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A dedicated Missouri scout has achieved 140 merit badges

By Lacretia Wimbley

Published January 17, 2026 at 5:42 AM MST

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Only 21 merit badges are required to advance out of Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in Scouting America. One dedicated Missouri scout has earned 140--that was every merit badge offered by Scouting America during his time as a Scout.