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  • [ January 25, 2021 ] Hank Aaron, former Scout, baseball legend and lifelong friend of Scouting, dies at 86 Famous People
  • [ January 22, 2021 ] Unsung Hero: He saved his ‘Memaw’ from a kitchen fire Unsung Heroes
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Before you meet, make sure you screen for COVID-19 Health and Safety
  • [ January 20, 2021 ] 20 ideas for unique Eagle Scout service project beneficiaries Eagle Scout
  • [ January 20, 2021 ] Gather these supplies and tune in to the Great Science #TrekAt2 on January 25 Boys' Life

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Hank Aaron, former Scout, baseball legend and lifelong friend of Scouting, dies at 86

January 25, 2021 3

Hank Aaron, the baseball Hall of Famer who joined Scouting as a boy and continued to support the BSA throughout his life, died at age 86.

Paul Dye inside the NASA control room
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Paul Dye, Eagle Scout and NASA’s longest-serving flight director, shares how Scouting ‘truly shaped who I am’

January 11, 2021 1

Bryan on Scouting talked with Eagle Scout Paul Dye about Scouting, his job at NASA and how young people can prepare for a career in space.

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NASA specialist shares why she’s a Space Exploration merit badge counselor

December 30, 2020 1

“I’ve had a front-row seat during significant moments in space exploration history,” Rachel Brachman says. “I love sharing what I’ve learned.”

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First-ever Time Kid of the Year is a STEM Scout from Colorado

December 9, 2020 2

Gitanjali Rao, a STEM Scout from Colorado, was interviewed by Angelina Jolie as part being named Time Kid of the Year.

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Just weeks before he died, Alex Trebek sent note of congratulations to new Eagle Scout

December 7, 2020 2

Thirteen days after Alex Trebek’s death, a Pennsylvania Eagle Scout received a photo and handwritten note from the Jeopardy! host himself.

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37 Scouting-related ‘Jeopardy!’ answers (and questions) in memory of Alex Trebek

November 18, 2020 5

In Alex Trebek’s memory and in honor of his 37 seasons, we’re sharing 37 of our favorite Scouting-related Jeopardy! answers (and questions).

The 2020 Beagle Scout ornament, “Portaging Pals.” Image courtesy of Hallmark Cards Inc.
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Meet the artist behind beloved Hallmark ornaments featuring Scoutmaster Snoopy

October 2, 2020 5

With its Beagle Scout ornaments, Hallmark has found a fun way to showcase the kind of unforgettable adventures families enjoy in Scouting.

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‘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.

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So cool it’s scary: Stephen King references Scouting in more than half of his novels

August 19, 2020 11

Stephen King uses Scouts and Scouting as a kind of shorthand for a range of character traits, including trustworthiness, bravery and preparedness.

Jason as a Cub Scout, Scout and pitcher
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School, sports, Scouts — here’s how this pro baseball player and Eagle Scout did it all

August 3, 2020 2

Eagle Scout Jason Munsch has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers organization, proving once again that a young person can be a student, athlete and Scout.

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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.


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