Misawa's Scout soars through ranks in record time

Shawn Singleton reads a letter thanking those who helped him reach his goal of Eagle Scout at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2013. Overall Shawn had to earn 21 merit badges including: Citizenship in the Community, Wilderness Survival, and Personal Fitness. In 2012, only seven percent of all Boy Scouts earned the Eagle Scout Rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April E Quintanilla)

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Misawa's Scout soars through ranks in record time

Shawn Singleton earned more than 21 merit badges in three years, some of which normally takes more than six months to earn. Shawn joined Scouts in 2011 and showed how highly motivated he is by accomplishing Eagle Scout in three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April E Quintanilla)

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Misawa's Scout soars through ranks in record time

Shawn Singleton, 13, hugs his father Jeff Singleton in thanks for all the support and guidance that was given throughout his journey to reach the rank of Eagle Scout. The national average age to make Eagle Scout is 17 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April E Quintanilla)

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Misawa Scout soars through ranks in record time

Published Dec. 18, 2013
By Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Misawa recognizes Boy Scout Troop 14's newest Eagle Scout Shawn Singleton at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2013. Shawn joined Scouts in 2011 and showed how highly motivated he is by accomplishing Eagle Scout in three years. Overall Shawn had to earn 21 merit badges including: Citizenship in the Community, Wilderness Survival, and Personal Fitness. In 2012, around seven percent of all Boy Scouts earned the Eagle Scout Rank.

Misawa's Scout soars through ranks in record time

Misawa's Scout soars through ranks in record time

Misawa's Scout soars through ranks in record time