Organizations

Olympic Institute for Leadership Development

A privately held educational organization whose mission is to help prepare America's next generation of leaders and captains of industry. The Institute specializes in helping young people pursue careers of military or public service.

ServeNext

The mission of ServeNext is to expand opportunities for National Service through social action, political entrepreneurship, and political advocacy at the national level.

U.S. Public Service Academy

Modeled on the military service academies, the Public Service Academy will provide a rigorous undergraduate education followed by five years of civilian service to the country. It will develop young leaders with the character, intellect, and experience necessary to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Resources

Congressman Rangel Introduces New Bill to Reinstate the Military Draft 11 January 2007

...during wartime, all legal residents of the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 42 would be subject to a military draft, with the number determined by the President. No deferments would be allowed beyond the completion of high school, up to age 20, except for conscientious objectors or those with health problems. A permanent provision of the bill mandates that those not needed by the military be required to perform two years of civilian service in our sea and airports, schools, hospitals, and other facilities. [Full text of H.R. 393 HTML | PDF]

Opinion Piece by Gary L. Yates: Mandatory National Service: Building National Spirit and Solving Social Ills

...I think we should go further and consider mandatory national service for all U.S. citizens when they reach 18 years of age. This way we would build strong citizens and provide opportunities for improving lives, which is the surest way to reduce crime.