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July 31, 2010 -- On a hot, humid day at the
Eagle Scout Alumni Arena, National Scout Jamboree held on Ft. A. P. Hill,
Va., an unusual event occurred. Petty Officer 1st Class Derrick Ray Hurt,
also known as Eagle Scout Derrick Hurt, was re-enlisted by Air Force Brig.
Gen. Robert C. Nolan II, commander, Joint Task Force-National Scout
Jamboree.
“I am a Navy corpsman wearing a Marine uniform, re-enlisting on an Army fort by
an Air Force general,” said Hurt, describing the event. “You will never be able
to cover all those bases again.”
Nolan described Hurt as a Corpsman that always ran into harms way when the call
came for medical help while deployed in Iraq; supporting the Marines and other
forces.
Hurt is here supporting the JTF-NSJ as the team lead for Emergency Preparedness
at the Jamboree's Merit Badge Midway. |
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer Derrick R. Hurt, Joint Task Force-National
Scout Jamboree team leader and emergency preparedness badge
instructor, was re-enlisted by Air Force Brig. Gen Robert C. Nolan
II, commander, JTF-NSJ on July 30, 2010. Hurt, an Eagle Scout,
described his re-enlistment as a once-in-a-lifetime event, meshing
his two passions, the military and the Boy Scouts. The JTF-NSJ's
goal is to provide professional military support and a safe and
secure environment for scouts and visitors during the event. The
Department of Defense's presence and effort at the Jamboree
emphasizes the commitment to the nation's youth. |
