Donn Fendler, whose Scout training helped him survive 9 days lost in Maine as a boy, dies at 90
Donn Fendler, who says his Scout training and faith in God helped him survive nine days lost in the woods of Maine at age 12, has died. He was 90.
Why dancer Derek Hough and his dad, Bruce, are big believers in Scouting
“World of Dance” star Derek Hough and his dad, Bruce, have seen how Scouting can change someone for the better. I spoke with Bruce to learn more.
In new interview, Dr. Robert M. Gates shares thoughts on leadership, Scouting
In a new interview with Eagles’ Call magazine, Eagle Scout and former defense secretary Dr. Robert M. Gates shares his thoughts on leadership.
Eagle Scout Scoutmaster soars to Paralympic gold, breaking his own world record
Eagle Scout David Blair won a gold medal and extended his own world record in the men’s discus F44 on Friday at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Here are the Eagle Scouts playing in the NFL in 2016
A search of the National Football League’s 2016 active rosters — nearly 1,700 players in all — turns up a number of Eagle Scouts in the NFL.
David Blair, Eagle Scout and world record-holder, prepares for first Paralympics
David Blair, an Eagle Scout, is the world record-holder in the men’s discus throw in his classification and competes in the 2016 Paralympics this month.
After 9/11, Jay Leno channeled his Scouting past to know it was OK to be funny again
As troop “cheermaster,” it was Jay Leno’s job to tell jokes to keep spirits up. He knew it wasn’t the most important job, but it was something he could do.
Casper the Friendly Ghost was a Boo Scout and Cub Scout recruiter
Turns out Casper, that friendliest of friendly ghosts, was pretty friendly to the Boy Scouts of America, too. He was a Boo Scout and Cub Scout recruiter.
John Lithgow caught the acting bug at Boy Scout summer camp
If it weren’t for Camp Birch near Springfield, Ohio, John Lithgow might not be the award-winning actor he is today. Yes, it all started with a camp skit.
Eagle Scout rower Rob Munn looks back on Rio Olympics, Scouting
For Rob Munn, an Eagle Scout who competed on the eight-man rowing team in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, a rowing team is a lot like a Scout patrol.
North Carolina running back Elijah Hood is an Eagle Scout
Elijah Hood carries around his Eagle Scout card in his wallet — physical proof of the service, leadership and merit badges conquered along the way.
Jared Ward, Eagle Scout and Olympic marathoner: Scouting taught me to do hard things
Jared Ward, a member of Team USA’s 2016 Olympic marathon team, says, “Some of my best memories came while I was in a Boy Scout uniform.”
John Nunn, Eagle Scout, competes in the longest track event in the Olympics
John Nunn, 38, is an Eagle Scout who will compete in the 50-kilometer race walk at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. He’s the only American in the race.
Parents of Eagle Scout and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held tell their story
The parents of Ryan Held, the Eagle Scout who won Olympic gold, say both of their sons are proof that Scouting helps prepare young people for life.
Greg Billington, Olympic triathlete and Eagle Scout, found a way to do it all
Swim, bike, run … and earn the highest award in Scouting. All in a life’s work for Greg Billington, an Eagle Scout and Olympic triathlete.
Rob Munn, Eagle Scout, hopes to power eight-man rowing team to gold
Rob Munn, one of seven Eagle Scout Olympians in Rio, will race for gold for Team USA in Saturday’s eight-man rowing finals.
1896 Olympic discus champion brought Scouting to Baltimore in 1910
Robert Garrett, who in 1896 became the first modern Olympic champion in discus and shot put, brought the new Boy Scouts of America to Baltimore in 1910.
Eagle Scout Olympian Ryan Held wins gold in 4×100 freestyle relay
Ryan Held, one of seven Eagle Scouts on the 2016 U.S. Olympic roster, won a gold medal Sunday night as a member of Team USA’s 4×100 freestyle relay team.
Time to learn the name of Ryan Held, Eagle Scout and Olympic swimmer
At the U.S Olympic Swimming Trials, nobody was talking about Ryan Held. Pretty soon, everyone will know this Eagle Scout’s name.
Casey Patterson: Beach volleyball Olympian, hairstyle icon, Eagle Scout
Casey Patterson, Eagle Scout Olympian, says Scouting taught him to work hard, help others, and live a life that balanced sports and Scouts.
How the seven Eagle Scouts fared at the 2016 Olympics
Seven members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team that competed in the Rio Olympics are Eagle Scouts. Here’s how they fared in the Summer Games.
1979 Boy Scouts of America PSA features the Peanuts gang
In 1979, the Boy Scouts of America released a public service announcement featuring the classic Peanuts characters: Charlie Brown, Snoopy and more.
Ben Gallaher, country singer and Eagle Scout, makes his mark in Nashville
Eagle Scout Ben Gallaher, who lives in Nashville, has a Sony Music recording contract and has opened for Neal McCoy, Big & Rich, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.
Neil Armstrong’s success in space didn’t surprise his fellow Boy Scouts
A diligent student, dedicated Boy Scout and model employee, Neil Armstrong still made time for fun — as told in the March-April 1970 issue of Scouting.
Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden is an Eagle Scout
Brad Tilden, president and CEO of Alaska Airlines, is an Eagle Scout. In the viciously competitive airline industry, he proves nice guys can finish first.
Jeff Segler named BSA’s national artist, following in footsteps of Rockwell and Csatari
Jeff Segler, an Eagle Scout and former Philmont staffer who has been involved with Scouting for nearly 50 years, has been named national artist of the BSA.
An impressively high number of U.S. senators are Eagle Scouts
We have the numbers to prove just how many U.S. Senators — some of the country’s most powerful politicians — earned Scouting’s highest honor in their youth.
‘The Scoutmaster’ turns 60: Behind the Rockwell classic
This year marks 60 years since Norman Rockwell created “The Scoutmaster,” a tribute to Scoutmasters and adult leaders everywhere.
Vice President Joe Biden, a former Boy Scout, says Scouting teaches ‘valuable life lessons’
Vice President Joe Biden revealed that he was a Boy Scout and shared his thoughts about Scouting in a congratulatory letter to a new Eagle Scout.
Read what ‘Game of Thrones’ author George R. R. Martin wrote to a new Eagle Scout
Sam Charles received several congratulatory letters when he became an Eagle Scout last year, but the one from George R. R. Martin was by far his favorite.