North San Diego Young Marines

Just a quick reminder that this is the last week to order See’s Candies in support of the North San Diego Young Marines. The fundraiser ends March 20.

Our Young Marines are local youth (ages 8–18) who focus on leadership, physical fitness, and community service. Many of you may have seen them volunteering at community events around Vista, and if you’ve seen the American flags lining Main Street on patriotic holidays, those are placed by our Young Marines after sunrise and respectfully retired at sunset.

Your support helps fund training events, leadership development, encampments, and community service activities for these young leaders.

See’s Candies Fundraiser (ends on March 20!!!) – Shop your favorite treats while supporting youth leadership development.
https://www.yumraising.com/.../spring-2026.../VerWha84220

🍫 Dutch Mill Bulbs (running through May 15) – 50% of every purchase (excluding shipping) comes directly back to our unit.
https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products/?ref=north-san-diego-young-marines-oceanside-oceanside

Thank you for supporting local youth and helping the North San Diego Young Marines continue serving our community!

Our Young Marines proudly serve the Vista community year-round — supporting major events like the Rod Run, Vista Parade, and Strawberry Festival, assisting with flag placements on patriotic holidays, and showing up whenever our city calls.

Now we’re asking our community to show up for them.

We’re excited to share two opportunities to support our unit this spring:

🌷 Dutch Mill Bulbs (running through May 15) – 50% of every purchase (excluding shipping) comes directly back to our unit.

https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products/?ref=north-san-diego-young-marines-oceanside-oceanside

🍫 See’s Candies Fundraiser (running through March 20) – Shop your favorite treats while supporting youth leadership development.

https://www.yumraising.com/store/spring-2026-north-san-diego-young-marines-5ca0/VerWha84220

Funds raised help provide uniforms, leadership and adventure camps, equipment, facility improvements, and future transportation needs so our Young Marines can continue serving Vista with excellence.

When you purchase, share, or spread the word, you are investing in disciplined, service-minded young leaders.

Thank you, Vista, for standing behind your Young Marines. 🇺🇸

Character is built in the small, consistent acts no one applauds.

This President’s Day, our North San Diego Young Marines were up shortly after sunrise placing flags along Main Street in Vista — and returned before sunset to respectfully retire them.

Come rain or shine, they show up.
They serve.
They honor.

This is how leadership is formed, through discipline, commitment, and love of country.

We are so proud of each of you.

Congratulations to Young Marine Tytus Tran on your promotion from Private First Class to Lance Corporal!

Promotion is not just about time served — it reflects growth, responsibility, and the trust placed in you by your leadership. As a Lance Corporal, others will now look to you for example, guidance, and encouragement.

Leadership begins with how you carry yourself when no one is watching. We are proud of your hard work and excited to see you step into this next level of influence.

Semper Fidelis!

Happy Holidays from the North San Diego Young Marines!

Today the Young Marines did a uniform inspection along with some community service and Drill.

This past weekend we had the privilege to promote one of our Young Marines! Congratulations to YM/Sgt Krysiah Whalen and keep up the hard work, we are proud of you.

YM/GySgt Aaron Vanderlipe and YM/MSgt James Calderon have retired from the Young Marine program today. We want to thank them for their sacrifice and efforts they've put into this program and our unit. We wish them good luck as they start their new journeys.

With that our new Senior Young Marine leading our unit is YM/Sgt Kaylie Calderon! She will be taking over of the unit from her brother, YM/MSgt James Calderon.

Last week 5 Young Marines/Recruits were promoted! We welcome the new Young Marines and congratulate our newly promoted YM/PFC!

YM/PVT Rylee Mulline
YM/PVT James Luna
YM/PVT Riley May
YM/PVT Ryder May
YM/PVT Ronan May
YM/PFC Lucas Tran