Did NRA Leader Wayne LaPierre Receive a Draft Deferment for 'Nervous Disorder'?

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David Emery

Feb 21, 2018 A years-old Internet rumor suggests the gun rights figurehead may not be mentally sound enough t ...

President Trump Appoints Ex-Lawmaker Don Benton to Head Selective Service

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Arturo Garcia

Apr 14, 2017 Benton is the first person leading the agency who has never served in the military.

Donald Trump's Draft Deferments

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David Emery

Aug 2, 2016 An overview of Donald Trump's Selective Service records from 1964 through 1972, when he was clas ...

Women Must Register for the Draft?

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David Mikkelson

Jun 28, 2016 Reports stating that women are now required to register with the Selective Service are premature.

Draft Fear

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David Mikkelson

May 25, 2004 Will the U.S. military be reinstating the draft by Spring 2005?

Does Being an 'Only Son' Exempt You from a Military Draft?

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David Mikkelson

Oct 8, 2001 Contrary to common belief, being an only child (or an only son) does not automatically exempt yo ...