Pollyanna, Aaron, and Lilliebeth Halling with their parents.

Lilliebeth and Pollyanna Halling were jealous. Why did their brother, Aaron, get to go on all of these fun Boy Scout outings when they couldn’t?

That disappointment quickly turned to enthusiasm, though, when the triplets turned 16. That’s when the trio joined Sea Scouts and made adventure a family affair.

On Friday, their dedication paid off when all three earned the Quartermaster Award, Sea Scouting’s highest rank. They later said that reaching the summit of Sea Scouting was never in doubt; it was their plan from the start.

Now, there aren’t any records to confirm this, but word is that the Halling Three are the first triplets to achieve this honor. That makes it extra-special for the Halling family.

What’s next for these outstanding young people? Well, would it surprise you to learn that the trio decided to attend the same school, Texas A&M University? Or that they joined the prestigious Corps of Cadets together, too? I didn’t think so.

Congrats, Pollyana, Aaron, and Lilliebeth!

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What did you do this weekend? If you're in any Scouting program, the answer probably comes with a great story.

And now is the time for members of Sea Scouts, BSA to share their stories with potential recruits. The first-ever Sea Scout Recruiting Day is tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 25), and it's a great opportunity for young men and women to learn more about the program.

If you know some seafaring youths, have them search for their nearest ship online. 

Sea Scouting started in 1912, so its centennial comes right on the heels of the BSA's centennial. As Sea Scouting begins the countdown to the end of its first century in operation, Sea Scouts are looking to increase their membership from 7,000 to 10,000. That means that every Sea Scout Ship would need to add six members between now and the end of 2012.

That starts with Sea Scout Fall Recruiting Week, which ends tomorrow. All week, Sea Scouts have been showcasing the best aspects of their program and asking potential recruits, "What did you do this weekend?"