Famous People

Elijah Hood carries around his Eagle Scout card in his wallet — physical proof of the service, leadership and merit badges conquered along the way.

Eagle Scout Ben Gallaher, who lives in Nashville, has a Sony Music recording contract and has opened for Neal McCoy, Big & Rich, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.

Brad Tilden, president and CEO of Alaska Airlines, is an Eagle Scout. In the viciously competitive airline industry, he proves nice guys can finish first.

We have the numbers to prove just how many U.S. Senators — some of the country’s most powerful politicians — earned Scouting’s highest honor in their youth.

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.

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.