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Eagle Scout

Eagle Before & After

Extreme Makeovers, Round 16: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

June 14, 2016 5

This week’s batch of 20 projects includes a concession stand, a blind for viewing wildlife, a shoe drive and 17 more incredible acts of service.

Eagle Scout

Dear Dave, Eagle Scout asks: ‘What does it mean to be American?’

June 2, 2016 1

Unsatisfied with the dictionary definition, Eagle Scout “Dear Dave” Jorgenson recently asked: What does it mean to be American?

Eagle Scout

U.S. Naval Academy’s top graduate is an Eagle Scout, former Venturing officer

June 1, 2016 6

Midshipman Thomas Wester, who was top of his class at the U.S. Naval Academy in 2016, is an Eagle Scout and former Venturing officer.

Awards

Meet the Eagle Scouts who received NESA’s two biggest scholarships in 2016

May 27, 2016 3

An Eagle Scout who built an elementary school playground and another who wants to be an astrophysicist are the recipients of major scholarships from NESA.

Eagle Scout

Dr. Robert M. Gates, in farewell address, says ‘America needs Scouting’

May 26, 2016 13

Dr. Robert M. Gates reminded the nation that America needs Scouting and offered three priority areas for the continued success of our movement.

Eagle Scout

A salute to outgoing National Commissioner Tico Perez, a Scouting stalwart

May 26, 2016 10

During some times of immense change for the Boy Scouts of America, National Commissioner Tico Perez has helped lead the way.

Eagle Scout

Outgoing NESA president Glenn A. Adams helped countless Scouts down the Eagle trail

May 25, 2016 0

Glenn A. Adams will step aside as National Eagle Scout Association president at the BSA’s annual meeting this week, but his legacy will live on.

Eagle Scout

Documentary sheds new light on Gerald Ford, our only Eagle Scout president

May 24, 2016 0

A documentary on the National Geographic Channel highlights Gerald R. Ford, the man who is (at least so far) the only Eagle Scout to become U.S. president.

Commentary

My Two Cents: Why it’s OK to wait until age 17 to earn Eagle

May 20, 2016 113

While I commend your fellow Eagle Scouts who earned their badge at 13, 14 or 15, those 16- and 17-year-old Eagle Scouts impress me just as much.

Eagle Scout

Vice President Joe Biden, a former Boy Scout, says Scouting teaches ‘valuable life lessons’

May 19, 2016 10

Vice President Joe Biden revealed that he was a Boy Scout and shared his thoughts about Scouting in a congratulatory letter to a new Eagle Scout.

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