Famous People Archives - Bryan on Scouting

Gary Paulsen, acclaimed author and Scout favorite, dies at 82

October 15, 2021 2

Gary Paulsen, author of popular wilderness adventure novels such as Hatchet, The River and Brian’s Winter, and a longtime contributor to Boys’ Life (now Scout Life) magazine, has died. He was 82.

Scout teams up with Buffalo Bills defensive lineman for Eagle project

September 9, 2021 0

When the workday came, more than 80 volunteers showed up, including Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips.

Merit Badge History: In 1965, NASA astronauts helped launch Space Exploration into orbit

September 1, 2021 1

When astronaut Ed White took his walk into space, he carried with him a small circle of embroidered threads and khaki cloth.

Eagle Scout gold medalist David Blair prepares for his second Paralympic Games

August 23, 2021 0

As he prepares to defend his title at the Tokyo Paralympics this summer, Bryan on Scouting caught up with Eagle Scout David Blair.

Donald Rumsfeld, Distinguished Eagle Scout and former secretary of defense, dies at 88

July 2, 2021 0

Donald Rumsfeld, the Distinguished Eagle Scout who served two terms as secretary of defense, died at his home in Taos, N.M. He was 88.

Arthur Muir, the oldest American to summit Mount Everest, is an Eagle Scout

June 22, 2021 2

Arthur B. Muir, the Chicago attorney who at age 75 became the oldest American to summit Mount Everest, is an Eagle Scout.

Not-so-buried treasure: ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ revealed that Indy is a Life Scout

June 16, 2021 6

The prologue of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” reveals that the title character was a Boy Scout while growing up in Utah.

Ralph Puckett Jr. becomes 12th known Eagle Scout to receive the Medal of Honor

May 28, 2021 0

For his conspicuous gallantry during the Korean War, Eagle Scout Ralph Puckett Jr. has been awarded the Medal of Honor.

Hear from Eagle Scout Rex Tillerson at Vanguard Scouting virtual event

May 17, 2021 2

The former CEO of ExxonMobil will participate in Virtual Little Philmont 2021, a free event open to all members of the Scouting family.

New research reveals an even earlier Black Eagle Scout: Hamilton Bradley of New York

March 24, 2021 9

Hamilton Bradley of New York is the earliest known Black Eagle Scout in BSA history. His Eagle court of honor was held on Dec. 19, 1919.