Scouting America marks Veterans Day with new merit badge on military service

Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts, has introduced a new merit badge on military service designed to connect scouts with the history of the U.S. armed forces and familiarize them with those who have served. The Military Service and Veterans merit badge, rolled out on Veterans Day, has been in the works for months, first proposed by former Secretary of State and Eagle Scout Rex Tillerson, according to Scouting America officials. The lengthy requirements were crafted with input from military personnel and veterans. “The Military Service merit badge gives Scouts a meaningful way to learn about the men and women who serve our country and the sacrifices their families make,” Michael Ramsey, Scouting America’s chief spokesman, said in a statement. “This badge will help Scouts understand what it means to put others before self.” The national organization has had a longstanding relationship with the U.S.

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