An Eagle Scout who was shot in the leg during Friday’s deadly attack at Los Angeles International Airport credits first-aid training he learned as a Scout with saving his life. Brian Ludmer, a 29-year-old California
Just like your favorite film, Wood Badge is even better the second time around. Last month, I served as a Troop Guide for Wood Badge course S2-571-13-3, known within the Dallas-based Circle Ten Council simply as Wood
You’d expect a bunch of welding experts to forge some strong bonds, but the folks at Lincoln Electric have gone above and beyond. Their work bringing welding and the Welding merit badge into the Boy
Play around with a knife, lose a corner on your Totin’ Chip. In my troop growing up, it was that simple. If a Scout lost all four corners of his Totin’ Chip (essentially a Scout’s license
Here’s one for your browser’s bookmarks bar: The newest edition of the Boy Scouts of America Guide to Advancement released today. The PDF version contains answers to pretty much any advancement question that might come up, and it’s
Want proof as to how passionate Scout volunteers are about the Boy Scouts of America? Just look at my inbox. Last week, I provided answers to eight frequently asked questions, and at the end of
Finally, something everyone in our nation’s capital can agree on: The Boy Scouts of America prepare youth for life. That’s why the BSA sends a delegation of Scouts from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and Scouting programs
Attention, Willard Scott: Grab some Smuckers because the Boy Scouts of America is 103 years old today. On this date in 1910, the country’s coolest youth-serving organization was born. More than 10 decades later, the BSA
For Scouts and Scouters, 2012 had plenty of ups — and a couple of downs. We welcomed changes: new merit badges, new Eagle Scout requirements, a new Chief Scout Executive, and a new high-adventure base in
UPDATE (Dec. 10, 2012): Added mention of all of Manti’s impressive awards. Manti Te’o is a brave, confident leader with an impressive collection of awards on his shelf. He’s comfortable in a uniform. He’s a