1,426,713 personnel are currently on active duty and a further 1,259,000 in the seven reserve components. (Information from Wikipedia)
A gallon of lemonade will serve approximately 30 people.
World War II was at its height in 1944. The war had greatly stimulated the economy. Millions of people were needed to serve their country in the armed forces. That left a vacuum in the civilian labor force, meaning that there were many opportunities for people to fill the civilian jobs that servicemen had been doing before being deployed overseas. Many civilians were also needed to work in the factories that supplied the military with armaments and other goods.
about 500,000
As of the year 2011, there are 535 people. In the Senate, 100 people serve, 2 people per state. In the House of Representatives, 435 people, number chosen based on population.
16 to 23 people
They ARE permitted to serve in the armed forces.
The motto of Armed Forces Foundation is 'Serving those who Serve'.
No!
Should young men and women be required to serve in the armed forces? Why, Yes.
No, you do not have to be in the armed forces to become a citizen of that area.
No.
yes
No, Jehovah's Witnesses do not serve in armed forces due to their neutral position in the social and political arenas of the world. Also they believe that joining armed forces goes against the Bible teaching of loving your neighbour.
in world war 2
Eisenhower
Conscription (the Draft)
Navy