Leadership Discipline Teamwork
Thank you for your interest in the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Unit of the Young Marines. Although we are a relatively new unit, being established only in 1997, I believe that we have one of the finest units in the nation as is fitting for a unit named in honor of a U.S. Marine Medal of Honor recipient. Since 1997, we have developed a cadre of dedicated Adult Leaders and Young Marines who lead our unit in activities throughout the Knoxville, TN area. I believe our unit is truly living up to the Young Marines’ motto of “Strengthening the Lives of America’s Youth.”
Virgil L. Young, Jr.
Unit Commander
Young Marines outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA during 2010 summer trip
The Young Marines is a national youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages eight through the completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building and leadership, promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a national organization made up of current and former Marines, and is the focal point for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts.
The Young Marines is not a recruitment tool for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Lt Alexander Bonnyman Young Marines with Blue Angel Jet in Pensacola, FL - 2008