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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Read what ‘Game of Thrones’ author George R. R. Martin wrote to a new Eagle Scout

May 17, 2016 27

Sam Charles received several congratulatory letters when he became an Eagle Scout last year, but the one from George R. R. Martin was by far his favorite.

Mississippi high school has 12 Eagle Scouts in its graduating class

May 11, 2016 22

An impressive 12 members of the 2016 Starkville graduating class are Eagle Scouts. These young men excelled in Scouting and will go on to great things.