Welcome to
                      Firebird Young Marines
                                        of
                            Phoenix Arizona

The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the focal point for the U.S. Marine Corps' youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts.

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Here's how you can get involved with the Young Marines.

Young Marine 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
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

Young Marine Obligation
From this day forward I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all 
other youth to follow and I will never do anything to bring disgrace or 
dishonor upon my God, my Country and it’s flag, my parents, myself or the 
Young Marines.  These I will honor and respect in a manner that will 
reflect credit upon them and myself.
Semper Fidelis!

Young Marine General Orders
While on firewatch I will remain awake and alert until relieved by my
replacement or authorized adult.
I will enforce all orders given me by the adult in charge.
I will report all dangerous activity immediately to the adult in charge.
I will never forget that I am a Young Marine and will perform my duties to the
best of my ability.

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