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Utilitiesman 1st Class Steven Schumacher, an Eagle Scout from Maryland, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat award for heroism, after saving a fellow sailor during a maritime training accident off the coast of Southern California.

Seventeen-year-old Sam VanNorman, a Pennsylvania high school senior, Eagle Scout candidate, and community volunteer, has been recognized for his heroic actions this summer at the Philmont Training Center at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM.

Tejasvi Manoj, who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, has been named TIME Magazine’s 2025 Kid of the Year.

In Lansing, Ill., a group of men in their 60s reunited after decades — not for a camping trip, but to give back to the leader who shaped their lives.

Because skills we learn in Scouting—whether through a merit badge or on the Trail to First Class—can forever shape our lives, a story series about “The Merit Badge That Changed My Life” seems appropriate.

From nuclear science to blacksmithing, hundreds of Scouts gathered in Grand Island, Nebraska for an action-packed weekend of learning, exploring, and connecting!

Tim and Crystal Mueller, adult volunteers from Troop 2119 in Sharpsburg, Maryland, were on their way to the Shenandoah Area Council’s popcorn sales kickoff event when they witnessed a terrifying multicar accident unfold on the road in front of them.

Nick Ulrich’s impact hasn’t gone unnoticed. He was recently honored with the first-ever Heart of Aurora Award, recognizing his decades of dedication to local youth and veterans.

Jeffrey Bozanic, Ph.D., is Scouting Alumni’s new Alumni Training Lead. Dr. Jeff Bozanic is a research scientist, underwater explorer, and lifelong member of Scouting America.

Andrew Albert of East New Market, Maryland, knows the lifesaving power of blood donation—because it saved his own life. Born with a rare genetic disorder (XLP), Andrew underwent a bone marrow transplant and received lifesaving blood products as a child.

Years after the devastating 2018 Ute Park Fire scorched over 26,000 acres in Philmont Scout Ranch, efforts to restore the forest are well underway.

Scouting America is proud to debut two heartfelt new commercials featuring NFL star and official Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery, airing nationwide this fall on Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and YouTube TV. In each spot, Montgomery reflects on the experiences that helped shape him—from his days as a Scout to his career in professional football.