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France Launches Voluntary Military Service Program for Young Adults
France will introduce a voluntary military service program for people aged 18 to 25 beginning with the new academic year. Recruitment for the program is currently underway.
May 20, 11:08 AM·1m read1 source
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France is introducing a voluntary military service program for young people aged 18 to 25. The program begins at the start of the new academic year, and recruitment is now open. Compulsory military service in France was suspended in 1997. The new initiative replaces the earlier mandatory system with a voluntary option.
24 reporters followed one young volunteer during a visit to a military camp. The visit allowed the volunteer to explore facilities and learn about daily operations. The program targets individuals within the specified age range who choose to participate. Officials have not released participation targets or program duration details.
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