Welcome to the Young Marines North Oregon Battalion website.  Information about the national program is available online at Young Marines of the Marine Corps League.

The Young Marines North Oregon Battalion was formed in June of 2010, by staff from the Young Marines Units of Emerald Empire (Eugene, OR), Linn/Benton (Albany, OR), and Oregon Cascade (Portland, OR). If you are interested in starting a new Unit within North Oregon or have other questions, you may contact me via a toll free telephone call by clicking on the following link and leaving a message.



The Young Marines is the official youth program of the Marine Corps League. Founded in 1958 to promote the mental, moral and physical development of young Americans, the Young Marines offer a variety of activities specifically designed to develop greater self-esteem, discipline and self-confidence in its members. Character building is one of the most important objectives of the Young Marine program, and all of its activities emphasize the importance of honesty, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, and a sense of devotion to God, country, community and family.

In July of 1993, the United States Marine Corps officially designated the Young Marines program as “the focal organization for fulfilling its participation in the Department of Defense’s drug demand reduction activities.” Young Marines make a pledge to maintain a drug free lifestyle and are encouraged to influence family, friends, and schoolmates to share this commitment.


From this day forward, I sincerely promise I will set an example for all other youth to follow and I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor upon my God, my Country, and its flag, my parents, myself, or the Young Marines. These I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself. Semper Fidelis


1. Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
2. Keep myself neat at all times without others telling me to.
3. Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.
4. Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home, or at play.
5. Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of an emergency.