Pentagon Pushes Scouting America to Overhaul Policies for Military Backing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will review Scouting America's partnership and could pull support if the organization doesn’t overhaul policies, including measures affecting transgender youths and adding a Military Service merit badge; Scouting America says it will implement reforms (such as waiving registration fees for military families and launching a Military Service badge) while keeping its name and continuing to serve girls, noting a long history of military ties and evolving inclusivity.