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 The Young Marines of Boston recently made their 3rd visit spending a weekend at a beautiful mountaintop property in Alton NH. Arriving Friday night, they quickly organized into squads setting up their tents and organizing their supplies for the weekend. The weather in the Boston area, home for most of the adolescents, was predicted to be unhealthy with temperatures forecast to reach 100 degrees!. In contrast, that night the Young Marines enjoyed a pleasant breeze from the North and temperatures comfortable in the eighties.

 Saturday morning started early with reveille at 0600. The Young Marines exited their tents and lined up in three squads for their first formation. Satisfied that everyone was present, the Executive Officer led the platoon through a series of exercises including some self defense movements as part of a physical training regimen. Hygiene and chow was next then they were off on an eight mile hike up Mount Major.  Every Young Marine successfully completed the hike and when they returned, they changed into bathing suits to go swimming in Alton Bay.

 Chow was served promptly at 1900 and the Young Marines consumed four extra large cans of Beefaroni.  Watermelon was provided for dessert. Later, everyone enjoyed smores around the campfire.

This wonderful weekend would not have been possible without the kindness of Mr. Steve Gray of Portsmouth NH. Mr. Gray is the owner of the mountaintop and his generosity was enjoyed by all who participated, Young Marines and staff.

By David Early