Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the US military, Pentagon says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By BEN FINLEY and JAMIE STENGLEFebruary 27, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Scouting America has announced plans to alter its policies at the request of the Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The changes include discontinuing a Citizenship in Society merit badge and introducing a Military Service merit badge, as well as waiving registration fees for children of military personnel. These modifications were previously suggested to the Defense Department in January. Hegseth stated that the Pentagon will "vigorously review" these changes and may cease support for Scouting America if it fails to comply. The Pentagon has been critical of Scouting America's recent rebranding from the Boy Scouts, citing concerns over "woke culture" efforts. The organization is based in Irving, Texas, and has a long history with the US military.

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