Aaron on Scouting

Curated Eagle Scout and NESA stories written by the Aaron on Scouting team.

A NESA gift membership is ideal for Eagle Scout graduates

By: Aaron Derr |

May 30, 2023

If you search the internet for “best graduation gifts,” you’ll find ideas ranging from practical to downright exorbitant. After a significant amount of Googling, I couldn’t find anything more useful than the suggestion I got from a coworker: a gift membership to the National Eagle Scout Association.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 48: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

By: Sheniece Chappell |

May 9, 2023

This is the 48th entry in an occasional series in which we share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities,

Eagle Scout helps keep family tradition going on cattle ranch

By: Michael Freeman |

May 3, 2023

Like in Scouting, where Scouts work together in patrols, families work together to keep their farm or ranch going.

A Scout in Action! Jenna Bush Hager’s husband, an Eagle Scout, saves woman from choking

By: Aaron Derr |

March 13, 2023

Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of the immensely popular Today with Hoda & Jenna morning news program, revealed last week that her husband, Eagle Scout Henry Hager, recently saved a woman from choking by using the abdominal thrusts technique he learned in Scouting.

Eagle Scout strives to promote disability inclusion in space exploration

By: Sheniece Chappell |

March 6, 2023

As a filmmaker, actor and broadcaster, Eagle Scout Zach Damon has an impressively packed career. However, his passion for advancing the aspirations of people who have disabilities has launched him into a whole other pursuit.

2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

By: Gina Circelli |

February 28, 2023

Let's take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.

Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitor

By: Michael Freeman |

February 27, 2023

Visitor tickets are now available for certain days of the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 47: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

By: Michael Freeman |

February 9, 2023

The latest batch of 10 projects — from eight different states — includes building gardens, painting tables and repairing cannons.

One Super Bowl team has two Eagle Scouts on its roster. Any guesses which one it is?

By: Aaron Derr |

February 8, 2023

There are lots of reasons to tune into the Super Bowl: the commercials … the halftime show … and I hear a few people might even watch to find out who wins the game itself. Here’s one more thing to watch for: Keep your eye on the team that has “Eagles” in its name, because it’s got two Eagle Scouts on its roster.

Aaron on Scouting

A NESA gift membership is ideal for Eagle Scout graduates

Extreme Makeovers, Round 48: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

Eagle Scout helps keep family tradition going on cattle ranch

A Scout in Action! Jenna Bush Hager’s husband, an Eagle Scout, saves woman from choking

Eagle Scout strives to promote disability inclusion in space exploration

2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitor

Extreme Makeovers, Round 47: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

One Super Bowl team has two Eagle Scouts on its roster. Any guesses which one it is?

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