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From Northern Kentucky to Washington DC A Few of Our Memories of an Unforgettable Unit Trip Assembled from Northern Kentucky YM reports The terms unforgettable and awe- some were those most often used by Northern Kentucky Young Marines to describe last summers trip to Washing- ton DC. The sights of our nations Capital made lasting impressions on them. The unit stayed at Fort McNair an Army base which graciously allowed the unit to stay there. A trip to Young Marines National Head- quarters and they had a chance to meet Young Marines from the Manassas VA unit. The unit visited the National Mu- seum of the Marine Corps the Washing- ton Memorial the World War II Memo- rial and took part in an unforgettable visit to the Tomb of the Unknowns. Once we arrived at the army barracks and put our gear away the Manassas unit brought us chow reported YMCPL Samuel Craig. The next day we rode a bus that was from Henderson Hall to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. YM PVT Iris Noth noted that I remember one of the first things we did was watch a Marine video on a movie screen. During the movie I suddenly thought These men and women are prepared to die so that we can live.That thought stayed with me for the rest of the day. YMPvt Ella Messmer explains My trip to Washington D.C. awakened in me the realization of how proud I am to be an American citizen. Every new day led us to a new sight... We visited two Smith- sonian Museums. They had exhibits about the Bill of Rights the Star Span- gled Banner and many more important moments in American history. The next day we visited all the memorials. We saw the Washington Lincoln World War I World War II Vietnam and Korean War memorials. We got to be just feet away from the Washington Monument and stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech I Have a Dream. At night we went on a sunset cruise. The last day was a very exciting day. We went to the Sunset Parade and Arlington National Cemetary. I thought it was special because four Young Ma- rines from our unit placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The four YMs were YmSgt MaurerYM Sgt Rowland YMSgt Riggs and YM GySgt Richter. These ten minutes were the pinnacle of my trip and a highlight of my Young Marines career. Im incredibly grate- ful for the opportunity to pay homage to these warriors the way we did said Jared Ricther. Spending quality time with the rest of my unit and getting to know them better was an enjoyable pastime when activities slowed said YMLCpl Jared Darpel. The trip allowed me to experience and learn so much. It was my first time ever being in an airplane which I must say is pretty awesome. I now know I love flying. I learned a lot about our countrys history. I was able to view The Lincoln Memorial and the Memorial of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Viewing Presi- dent Kennedys grave site impacted me the most. I feel Kennedy was a great president for many reasons said YM PVT Samuel Russell. My favorite event was the Sunset Pa- rade which takes place near the Iwo Jima Memorial. At the parade every one in my unit and two Manassas Young Marines had the opportunity to sit in the box seats. The Commandants Own Drum And Bugle Corps played a couple of songs and then the Marine Corps Si- lent Drill platoon finished the perfor- mance said YMLCPpl Jonathan Craig. Added YMLCpl Scott Robinson The box seats are usually reserved for im- portant people so we felt grateful that we were able to be seated there. Overall it was one of the best things I have done in the Young Marines stated YMCPL Samuel Craig. ConcludingYMPFC Marc Greene said One thing that I took away from our trip to Washington D.C. is the scope of Americas reach in this world. It is one thing to read about how involved America has been in the world since our nation was founded but it is a whole different story when you actually see it. All of the Young Marines thank Unit Commander Lynne Arnold and her dedi- cated volunteers for making this trip a reality Contributors to this story include YMLCPL Jared Darpel YMPFC Marc Greene YMGySgt Jared RichterYMLCpl Scott RobinsonYMSgt Audrey RowlandYMPVT Samuel RussellYMPVT Michael James BarnettYMPVT Iris NothYMPVT Ella MessmerYMLCPL Jonathan Craig and YMCpl Samu- el Craig of the Northern Kentucky Young Marines led by Unit Commander Lynne Arnold. ESPRIT Page 27