Historic Elkridge Young Marines

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Historic Elkridge Young Marines

We are a national non-profit 501c(3) youth education and service program for boys and girls 8 and up.

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 Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building and leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society.

06/04/2026

Our Young Marines were grateful for the opportunity to lend a hand and serve at last month’s Post Spaghetti Dinner and Unit Bake Sale. Events like these provide meaningful opportunities to give back, support our veterans, and strengthen connections within our community.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who purchased baked goods and supported our fundraiser. Your generosity directly helps support our Young Marines and the programs and opportunities that continue to shape and develop our youth.

A special thank you to American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109 for their continued support of our unit and for inviting our Young Marines to serve and be part of these community events. We truly appreciate your partnership and your commitment to creating opportunities for our youth to learn the value of service.

Thank you again to everyone who supported and helped make this event a success

06/03/2026

Thank you to Dewey Lowman Post 109 for inviting our Young Marines to be part of such a special evening and for providing them with the opportunity to volunteer and serve at the recent Honor Flights Dinner.

It was an honor for our Young Marines to support this meaningful event and have the opportunity to serve alongside and support our veterans during such an important occasion. Experiences like these provide valuable opportunities for youth to engage in community service while honoring those who have served our country.

We sincerely appreciate Dewey Lowman Post 109 for their continued support of our unit and for creating opportunities that allow our Young Marines to learn, serve, and give back to the community.

Thank you again for your partnership and for helping make the evening a success.
Semper Fidelis!

05/18/2026

Last Wednesday, we proudly celebrated the Recruit Graduation of Recruit Burdick and Recruit Krone as they reached an important milestone in their Young Marines journey. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout recruit training were on full display as they officially completed this achievement.

A special congratulations goes to Recruit Krone, who earned the Iron Mike Award for achieving the highest Physical Fitness Test (PFT) score among the graduating recruits. This award recognizes outstanding physical fitness and determination, and we are proud of Cooper’s accomplishment.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our own YM Sgt Benka-Coker, Shereen for serving as our guest speaker and delivering an inspirational message to our Young Marines and graduating recruits. His words of encouragement and leadership helped make the evening even more meaningful.

A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our Recruit's families for supporting and encouraging them throughout their journey. Your commitment and support play an important role in their success. We would also like to thank everyone who brought food and helped us celebrate this special occasion together. Your generosity and support helped make the evening memorable for all.

Congratulations again to YM PVT Burdick and YM PVT Krone on this well-earned accomplishment. We look forward to watching your continued growth and success within the Young Marines program! Semper Fidelis!

Division 1 Young Marines

05/13/2026

Promotion Alert🚨

Please join us in congratulating Young Marine Selwyn Benka-Coker on his well-earned promotion last month to the rank of YM Corporal (YM CPL)!

Earning the rank of YM Corporal is a significant milestone. As a YM CPL, Selwyn now takes on increased responsibility to lead by example and uphold the standards and values of our unit.

We are proud of Selwyn’s accomplishments and look forward to seeing his continued growth as a leader within our program. Congratulations, YM CPL Benka-Coker!

Division 1 Young Marines

05/11/2026

Our Young Marines recently took on their Physical Fitness Test (PFT), giving it their all and demonstrating determination, discipline, and resilience. From start to finish, each Young Marine pushed past challenges and worked to improve their personal best while working hard to get even better.

We are proud of every Young Marine who stepped up, supported one another, and represented the values of our unit with pride. Keep striving for excellence!

Division 1 Young Marines

05/09/2026

Last month, our Young Marines proudly volunteered at the Dewey Lowman Auxiliary Unit 109 Monthly Spaghetti Dinner, supporting both the event and our unit bake sale. From bussing tables to greeting guests and assisting with our bake sales, they demonstrated teamwork, professionalism, and a strong commitment to service.

A special thank you to Post 109 for their continued support of our Young Marines and for providing them the opportunity to serve and give back to our veterans and local community.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the spaghetti dinner and our bake sale, we truly appreciate your generosity!

Division 1 Young Marines

05/06/2026

Promotion Alert🚨

Please join us in congratulating Young Marine Jahzara Smith on her outstanding achievement and promotion last month to the rank of YM Corporal (CPL)!

Earning the rank of Corporal is a significant accomplishment. As a YM CPL Smith, Jahzara takes on greater responsibility, serving as a leader and mentor while setting the standard for others to follow.

We are incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to her continued success and growth as a leader. Congratulations, YM CPL Smith well earned!

05/04/2026

Sweet Success at Fort Meade!

This past weekend, our Young Marines and Recruits sharpened their elevator pitches and salesmanship skills during our Meade Commissary chocolate sale and they did an outstanding job!

Thank you to all of the commissary patrons who showed their support, whether by purchasing chocolates, buying full boxes, or giving generous donations. Your kindness and encouragement mean so much to our unit.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this fundraiser a success. Because of you, our Young Marines continue to grow in confidence, leadership, and real-world skills.

We appreciate your continued support!

Fort Meade MWR Division 1 Young Marines

04/29/2026

Our unit is proud to recognize several outstanding Young Marines who recently participated in division-level training events, including the Division 1 Recruit Instructor Course and Recruit Encampment. Their dedication, professionalism, and leadership continue to reflect the strength of our program.

A special congratulations to YM Sgt Benka-Coker, Shereen, who served as Young Marine Cadre for the Recruit Encampment. In this critical leadership role, she was responsible for guiding, mentoring, and training incoming recruits throughout the encampment. YM Sgt Shereen did an exceptional job, earning glowing kudos from the staff for her leadership, professionalism, and ability to positively influence the next generation of Young Marines. We are incredibly proud of the example she set.

In addition, we are excited to recognize three of our Young Marines who attended and successfully graduated from the Division 1 Recruit Instructor Course. This course is a significant accomplishment that prepares Young Marines to take on leadership roles in training and mentoring recruits.

Please join us in congratulating:
YM Cpl Benka-Coker, Selwyn
YM Cpl Farias, Ka’ihilei
YM Cpl Smith, Jahzara

Their achievement demonstrates a strong commitment to leadership, service, and excellence within the Young Marines program.

We commend all of our Young Marines who participated in these events. Your hard work and dedication continue to make our unit proud!

03/11/2026

This month we would like to recognize YM LCpl Farias for delivering an outstanding Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) presentation on the dangers of alcohol during drill.

YM LCpl Farias did a great job leading an engaging and educational session for the unit. As part of the presentation, a few of our Young Marines and Recruits were selected to participate in practice scenarios, demonstrating different ways to confidently say “no” to alcohol when faced with peer pressure. These role-playing exercises helped everyone think about real-life situations and how to make healthy, responsible choices.

To wrap up the lesson, YM LCpl Farias also led a fun interactive game session that reinforced the key points of the presentation and helped make the learning experience fun and memorable for everyone.

Thank you, YM LCpl Farias, for your leadership, preparation, and commitment to helping fellow Young Marines understand the importance of making safe and responsible decisions. Great job representing the leadership and values of the Young Marines program!

Address

1610 Sulphur Spring Road
Halethorpe, MD
21227

Telephone

(202) 596-2086

Website

https://members.youngmarines.com/unit/historicelkridge/contactus

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