Heartland Young Marines

Heartland Young Marines The Young Marines is a national youth program designed to strengthen the lives of America's youth. Who we are.

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.

Midwest Regimental Encampment 2026!
06/16/2026

Midwest Regimental Encampment 2026!

06/16/2026
Encampment bound!
06/11/2026

Encampment bound!

HEARTLAND YOUNG MARINES CARWASHDate: Saturday, June 6th, 2026Time:  9:00 am to 1:00 pmLocation:  American Legion, 816 Ma...
06/02/2026

HEARTLAND YOUNG MARINES CARWASH
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: American Legion, 816 Main Stret, Mt. Vernon, IL

Memorial Day: A great photo (section A3) of Heartland YM's Sgt. Verly and Pvt. Deroe-Jones along with the American Legio...
05/31/2026

Memorial Day: A great photo (section A3) of Heartland YM's Sgt. Verly and Pvt. Deroe-Jones along with the American Legion auxiliary as they es**rt Gold Star mother Cheryl Price-Hunsell as she placed the gold star wreath on the courthouse lawn.

The May 28 edition of The Morning Sentinel.

Jefferson County Memorial Day Ceremony!
05/25/2026

Jefferson County Memorial Day Ceremony!

Heartland was out today with American Legion Post 141 and their Ladies Auxiliary setting up "Decoration Day" aka Memoria...
05/17/2026

Heartland was out today with American Legion Post 141 and their Ladies Auxiliary setting up "Decoration Day" aka Memorial Day crosses, flowers, and flags for next weeks ceremony.

Hanging with our friends and supporters at the Marine Corps League picnic today at Horner Park.  Several detachments con...
05/09/2026

Hanging with our friends and supporters at the Marine Corps League picnic today at Horner Park. Several detachments convened for food, fellowship, games, war stories, and raffles! The unit received donations as well to suppport the program!

Our newest YM private was given her official graduation ceremony today.  Her date of rank is 01 Jan 26.  Pvt Deroe-Jones...
02/28/2026

Our newest YM private was given her official graduation ceremony today. Her date of rank is 01 Jan 26. Pvt Deroe-Jones was very proud to earn her uniform, ribbon award rack, and promotion.

YM/Sgt Gerrish, Junior Young Marine of the Year for our Tri State Regiment, and the units Platoon Sergeant spoke to the ...
02/20/2026

YM/Sgt Gerrish, Junior Young Marine of the Year for our Tri State Regiment, and the units Platoon Sergeant spoke to the Mike Flanigan Memorial Post 1376 VFW tonight at their meeting. YM/Sgt Gerrish spoke about the program, what it has done for him, the VFW Voice of Democracy scholarship program (he has won locally twice), and discussed the Young Marine Veterans Appreciation Award. YM/Sgt Gerrish's goal is to get local veteran support for formal veterans interviews to help all unit members earn this award.

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816 Main Street
Mount Vernon, IL
62864

Opening Hours

9am - 12pm

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