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Why removing invasive species is a worthy project — from a Scout who’s done it

October 26, 2022 7

“I always wanted my Eagle Project to be a means of supporting my goal of environmental sustainability,” says Siddha, from Troop 761 in Ashburn, Va. “It is our duty to take care of our environment and to leave it better than we found it.”

Meet the second Eagle Scout who walked on the moon! Join a live Q&A with astronaut Charlie Duke March 18

March 11, 2021 4

If someone asked you to name an Eagle Scout who walked on the moon, your go-to response might be Neil Armstrong. But did you know the youngest person to step foot on the moon, Apollo

“Jaws” turns 45 this weekend. Do you remember the Scout reference?

June 19, 2020 20

There are lots of famous scenes in Jaws, but there’s one scene you might have missed unless you happened to be looking for it.

Scouts: Let’s make a MASSIVE video to thank essential workers

May 5, 2020 16

Record a 5-10 second video and we’ll add it to a compilation to make sure these heroes know how much Scouts appreciate them.

The unbelievable story of how a Cub Scout met John McCain then received an honor you’d never expect

January 25, 2019 4

When Eagle Scout Zach Dougherty met John McCain in 2007, he was a Cub Scout. What happened years later will leave you speechless.

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This Eagle Scout will inspire you to overcome any obstacle

December 24, 2018 8

“To me, Scouting is all about that — just helping people be successful,” said newly minted Eagle Scout Benjamin Waggoner.

Scout shoutout: Did you spot this Eagle Scout on TV last week?

December 19, 2018 4

To see how he fared on the show, check out the full episode here!

When he needed surgery, Scouting helped ease his mind

August 21, 2018 0

Eagle Scout Mike Landis needed immediate surgery on his neck. Nervous about the procedure, he found comfort after learning his surgeon was an Eagle, too.

Eagle Scout attempting to break record with solo flight around the world

August 7, 2018 5

A Louisiana Eagle Scout is trying to soar more than 26,000 miles, flying across 22 countries in about 40 days, in an attempt to break a world record and raise awareness for a summer camp where he volunteers.

Eagle dog sledding veteran posts best result in Iditarod

March 28, 2018 1

In his seventh attempt, Eagle Scout Matthew Failor posted his best result in the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska this month.