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6. Registration for the draft has been mandatory for 45 years

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 11:08 AM

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Failing to register is already a Federal felony

Punishment is a fine of up to $250,000 and/or 5 years in jail.

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The Military Draft Is Back for 18-25 Year Olds [View all] the_liberal_grandpa Thursday OP

No it's not Fiendish Thingy Thursday #1

Doesn't really matter now. BannonsLiver Thursday #9

Five will get you ten it's expanded 18-38 year olds in short order. Arthur_Frain Thursday #2

Yeah, but women don't matter GenThePerservering Thursday #7

I'm 77, and ready to re-up to fight FASCISM usonian Thursday #5

So, what you are saying is Bettie Thursday #13

Registration for the draft has been mandatory for 45 years MichMan Thursday #6

That's correct! Tbear Thursday #10

Me too! maxsolomon Thursday #11

No, it was under President Carter MichMan Thursday #14

It had to be Carter, my bad. Tbear Friday #15

Be great if registering to vote is ever as convenient. Torchlight Thursday #12