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Ashton Kutcher was a Scout, hiked Philmont and supports BSA efforts to welcome boys and girls

May 15, 2018 28

Ashton Kutcher, star of “That ’70s Show” took to Twitter on Thursday to offer his support for the BSA as the organization welcomes girls and young women into all programs.

Real-life Spider-Man: New tarantula species named after Eagle Scout caver Bill Steele

April 26, 2018 1

Scientists named a new species of spider after Eagle Scout Bill Steele in honor of his contribution to the collection of cave tarantulas in Mexico.

Eagle Scout wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news photography

April 20, 2018 3

Ryan Kelly won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography for his searing image of the tragic events in Charlottesville, Va.

Michael Yerger, contestant on ‘Survivor: Ghost Island,’ is an Eagle Scout

April 18, 2018 2

Michael Yerger, a contestant on the 36th season of the CBS reality show Survivor, is an Eagle Scout. Yerger, who was 18 when Survivor: Ghost Island was filmed, is trying to be the youngest winner ever.

Jon Bon Jovi was a Cub Scout — and so was his son

April 13, 2018 6

Jon Bon Jovi’s boyhood experience with the Pinewood Derby was no bed of roses. But he made up for it when he had his own Cub Scout son.

Eagle honored with Medal of Valor bravery award at White House

April 3, 2018 1

Eagle Scout Sean Ochsenbein jumped into action at the scene of a head-on car collision two years ago, rescuing one driver. He recently received the highest decoration of bravery for public safety officers at a White House ceremony.

Meet 109 Scouts who became famous (just in time for the BSA’s 109th birthday!)

February 8, 2018 87

This list of 108 Scouts who became famous includes presidents and Pulitzer Prize recipients, astronauts and athletes, celebrities and CEOs.

For a Winter Olympian, Eagle Scout Justin Krewson has a surprising favorite merit badge

February 8, 2018 0

Eagle Scout Justin Krewson is one of the world’s best at sliding 80 miles an hour down an icy track. He’s so good, in fact, that he’ll represent Team USA in luge doubles at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Eagle Scout Taylor Morris tells how Scouting prepared him for 2018 Winter Olympics

February 7, 2018 3

Now 26 and preparing to competing in his first Winter Olympics, Taylor Morris is grateful for the extra push from his parents. He says his time as a Scout and Venturer in the Great Salt Lake Council was transformative.

These are the Eagle Scouts competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics

February 6, 2018 8

Years ago they earned the Eagle Scout medal, representing their commitment to Scouting. Now they’ll represent their country while trying to earn another medal: gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics.