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Here's What Happens when the US Starts a Military Draft

Starting December 18, 2026, the Selective Service System will automatically register all eligible males aged 18-25 to ensure readiness for conscription if needed, officials said.

When the United States becomes embroiled in any ongoing conflict (not just a new Middle Eastern conflict), it inevitably stokes conscription fears among American civilians. They start to wonder if they’ll be drafted, if their sons will be drafted, and what (if any) draft exemptions are possible.Also Read: 11 ways Americans dodged the Vietnam War draftWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t help allay any anxiety or fears of a draft w…

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We Are The Mighty broke the news in United States on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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