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The draft might be gone, but not everyone volunteers for the same reasons. Inconsistent access to education, healthcare, or housing means marginalized communities are systemically pushed into military service to gain those benefits–especially poor students.

Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju
Audio Engineer: Will Arenas
Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar