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Jan Scruggs is founder of the nation's Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. Vietnam War Stories are a way to discuss military service and the Memorial. Hear inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles from veterans. Each did what was asked of them by the nation -risking their lives. The effort for the Memorial had its beginning in his study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder while getting a Masters Degree from American University. Scruggs continues to monitor the societal, spiritual and other impacts of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. He is Chairman of the Selective Service National Appeals Board and a Member of the District of Columbia Bar Association. Contact at FOUNDEROFTHEWALL@gmail.com

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Selective Service? The Draft? OMG! Not to Worry...

May 13, 2024 • Season 4

Sometimes America experiences terrible tragedies which threaten our way of life in the good old USA. Thankfully there is not now a major war involving US troops. Yet Selective Service can be used with groups like Americorps to help worthy endeavors.

Who gets drafted? President Nixon got rid of the draft in 1970. As the Vietnam War ended so did the Draft. Unexpectedly The draft soon was preparing to get ready for a what would be a new draft in a place known as Afghanistan. The Russians were on the move. Yet tensions ended as the Soviet Army went back to "Mother Russia".

The leader of Selective Service is a great innovative leader. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and deeply committed to our country.

The Draft is known as the " Fire Extinguisher at the Door".