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Rose City Young Marines of Tyler win national DEA award

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The Rose City Young Marines of Tyler won a national award on Saturday at the Young Marines 2025 Adult Leader's Conference in Dallas. Tips for Texas Motor Speedway attendees: Parking, schedule and more Young Marines is a youth education and services program for boys and girls that promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members, according to their website. The Young Marines won the Division 4 Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena Award given by the Drug Enforcement Administration for drug demand reduction efforts through community education and peer-to-peer role modeling, a press release said. This award is named in honor of DEA Special Agent and U.S. Marine Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena who was abducted and murdered while working to expose top leaders of a major drug pipeline in 1985. To win this award, Young Marine units are judged on drug demand reduction hours, their curriculum and the steps they take to include community members and other organizations. 'These Young Marines represent the kind of leadership and courage we need in the fight against dangerous and deadly drugs,' DEA Acting Administrator Derek S. Maltz said. 'Their commitment to prevention and education sends a powerful message to their peers. They're not just talking about a drug-free future, they're working to build one.' Kilgore student earns historic recognition for her skills in welding One aspect of the Young Marines program is living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle while encouraging those not in the program to do the same. Members must teach standardized curriculum that informs people about gateway drugs and drugs that currently effect the youth. 'The impact of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs continues to devastate families across the country,' Col. William P. Davis USMC (Ret), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines said. 'Our Young Marines are answering that challenge with purpose and creativity. These award-winning units show what's possible when young leaders take action for the good of their communities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.