Once an Eagle Scout, Always an Eagle Scout (Original Old Video)

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[@alexanderjavier5237]

I got my Eagle Scout last week and I’m so glad I went on this journey. These past 7 years has taught me so much and has helped me grow as a person and a leader. Forever thankful to Scouting and my troop.

[@ScouterStan]

Congratulations on your achievement of Eagle Scout! Now the hard part is ahead of you. Use what you have learned and live by the Scout Oath and Law. Don’t forget to give back to others and always be grateful. God bless America! YIS⚜

[@azriel3915]

I'm not their yet but I have my Eagle Board of Review on Monday at 7pm and I'm nervous but excited at the same time

[@arturoz.2118]

@@azriel3915 Did you get it?! :D

[@garythornbury9793]

congratulations my fellow eagle

[@nickniehaus1763]

I am so proud of you. Welcome to the brotherhood.

[@justincornell2100]

I was only one of the few earn the three highest awards on the old requirements before bsa changed some requirements back around in 2014 they are arrow of light Eagle Scout and silver award and I was in OA in my home council I’m glad I was part of bsa

[@ScouterStan]

Once an Eagle Scout, you are always an Eagle Scout. Scouting needs veterans like you to help lead our youth and help America have better leaders. Seriously consider all that was given to you, now is the time to _“pay it forward”_ . Please think it over and contact your local council office. Thank You. YIS⚜

[@holeymattress8128]

I was a Life scout and I had all the Merit badges for Eagle, but I never finished my volunteer project...I got a girlfriend and lost interest in the rank. It was ultimately my own fault that I didn't finish, but my scoutmaster was also dud. I did however ,help my friend with his Eagle project and he got it... I was happy for him. He later tragically died in the Kaprun disaster in Austria. He was only 25 years old. Miss that guy.

[@ScouterStan]

The train fire was a tremendous tragedy and to lose so many people so young. Very sad. Scouting teaches us to be prepared unfortunately that didn't apply to the people who put the heater in the control panel. Possibly, you could inspire a young scout to do an Eagle Project with your friend’s name on it. That would be a fitting tribute. YIS⚜

[@holeymattress8128]

@@ScouterStan That's a fantastic idea, Eric would have loved it.

[@bobblair5959]

I became an Eagle Scout more than 60 years ago (Nov, 1959). This greatly influenced how I approached my education, career, family and faith in good ways.

[@ScouterStan]

Wonderful to know that your Eagle Scout is still a driving force in your life. I hope you're still active in Scouting in some way. There are many Packs, Troops, and Crews that would benefit from your life experience. Also, there is a BSA Alumni Association and NESA. Thank you for your service and the service you do for others. YIS⚜

[@karenrich9092]

Hello Scouter Stan, My husband of 32 years had 40 years in Scouting and guided hundreds of boys to Eagle. My son is Eagle class of 2001and a Sargent in the Army. I am still a member of the troop committee where he earned his Eagle, maintaining their website which includes an Eagle Nest of 37 scouts plus the Scout masters and other adults who achieved Eagle. I AM PROUD OF EVERY EAGLE. And congratulations to them all.

[@ScouterStan]

Hello Eagle Scout MOM. It is so wonderful that you are still involved with your troop. I too have an Eagles nest of mentored Eagle Scouts. Keep up the good work because you know it's for a very good cause. YIS⚜

[@nickniehaus1763]

I am more proud of an Eagle mother than I can put into words. Thank you. God bless you.

[@danielpalencia1553]

I just got my Eagle Scout yesterday! I was so happy to get it with my only troop that I’ve been in before I move next week.

[@ScouterStan]

🦅 Congratulations New Eagle Scout! YIS⚜

[@theamaturepro]

As an Eagle Scout, I approve this message.

[@edivinbunda2103]

Eagle Scout Edivin Bunda from the Philippines.

[@Lxldipper]

I got my Eagle Scout rank back in 2017. I’m so grateful to have gone on the journey to do so. It’s always an honor to meet another Eagle Scout

[@ScouterStan]

Remember once an Eagle Scout always an Eagle Scout. It's my pleasure to meet you here on the channel. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks 🦅 YIS⚜

[@nickniehaus1763]

You’re so right my brother. I got mine in 2013. Don’t ever forget your training. You already know. BP.

[@JasonSmith-sc3wm]

Iam been a Eagle Scout for 36 years I try to practice the Scout law, the oath and the motto every second of my life.

[@ScouterStan]

Eagle Scouts must continue to abide by their oath for the rest of their lives. As a fellow Eagle Scout, I commend you for your efforts and for always living your life with honor by the Scout Oath and Law. YIS⚜

[@adolfoochoa265]

Im an eagle scout, but sad to see that some eagle scouts simply leave scouting never to join and help out. Another sad thing that i have seen is of an eagle scout thats a parent but wont have their kids join scouting. ( my brother for example, alexander ochoa ) but im diferent. I earned my eagle on march 27, 1984. Left scouting for 3 years. Rejoin my troop. In 1987 became a scoutmaster till 2013. Planing on rejoining , and also to have my kids join scouting and become an eagle scout too.

