[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING YOUNG MARINE CORPORAL CHASE MUCHMORE ON BEING NAMED THE 
         PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT JUNIOR YOUNG MARINE OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 9, 2026

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize 
Young Marine Corporal Chase Muchmore on being named the Pennsylvania 
Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year.
  Chase Muchmore is a current student at Manor Middle School and is a 
Corporal with the Young Marines of Lancaster County. As a member of the 
organization's color guard, he has spoken and posted the colors for 
events such as graduations, sporting events, and a Cold War Veteran 
Recognition Ceremony that I held in November 2025. He has also led 
community service efforts, such as donation drives, and organized a 
Veterans Day program for his hometown.
  The Young Marines is a national youth program that focuses on 
community service, leadership, and a drug-free lifestyle. To be the 
Pennsylvania Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year, YM/Cpl Muchmore 
completed Junior Leadership School, fulfilled requirements for rank, 
education, and community service, wrote an essay, and completed an 
interview process before being selected by the state board.
  By being named Pennsylvania Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year, 
YM/Cpl Muchmore has demonstrated leadership qualities and a heart for 
service not frequently seen by children his age. Congratulations to YM/
Cpl Muchmore and to the Young Marines of Lancaster County, and I look 
forward to seeing what his bright future holds.

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