Utilitiesman 1st Class Steven Schumacher, an Eagle Scout from Troop 451 in Lusby, Maryland, embodies the Scout Oath and Law — values that guided him when it mattered most.
On June 27, Schumacher was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat award for heroism, after saving a fellow sailor during a maritime training accident off the coast of Southern California.
Despite being injured himself, he rescued an unconscious shipmate thrown into the water, ensuring that medical personnel could save his life.
Today, stationed in Coronado, California with the Seabees, Schumacher continues to live out the principles he learned as a Scout: bravery, service, and selflessness.
Let’s celebrate Eagle Scout Steven Schumacher, who carried the values of Scouting into the Navy and beyond.
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