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The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, bestowed by Scouting America, is reserved for Eagle Scouts who have distinguished themselves through at least 25 years of extraordinary professional achievement and service. Of the more than 2.7 million individuals who have earned the Eagle Scout rank, fewer than 2,000 have received this honor.
General (Ret.) Cavoli becomes only the second Eagle Scout who earned his rank within the Transatlantic Council to be recognized as a Distinguished Eagle in the council’s 75-year history.
“One of the most important outcomes of Scouting is its ability to develop leaders,” said Vice Admiral Herman Shelanski, USN (Ret.) the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Transatlantic Council. “As a former Scout and Navy officer, I know firsthand that the foundation Scouting gave me – and General Cavoli as well – shaped our success in the military. Scouting instills the character, resilience, and sense of service that every leader needs, and today’s recognition is a testament to that enduring impact.”
General (Ret.) Cavoli’s military career spans nearly four decades. A graduate of Princeton University and a commissioned infantry officer, he has served in diverse command and staff positions across the globe, including combat operations in the Middle East and Europe.
Prior to assuming command as SACEUR, he served as Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and his leadership has been central to NATO’s strategic coordination in recent years.
Joshua Dick, who earned his Eagle Scout rank in Heidelberg, Germany, added, “This recognition not only honors General Cavoli’s remarkable service, but also highlights the important connection between military families and the values of Scouting. We stand as living proof that the Department of Defense’s support of Scouting programs abroad makes a lasting, positive impact on both our nation and the world.”
He continued, “SACEUR General Cavoli, Council President Dan Coberly and I, all share one major thing in common; we earned our Eagle Scout in Transatlantic Council. It speaks volumes and serves as a testament to the lifelong values and ethos that Scouting and the U.S. Military instills in its membership. Each of us advanced to the highest levels within our profession. Scouting and the Scout Law and Oath were at the forefront and contributed to our successes in life.”
The Transatlantic Council (TAC) of Scouting America, serves youth and families of American military, diplomatic, and expat communities across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. As it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, the Council continues to provide top-quality Scouting experiences to over 4,000 youth in more than 50 countries. A dedicated team of over 1,600 volunteers offer a consistent, values-based program that instills leadership, character, and service. From hiking in the Swiss Alps to service projects in their local communities, Scouts experience unique TAC adventures providing them with opportunities for growth in confidence, resilience, leadership, and a strong sense of purpose in some of the most diverse and historic regions of the world.
The Council’s impact on youth is profound. Boys and girls ages 5 to 20 develop essential life skills while earning recognitions such as the Eagle Scout award. Through inclusive programming that welcomes girls, youth with special needs, and families from all backgrounds, TAC empowers young people to become global citizens and ethical leaders.
Learn more at www.TACScouting.org.
Editor’s Note: This article was written by a member of the local military community, not an employee of Stars and Stripes. Neither the organization nor the content is being represented by Stars and Stripes or the Department of Defense.
