The military's draft website crashed after a U.S. airstrike killed an Iranian general, but the Selective Service says it's 'business as usual.'
between American and Iranian officials, the draft agency's site revealed that it was experiencing"high traffic volumes."
U.S. troops from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division wait at Green Ramp before they head out for a deployment to the Middle East on Jan. 4, 2020 in Fort Bragg, N.C.Many internet users spent their time attempting to learn more about the draft process. Google searches for the question,"Is there going to be a draft?" rose 900% in a day. Additionally, Google searches for the term,"draft lottery," rose 350% in a day.
"Due to the spread of misinformation, our website is experiencing high traffic volumes at this time. If you are attempting to register or verify registration, please check back later today as we are working to resolve this issue. We appreciate your patience," The Selective Service System tweeted. The agency's site experienced issues well into Saturday morning.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on Iran, at his Mar-a-Lago property, on Jan. 3, 2020, in Palm Beach, Fla.All male U.S. residents between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service. Women are not required to do so, as the current language used by the Selective Service only refers to"male persons." However, registering with the Selective Service does not necessarily mean that a person will be drafted. The draft process was last used during the Vietnam War.
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