McChrystal and Bridgeland urge mandatory national service for young Americans
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Updated · Fox News · May 7
McChrystal and Bridgeland urge mandatory national service for young Americans
12 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 7
They propose a compulsory one-year military or civilian programme for Americans aged 18 to 28, costing about $40bn annually, or 0.5% of the federal budget.
The pair argue shared service would narrow the gap between civilians and the military, build character, and reduce political division through work in defence, education, disaster recovery and elder care.
They cite precedents including World War Two mobilisation and the Civilian Conservation Corps, while contending legal design and service choices could address constitutional objections.
As automatic draft registration begins, could this service plan become the new face of American civic duty?
With AI automating entry-level jobs, can national service truly equip youth with the future-proof skills they will need?
Can a mandatory program truly heal a divided nation, or will it simply create new forms of resentment?