Welcome Home, Eagle Scout Don Pettit
While many celebrate their 70th birthday with quiet gatherings among family and friends, NASA’s oldest active astronaut, Eagle Scout Don Pettit, marked his milestone in a far more extraordinary manner: returning to Earth at thousands of miles per hour following a mission in space.
Kathy Leach: Undaunted and Undeterred
This story is about Kathy Leach. Her story highlights the challenges that came with being a pioneer at Philmont—and in Scouting America—as it began to invite (but not always welcome) young females.
Scouting Alumni Performs CPR to Save Coworker’s Life
B.J. Wolff, an alum and Eagle Scout from Traverse City, Michigan, learned CPR as a Scout. Nearly 45 years later, he used this training to save a work colleague without hesitation.
The Transformative Power of Alumni Engagement
Scouting Alumni recently held a live webinar about the transformative power of alumni engagement in Scouting. A recording of the webinar is available now.
Scouting America’s 2025 Report to the Nation
Scouting America recently presented its Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C., reaffirming its dedication to fostering character, leadership, and citizenship among young Americans.
Scouting’s Centennial Coin
Cub Scout John Swindling recently contributed a story to the American Numismatic Association’s online magazine about the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar.
Scout Leader Andrew Fortune on the Today Show
Andrew Fortune is a scouting leader in the Heart of Virginia Council who inspires young people by leading Scoutreach.
Bill Hanna was an Ultimate Scout
The Hanna-Barbera universe frequently features Scouts in various cartoons, reflecting the personal connection of William Hanna, co-founder of Hanna-Barbera, to Scouting America. Hanna was an Eagle Scout and remained deeply involved with the organization throughout his life.
2025 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope Recipients
Congratulations to Mike Matzinger and Don Harris on being selected to receive the Silver Antelope. To see the complete list, visit this article.
Unit-Level Community Groups
Community groups are a fantastic way for
alums to connect with like-minded individuals for fellowship, friendship, and service.
