George Walker, Jim Levy, Gordon Johnson, Doug Hurst. Our Detachment is also involved in Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services. Members regularly collect mens' clothing, books, magazines, and other personal items for distribution to patients at the VA Hospital at Highland Park near Pittsburgh and other local area nursing homes. For the past several years, we have purchased and awarded trophies to these children for their efforts. It is heart-warming to see how thrilled these kids are to receive these awards.
Every player is a winner, and each one receives a trophy.
We are currently looking for someone to organize a program and and direct our efforts in this area. The Young Marines is the official youth program of the Marine Corps League. Character building is one of the most important objectives of the Young Marine program, and all of its activities emphasize the importance of honesty, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, and a sense of devotion to God, country, community and family. In July of 1993, the United States Marine Corps officially designated the Young Marines program as the focal organization for fulfilling its participation in the Department of Defense's drug demand reduction activities. Young Marines make a pledge to maintain a drugfree lifestyle and are encouraged to influence family, friends, and schoolmates to share this commitment.