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Volusia Young Marines, Strengthening the lives of America's Youth! The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members.

We are the Volusia Young Marines, located in Volusia County, Florida and are proud to be a part of our nation’s premiere, award-winning program for boys and girls between the ages of eight and eighteen.The Young Marines strengthens the lives of America's youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The program focuses on character building and leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society. The Young Marines is the premier youth organization in its Drug Demand Reduction efforts. The Young Marines is open to all youth ages 8 through the completion of high school. The only membership requirement is that the youth must be in good standing at school. Since the Young Marines' humble beginnings, in 1959, with one unit and handful of boys, the organization has grown respectively with units throughout the country and overseas. Upon joining a local Young Marine unit, youth undergo a 26-hour orientation program, generally spread out over several weekly meetings. This orientation is called Recruit Training. The youth learn general subjects such as history, customs and courtesies, close order drill, physical fitness, and military rank structure. After graduating from Young Marine Recruit Training, the youth have the opportunity to learn even more new skills, earn rank, wear the Young Marine uniform and work toward ribbon awards. Young Marines earn ribbons for achievement in areas such as leadership, community service, swimming, academic excellence, first aid and drug resistance education.

10/28/2026

We received a Red Ribbon Week Proclamation tonight from Mayor Kelli Marks and the City of Orange City! Thank you for supporting our efforts in reducing the use of drugs in our community.

10/25/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Adult Volunteer of the Year, USMC Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Mike Merritt!

Master Guns is our Recruit Instructor and has been with us since we opened Volusia Young Marines four years ago! He’s been an amazing asset to our unit! Thank you for all you do Master Guns! Semper Fi Marine!

10/25/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Young Marine of the Year, Young Marine Private First Class Kevin Van Orman! Keep doing great things Young Marine! 🫡

10/25/2026

Thank you Purple Heart Past Commander Rolf Mattar for attending our celebration and presenting Purple Heart Leadership awards to our Young Marines.

This year, Young Marine Corporal Van Orman and Young Marine Private First Class Van Orman received awards. Congratulations Young Marines!

10/25/2026

Thank you Amy Bell from the Daughters of the American Revolution for once again attending our celebration and presenting DAR awards to our Young Marines.

This year, Young Marine Private Caldwell received the Outstanding Cadet Medal and Young Marine Private Alexander received the Flag Award. Congratulations Young Marines!

10/25/2026

Volusia Young Marines celebrated the Young Marines Birthday last night at Hooligans! Thank you to our guests Amy Bell from DAR and Rolf and Denise Mattar from Purple Heart. We announced a few awards and enjoyed a delicious dinner with tons of camaraderie. Thank you for everyone who attended!

10/25/2026

Congratulations to our newest Young Marine, Young Marine Private Workman! Hard work pays off! I look forward to watching you become a Young Marine leader! Great job Young Marine!

10/25/2026

Volusia Young Marines ran the DDR Dash yesterday at Reed Canal Park in South Daytona! Great job Young Marines!

10/25/2026

We received a Red Ribbon Week Proclamation yesterday from Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. and the City of Deltona! Thank you for supporting our efforts in reducing the use of drugs in our community.

10/23/2026

🚩 Red Ribbon Week is celebrated October 23–31, raising awareness about the importance of drug prevention and healthy choices.

The City of Ormond Beach is proud to recognize Red Ribbon Week alongside the Volusia Young Marines whose commitment to drug prevention helps encourage a healthier, drug-free future for our community.

Address

1555 LPGS Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL
32117

Telephone

+13864795165

Website

https://youngmarines.org/unit/volusia/page

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