Troop 88 is fortunate to have amazing adult volunteers like Mr. Hinson, who handles all the finances, and Ms. Hinson, who keeps our parents informed, organized, and updated with timely reminders. She ensures that everyone is aware of the exciting activities happening at Troop 88. The best part? They’re both soldiers, protecting our nation and allies, yet they still dedicate their time when they could be chillin' at home. Their commitment to helping scouts like me is truly inspiring. 

Mr. and Ms. Ebersole are another pair of incredible volunteers. They devote countless hours to making sure everything runs smoothly. Ms. Ebersole keeps our scout hut functioning by handling all the inspections I didn’t even know were necessary! Mr. Ebersole, an Eagle Scout himself, brings valuable experience and insight to our troop. Also, Ms. Ebersole not only volunteers with BSA but also helps at Humphreys Middle School, even though her son no longer attends. She organizes and shelves books in the school library, making sure all the middle schoolers can easily find what the need.

In the summer of 2024, Scouts BSA had the incredible opportunity to visit Mongolia for an Asia troop meet. I got to ride a camel, hold an eagle (even had one on my head!), ride a horse, and practice archery. It was an unforgettable experience, and one day I will return as an adult volunteer to help guide younger scouts. The Asia section hosts a "Trilogy Camp," where scouts rotate between Mongolia, Thailand, and Cambodia each year for a week-long camp, working on badge achievements and meeting scouts from across Asia and around the world.

Scouting is something I truly enjoy, and here are my thoughts. Part of Scouting is learning to express yourself, share ideas, and respect others' choices. But for me, the most important thing is to have fun. With all of these amazing things, there is one thing that I dislike about scouts; it’s that I didn’t join sooner. Meeting all my friends at Troop 88 has been life-changing. I never knew that camping was this fun, I always thought it was just looking at stars, talking about life, and burning wood. But it’s a wonderful place to hang out, even better than a theme park because of how much freedom and time we have.

Right now, my goal is to complete my family badge by doing chores and my cooking badge by preparing meals for my family, among many other achievements as I work toward the Eagle rank. I know these experiences will make me a better person. However, I also need to focus on my varsity matches with the Blackhawk tennis team and practice my double bass for concerts with the Humphreys Youth Orchestra. There are so many opportunities for people like me to explore their passions all around the Republic of Korea and it’s all thanks to the wonderful adult volunteers who make it possible. THANK YOU!!!!!!

I salute all our amazing adults who continue to selflessly volunteer their time. Thank you for being a part of my journey here at USAG Humphreys! You all are truly the best.

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