Lucas Akemann, center, earned the Eagle Scout award in June =. He then attended basic training for his career in the Army as a combat engineer. The Eagle Scout award is the highest award in the Boy Scouts of America organization. Pictured with Akemann is Alden Boy Scouts Troop 11 Scoutmaster Wayne Olson, left, and committee chairwoman Nancy Jacobs, right. Akemann is the son of Randy and Mary Akemann. - Provided