Who We Are
The Upstate Young Marine program is a not-for-profit 501(C)3 Youth Education and Service Program for boys and girls ages 8 through high school. Our unit is managed by dedicated volunteers and parents. We rely on the support of our community partners to keep this program going strong. The Upstate Young Marines was established on February 19th, 2005. True success of this program is reflected in the young men and women participating in the program as they grow and go on the be the future leaders of our great Nation. The values, teamwork and leadership skills they learn will be utilized throughout their entire lives.
Young Marines Recuit Training
The recruits dressed in Black Sweatshirts & Pants are going through there third day of training...These recruits are so egar to learn new things...They keep up with schoolwork and homework assigned to them by Co. White...The Co checks the homework every drill to insure the recruit has complete the work...
Meeting location:
First and Third Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted on the Schedule page. Meetings are held at the Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin, SC. 29662.Mailing address:
1155 Tall Oaks Circle Piedmont SC 29673Leaders:
Unit Commander - Deborah White
Email: deborah.white@youngmarines.com
Phone: 864-269-2346
Adjutant - Randi Fuzy
Email: rfuzy@upstateyoungmarines.org
Phone: 864-855-1964
Executive Officer - Russ Barber
Email:rbarber@upstateyoungmarines.org
Paymaster - Bill Fuzy
Instructor - Albert Raymond
Instructor - Sgt. More
Our Mission
The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America's future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurture and develop members into responsible citizens who enjoy, and promote, a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Our Vision
To impact America's future by providing a unique youth leadership program which nurtures and develops citizens in our communities instilling the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Young Marines Creed
- Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
- Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.
- Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.
- Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home or at play.
- Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of an emergency.
