Merit badges have always been the heart of the Boy Scouts. They reflect the skills and knowledge considered important at the time. Unfortunately, some of these badges were discontinued, either because ...

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NEWEST YOUNG MEN TO DO IT. I USED TO BE A BOY SCOUT. THESE BADGES AND THIS SASH DO NOT BELONG TO ME. THEY ACTUALLY BELONG TO GEORGE GREEN. THIS WHITEFIELD ACADEMY JUNIOR IS ONE OF FOUR KENTUCKIANS WHO ...

WASHINGTON — Scouting America is launching new merit badges in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, bringing its century-old mission further into the digital age. The new badges, now available ...

When it comes to the Boy Scouts, most people think of campfires, knot-tying, and merit badges earned through team work, determination, and perhaps a bit of elbow grease. But for collectors, vintage ...

The Boy Scouts of America adds and removes badges from its list to keep up with changing trends. Rapid changes in technology have had a major influence in the 2010s, with several new badges ...

DECATUR — Reaching across his body to the back of his left shoulder, David Hudry pointed to the blue, white and red patch stitched to the sash.

A remarkable, rare achievement has been reached by a young Boy Scout from Louisville. George Green IV, a junior at Whitefield ...