Scouting America will introduce its new Military Service & Veterans Badge on Veterans Day.
The Military Service & Veterans Badge is meant to inspire Scouts while also encouraging them to honor and understand the armed forces. The Scouting America website states that the badge is “designed to deepen understanding and foster respect, this badge connects Scouts with the heritage of our Armed Forces and the individuals who have served our nation with courage and commitment.”
Senior Vice President of Marketing Michael Ramsey told the Daily Signal, “The Military Service Merit Badge is a way for us to provide content and information for Scouts who—