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France is bringing back military service with a twist: it's completely voluntary this time. Young people aged 18 to 25 can now choose to experience military training as the program launches this fall.
A young German woman is reshaping how her generation thinks about national service by combining military experience with cutting-edge defense technology. Her path shows how voluntary service can lead to unexpected careers that protect democracy.
Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg brought together military members and Indigenous leaders for a groundbreaking reconciliation event that honors both military service and cultural identity. The gathering took two years to plan and involved over 200 volunteers.
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat has joined Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to care for service members suffering from mysterious neurological symptoms known as Havana Syndrome. She's bringing her frontline experience to help veterans, intelligence officials, and their families heal from complex brain injuries.
Alfred State College just earned a national Silver Military Friendly School ranking for how well it supports veterans, service members, and their families. The New York college stands out for making the transition from military service to student life smoother with dedicated spaces, financial breaks, and a strong veteran community.
Global K-pop sensation BTS returns to the spotlight with a Netflix documentary capturing their creative rebirth after completing mandatory military service. The film drops one week after their comeback album "ARIRANG" releases.
Forty years after graduating together, Nigerian Defence Academy alumni reunited to celebrate friendship, honor fallen comrades, and support one another through life's challenges. Their wives visited an orphanage, extending the spirit of service beyond the military.
Dianne Pillay has become the first Indian woman in Durban to reach the rank of Warrant Officer Class One in the South African Navy. Her promotion after 32 years of dedicated service breaks new ground for diversity in the military.
Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps received official recognition for dramatically improving how it serves young volunteers at orientation camps across the country. Better food, facilities, and services show how government agencies can transform when they commit to quality.
Military families moving to British Columbia no longer face months-long employment gaps thanks to new rules removing residency requirements for job support services. The change helps up to 1,000 military spouses and adult children access career resources immediately after relocating.
The U.S. men's hockey team took time after arriving in Washington, D.C. to pose for photos with military members in a heartwarming display of gratitude. The moment celebrated both athletic achievement and service to country.
Service members and their families stationed in Bavaria just celebrated earning 84 degrees while balancing military duty thousands of miles from home. Among them: three new doctors, including a Master Sergeant who now holds a doctorate in psychology.
Seven military family volunteers hauled an entire car's front end out of a national monument, proving that community service comes in all sizes. Their cleanup protected a historic South Dakota treasure while strengthening bonds between veterans and nature.
A federal appeals court ruled that banning currently serving transgender troops violates constitutional protections. Transgender service members with over 130 combined years of experience and 80+ commendations will continue protecting our country.
Moroccan military families just gained access to one of the nation's most advanced hospital networks. The partnership between two major institutions will bring specialized care to thousands of service members and their loved ones.
Piper Duck will represent Australia on Anzac Day, carrying forward the legacy of three generations of military service in her family. The historic first Anzac Day Test between the Wallaroos and Black Ferns could become women's rugby's biggest annual fixture.
South Africa's military is launching a month-long healthcare mission to three rural villages, offering everything from cataract surgeries to mental health support. Project OWETHU will help clear hospital backlogs while bringing essential services directly to communities that need them most.
Military medical professionals celebrated a major milestone as 261 residents and fellows graduated from 58 specialty programs in San Antonio. The ceremony honored years of dedication to healing others while serving their country.
When Queen Máxima joined the Dutch army reserves at 54, applications skyrocketed so fast the military can't train recruits quickly enough. The "Amalia effect" has authorities scrambling to handle the flood of volunteers wanting to serve their country.
A British man moved to Israel alone and joined the IDF, fulfilling the dream his Holocaust survivor grandfather never could. His grandfather, who lost his younger brother in the camps, lived to see him sworn in and spoke proudly of his service until his death months ago.
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