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[ September 22, 2017 ] Why you should thank this Eagle Scout every time you take a selfie Eagle Scout
[ September 21, 2017 ] Found! Cub Scout uniform that washed ashore after Hurricane Irma belongs to this officer in U.S. Navy Cub Scouting
[ September 21, 2017 ] Is this your Cub Scout uniform that washed ashore after Hurricane Irma? [Update: Found him!] Eagle Scout
[ September 20, 2017 ] Pledge to never, ever use your phone while driving, because #ItCanWait Health and Safety
[ September 20, 2017 ] Sea Base’s Big Munson Island, ‘hit hard’ by Hurricane Irma, ‘will survive and bounce back’ Scouting Tips

7 reasons why Ship 100 of Virginia was named the best Sea Scout ship of 2017

July 3, 2017 6

The 2017 National Flagship Award goes to Ship 100, nicknamed the “Dominion,” which is part of the National Capital Area Council.

Mercedes Matlock named 2017-2018 National Sea Scout Boatswain

March 29, 2017 6

The National Sea Scout Support Committee has selected Mercedes Matlock of Frederick, Md., as the 2017-2018 National Sea Scout Boatswain.

Which Scout sign and salute do I use?

January 23, 2017 52

Used when reciting the Scout Oath and Scout Law — or when you want to quiet a room quickly — the Scout sign is an important part of all BSA programs.

Unit College Scouter Reserve helps former Scouts stay connected to troop

January 19, 2017 21

By registering in this role, a man or woman who is too old to be a youth member can still be registered in Scouting — without hurting JTE scores.

What is Journey to Excellence, and why should you care?

December 1, 2016 19

Journey to Excellence, or JTE, is a self-evaluation tool that lets unit leaders see, quantitatively how well their unit is meeting the goals of Scouting.

Looking back at the 2016 Koch Cup, where Sea Scouts from 10 countries sailed for glory

November 18, 2016 0

Bringing together 82 Sea Scouts from five different continents, the 2016 William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup is one of Sea Scouting’s signature events.

Five ways to keep Scouts safe on Snapchat, Facebook and whatever else teens use

June 13, 2016 11

June is Internet Safety Month, so now’s the time to get up to speed on online safety with the help of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Sea Scout Leadership Award, debuting in 2017, to honor youth and adults

May 24, 2016 4

Now that Sea Scouting is its own program, a new Sea Scout Leadership Award will debut in 2017 to recognize outstanding service to Sea Scouting in 2016.

Why this Sea Scout ship was named best in the country in 2016

May 10, 2016 2

The 2016 National Flagship Award goes to Ship 100, nicknamed the “Viking,” which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area Council.

Full speed ahead: Your Sea Scouting questions, answered

April 5, 2016 0

Sea Scouting has become its own separate program with the BSA, and the move has generated some questions among current (and future!) Sea Scouts.