squad Drill Competition By YMLCpl Luke Paulson and YMCpl Klarisse Base Eagle CA We are with the 5th Battalion California Regiment 6 Divi- sion Young Marines. I have been in this program for three years and I started recruit training in June and graduated in August 2012. It has taken me a long time but in 2014 I earned the rank of Lance Corporal said YMLCpl Paulson prior to the competi- tion. About the 5th Battalion Drill Competition The Young Marines in 5th Battalion have Squad and Color Guard Com- petitions every six months. Before the Drill Competition the unit prepares by practicing.This includes all the facing move- ments column movements flanks and obliques. The Squad Leader makes sure that everyone in the squad executes all the movements with precise moves. Marine Staff Sergeant Williams and YMGySgt Kendra Base assisted this year. Af- ter much practice we were confident and ready to compete in the competition. When we arrived at the Drill location in Norco California we had to fall into Battalion formation with Chino Valley Southland San Gabriel Valley and Eagle Young Marines all from 5th Battalion. We received orders that we would have a uniform inspec- tion after formation Squad Drill and Color Guard. It was time for the Color Guard to drill. During the drill we were given an overview of what we had to do Eagle YMCpl Klarisse Base formed up the Color Guard and started the drill card. The Eagle Young Marines preformed to the best of their abili- ties and were outstanding. Afterwards 5th Battalion Young Marines stayed and dis- played great sportsmanship towards the other units. After all the units were tested on the Color Guard we started the Squad Drill. Overall everyone was executing orders perfectly and we did well on drill. The drill competition ended and scores were added up as we anticipated the results. We were told that the evaluation was very close and the Eagle Young Marines won the Drill Boot for their outstanding Color Guard and Squad Drill performances. The DrillColor Guard Boot Trophy will be with the Eagle Unit for the next six months. Until thenwe will continue working together for the next 5th Battalion Drill Competition. Southern California Regiment 2nd Battalion Young Marines from the Miramar Young Marines and the North San Diego Young Marines at the Veterans Day Parade on November 11 2015 in San Diego California. -- Submitted by Bret A. Righthouse Unit Executive Officer Miramar CA Miramar and North San Diego Veterans Day Page 24 ESPRIT