[@ScouterStan]

I agree it is discouraging when Eagle Scouts won't even bring their children into Scouting. Unfortunately, we live in a time where media groupthink has taken control of the truth. We all know this 'cause we see it every day. To ignore it, is to encourage it, and then we are forced to accept it. we must break the cycle that the media groupthink narrative has created. Living by the Scout Oath & Law is the only way to breakdown the barriers that they put up to separate us all. I'm planning on plowing ahead and recruiting every youth I can because I just know that Scouting Values work. YIS⚜

[@thedaggonator]

Im from Troop 272 in my state. My specific location has two low of a population for me to feel safe revealing it. But my troop pumps out a lot of Eagles and has a culture of taking every single scout and leading them to Eagle. LEADING!!! Not holding their hand and guiding, it is a boy led troop. I was recognized as an Eagle Scout on Febuary 7th 2023 and I will live my life as an Eagle for the rest of my life.

[@ScouterStan]

Congratulations on becoming a new Eagle Scout! YIS⚜

[@adambachert7835]

I am in a local Boy Scout Troop where from my den I moved up we have about 8 people and I am only the 3rd person out of the 8 then only 50% of my group in scouts are Eagle Scouts.

[@ScouterStan]

That is a high percentage of Eagle Scouts. *Congratulations!* YIS⚜

[@andyhwell8419]

My dad, older brother, and I are all Eagles. The Navy even gave me automatic E2 when joining because of it. My dogs name is Scout. I miss the brotherhood.

[@ScouterStan]

No matter where you are, you are still a part of Scouting. You can always jump back into it anytime. We need adult leaders now with your experience. Check out beascout.scouting.org and find a place to help shape the next generation. YIS⚜

[@colin1818]

8%? Wow, the number has gone way up. I got my Eagle about 20 years ago and the number they always told us then was 2%.

[@ScouterStan]

I don't know how others figure out 8%. I think they use a very narrow demographic to get such a high amount. If you look at all the youth in the United States the percentage isn't even a whole number. YIS⚜

[@wickedhams1654]

Question if on m’y 18th birthday I’m a life or star am I a life or star forever or does that only apply to Eagle Scouts

[@ScouterStan]

Good question. When a youth member becomes 18 years old they are no longer a youth member in Scouts BSA. The youth rank is retained at that time. As an adult member, it's not possible to fulfill the youth requirements. There are some exceptions to this age limit in Scouts with disabilities however, this is planned out long before the 18th birthday. A lot of youth think that joining a Venture Crew will extend the youth qualifications in Scouts BSA. The requirements are quite clear you need to be active as a youth member of Scouts BSA which you can not do after turning 18. This is a hard line but it needs to be understood. Thank you for the question. YIS⚜

[@haukepowers8491]

AS an Eagle, Class of 1973, Tidewater Council, Merrimac District, Troop 219, the Eagle Badge did the following for me when mentioned to others... 1. At age 16,Instant job offer at a KOA campgound maintaining all of the rest rooms with supplies and lifeguard at the pool...2. At age 18 ..Automatic promotion to E-3 upon enlistment into the Navy...3. At age 21..NESA college scholarship....4. LIfetime of opportunity to pass on my knowledge of Scouting to future Eagles...Being a Eagle Scout set you apart as a person...Live the Oath and the Law...

[@ScouterStan]

Are you still registered in Scouting? If you are thank you for your continued service. If not there is an alumni association that you should join. We need quality Scouters like you to help guide our young people today. Thank you for contributing to the ongoing conversation here. And thank you for subscribing to our community channel. YIS⚜

[@bowserkoopa4929]

I have recently complete my Eagle Scout project, which was a large 8x16 foot painted mural in our local park, to which it honored our US troops and veterans. It has been a long and arduous journey these past 7 years, but it has also been an exhilarating and character forming journey as well. My board of review will be soon, wish me luck Scouter Stan!!🦅

[@ScouterStan]

Good luck with your upcoming EBOR. Just relate all questions to what you've learned from the Scout Oath & Law. I know you will do just fine. YIS⚜

[@EagleScout2019]

Got my Eagle in 2019 (ironically still haven’t had a ceremony yet.) It kicked my butt, but I said when I was 6 that I would be an Eagle Scout and I’m so happy that I got it, even if it was at 18. Scouting completely shaped the way I act 24/7. I’ve noticed it more recently, now that a lot of women don’t like stuff like having a door held open or small things like that, it’s been so weird for me. I’m so used to opening a door, and doing the small things for everyone of any gender, so it’s such a weird thing to me. It’s by far my favorite thing to talk about. I could talk someone’s ear off about my scouting experience.

