Latest "women in the draft" stories

Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote

The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

2 years ago

DoD would see a big budget boost, military justice overhaul under Senate proposal

The $740 billion defense authorization bill proposal received bipartisan support in the Senate Armed Services Committee.

By Leo Shane III and Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

Biden wants Congress, not courts, to decide on adding women to military draft

U.S. Supreme Court considering whether to take up the case.

3 years ago

Support for making women register in the draft, but none for mandatory military service, commission says

The commission charged with looking at ways to improve military recruiting said universal service for all U.S. citizens is not a viable solution.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Trump, Biden offer detailed breakdown of their military and veterans plans

In response to questions from MOAA, the president vowed to continue his military rebuild while the former vice president pushed for more restrained defense spending.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Three looming questions on the Selective Service System’s future

A commission examining how the draft registration process is handled will make major decisions on the topic in coming months.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago