US military service: Enlist vs. being drafted 7 Articles

by Ted Sherman

My story goes back a long, long way. In 1943, when I hit my 18th birthday, the World War II draft was in full force. From the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 until the war ended in August 1945, the US Armed Forces ...read more

by Raleigh Stout

Military service in the United States involves many more people than is realized. Besides all the civilians pressed into federal service in support of the military, there exist veterans and retirees from service as well a...read more

by grandfastermash

I don't think the military pays it soldiers well at all. Here's a suggestion, do a study of which military positions have the highest life expectancy. You probably wouldn't even have to do a study as the insurance comp...read more

by Ross Valigura

I come from a long line of veterans. When I turned 17 I started talking to recruiters. Upon graduation from high school, it was required, I went into the Marine Corps. I will never regret that decision as long as I live. ...read more

by Uzitotinbaby

This debate is very simple to sum up. Quit sacrificing the lives of our brave men and women who enlist in idiotic foreign policy endeavors. If those who supposedly ran the show in Washington would adhere to this simple a...read more

by Troy Gilmorejr

Well in my case I enlisted into the military before they even started this all volunteer military and that was back in the 70's in a time of war and I'm referring to the Vietnam war and back you were drafted and it was a s...read more

by Todd Teeuwe

There are many reasons why anyone of our fine American brethren would dream about enlisting in todays all volunteer military, with almost free education, good pay and above all 'patriotism' topping just about anyones list ...read more