Ahead of Independence Day, Wyatt Jolliff from Huntley, Montana, marked a significant milestone by installing a new flagpole at a local church as his Eagle Scout project.
Inspired by the veterans in his family, Wyatt dedicated the project to the church and the local veterans community. His gesture was celebrated by the congregation and praised as a powerful tribute and symbol of national pride.
Wyatt credited church members and local businesses for their support, noting that while the project was a lot of work, it was ultimately worth the effort.
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A Scout tradition renewed
Troop 37 in Atlantic Beach, Florida, is leading the charge to restore the historic Red Hut, a longtime home for local Scout units built in the late 1930s.
Known for its distinctive red exterior, the cathedral ceiling made of old-growth sycamore and flooring salvaged from a 19th-century Jacksonville post office, the Red Hut has deteriorated over time. With aging windows and wood siding in need of replacement, the troop has launched a community-backed fundraising campaign to revitalize the building.
Support from local leaders, donors and community events is helping preserve this cherished Florida landmark for future generations of Scouts.
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Scout raising awareness of suicide prevention for veterans
Cameron Berry organized a 1.5-mile community walk in Alexandria, Virginia, as his Eagle Scout project to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
Nearly 200 people participated in the event, held in partnership with American Legion Post 24 and aligned with the Legion’s national “Be the One” campaign.
The walk followed a route through historic Old Town Alexandria. It was conducted with support from local veterans organizations and public agencies, along with a city proclamation declaring June 22 “Veteran Suicide Prevention Day.”
Cameron led the procession alongside his grandfather, a Vietnam veteran, carrying a banner signed by participants as a pledge of support for struggling veterans. The event concluded with a reception at Post 24 and was praised by local leaders and the community for its impact and turnout.
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