Heartland Young Marines

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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.

10/25/2026

Congratulations YM/LCpl Rivard on being selected as Unit Young Marine of the Year! - UC

09/26/2026

Leading the Mt. Vernon Fall Festival parade today with the Elks and Mt. Vernon football team.

08/23/2026

Heartland was out Saturday leading a Color Guard at the Village of Bluford Centennial parade, manning a YM informational recruiting booth, and having a little fun with other kids at the event.

08/20/2026

VFW scholarship programs.

08/07/2026

Check out this community service project! Outstanding work YM/MGySgt Jones.

07/20/2026

Mrs. Butler is a USMC Captain and former YM Commander and AV. She and Mr. Jim Butler founded our Heartland unit over 25 years ago. Here she is shown still serving the community and other organizations. Great job Mrs. Butler.

Special thanks to Pat Butler for the donation of snacks and water for the summer day camp. The children love it and appreciate it. Thanks again Pat!

07/16/2026

Heartland was honored to present the Colors for this ceremony! Our YM's are in the photos from the MVFD's post.

06/18/2026

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Address

816 Main Street
Mount Vernon, IL
62864

Opening Hours

9am - 12pm

Website

https://members.youngmarines.com/unit/heartland/home

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