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In July, 14-year-old Scout William Hanson of Belgrade, Montana, demonstrated extraordinary heroism by saving his younger brother Ethan from drowning at Canyon Ferry Lake.

Detroit Lions Running Back and Eagle Scout David Montgomery was honored on October 7 with one of Scouting’s highest accolades. Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp presented Montgomery with the North Star Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made a “significant and lasting impact” on Scouting.

Last January, in freezing winter conditions, Chris Kirk of Troop 547 in Albertville, Minnesota, bravely jumped into the Crow River to rescue a truck driver who had crashed into the water. His quick thinking and courage exemplify the Scouting values of service and leadership, demonstrating how Scouts make a real difference in their communities.

In Cornelia, Georgia, a community legacy is being renewed. Nearly 100 years after Troop 24 was founded, and 75 years after their scout hut was built in Cornelia City Park, the city, Habersham Kiwanis Club, and local Scouts are joining forces to restore this historic building — a place that has shaped generations of young leaders.

In Cornelia, Georgia, a community legacy is being renewed. Nearly 100 years after Troop 24 was founded, and 75 years after their scout hut was built in Cornelia City Park, the city, Habersham Kiwanis Club, and local Scouts are joining forces to restore this historic building — a place that has shaped generations of young leaders.

In Oak Harbor, Ohio, one of the most cherished traditions is the Apple Festival and this year the festival will honor a truly remarkable figure behind Scouts BSA Troop 316. Roger Carpenter, who has served as the troop’s Scoutmaster for an astonishing 75 years, will be recognized during a ceremony on October 11, 2025.

The date is January 12, 1965, and I have just completed the last of my 31 Merit Badges as an Eagle Scout. It was the Photography Merit Badge that sparked my interest in learning how to process and print pictures, then sell them in my neighborhood.

Twelve-year-old Nathan Patel of Scouts BSA Troop 14 in Sarasota, Florida, put his Scouting skills into action while on vacation in Thailand, saving two people from drowning in a resort pool.

Scouting Purdue is a student organization helping Scouting alums stay connected during college. With 80+ members, the group fosters leadership, service, and community while volunteering with the local Sagamore Council and participating in Purdue events.

Eagle Scout Jarrett James Lash, an alum of Troop 671 in Nokesville, Virginia, has been appointed as the 14th Youth Observer to the United Nations by the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA).

Stacy’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, he lost the ability to walk at 12. More recently, he’s been undergoing treatment for brain cancer. Despite these challenges, Stacy never gave up on his goal.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve at the 2026 National Jamboree? The next National Jamboree will be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve from July 22-31, 2026. Consider joining us at the Alumni Adventure Complex, part of the Jamboree’s Crossroads Program Area.