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For more than a century, the uniforms worn by members of Scouting America have been more than clothing. They have been a symbol of belonging, service, and a young person’s journey toward leadership. From wool and canvas to quick-dry synthetics, uniforms have evolved to meet the needs of each new generation. Over the next few weeks, we will examine the uniforms of Scouting America, beginning with the Scouts BSA uniforms from 1910 to the 1960s. A big shout-out to Mitch Reis and his books, The Hist

Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, the 20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member who was killed in an ambush-style shooting in Washington, D.C., was surrounded by family and friends in her hospital room when she passed. Beckstrom's father told the New York Times he held her hand as she suffered a mortal wound, and officials, including West Virginia’s Governor Patrick Morrisey, described the crowded hospital scene as both tragic and deeply emotional, CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports. Beckstrom began