YM Board memory set

Year the Young Marines were founded

1959

Founding location of the Young Marines

Waterbury, Connecticut

Motto of the Young Marines

Strengthening the lives of America's youth

Mission of the Young Marines

Develop responsible citizens who promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles

Three Young Marines core values

Discipline, Leadership, and Teamwork

Three Marine Corps core values

Discipline, Leadership, and Teamwork

Definition of Honor (core value)

Doing what is right and being trustworthy

Definition of Courage (core value)

Doing what is right even when it is difficult

Definition of Commitment (core value)

Staying dedicated to your responsibilities

Definition of Teamwork (core value)

Working together toward a common goal

Current cadet rank

Lance Corporal (LCPL)

Date of promotion to LCPL

June 13, 2026

Current cadet billet

Squad Leader

Start date as Squad Leader

June 13, 2026

Assigned Young Marines unit

Golden Gate Young Marines

YMOY reporting period

October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026

Portfolio and essay deadline

October 22, 2026

Major award received in February 2026

Silver DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal

Academic award received for a 4.0 GPA (2025–2026)

Academic Achievement Gold Lamp

Recorded PFT score on October 11, 2025

325 points

First aid training certifications completed

Basic First Aid and Stop the Bleed training

Navigation skills mastered

Map and compass skills and orienteering

Cadet swimming qualification earned

Swimming Silver I

Volunteer and community service activities

Oakland Zoo, community cleanups, parades, veterans' events, and unit activities

2025 Division 6 Young Marine of the Year

YM/SgtMaj Akshaya Krishna