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  • [ May 26, 2023 ] Scout units prep for Memorial Day, plus other good news from this week App Feed - For Parents
  • [ May 25, 2023 ] Now is a great time to refocus on aquatics safety App Feed - Outdoors
  • [ May 24, 2023 ] Scout troop saves hiker’s life after terrifying fall App Feed - Outdoors
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  • [ May 22, 2023 ] Getting to know Brad Tilden, the new BSA National Chair App Feed - For Parents

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Apollo 17 astronaut encourages Scouts to expand their knowledge

December 2, 2021 1

Before Harrison Schmitt explored the moon in 1972, he explored the outdoors with his pack and troop in Silver City, N.M. 

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‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee

November 16, 2021 0

Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.

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Paul McCartney says his time as a Scout in England inspired the song ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 

November 3, 2021 4

Paul McCartney was a Scout as a boy, and he recently shared the story of how a Scouting experience inspired the song “Eleanor Rigby.”

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Earl Old Person, former Scout and chief of the Blackfeet Nation, dies at 92  

October 25, 2021 0

Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person, a former Scout who was the longest-serving elected tribal official in the country, has died. He was 92.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

Eagle Scout

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.

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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.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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