Tag: Veterans

May 30, 2018

How Scouts Honored Memorial Day Across the Country

Rooted in the pillars of the Scout Oath to “do my best to do my duty to God and my country,” Boy Scouts of...

Scouts Place Flags on Veterans’ Graves for Memorial Day

For many Scout units across the country, it has become a tradition to place flags on veterans’ graves to mark occasions like Memorial Day...

November 12, 2015

WWII Veteran Receives Special Gift from Boy Scout Leader

What is your most prized possession? To a 101-year-old World War II veteran in Milton, Wis., one of his most treasured items is a...

July 17, 2015

Why Tomorrow has Scouts and Veterans Pumped

Scouts marvel at the stories of veterans on a regular basis. At troop meetings and for Eagle Scout projects, young men are regaled with the stories...

June 26, 2015

Eagle Scout Salutes Veterans with Monumental Service Project

Not every aspiring Eagle Scout gets a day named after him in his quest to reach Scouting’s highest rank. But on Armed Forces Day,...

May 15, 2015

5 Times Scouts Honored Armed Forces Veterans This Year

Scouts and military personnel seem to have an intrinsic link. Maybe it’s because Scout training bestows the honor and discipline required for many young adults...

April 8, 2015

Six Battle of Normandy Veterans Honored in California

Troop 377 of the California Inland Empire Council presented six Battle of Normandy veterans ranging from Private First Class to Lieutenant with medals commemorating...

March 6, 2015

Scouts Gain Perspective from Veteran’s Iwo Jima Account

In an increasingly virtual-reality filled world, outdoor experiences are more valuable than ever for youth preparing to grow into well-rounded adults. Scouting delivers on this...

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