Art has always been a passion for Marines. Growing up in Robstown, Texas, a suburb of Corpus Christi -- a place Marines called "a pit" -- the young artist found little inspiration.

“The Young Marines is a youth program for boys and girls ages 8 to 18 or completion of high school. We promote different life values and skills, citizenship,” said Nick Stone, unit commander.

BIG SPRING, Texas — The Young Marines is national non-profit youth education and service program for boys and girls from elementary school to high school. It’s been around longer than you ...