Quartz Hill Young Marines

Quartz Hill Young Marines We are dedicated to serving our community and strengthening the lives of America's youth. Our motto: "In Omnia Excellentia" or "Excellence in All."

The Young Marines of the Marine Corps League is a national youth program for boys and girls ages 8 through the completion of high school who are in good standing in school. We are dedicated to "strengthening the lives of America's youth" and encouraging children "to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle." Our unit, the Quartz Hill Young Marines, strives to achieve these objectives in our local commu

nity through drills and community service. Drills consist of physical fitness activities such as running, calisthenics, and team sports; field activities such as camping, hiking, and rappelling; leadership training via classroom instruction, based on our program's four Young Marine guidebooks; and military discipline in the form of uniform inspections and close order drill. The unit is led by a dedicated staff of registered adult volunteers and the Young Marines themselves. Youths join our unit during our enlistment period, usually held once per year. The only requirements to join the unit are that the youth is between 8 and 18 years old and is in good standing in school. The youth enters Recruit Training, where he or she will earn the title "Young Marine." After Recruit Training, Young Marines participate in drills that help them earn rank and awards (aka ribbons) as they progress through the program. Young Marines have the opportunity to participate in national schools, such as Junior, Senior, and Advanced Leadership School, and the online Young Marines University. In addition to drills, Young Marines engage in community services, including veterans appreciation events, color guard ceremonies, providing assistance to fellow community organizations (such as the YMCA), and other activities that promote a love for one's community and pride in oneself as a citizen of the United States. We provide community service throughout the Antelope Valley and beyond. On a larger scale, Young Marines also participate in a yearly Division Encampment--a four-day event that often includes hiking, canoeing, rappelling, land navigation, obstacle courses, and much more, all in the company of dozens of other units throughout California and beyond. These are but a few of the adventures that await Young Marines after graduation from recruit training! To find out more about our unit and how to join or engage our community services, please visit the website below. Thank you for visiting us on Facebook. We hope you'll "like" our page and keep in touch with us! Your support keep us motivated as we continue "strengthening the lives of America's youth!"

5/30/2026–Thank you Coffee for Vets for having us at your veterans event today. Our Young Marines enjoyed providing ser...
05/30/2026

5/30/2026–Thank you Coffee for Vets for having us at your veterans event today. Our Young Marines enjoyed providing service to our veterans by serving lunch. The surprise donation to our unit is greatly appreciated!

5/24/2026 Congratulations to the newly graduated Recruit Class 26-01!A heartfelt thank you to the incredible supporters ...
05/26/2026

5/24/2026 Congratulations to the newly graduated Recruit Class 26-01!

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible supporters at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3000 for always standing behind us and encouraging our program. Special recognition goes to Mr. Johnson and Mr. Graves of the Marine Corps League for honoring us with their presence and support during this important milestone.

To all the parents, families, and friends — thank you for the encouragement, love, and support you continue to give these newly graduated Young Marines. Your presence and dedication help shape confident, respectful, and motivated young leaders.

Huge thanks to Hunter Gomez and Micah Mallory for their time and dedication to the program.

We are proud of each graduate and excited to see what comes next. Semper Fidelis!

05/21/2026
05/21/2026

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5/16/2026 Overnight Encampment. Class is in session.
05/19/2026

5/16/2026 Overnight Encampment. Class is in session.

5/17/2026 Saddleback Butte State Park Hike
05/19/2026

5/17/2026 Saddleback Butte State Park Hike

05/19/2026

5/17/2026 recruit class 26–01 and the Quartz Hill Young Marines returning from a long hike at saddleback Butte State Park, following a very long weekend, which started at the sea Sun ropes course in Northridge, leading to an overnight encampment at the Mejia‘s Wedding Ranch in Lake Hughes, and ending with this hike. Everyone survived. We are incredibly proud of the recruits and the Young Marines. 

4/11/2026-our colorguard performed in the Almond Blossom Parade in Quartz Hill. We continue to train more Young Marines ...
05/04/2026

4/11/2026-our colorguard performed in the Almond Blossom Parade in Quartz Hill. We continue to train more Young Marines to be able to handle serving in the colorguard And serving our community while honoring veterans. . . .

4/26/2026 Recruit instructor certification course with Mr. Chris Chinchilla at the Palmdale armory. Super proud of YM/SS...
05/04/2026

4/26/2026 Recruit instructor certification course with Mr. Chris Chinchilla at the Palmdale armory. Super proud of YM/SSgt Gabrielle Mallory and YM/Sgt Pierre. YM/SSgt walked away with the Honor Grad nod. Congratulations to our QHYM Uoung Marines representing at the RI course.

4/18/2026 first day shenanigans of recruit class 26–01 Boot Camp. And it begins…
05/04/2026

4/18/2026 first day shenanigans of recruit class 26–01 Boot Camp. And it begins…

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42217 55th Street West
Quartz Hill, CA
93536

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