Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter The new recruits for the Washington County Young Marines

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter Members of the Washington County Young Marines begin their evening with warm-up arm rotations.

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter Private Jacob Knizer stands in a circle with his fellow troops doing arm circles as a warm-up for the night's activities. To move up the ranks, Young Marines must accomplish different tasks and training.

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter The Washington County Young Marines group.

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter Sgt. Garret Hagan,14, gives commands to the Young Marines for the exercises they will do during the Washington County Young Marines meeting.

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter Pvt. Mason White is inspected by Officer Keith Hagan, unit commander of Washington County Young Marines, to make sure his uniform is tidy and secured the right way.

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter Private Thomas Ross,10, does a duck walk back to his line during the exercise portion of the evening's training.

Katie Roupe/Observer-Reporter Pfc. Dominic Maffio folds an American flag after the beginning of the Young Marines meeting where they start with the Pledge of Allegiance and uniform inspection.