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  • [ July 11, 2025 ] Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week Scouting Tips
  • [ July 9, 2025 ] In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 8, 2025 ] The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super App Feed - Famous Scouts
  • [ July 7, 2025 ] Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 4, 2025 ] This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA

Articles by Bryan Wendell

Alumni

Meet 115 Scouts who became famous

February 5, 2025 174

This list of 115 Scouts who became famous includes presidents and Pulitzer Prize recipients, astronauts and athletes, celebrities and CEOs.

Scout participation at political events
Ask the Expert

Can Scout units participate in political rallies?

July 9, 2024 0

Scouting America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any party. Here’s the policy on participation in political rallies.

Fundraising

Remember: Scouting America benefits every time you hear “God Bless America”

July 4, 2024 20

Every time “God Bless America” is performed, a portion of the song’s royalties go to benefit Scouts in the Greater New York Councils.

App Feed - For Leaders

After more than 3,000 posts and countless memories, I’m starting a new chapter

May 31, 2022 44

After 3,286 articles, Bryan is hanging up the keyboard. But the blog you rely on and enjoy isn’t going anywhere. Here’s what’s next.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Common thread: Fourth-generation Eagle Scout’s story told through sashes

May 27, 2022 4

When Ethan received his Eagle medal, he became a rare fourth-generation Eagle Scout.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout picked to represent 6 million students on Calif. State Board of Education

May 26, 2022 2

California’s governor appointed Eagle Scout Naomi Porter to serve as the 2022-23 student board member on the California State Board of Education.

App Feed - For Parents

Here’s an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter request template to use or adapt

May 18, 2022 8

To write an Eagle Scout congratulatory letter, you can download the Word document here or use the text below. No credit is necessary.

App Feed - Outdoors

With BSA’s international travel ban lifted, troop enjoys scuba adventure in Honduras

May 17, 2022 1

In April, a group of 18 older Scouts from Troop 175 of Simsbury, Conn., traveled to Roatan, Honduras, for an epic scuba diving adventure.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Extreme Makeovers, Round 43: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

May 12, 2022 0

The latest batch of 11 projects includes a renovated baseball complex in Arkansas, new arboretum signage in New Jersey and an impressive prayer garden in Louisiana.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Scout builds dining structure at orphanage in Colombia: ‘I told myself to aim high’

May 10, 2022 0

For his Eagle Scout service project, Tommy Midtlyng built an outdoor dining structure at an orphanage in Colombia.

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    In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online
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  • A photo of David Corenswet as Superman
    The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super
    July 8, 2025 2
  • The Troop 74 Rocketeers
    Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship
    July 7, 2025 0
  • This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week
    July 4, 2025 0

Aaron on Scouting Contributors

Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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