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... In the draft, Hegseth alleged the organization has transformed into one designed to "attack boy-friendly spaces," NPR first reported. He reportedly slammed the organization for failing to cultivate "masculine values" and for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. ...

In 2024, the Boy Scouts rebranded to the gender neutral Scouting America. That change, the organization wrote, was meant to "welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting."

Scouting America has existed for 115 years, and the U.S. military has supported it for more than a century. The Pentagon is legally required to provide medical and logistical aid at its National Jamboree, the organization's major membership gathering in West Virginia, held every few years.

Hegseth's memo would stop that aid and prohibit Scout troops from meeting at U.S. military installations both domestically and abroad.

The draft argues that allowing troops, doctors and supplies to attend the 10-day event in 2026 would be harmful to national security. ...

@#2 ... Pete Hegseth prancing, preening, and yahooing about "masculine values" is just too Village People-ish funny. ...

Agreed.

Just look at his "performance" when he summoned America's top military officials back on September 30 to watch his prancing around on the stage.

Yeah, Pres Trump seems to pick admin officials because of their ability to look good on TV. But, I remain to be convinced that is a reason to choose the Sec of Defense for the Country.

The Sep 30 performance on stage seems to add gravity to my concern.