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Charles McGee, Distinguished Eagle Scout and Tuskegee Airman, dies at 102

January 21, 2022 4

Charles E. McGee, a Distinguished Eagle Scout and member of the Tuskegee Airmen, died on Jan. 16. He was 102.

BSA’s Roger C. Mosby receives Bronze Wolf, highest award in World Scouting

January 14, 2022 0

The World Scout Committee announced that it has presented the Bronze Wolf, the highest honor in World Scouting, to BSA Chief Scout Executive Roger C. Mosby.

E.O. Wilson, Eagle Scout biologist known as ‘The Ant Man,’ dies at 92

December 31, 2021 1

E.O. Wilson, a Distinguished Eagle Scout and visionary scientist, died on Dec. 26 in Massachusetts. He was 92.

Paul McCartney says his time as a Scout in England inspired the song ‘Eleanor Rigby’

November 3, 2021 4

Paul McCartney was a Scout as a boy, and he recently shared the story of how a Scouting experience inspired the song “Eleanor Rigby.”

Earl Old Person, former Scout and chief of the Blackfeet Nation, dies at 92

October 25, 2021 0

Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person, a former Scout who was the longest-serving elected tribal official in the country, has died. He was 92.

Why this award-winning TV host still makes time to volunteer with local Scouting

September 8, 2021 1

“I believe it’s important for Scouting alumni to use their professional skills to give back to Scouting,” says Zach Damon of “Ann Arbor Tonight.”

Camp counselor to compete in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ finals

August 28, 2021 0

This North Carolina summer camp counselor will appear on the popular obstacle course game show.

Meet the TIME Kid of the Year and show off your own inventions this Saturday on Facebook Live!

August 26, 2021 0

As part of the National Capital Area Council’s STEM Speaker Series, Gitanjali will join us live on Facebook this Saturday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Central, to answer your questions and celebrate other Scout inventors

‘Holey Moley’: Scouting volunteer shares stories from his appearance on ABC show

September 9, 2020 2

Gerritt Beatty, a committee chairman in the Ventura County Council, appeared on ABC’s “Holey Moley” and shares his experience with Bryan on Scouting.

Harley Nygren as a Sea Scout in 1941 and at the NOAA Corps' Centennial Celebration in 2017.

Remembering Harley Nygren, Eagle Scout, Sea Scout and scientific pioneer with NOAA

September 7, 2020 2

Harley Nygren’s legacy demonstrates the value of Scouting to get young people outside, foster an interest in STEM and deliver hands-on leadership lessons.