Fort Collins Teen Leads by Example Through Young Marines Program

Malachi Hamilton Honored by Peers for Leadership and Character

In an era when positive role models can be hard to find, Fort Collins teen Malachi Hamilton is setting the standard for what it means to lead with integrity, discipline, and purpose. At just 14 years old, Malachi is already distinguishing himself in Northern Colorado and beyond, most recently as a patrol leader during a national aviation training experience, a role for which his peers selected him.

A proud member of the Rocky Mountain Young Marines, Malachi has spent years building the core values of leadership, discipline, and teamwork—skills that recently earned him national recognition and the respect of fellow cadets from across the country.

“Being selected to lead my patrol at the Aviation Challenge was an honor,” said Malachi. “It meant a lot that others saw those qualities in me.”

Leading from Within

Malachi’s story is about more than academic or extracurricular success—it’s about the kind of leadership that develops from within. According to his parents, that’s exactly what the Young Marines program has cultivated in him…

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