By YM/Cpl Michael Manley Atlantic Coast (FL) The Atlantic Coast Young Marines volunteered their time helping out at the Hellcat race. This race was for runners par- ticipating in the Hellcat 10k, 30k and 50k runs. There were runners participating in all 3 of those races. The race location was Historic Lee Field in Green Cove Springs, FL. This field is the historic home of the U.S. Navy’s F6F Hellcat fighter of World War II. Runners had to run along a loop course. Each loop is 6.2 miles. That means the 10k runners had to run the loop once, the 30k runners had to run the loop three times, and the 50k runners had to run the loop five times. They all did an awesome job, especially because they had to run through a swamp that had lots of wildlife. The Atlantic Coast Young Marines’ job was to hand out water to the runners. We also cheered them on as they ran by. They were happy to have our support, and even happier to have the water! I couldn’t believe how many different runners were present. Some were young, some were old, there were men and women, and even women running with baby carriages. It was so great to see so many people exercising and taking care of themselves. We are always happy to see people taking part in these kinds of activities. We are also al- ways happy to help when we can. The ACYM loves to volun- teer, so if you ever need us, you can contact our Unit Commander. We would love to help you! ACYM: We Volunteered to Assist at Lee Field’s Hellcat Race Atlantic Coast Young Marines handed out water to runners competing in the Hellcat Race. By YM/LCpl Caleb Grimm Westover (MA) Butternut Ski Resort is located at Great Barrington, MA on Warner Mountain. The abundance of butternut trees led James Murdock to give it its name in 1963. More than 50 years after the birth of Butternut Ski Resort, a group of Young Marines (the Westover Young Marines, to be exact) visited there. I would recommend this resort to anyone,it is fun for all ages. The other Young Marines and I made some great memories, for example we would race down the hills on our tubes. Sometimes we would crash into each other. We tried some tricks such as standing up on the tube, among other things. I’ll say that everyone enjoyed himself or herself. One of the times before I went flying down the hill I stopped and looked around.I noticed that I could separate the Young Marines apart from everyone else. This wasn’t even because I know them or that we were all wearing a knit cap (beanie) that said Westover Young Marines. It was because I saw other people watching us and they looked confused, they also looked shocked. Now I’m no mind reader, but it had seemed that they were wondering how kids our age could be having so much fun and have manners, as well as be disciplined. I’ve always been proud to be a Young Marine but this experi- ence was by far the best. It left me with great memories and an abundance of joy. Every Young Marine should be proud they are part of this great program. My last comment on the matter will be just a very simple word…OORAH!!! Westover: A Disciplined Unit, Even While We’re Having Fun! Everything is in place, ready for the runners. The Race’s namesake, a World War II F6F Hellcat Fighter. YOUNG MARINES ESPRIT ONLINE EDITION • Vol.2 • 2017 • 33