Not-so-buried treasure: ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ revealed that Indy is a Life Scout
The prologue of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” reveals that the title character was a Boy Scout while growing up in Utah.
Ralph Puckett Jr. becomes 12th known Eagle Scout to receive the Medal of Honor
For his conspicuous gallantry during the Korean War, Eagle Scout Ralph Puckett Jr. has been awarded the Medal of Honor.
New research reveals an even earlier Black Eagle Scout: Hamilton Bradley of New York
Hamilton Bradley of New York is the earliest known Black Eagle Scout in BSA history. His Eagle court of honor was held on Dec. 19, 1919.
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., patriarch of the family for whom the Summit Bechtel Reserve is named, dies at 95
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., Distinguished Eagle Scout, Silver Buffalo recipient, and CEO Emeritus of the Bechtel Corp. construction group, died peacefully
5 Quick Questions with: Joe Davidson, Eagle Scout and Washington Post columnist
Joe Davidson, Eagle Scout and columnist for the Washington Post, shares his thoughts about why we still need Scouting today.
Meet the second Eagle Scout who walked on the moon! Join a live Q&A with astronaut Charlie Duke March 18
If someone asked you to name an Eagle Scout who walked on the moon, your go-to response might be Neil
Noah Harris, Harvard’s student body president, is an Eagle Scout
Noah Harris, an Eagle Scout from Mississippi, is the first Black man elected student body president of Harvard.
Meet Harry Cooper of Missouri, one of the first Black Eagle Scouts
Harry Cooper of Troop 92 from Kansas City, Mo., is one of the first Black Eagle Scouts in the history of the Boy Scouts of America.
Remembering Mary Portis, believed to be the BSA’s first female Scout executive
On Dec. 13, 1990, Mary Portis became what is believed to be the BSA’s first female Scout executive.
Hank Aaron, former Scout, baseball legend and lifelong friend of Scouting, dies at 86
Hank Aaron, the baseball Hall of Famer who joined Scouting as a boy and continued to support the BSA throughout his life, died at age 86.
Paul Dye, Eagle Scout and NASA’s longest-serving flight director, shares how Scouting ‘truly shaped who I am’
Bryan on Scouting talked with Eagle Scout Paul Dye about Scouting, his job at NASA and how young people can prepare for a career in space.
NASA specialist shares why she’s a Space Exploration merit badge counselor
“I’ve had a front-row seat during significant moments in space exploration history,” Rachel Brachman says. “I love sharing what I’ve learned.”
First-ever Time Kid of the Year is a STEM Scout from Colorado
Gitanjali Rao, a STEM Scout from Colorado, was interviewed by Angelina Jolie as part being named Time Kid of the Year.
Just weeks before he died, Alex Trebek sent note of congratulations to new Eagle Scout
Thirteen days after Alex Trebek’s death, a Pennsylvania Eagle Scout received a photo and handwritten note from the Jeopardy! host himself.
37 Scouting-related ‘Jeopardy!’ answers (and questions) in memory of Alex Trebek
In Alex Trebek’s memory and in honor of his 37 seasons, we’re sharing 37 of our favorite Scouting-related Jeopardy! answers (and questions).
Meet the artist behind beloved Hallmark ornaments featuring Scoutmaster Snoopy
With its Beagle Scout ornaments, Hallmark has found a fun way to showcase the kind of unforgettable adventures families enjoy in Scouting.
‘Holey Moley’: Scouting volunteer shares stories from his appearance on ABC show
Gerritt Beatty, a committee chairman in the Ventura County Council, appeared on ABC’s “Holey Moley” and shares his experience with Bryan on Scouting.
So cool it’s scary: Stephen King references Scouting in more than half of his novels
Stephen King uses Scouts and Scouting as a kind of shorthand for a range of character traits, including trustworthiness, bravery and preparedness.
School, sports, Scouts — here’s how this pro baseball player and Eagle Scout did it all
Eagle Scout Jason Munsch has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers organization, proving once again that a young person can be a student, athlete and Scout.
Dogged determination helped him earn Eagle Scout Award, 2020 Pulitzer Prize
Eagle Scout Brian M. Rosenthal was awarded the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism. He says Scouting taught him to work hard for what’s right.
“Jaws” turns 45 this weekend. Do you remember the Scout reference?
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.
Help solve the mystery of this 1965 photo showing Scouts, heavyweight boxers
A Maine newspaper is trying to solve the mystery of a 1965 photo that depicts six Scouts and two heavyweight boxing champs.
Scouts, Nick Jonas appear in latest episode of ‘Kevin Hart: What The Fit’
In the April 23 episode of the YouTube comedy series “Kevin Hart: What the Fit,” the stand-up comedian and movie star will try his hand at Scouting.
This scene in the CBS series confirms that MacGyver is a Scouting volunteer, like you
A recent episode of the CBS action series MacGyver confirms what we’ve long hoped: the problem-solving, day-saving hero is a Scouting volunteer.
On the 100th year since the 19th Amendment, let’s look how Scouts stood with suffragists
Report to the Nation delegates toured the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington, D.C.
Saluting Joseph Merton, Tuskegee Airmen pilot and barrier-breaking BSA professional
In honor of Black History Month, let’s remember Joseph Merton, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and the first black leader of the BSA’s older youth division.
Behind the scenes of that viral YouTube video starring Mr. Beast at a Scout camp
Mr. Beast, the popular YouTuber with nearly 30 million subscribers, recently visited Camp Elmore in the South Florida Council. The result was comedy gold.
Why is Bear Grylls wearing a World Crest on his sleeve in his TV show ‘Running Wild’?
The purple World Scout Emblem, which BSA members call the World Crest, has been spotted on the host’s sleeve in “Running Wild With Bear Grylls.”
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson attended this camporee in the ’90s
During his years with the national championship-winning Miami Hurricanes, Johnson visited the Lincoln-Marti Camporee in Miami.
Remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings, a passionate advocate for Scouting
Elijah Cummings, a civil rights advocate, congressman and fervent supporter of bringing Scouting to at-risk youth, died Oct. 17. He was 68.