Event Brief
Scouting America to Change Policies for Military Support
Filed: Feb 27, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
Summary: Scouting America will alter policies to maintain military backing, including changes to merit badges, as urged by the Pentagon.
WHO: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Changes to Scouting America's policies
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To retain U.S. military support
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