Cross Roads Young Marines

04/11/2026

It's Swim Qualification Day!

03/30/2026

Another Cross Roads Young Marine headed to USMC. Good Luck Brayden. We are so proud of you.

03/17/2026

🌈 Chester and the Young Marines are spreading some St. Patrick’s Day cheer! Let’s sham-rock and roll and may your day be filled with lots of good luck. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

03/07/2026

Young Marines enjoying a visit to Hangar 25 Museum.

02/16/2026

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
On Presidents Day, we honor the leaders who have shaped our nation and inspired generations through service, sacrifice, and a commitment to a stronger future. 🇺🇸

02/14/2026

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating teamwork, leadership, and the bonds that bring our Young Marines together. ⭐

02/08/2026

Unit Commander, Roger "Doc" Rodman passing the Cross Roads guide-on to the new Unit Commander Stefan L Gross, retired Navy Corpsman and a West Texas VA employee and new XO Raven Holguin, retired Marine of USMC.
Mr. Rodman is still part of Unit staff as Training Officer and Regimental Commander.
Mr. Rodman has been a unit commander for over 20 years. He will be more focused on maintaining the 1st Texas Regiment units from El Paso, Amarillo, Lubbock to Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Mr. Raven Holguin started as one of the units' very first recruit and will continue the Marine Corps traditions and training.

12/14/2025

Young Marines at the annual HEB Feast of Sharing.

12/13/2025

Wreaths Across America

11/28/2025

THANK YOU for another year — honoring the Young Marines with a Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits! ⭐️ Your support, positive reviews, and belief in our mission make this recognition possible. We couldn’t do it without our youth, families, volunteers, and supporters. Here’s to an impactful 2026 ahead! 🇺🇸
https://greatnonprofits.org/org/young-marines

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Cross Roads Young Marines. 🦃

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Our hearts are full today — thankful for our Young Marines, volunteers, donors and supporters who make our mission strong. We are so grateful this Thanksgiving! 🍁