Seventy-three percent of US adults think young people should voluntarily serve their country in some way, according to a new Harris Poll. Approximately four in 10 adults support a draft of young people, with the idea that the young people choose military or non-military civilian service. One in four supports a military draft, and less are in favor of a non-military service draft. “What is significant about these results is the agreement across demographic groups and ideological lines,” said Chris Moessner, research director in the Youth and Education Research Practice at Harris Interactive. He added, “Republicans, Democrats, and Independents all support higher funding for non-military civilian service opportunities.”
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
