An old idea for a new birth of freedom in America

By: Dan Weeks

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 2,330

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Twenty-five years ago, as a youngster in high school wondering what would come next, I came across an old idea: national service.

Sure, I had done my share of volunteering at church and around town, but I had never considered serving my country full-time as part of some common project. Until a pair of unusual experiences opened my eyes to the power of national service, both as an end in itself and a …

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