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Press Release May 27, 2022

Trail Life USA Honors American Veterans and Cultivates Duty to God and Country

As America prepares to give tribute to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day, Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock encourages all Americans to honor our veterans, and reaffirms Trail Life’s dedication to inspire patriotism and build character in boys across America.

Timothy Cockes Feb 22, 2022

In The News, Service, Troop Adventures

Trailman Nominated for Nickelodeon 'Kid of the Year' award

One of Five Finalists, Cash Daniels Seeks to "Protect God's Creation"

Staff Jan 21, 2022

In The News, Trail Life USA, Service, Troop Adventures

Trail Life USA Troop Puts Out Forest Fire

Rocky Mount-based Trail Life Troop NC-0834 was backpacking in the Uwharrie Mountains when suddenly and unexpectedly their skills were put to the test. The adventure began as a typical backpacking trip. The Troop split into two different hiking groups, the older group, the Adventurers did the longer…

Staff Nov 15, 2021

Service, Leadership

Trail Life USA Partners with Samaritan’s Purse for ‘Operation Christmas Child’

Trail Life Troops Have the Opportunity to Deliver a ‘Much Bigger Gift That Will Possibly Impact Generations’

Wallace Bruce May 31, 2021

Mentoring, Service

The Honor Theirs, The Duty Ours

Memorial Day Wallace Bruce (1844-1914) I come with chaplet woven new From May-day flowers, to fade away; You come to-night, brave boys in blue, With record bright, to last for aye.

Stephen Ashton Jun 24, 2020

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Fallen Officers Honored for Greatest Sacrifice

On Peace Officer Memorial Day, Trailmen from Trail Life USA Troop TN-0101 in Clarksville, TN got word that the ceremony to honor local officers had been cancelled due to Coronavirus. Without any delay, the Troop chose to conduct a wreath-laying ceremony at the Clarksville Police Department’s…

Staff May 20, 2020

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Trail Life USA Troops Honor Fallen Heroes Despite Covid Cancellations

While Trail Life Troops across the country have made a tradition of honoring our country's fallen heroes by placing flags at the tombs of veterans during Memorial Day weekend, this year, in the wake of Coronavirus, Trail Life USA and other groups have been barred from carrying out mass flag…

Charles Livingston Dec 18, 2019

Service, Leadership

Trailman Builds Christmas Trees to Craft Shelter for Homeless Center

“Trail Life taught me the value of serving - my community, my church, and the Lord. And now I am excited about serving my country while living another great life adventure.” - Daniel McAlhaney

Stephen Ashton Dec 03, 2019

In The News, Service, Leadership

TRAILMAN LEADS EFFORT TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE AT HISTORIC PARK

Jaydon Ballman enjoys the outdoors. Whenever he gets the chance, he likes to hike, camp or simply enjoy being outside. His recent completion of a walking bridge at Alcove Spring Historic Park was an effort to provide that enjoyment for others. Ballman said “it was a fun but challenging project.”…