Division 6 Young Marines

In June of 2001, the Young Marines National Executive Director, Michael Kessler, called on all Young Marine units nationwide and overseas to participate in a call-to-action campaign to honor the contributions of America’s veterans. The campaign took place in November 2001 and was designed to give Young Marine units nationwide the opportunity to come together on a national level for a common cause, to honor America .s Veterans. 

The 2001 campaign was a tremendous success. Young Marine units reportedly reached over 2,700 veterans. In addition, the activities of many units received impressive media coverage in the newspaper, radio, and even on television. Some units added fundraising efforts for the victims of Sept 11, 2001 to their Veterans Appreciation week campaigns.   The purpose of the campaign is to challenge our youth to  dedicate some of their time to help our veterans and demonstrate, through their actions their sincere appreciation for our veterans. service to our country.

Each Young Marine unit has the opportunity to design their own project that is most fitting in their local community. Projects might include sending thank you cards to hospitalized veterans, cleaning up a

disabled veterans yard, visiting veterans in the hospital, or simply setting up a community function to socialize with local veterans.