8th & I Young Marines

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Our Young Marines recently took to the skies with Pilot Mentor gaining hands‑on aviation experience and inspiration for future STEM careers.
This partnership builds confidence, discipline, and leadership, one flight at a time.
✈️ Thank you, Charlie, for helping our Young Marines 🙌🏾✈️

had the opportunity to learn how to properly wash airplanes

This hands-on experience taught teamwork and the importance of aircraft maintenance while exposing our youth to aviation career opportunities ✈️🛬

🇺🇸 Last week, proudly served as the Official Color Guard for the event honoring military children. The ceremony featured distinguished guests and remarks from Max Lederer; Fleet Master Chief David Isom (SEAC); Major General Antoinette Gant; and Representative Don Bacon.

This opportunity reflects the discipline, dedication, and excellence our 8th & I Unit continues to demonstrate. 🫡

We are proud of every Young Marine who represented the program with professionalism and pride. 🇺🇸

Last weekend, attended the STEM Expo 2026 🚀 at National Harbor.

They explored cutting‑edge tech, asked questions, and got hands‑on with real STEM innovation, fueling curiosity and opening doors to future educational and career pathways.

8th & I Young Marines had the privilege of training alongside the incredible Marines at Marine Barracks Washington 8th & I D.C. learning discipline, leadership, and what it truly means to serve with excellence.

Moments like this don’t just build skills......they build character, confidence, and future leaders.

The had the privilege of training alongside the incredible Marines at learning discipline, leadership, and what it truly means to serve with excellence.

Moments like this don’t just build skills......they build character, confidence, and future leaders.

Inspiring weekend with Iwo Jima Association of America and Potomac River Young Marines. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this annual event.