Does Hegseth know that the scouts aren’t part of the military
Eagle Scouts get advanced rank after basic/boot. That translates into pay. Kicking girls out of the BSA is basically denying them a valuable head-start.
Fun Fact: Did you know that being an Eagle Scout is recognized by the United States Military? Upon graduation from Basic Training in the USAF, USMC, US Army, or US Navy, an Eagle Scout is advanced to E-2. Be sure to tell your recruiter that you are an Eagle Scout!
Eagle Scouts get advanced rank after basic/boot. That translates into pay. Kicking girls out of the BSA is basically denying them a valuable head-start.
https://www.hoac-bsa.org/blue-elk/eagle-scout
https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Articles/Article/499378/eagle-scouts-a-road-to-military-service/