Young Marines National Foundation

03/30/2026

This Vietnam War Veterans Day, honor the heroes who shaped our nation.

Today, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the 2.7 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War. Their stories continue to inspire the Young Marines as we teach leadership, service, and respect for our veterans to the next generation.

You can make your own tribute today.
For just $20, you can add the name of a veteran, hero, or mentor to the Young Marines National Foundation Honor Wall — a lasting place of remembrance that inspires youth and honors those who served.

👉 Honor someone who made a difference in your life.
👉 Support programs that connect young people with our nation’s veterans.

Make your tribute gift today and help keep their legacy alive: https://youngmarinesfoundation.org/honor-wall/donate/

03/25/2026

Today, we honor America’s bravest.

On Medal of Honor Day, the Young Marines National Foundation pays tribute to the heroes whose extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and integrity earned our nation’s highest military award.

Their stories are more than history — they are lessons in character that guide every Young Marine. Through leadership training, service to veterans, and a commitment to living drug‑free, Young Marines across the country strive to uphold the same values embodied by Medal of Honor recipients.

Today, we remember their bravery.
We honor their legacy.
And we recommit ourselves to shaping young leaders who carry those values forward.

Click here to make a gift in honor of Medal of Honor Day: https://bit.ly/YMNF-Honor

03/20/2026

On February 19, we honor the courage and sacrifice of the Marines who fought on Iwo Jima in 1945. For the Young Marines National Foundation, this day is more than history — it’s a living lesson in leadership, service, and respect.

Through ceremonies, education, and community service, Young Marines carry forward the legacy of those who served.

Make a gift today to support programs that teach youth to honor veterans not just on holidays, but every day. https://bit.ly/IwoJimaYMNF)

03/13/2026

Since 2022, Young Marines Alumni donors have come together to raise more than $75,000 to support the next generation of disciplined, service‑minded leaders.

Your generosity is more than a gift, it’s a legacy. You’re helping young people build character, strengthen their leadership skills, honor our veterans, and carry forward the values that shaped you.

Because of you, today’s Young Marines can step into life-changing experiences, from leadership academies to historic remembrance events that deepen their respect for service and sacrifice.

Once a Young Marine, always a Young Marine.
Thank you for continuing to lead by example and investing in the future of our nation’s youth.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks for the incredible community that stands behind the Young Marines National Foundation.

Your support helps young people across the country learn leadership, teamwork, and the values that strengthen our Nation: Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

We’re proud of what these young leaders are becoming, and it’s because of people like you who believe in their potential.

Thank you for helping us inspire service, develop character, and shape the future.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Young Marines National Foundation.

11/11/2025

Some heroes never stop serving.

After 30 years in the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major James Roberts, Jr. could have retired quietly. Instead, he chose to lead again, this time through the Young Marines, mentoring youth across the country to live with honor, courage, and commitment.

This Veterans Day, the Young Marines National Foundation invites you to honor a hero who shaped your life. With a gift of $100 or more, you can add their name to our Honor Wall, a lasting tribute to their service. Your contribution honors their sacrifice in a permanent way and supports the next generation of young leaders following in their footsteps.

Your gift doesn't just honor the past. It builds the future.

Who will you honor this Veterans Day? Learn more and add a hero's name: http://bit.ly/4nq7cDc

They stood for us. Let's stand for them.

11/10/2025

Today is the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps.

For two and a half centuries, Marines have answered the call. They stood when others stepped back. They led when leadership mattered most. That legacy doesn’t fade; it’s passed forward.

Today, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with a gift for the future. When you give to the Young Marines National Foundation, you’re not just making a donation. You’re standing guard over something sacred. You’re ensuring that the values that shaped heroes for 250 years will shape the next generation of leaders.

The past inspires us. Your generosity builds the future. Celebrate the legacy. Build the future. Make a gift today: http://bit.ly/43uA324

10/17/2025

Happy 60th Birthday to the Young Marines! 🎉

For six decades, this incredible program has guided young people to become outstanding leaders and citizens. From learning discipline and teamwork to living a healthy life, Young Marines have been making our communities stronger for 60 years.

Help us celebrate this amazing milestone! We're asking our friends and supporters to consider a special birthday gift of $60 to the Young Marines National Foundation to power the next 60 years of leadership and service.

Were you a Young Marine or know someone who was? Share a memory in the comments below!

Celebrate with a gift today: http://bit.ly/4nGsVIf

10/15/2025

Think of a person who changed your life for the better. Who comes to mind?

Was it a family member, a mentor, or a veteran who taught you what it means to lead with integrity and serve with compassion? Their legacy is a precious gift.

At the Young Marines National Foundation, we see that same spark of greatness in thousands of young people every day. They are learning to be strong leaders, dedicated community members, and live by carrying on the very values your heroes taught you.

This year, you can celebrate your hero in a beautiful and lasting way on our new Honor Wall. With a gift to support our programs, you can add their name to the wall as a permanent tribute.
Your contribution honors their memory while building a brighter future for our youth.

Honor your hero today: https://youngmarinesfoundation.org/honor-wall/

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09/29/2025

Today, on Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans who fought in overseas conflicts. Since 1899, the VFW has stood strong as an advocate, support system, and community for those who served.

Our Young Marines are learning from their example, engaging in ceremonies, volunteer projects, and time spent honoring veterans.

Together, we can ensure their service and legacy live on. Join us in honoring veterans by making a gift today: https://bit.ly/VFW_Day

09/18/2025

This week, we celebrate Constitution Week, a time to commemorate its history, the values it instills, and its importance to the foundation of our Nation.

At the Young Marines National Foundation, we’re proud to see Young Marines putting those values into action every day.

Through civic education classes, leadership training programs, and community service projects, Young Marines are learning how to uphold the ideals that define our democracy. You can help them continue this mission.

Make a gift today and help support the next generation of civic-minded leaders: https://bit.ly/YMNF_ConstitutionWeek