The Albany’s Veterans Day Parade is the biggest Veterans Day celebration west of the Mississippi. In 2019, St. Joseph Troop OR-1531 accepted the invitation of
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Continuing to Serve
November and May are months that have significance to our Nation. Within May is Memorial Day and November contains Veteran’s Day. Patriotism is an important
Climbing to the Top
The Navigators of OR-1531 pushed themselves to the limit during their October adventure, taking the Browder Ridge Trail up to Wildcat Peak. Browder Ridge Trail
A Trailman has Fun
A Trailman honors God. A Trailman learns. A Trailman works. But a Trailman also takes some time to have pure fun! Every regular meeting has
Learning About the Military
In October, Woodland Trailmen were given the opportunity to tour an Army aviation facility. National Guard helicopter crews fly a variety of missions, from security
Nite-Hike at Mt. Rainier
Troop OR-1531 joined other Troops in the NW for a Camporee in the Mt. Rainier National Forest. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the weekend was a
Honoring our Flag
The first meeting of a new year is always exciting, and this year was no exception. First, Troop OR-1531 was move to better accommodations, with
Exploring Mount Saint Helens
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted. It was the largest known avalanche in recorded history, and a memorable day for those old enough
Catholic Troop Meetup – 2019
In June, St. Joseph Troop OR-0315 joined other Catholic Troops in the area, OR-1531, WA-0360 and WA-0314, at the Brigittine Monastery for a weekend of
