Pikes Peak Young Marines

10/11/2026

Pearl Harbor Update: Airfare tickets (approx $700 each) and are checking the cost of hotels, ground transportation & events. We are taking advantage of all fundraising events but have not reached our goal yet. Please help us send our Young Marines to Pearl Harbor (thank you in advance for your support!)

The Pikes Peak Young Marines are raising funds for a very special opportuni… Eric Utley needs your support for Help Young Marines Honor Heroes at Pearl Harbor

10/05/2026

The Pikes Peak Young Marines had fun at the Marine Corps League Pikes Peak Detachment #29 "39th Annual Country Toy Run!" They received their new purple Unit T-Shirts (representing Colorado's Purple Mountain Majesty).

10/03/2026

The Pikes Peak Young Marines will be at the Honor Flight of Southern Colorado (North Colorado Springs Readiness Center, 9510 Voyager Pkwy 80920) at 7:30 tonight to Welcome Home our Veterans & tomorrow morning they will be with Marine Corps League Pikes Peak Detachment #29 Toys for Tots event at Harley Davidson (5867 N Nevada Ave) & will later drive to Phil Long Music Hall (13071 Bass Pro Drive). Come join us!

10/02/2026

The Pikes Peak Young Marines are looking for ADULT VOLUNTEERS to become part of a journey that builds character, confidence & camaraderie through service, discipline & teamwork. Military background is a plus, but not a requirement. Questions? Send email to [email protected]. The Online Application can be found here: YoungMarines.org (Join) or https://members.youngmarines.org/unit/pikespeak/JoinVolunteer

09/29/2026

Thank you VFW 6461, VFW 101 and all the Warriors for always making the Pikes Peak Young Marines feel welcome! By the way, that tent in the "silent auction" is going places!

09/22/2026

The Pikes Peak Young Marines have the departure & arrival dates for Pearl Harbor (what we don't have is the funding needed for 4 Young Marines). 3 ways to give: Come to VFW 6461 (Fountain, CO) on September 26th from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. for a good meal with awesome Veterans, contact me at [email protected] or donate: https://gofund.me/f263bb949 (Thank you!)

09/12/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the 4 Rocky Mountain & 3 Pikes Peak Cadres who dedicated 3 days to training, mentoring, encouraging, and supporting our Poolees/Recruits! Oorah Cadres!

09/02/2026

The VFW Warriors are having an End of Summer "Poker Run" at VFW 6461 (Fountain). The Young Marines will be helping with this event and Lei'd Back Custom Lids were invited and plan to make some awesome dog tags for the Warriors! Saturday, Sept. 26th noon to 5 p.m. Stop by, say "Hi" to the Young Marines and visit the ladies making the dog tags!

08/23/2026

We had an eventful day on Saturday, (1) A Senior Young Marine (who provided dedication & support for 8 years) retired at the age of 18; (2) A Young Marine who completed Junior Leadership School & passed the exam will be promoted to SGT; (3) A Young Marine passed the Basic Exam & will be promoted soon & (4) A Senior Young Marine was promoted to MSGT in July and is currently working with Regiment on our upcoming September Recruit Training. Congratulations Pikes Peak Young Marines!

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