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When Was the Last US Draft? The Definitive Timeline of Selective Service

June 26, 2025 · admin · When

The last time the United States activated its military draft wasn’t during Vietnam or the Cold War—it was in 1973, a year that saw the Selective Service System (SSS) issue 116,000 induction…

The Last Military Draft: When Was It Ended and Why It Still Matters Today

May 19, 2025 · admin · When

The last military draft in the United States ended in 1973, a decision that reshaped how the nation prepared for war. President Richard Nixon signed the final repeal of the Selective Service…