military service
Coverage of military service in the Nexus archive.
- Noncitizen veterans, active service members caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) historically considered military service a mitigating factor in enforcement actions, but veterans' advocates report this approach has changed under the Trump administration. Noncitizen veterans and active service members are now affected by stricter immigration enforcement.
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews are protesting against serving in Israel's army
Ultra-Orthodox Jews are protesting against serving in Israel's army. Some ultra-Orthodox Jews are serving in the military, while others face arrests for draft dodging and block highways in protest.
- For South Korean men, there's only one uniform that matters
South Korean reporters faced backlash for mocking soccer star Son Heung-min's military service exemption, leading to a national team media boycott. The controversy highlights ongoing public sensitivity around mandatory military service exemptions for athletes, despite policy changes in 2008.
- Penza Authorities Forcibly Mobilizing Men Into Military – Reports
An NGO assisting Russian men in avoiding military service reported that individuals in Penza and surrounding towns described men being 'rounded up indiscriminately' by authorities. The reports suggest forced mobilization efforts in the region.
- The Black Soldiers Who Changed the Meaning of the Civil War
In 1865, Black ministers including Garrison Frazier met with General Sherman and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to express Black Americans' desire to serve in the Union military as a means of securing freedom. The article contrasts this historical commitment with current actions by Pete Hegseth, who has removed tributes to Black military heroes and blocked Black officers' promotions, framing it as an attack on the legacy of Black service. The text highlights the role of Black soldiers in shaping the Civil War's outcome and the ongoing efforts to erase their contributions.
- The end to years of brutal fighting is in sight for some of Ukraine's battle-weary troops
Ukraine plans a phased demobilization of its longest-serving troops, starting by late autumn 2026, based on military service and combat days. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that soldiers who have served since 2014 or 2022 may be discharged, though the exact number remains unclear.
- Violence escalates in Israel amid ultra-Orthodox military draft protests
Violence is escalating in Israel due to ultra-Orthodox military draft protests. The conflict over military service is causing protests that threaten Israel's political coalition and are reshaping political debates.
- Divided appeals court panel rules Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service
A divided appeals court panel ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender troops from military service was illegal. The decision challenges the administration's transgender military service ban.
- What happens to those who say no to fighting wars?
Al Jazeera explores the consequences and implications for individuals who refuse to participate in warfare. The article examines what objections to military service mean for people in modern conflicts.
- Freed hostage Rom Braslavski details abuse, starvation during 738 days in Gaza captivity
Rom Braslavski, a former hostage held in Gaza for 738 days after being abducted during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, Supernova festival attack, described enduring physical and emotional abuse, starvation, and an unknown injection. He concealed his military service identity for months and was later subjected to isolation and humiliation by a guard at a camp near Nasser Hospital.
- Half of under-30s say they wouldn't take up arms for Britain under any circumstances
A survey found that half of British individuals under 30 would not take up arms for their country under any circumstances, highlighting a generational shift in attitudes toward military service.