Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Unit, Young Marines

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The Young Marines is a national youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through the completion of high school. The Lt.

The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Alexander Bonnyman Unit was established in 1997 by some motivated members of the Bonnyman Detachment of the Marine Corps League and has been going strong ever since. Our unit was named after Lt. Alexander "Sandy" Bonnyman, a Marine Officer who was killed in action during World War II. As a Combat Engineer, Lt. Bonnyman received the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart posthumously for his actions during an important assault on a Japanese bombproof shelter during the Battle of Tarawa. We are proud to carry his name.

10/27/2026

Come by and visit our Young Marines tent at the Spooktacular Extravaganza in downtown Maryville this Friday from 5-8 pm. In addition to handing out candy, we'll be giving out information in recognition of Red Ribbon Week to encourage everyone to lead a drug-free life!

10/22/2026

Our unit will be out at the Food City at 7608 Mountain Grove Pike in South Knoxville tomorrow afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday morning to ask shoppers to sponsor wreaths for this year's Wreaths Across America. Then, our Young Marines will help lay wreaths at New East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on December 19th.

Stop by and say hello. If you won't be in the neighborhood, consider sponsoring a wreath online at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TN0034P

10/20/2026

Our unit celebrated the Young Marines birthday on Saturday, October 17. Senior Vice Commandant of the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman detachment of the Marine Corps League Keith Kregel was our guest of honor and we followed the long-held tradition of the oldest Young Marine passing a piece of the cake to the youngest. We also announced our Young Marine of the Year for 2026, YM Sergeant Jonah McCarter. He has exemplified leadership, discipline and teamwork and is deserving of this honor.

10/10/2026

Recently our unit had a fun and challenging encampment at Montvale Springs. From basic first aid to hiking, Young Marines learned about teamwork. They demonstrated focus and discipline on the rock walls and repelled like the adventurous youth that they are. They experienced an MRE and enjoyed s’mores on the campfire. Overall, they have new memories that brings them closer as a unit.

08/26/2026

Our unit has a long tradition of supporting Wreaths Across America and participating in the wreath laying here in Knoxville. Please consider sponsoring a wreath to remember our Tennessee veterans who have served our country.
http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TN0034P

08/19/2026

Our Young Marines unit braved a heat advisory to participate in a land navigation exercise at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area last Saturday. With determination and a lot of hydration, they worked in small teams to plot their points and reach their destination.
What is your next destination? Why not join us! Fall recruit training begins October 10. Email [email protected] and come to our information session on September 5 to learn more.

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Young Marine Sergeants Brandon Eisenhower, Jonah McCarter and Brennan Guffey on their graduation from Senior Leadership School in Smyrna, TN on July 24. These gentlemen have been excellent role models to the other Young Marines in our unit and now they have yet another credential that highlights their leadership capability. Well done!

07/06/2026

Our Young Marines marched in the July 4th parade in Farragut, TN with the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Marine Corps League. The crowds cheered them on and Senator Marsha Blackburn came by and met them.
After the parade and a well-deserved lunch, the unit went to the theater and watched “Young Washington” together. Fitting movie to remind them of the country’s beginnings and teach them about leadership, teamwork and discipline- the core values of the Young Marines program. Here’s to 250 years and those ahead of us as these youth take their place in history one day.

06/22/2026

Our senior Young Marines provided color guard at the opening of the Department of Tennessee Marine Corps League’s 44th annual convention in Knoxville on June 20. Commandant of the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman detachment of the Marine Corps League Susie Schmidt and the detachment members appreciated their support and said that they did a great job!

06/10/2026

The Lt. Alexander Bonnyman unit had a field operations drill last Saturday June 6th at Roots and Wings in the Smoky Mountains. Training Officer Richard Hofmann-Warner led them in land navigation, field and survival skills, and Unit Commander John Badami gave them a lesson about D Day, making history come to life as he made a replica of the beaches those brave men stormed.

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Maryville, TN

Opening Hours

9am - 2pm

Website

http://www.youngmarines.org/

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