PFC GREENHATCH

Hello I'm YM/PFC GREENHATCH and I'm 10yr's old and I'm a SOUTHCOAST YOUNGMARINE out of MASS.I joined because I want to become an undercover police officer when I get out of HS, I'm a straight A and B student in school. I wear my uniform with pride and I am happy with the young man I've become. My mom has helped me all the way as a single mom she does all she can for my young sister and I. read more

Devil pups

Are you aware that there are two types of devil pups? Those that are military brats that have graduated from Lejeune High School, home of the devil pups. And then theres the children of Marines, so being both I was wondering if you were aware of the two. We take pride in our school name as well as of our status as a devil pup. We are few and far between but we are still here. read more

2013 Division 2 Young Marine of the Year

Dakota Richter, 16 of the Northern KY unit, has been selected as Division 2 Young Marine of the Year (Division 2 encompasses KY, WV, VA, DE, MD and D.C.) Division YMOY earns scholarship money, a trip to Guam and Iwo Jima with the National Executive Director, WWII Veterans and the other 5 Division YMoYs, plus a trip to the Adult Leaders Conference in Reno (May 2013) to compete against the other 5 Division YMoYs for selection of National YM of the Year. Selection is based on their YM career,  academic standing, achievements both in and out of YMs, and a “What Being Young Marine of the Year Would Mean to Me” essay. National YM of the Year earns another scholarship and the privilege of traveling to visit other YM units. read more

Future Marine

Dear Sgt. Grit, I am 17 years old and and finishing up high school so I can enlist in the Marine Corps. It's all I have ever wanted to do since I was a kid. I have earned the nicknames "Boot" and "Recruit" from some people who say I will be an outstanding Marine someday. One of my good buddies is a Veteran Marine, he has been the biggest influence in my life and is the reason why I want to enlist. He was an 0311 in the 3rd Marine Division and He served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. I plan to serve my Country with Honor, Courage, and Commitment in the future, and the Corps. I want to thank all service members from all branches who have served in the past and who are serving now. "Blessed be the Lord my strength, Which teacheth my hands to War, And my fingers to fight."  Psalms 144:1 read more

Huddle Up For Heroes

Thursday, Nov. 1st, 2012, Christopher Edwards and his mother, the creators of the Huddle Up for Heroes organization, will be at the Sgt Grit headquarters to accept donated items that they can send to currently deployed troops around the world. Items that he is asking to be donated are: deodorant, sanitizer, canned goods, dried goods, candy, drink mixes, monetary gifts, etc. read more

Devil Dog

Have you heard the complaints by the younger Marines about being called Devil Dog?  I guess the situation is usually that:  Marine (A) has done something wrong, Marine (B) witnesses that error. Marine (B), in an effort to address Marine (A) and correct the problem will say, "Hey, Devil Dog!" ; then, of course, address whatever the error is.  So, because Marine (A) doesn't like being corrected or maybe just doesn't like being caught, they have an attitude about being called "Devil Dog". Marines, just remember you are a Marine and act like a Marine. Then when you are called Devil Dog, there cannot be a negative connotation associated with it. read more