Soldiers At War Apr 2026

Starting in , the U.S. will move to a system of automatic Selective Service registration for all eligible men aged 18 to 25.

Officials stress this is not the start of a draft. A draft can only be activated by Congress passing new legislation during a national emergency. 2. The Context of Conflict Soldiers at War

The image of the American soldier is shifting. For decades, the U.S. has relied on an all-volunteer force, but as the conflict in Iran enters its second month, the "D" word——is back in the national conversation. Starting in , the U