Meet The Staff |
We consider it an honor to work with your Young Marine. We want you to know a little about the instructors and unit staff members.
Commanding Officer - Cary Hill
Marine veteran Cary Hill served on active duty in the late 1950's, including an amphibious landing of Marines into Beirut to suppress a rebel uprising. Marine Hill has been serving this community for more than 30 years and is a member of our sponsor, Gator Detachment 990, Marine Corps League. Mr. Hill led the Milton Lewis Unit to be the 2009 National Unit of the Year and YM Sergeant Major Kayle Hill to be the 2009 National Young Marine of the Year.
Executive Officer - Eric Kidwell
Mr. Kidwell (GySgt, USMCR) is a highly motivated person who works very well with the Young Marines. He also serves as the area coordinator for the Marine Corps Reserves' Toys For Tots program and is a member of our sponsor, Gator Detachment 990, Marine Corps League.
Adjutant - Jamie Hill
Mrs. Hill, wife of the CO, has lent her organization and communication skills to the unit. She keeps attendance, documents awards, prepares paperwork, submits reports, responds to inquiries about membership, publishes information to our Young Marines, and much more. Her dedication is noteworthy and the unit benefits from her talents. She also serves as the Adjutant for the 1st Florida Regiment.
Paymaster - Janai Collins
Ms. Collins, mother of Alex Collins, the former Regimental and Division Sergeant Major, has been with us for years, lending her time and talents to the benefit of the unit.
Marksmanship Instructor, Bus Driver, Training Officer Richard Lester
Mr. Lester has always enjoyed working to make the lives of young people better. He is a Vietnam veteran and a certified National Rifle Association instructor. He is currently the Commandant of our sponsor, Gator Detachment 990, Marine Corps League.
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All of our positions, including the Commanding Officer, are volunteers. All volunteers submit applications for membership and detailed background checks are performed at the National level before applications are approved. Our staff follows strict guidelines from the national organization on a code of conduct required of staff and Young Marines. At the local and national level, the safety of our Young Marines is paramount. All that we do is done with constant monitoring of child safety. Training of our volunteers is carried out on the local, state and national levels. The Registered Adult Training Sessions are conducted annually in the various regions of America by the national staff with a full day of training. |