[@ScouterStan]

Congratulations on your Eagle. Every day I bump into people who are saddened that they are only a Life Scout. To complete the Eagle requirements before you're 18 is really hard. It takes commitment and dedication. I too have noticed that Eagle Scouts like us live by the Scout Oath and Law. Keep helping others at all times even if they don't want you to. Always be proud of your accomplishment and never be afraid to wear your Eagle badge with pride. Thank you for subscribing to our channel and contributing to the forum. YIS⚜

[@garyf8229]

I got my Eagle Scout in 1973. In six years between 1971 and 1977 21 scouts in our group obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. FYI Michael Collins was the command module pilot of Apollo 11 but never walked on the moon.

[@ScouterStan]

Always good to hear from fellow Eagle Scouts. Class of 1981 myself. Michael Collins got closer to the moon than either of us. He was the first human to travel alone around the moon 238,900 miles from earth. The “Loneliest Rocketman” at the time. He said that the only disappointment was he didn't get a chance to see the TV coverage of the landing like everyone else. YIS⚜

[@ScouterStan]

Update: You know how you were told something and assumed it to be true. I think this was the case when I read over the script. I will try to post a correction in the description and look into editing a note into the video. Down the road, it might need to be completely redone. YIS⚜

[@veronicareitherreese6671]

Proud of my Eagle Scout!!!

[@wickedhams1654]

My troop has 22 scouts and our percentage is 34% I am just flabbergasted that the national average is 8% that’s crazy troop 976

[@jkelley9681]

Class of '76 here, used to be a lot lower. 2-3% if I remember correctly. Of course there were no merit badge weekends and very little if any direct adult help or encouragement. "You want Eagle? Figure out a way to earn it" seemed to be the standard advice from the Scouters of the day. A lot of pretty active troops hadn't had an Eagle in so long no one could remember if they had ever had one.

[@wickedhams1654]

@@jkelley9681 you are from 976

[@wickedhams1654]

@@jkelley9681 we have twelve eagles

[@jkelley9681]

@@wickedhams1654 Impressive. Please understand that I was not trying to minimize the Eagles in your troop, just stating that it was quite different way back then.

[@lenmichaud8627]

Love it. Eagle class of 1965.

[@ScouterStan]

Me too, Eagle Class 1981. YIS⚜

[@MilkyTejero172.]

Right now im an eagle applicant im so proud that i achieve this at the age Of 15

[@ScouterStan]

Congratulations on your success. Good luck with your project and the Eagle Board of Review. YIS⚜

[@MilkyTejero172.]

@@ScouterStan Thank you sir from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@bernardguzman1938]

I really enjoy your videos. Your content is very helpful to me as a father of a first class scout and ordinary rank sea scout who is on his way to both eagle and quartermaster. Keep up the great content and greetings from Washington, DC.

[@ScouterStan]

Thank You. I'm so glad you enjoy the videos here on the channel. Thank you for supporting your children in the Scouting program. You and I know that leaders of tomorrow are not just found, they're made. Scouting is the foundry of a better tomorrow. If you have any questions please let me know. YIS⚜

[@Notyalc61]

Eagle at 15! Eagle class of 2020 🇺🇸

[@ScouterStan]

Job well done! Now it's time to give back to your Troop. You have time now before starting a career or school to give more leadership and mentoring young people like yourself. Achieving Eagle is not an exit from Scouting. If anything it's an obligation of commitment. Welcome to the Eagles nest, I know you will make us all very proud. YIS ⚜

[@MrBin-gj1pu]

Thank you sir, im from the philippines and I have just achieved my eagle scout rank at 15. Living and making the spirit alive for all!

[@ScouterStan]

Congratulations! Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is very important especially today. Remember to live your life by the Scout oath/promise and law. Welcome to the Eagles nest. YIS⚜

[@DarthVVeaver]

Great video, as always, but as a side note, there is no requirement for test pilots to be Eagle Scouts.

[@ScouterStan]

Thanks for the info. My research showed that in the late 50s applications to become a test pilot were only considered if the applicant had been awarded the Eagle Scout. So I don't think it's a requirement but it sure helps on the application to get noticed. This was one of the reasons given that all of the original Mercury astronauts are Eagle Scouts. Thank you for contributing and joining in on the conversation. YIS⚜

[@JoeZanDeathKiller]

Technicaly felons can have the rank of Eagle stripped from them. However that is an extreme case. A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Curtious, Kind, Obidient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverant.

[@ScouterStan]

I asked about that and was told that Scouts can voluntarily publicly renounce their Eagle Scout Rank. However, they said that their records remain on file. Some things are not meant to be undone. I don't believe that the threat of losing the Eagle Scout Rank would be a deterrent of any kind. It would make the Scouting organization (that we love) look like it was trying to sweep something embarrassing under the rug. After all, it would be in direct violation or at least hypocritical of the Scout Law. YIS⚜