Could mandatory military service soon be the norm for US teenagers? The answer is maybe—if some allies in former president Donald Trump’s orbit have their way. The US military hasn’t enforced a draft system since 1973, when the final round of Selective Service “lottery” picks were drawn during the Vietnam War. But in recent years, low recruitment numbers in some military branches have left leaders looking for solutions—and some conservative leaders have suggested that a return to mandated service could pave the way. Former Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, who served for just under a year during Trump’s first term, has publicly advocated for the possibility of required national service for young Americans. His ideals were further outlined in a section of #Project2025, a policy “blueprint” laid out by the far-right Heritage Foundation to guide a potential second Trump term. ...For more on this story and Virginia news and updates, follow us vadogwoodnews #military #draft #mili...