Royce Williams to Receive Navy Medal of Honor
More than 70 years after he took part in the longest dogfight in Navy history, shooting down four enemy aircraft, alum Royce Williams (class of 1940 Eagle Scout) may finally receive the Medal of Honor.
Dr. E. Gordon Gee Named Distinguished Citizen
Scouting alum Dr. E. Gordon Gee, President Emeritus of West Virginia University, has been named the 31st recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award for Berkeley County. The award is presented by the Shenandoah Area Council’s Potomac District, Scouting America.
Joe Sener Receives Honorary Doctor of Science Degree
Congratulations to Scouting alum Joe Sener on receiving an honorary Doctor of Science from Northern Illinois University, in recognition of a lifetime of service and leadership.
Scout Creates Full-Scale Polar Express Experience
In Union City, Indiana, a simple idea has grown into a full-scale Polar Express experience built not on tracks, but on belief, teamwork, and service. What began as a suggestion for an Eagle Scout service project became a holiday tradition that now brings joy to families across the community.
Cub Scout Awarded One of Scouting America’s Highest Honors
Eight year old Jasper Lochotzki of Port Clinton, Ohio was recently recognized with the National Certificate of Merit from Scouting America after an act of courage that saved his little sister’s life.
Scouting Alum Mike Fincke Reaches 500 Days in Space
What did you do on Thanksgiving? Scouting alum Mike Fincke had a pretty unforgettable one. While many of us were settling in for turkey and pie, Mike hit a huge milestone.
John Driskell Hopkins Shares What “Be Prepared” Means to Him
Alum John Driskell Hopkins is offering a powerful reflection on how the Scout motto “be prepared” has evolved in his life. He earned the Eagle Scout rank at age fourteen, but the words hold a far deeper meaning now as he looks back on his music career and his experience living with ALS.
Celebrating 40 Years of Scouting for Food
For 40 years, Scouts in St. Louis have led the way in fighting hunger through the annual Scouting for Food drive.
Scouting America Completes Inaugural Scouting for Clean Waterways Initiative, Mobilizing Thousands to Protect Local Ecosystems
Scouting America has successfully completed its first nationwide Scouting for Clean Waterways initiative, engaging thousands of Scouts, volunteers, and community partners in restoring rivers, lakes, and streams.
The Merit Badge That Changed My Life: First Aid
In 1975, Steven was a young Scout in Elizabeth, New Jersey. With the help of his older cousin who was an Emergency Medical Technician, he earned the First Aid Merit Badge in his troop. The knowledge he gained ignited a deep fascination with helping others during emergencies.
Glenn Nordmark Honored with Silver Beaver for 86 Years of Dedication to Scouting
At 96 years young, Glenn Nordmark continues to embody what it truly means to live a life of service.
Over 140 Merit Badges Available to Today’s Scouts
When Baden-Powell founded Scouting, he introduced Badges of Merit to help young people build essential skills.